Health

LREB Counties in innovative approach to curb child mortality

Counties in western Kenya have embraced an innovative approach to curb child mortality in the area. Through Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), the 14 counties...

How Kisumu ‘advocate’ uses film in sickle cell disease awareness

Michelle Omullo is a story teller. But a good percentage of her stories are about herself. She discovered her sickle cell condition at the age of...

GMO foods: Here are the scientifically proven dangers

The subject of genetically modified organisms has been one of great controversy in many parts of the world for decades and now Kenya has...

Why you need more cassava in your diet

For many Kenyans living in the rural parts of the country, cassava is usually one of the staples. Especially in western Kenya and the...

Community Scorecard transforming maternal health in Ukwala

On April 18, 2021, Jannet (not her real name) walked into Ukwala Sub County Hospital. A resident of Doho East, Ukwala, had gone to deliver...

Nine in every 10 Kisumu residents know their HIV status

93 per cent of Kisumu's population know their HIV status. The figure which was released during Star Hospital medical camp also ranked Kisumu second having...

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Is AI Silencing African Sources? New Study Raises Red Flags

A new study has raised questions about possible bias in how major artificial intelligence platforms select and present...

Motherhood is not the end of the story for teens in Homa Bay

Pregnancy forced Leah Atieno out of school before she could join secondary school. But at 19, the young...

Why Iran’s military support to Sudan Army raises Human Rights concerns

Iran’s growing military relationship with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is raising broader human rights and regional security...

Why there is need for more focus on mitigating psychological impacts of Climate Change

As the impacts of climate change continue to intensify globally and in Kenya, the Ministry of Health has...

Why Media Must Track Climate Funds and Community Impact

Journalists have been challenged to move beyond reporting from conference rooms, and instead go into communities to tell...

Kenya to Host 7th All Africa Intellectual Property Summit as Africa Seeks Greater Value from Innovation

Nairobi will host the 7th All Africa Intellectual Property Summit from November 11–13, 2026, with discussions expected to...