Health

Kuria, Ndegwa Njiru Spat Over Raila’s Health Remarks

by Chris Omondi -

war of words has erupted between former CS for Trade, Moses Kuria, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, over comments touching on the health of ODM leader Raila Odinga.Kuria, in a heartfelt social media post, took issues with those spreading rumours about Odinga’s health, describing him as a "deeply compassionate man who

Sifuna Calls for Respect, Allays Fears on Raila’s Health

by Chris Omondi -

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has called on Kenyans to respect the privacy of individuals, particularly when it comes to health matters. The Nairobi Senator was cautioning Kenyans against the growing trend of spreading unverified information online.Speaking outside Parliament Buildings, the ODM legislator reminded Kenyans that

ODM: Reports on Raila’s Health Malicious and Politically Driven

by Chris Omondi -

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has rubbished reports circulating online and in sections of the media claiming that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is unwell and seeking medical treatment abroad.In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Raila’s spokesman Dennis Onyango accused political rivals of manufacturing lies about the ODM leader’s

Waititu Struggles to Secure Bank Guarantee, Asks Judge for Leniency

by Chris Omondi -

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s legal battle has taken a new twist after his lawyers revealed he is unable to secure a bank willing to underwrite his Sh53.5 million bail bond, despite a court order allowing him temporary release pending appeal.Waititu, who was convicted in February and handed a 12-year

From TikTok to “Kaluma Day”: How a Teen’s Story Stirred a Nation

by Chris Omondi -

At just 18, Vincent Kaluma never imagined his phone camera would become a lifeline. What began as lighthearted online comedy skits on TikTok gradually transformed into a window into his reality — a young man in rural Nyeri juggling farm chores while caring for his sick father, who was left

Hope as New HIV PrEP Injection to Cost Just $40 in Kenya

by Chris Omondi -

Millions of people across Africa and other low and middle-income countries, including Kenya, are set to access a powerful new HIV prevention option following a groundbreaking deal that will slash treatment costs.The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero Labs to manufacture a generic version

WHO Dispels Autism Myths on Medicine, Vaccines

by Chris Omondi -

Many years have passe, and parents-to-be have quietly worried about the choices they make during pregnancy — even something as simple as taking a painkiller. Could it harm the baby? Could it lead to conditions like autism?On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) sought to alley some of those fears.

The okra water phenomenon: Understanding Kenya’s young women and modern relationship dynamics

by Phyllis Nyambura -
The okra water phenomenon: Understanding Kenya's young women and modern relationship dynamics

In the bustling markets of Nairobi and across Kenya's urban centers, a peculiar trend has taken root among young women: the daily consumption of okra water. What began as a health fad promoted on social media platforms has evolved into a window through which we can examine the complex realities

Naivas Supermarkets in Nairobi to be closed for selling Expired goods

by Nyanza Daily -
Naivas Supermarkets in Nairobi to be closed for selling Expired goods

Nairobi County has taken a stern stance against Naivas Supermarkets, ordering all its branches within the county to shut down immediately over concerns of selling expired goods. The Nairobi County Health Committee revealed that inspections uncovered a disturbing trend: expired products, including yogurt, were found on shelves across several Naivas outlets.