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How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
In a small workshop near Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, two women are defying cultural expectations in a trade traditionally reserved for men.
By 6 days ago
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
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Beyond the smile: Lucy Kahoro's 15-year journey with Type 2 diabetes
Behind her cheerful outlook Lucy Kahoro, a 38-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, struggles with Type 2 diabetes, a battle she continues to face with admirable courage.
By 8 days ago
Beyond the smile: Lucy Kahoro's 15-year journey with Type 2 diabetes
25 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Mombasa
A Chikungunya outbreak has hit Mombasa County, with health officials confirming at least 25 positive cases following laboratory analysis at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
By 19 days ago
25 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Mombasa
New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania
Unlike traditional intramuscular vaccines, which require a full vial per patient, the intradermal vaccination method uses a fraction of the dose—allowing one vial to treat multiple patients.
By 29 days ago
New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network
The Kenyan government has rolled out an ambitious 100,000-kilometre fiber-optic network project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and equipping citizens with digital skills.
By 1 month ago
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
Police reports indicate that two people have died and 57 others have been rescued from the premises where they were reportedly undergoing prolonged fasting.
By 2 months ago
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
In Kenya, due to the lack of robust screening, many women only seek medical attention when they notice advanced symptoms.  
By 3 months ago
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
Caregivers are the backbone of society, and no community can stand firmly without their indispensable contributions. Despite their immense value.
By 4 months ago
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
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Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
Meet Dan Nixon, 21, a communication and journalism student at Kisii University, who grew up struggling with nocturnal enuresis—commonly known as bedwetting
By 4 months ago
Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis
For many women battling breast cancer, or any other type of cancer, the journey is not just about surviving, but also adapting to profound physical changes.
By 6 months ago
How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering
What started as routine menstrual cramps for two young women has evolved into a relentless struggle with a condition that has shaped their lives since their first cycles.
By 7 months ago
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions
A new non-surgical heart procedure is proving to be a game changer, especially for patients with critical underlying conditions.
By 7 months ago
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions
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How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
In a small workshop near Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, two women are defying cultural expectations in a trade traditionally reserved for men.
By 6 days ago
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
Premium
Beyond the smile: Lucy Kahoro's 15-year journey with Type 2 diabetes
Behind her cheerful outlook Lucy Kahoro, a 38-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, struggles with Type 2 diabetes, a battle she continues to face with admirable courage.
By 8 days ago
Beyond the smile: Lucy Kahoro's 15-year journey with Type 2 diabetes
25 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Mombasa
A Chikungunya outbreak has hit Mombasa County, with health officials confirming at least 25 positive cases following laboratory analysis at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
By 19 days ago
25 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Mombasa
New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania
Unlike traditional intramuscular vaccines, which require a full vial per patient, the intradermal vaccination method uses a fraction of the dose—allowing one vial to treat multiple patients.
By 29 days ago
New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network
The Kenyan government has rolled out an ambitious 100,000-kilometre fiber-optic network project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and equipping citizens with digital skills.
By 1 month ago
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
Police reports indicate that two people have died and 57 others have been rescued from the premises where they were reportedly undergoing prolonged fasting.
By 2 months ago
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
In Kenya, due to the lack of robust screening, many women only seek medical attention when they notice advanced symptoms.  
By 3 months ago
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
Caregivers are the backbone of society, and no community can stand firmly without their indispensable contributions. Despite their immense value.
By 4 months ago
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
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Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
Meet Dan Nixon, 21, a communication and journalism student at Kisii University, who grew up struggling with nocturnal enuresis—commonly known as bedwetting
By 4 months ago
Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis
For many women battling breast cancer, or any other type of cancer, the journey is not just about surviving, but also adapting to profound physical changes.
By 6 months ago
How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering
What started as routine menstrual cramps for two young women has evolved into a relentless struggle with a condition that has shaped their lives since their first cycles.
By 7 months ago
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions
A new non-surgical heart procedure is proving to be a game changer, especially for patients with critical underlying conditions.
By 7 months ago
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions
Premium
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
In a small workshop near Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, two women are defying cultural expectations in a trade traditionally reserved for men.
By 6 days ago
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
Premium
Beyond the smile: Lucy Kahoro's 15-year journey with Type 2 diabetes
Behind her cheerful outlook Lucy Kahoro, a 38-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, struggles with Type 2 diabetes, a battle she continues to face with admirable courage.
By 8 days ago
Beyond the smile: Lucy Kahoro's 15-year journey with Type 2 diabetes
25 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Mombasa
A Chikungunya outbreak has hit Mombasa County, with health officials confirming at least 25 positive cases following laboratory analysis at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
By 19 days ago
25 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Mombasa
New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania
Unlike traditional intramuscular vaccines, which require a full vial per patient, the intradermal vaccination method uses a fraction of the dose—allowing one vial to treat multiple patients.
By 29 days ago
New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network
The Kenyan government has rolled out an ambitious 100,000-kilometre fiber-optic network project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and equipping citizens with digital skills.
By 1 month ago
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
Police reports indicate that two people have died and 57 others have been rescued from the premises where they were reportedly undergoing prolonged fasting.
By 2 months ago
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
In Kenya, due to the lack of robust screening, many women only seek medical attention when they notice advanced symptoms.  
By 3 months ago
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
Caregivers are the backbone of society, and no community can stand firmly without their indispensable contributions. Despite their immense value.
By 4 months ago
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
Premium
Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
Meet Dan Nixon, 21, a communication and journalism student at Kisii University, who grew up struggling with nocturnal enuresis—commonly known as bedwetting
By 4 months ago
Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis
For many women battling breast cancer, or any other type of cancer, the journey is not just about surviving, but also adapting to profound physical changes.
By 6 months ago
How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering
What started as routine menstrual cramps for two young women has evolved into a relentless struggle with a condition that has shaped their lives since their first cycles.
By 7 months ago
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions
A new non-surgical heart procedure is proving to be a game changer, especially for patients with critical underlying conditions.
By 7 months ago
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
Police reports indicate that two people have died and 57 others have been rescued from the premises where they were reportedly undergoing prolonged fasting.
By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago
PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
In Kenya, due to the lack of robust screening, many women only seek medical attention when they notice advanced symptoms.
By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
Caregivers are the backbone of society, and no community can stand firmly without their indispensable contributions. Despite their immense value.
By Rodgers Otiso 4 months ago
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support
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Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
Meet Dan Nixon, 21, a communication and journalism student at Kisii University, who grew up struggling with nocturnal enuresis-commonly known as bedwetting
By Rodgers Otiso 4 months ago
Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma
How financial literacy can transform your life
Managing Your Money
By Esther Muchene
52 mins ago
Mukuru Talent Football Academy sparks hope
Football
By Nicholas Mambo
5 hrs ago