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World health organisation Featured image for WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria
Fri 17 May, 2024 20:28
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria
Featured image for WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria

The BPPL 2024 aims to guide the development of essential new treatments to combat AMR, stressing the importance of international cooperation and innovation in addressing this global health challenge.


Paul Mole Featured image for Daily grind: Inside Paul Mole’s two-decade laundry business success
Fri 17 May, 2024 19:49
Daily grind: Inside Paul Mole’s two-decade laundry business success
Featured image for Daily grind: Inside Paul Mole’s two-decade laundry business success

Reflecting on the growth of his business and the area, Mole highlights how rapidly Eastleigh has evolved, providing opportunities to many.


WHO Featured image for Why you should seek mental health care- Experts 
Thu 16 May, 2024 19:28
Why you should seek mental health care- Experts 
Featured image for Why you should seek mental health care- Experts 

The most common mental health disorders include; depression, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumati...


News Featured image for Finance Bill, 2024: Burdened youth brace themselves ahead of proposed new taxes
Thu 16 May, 2024 14:10
Finance Bill, 2024: Burdened youth brace themselves ahead of proposed new taxes
Featured image for Finance Bill, 2024: Burdened youth brace themselves ahead of proposed new taxes

President Ruto has insisted on the importance of living within the country's means, acknowledging the economic burden while saying the long-term benefits will outweigh the immediate costs.


Ogiek community kenya Featured image for State implements ban on grazing within forested lands
Mon 13 May, 2024 22:22
State implements ban on grazing within forested lands
Featured image for State implements ban on grazing within forested lands

Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced this on Monday, stressing the need for forest restoration due to significant destruction.


World Health Organization Featured image for Kenya Red Cross, French Embassy partner in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Sun 12 May, 2024 09:22
Kenya Red Cross, French Embassy partner in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Featured image for Kenya Red Cross, French Embassy partner in fight against antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) refers to the ability of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, to evolve and become resistant to the drugs (antimicrobials) that were original...


NCPB Featured image for Government to compensate farmers affected by floods
Sat 11 May, 2024 19:58
Government to compensate farmers affected by floods
Featured image for Government to compensate farmers affected by floods

Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting during heavy rains to prevent losses.


Transport Featured image for Government implements road safety measures ahead of school reopening
Sat 11 May, 2024 18:05
Government implements road safety measures ahead of school reopening
Featured image for Government implements road safety measures ahead of school reopening

Murkomen stressed the need for drivers and all road users to exercise caution, particularly in safeguarding the lives of students.


Roche Products Ltd Featured image for Kenya's pharmacy board issues alert on counterfeit cancer drug Herceptin
Sat 11 May, 2024 11:08
Kenya's pharmacy board issues alert on counterfeit cancer drug Herceptin
Featured image for Kenya's pharmacy board issues alert on counterfeit cancer drug Herceptin

The PPB strongly advised against the use, distribution, sale, or supply of the C5830083 batch due to its inability to guarantee its safety, quality, and efficacy.


National Featured image for CS Kindiki declares climate change a national security threat
Fri 10 May, 2024 23:03
CS Kindiki declares climate change a national security threat
Featured image for CS Kindiki declares climate change a national security threat

The CS stressed the government's commitment to working with everyone to ensure the country has enough tree cover to protect the environment.


News Featured image for Uncertainty for university students as HELB faces 10% budget cut

soil health Featured image for African states commit to increasing fertiliser production and soil health
Fri 10 May, 2024 12:26
African states commit to increasing fertiliser production and soil health
Featured image for African states commit to increasing fertiliser production and soil health

President Ruto stressed the urgency of addressing soil health and fertiliser usage and the need to prioritise investments in nitrogen fertiliser production.


WHO Featured image for WHO launches investment charter in Africa to tackle healthcare worker shortage

President William Ruto Featured image for Floods havoc: Cholera, diarrhoea cases spark concerns ahead of school reopening
Thu 09 May, 2024 21:18
Floods havoc: Cholera, diarrhoea cases spark concerns ahead of school reopening
Featured image for Floods havoc: Cholera, diarrhoea cases spark concerns ahead of school reopening

For instance, Why Not Primary School in Mathare has reported that their toilets are submerged.


school reopening Featured image for Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption
Thu 09 May, 2024 11:54
Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption
Featured image for Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption

President William Ruto pledged to provide Sh10,000 to each of the 40,000 families affected by floods. 


National Featured image for UN Resident Coordinator warns of looming drought crisis amid ongoing floods
Wed 08 May, 2024 23:03
UN Resident Coordinator warns of looming drought crisis amid ongoing floods
Featured image for UN Resident Coordinator warns of looming drought crisis amid ongoing floods

He also cautioned about the potential shift from floods to drought, citing forecasts indicating a possible return to drought conditions by the end of the year.


Steve Arodi Featured image for Unsung heroes of Mathare: How residents stepped up in wake of flood crisis 

National Featured image for Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild
Tue 07 May, 2024 18:49
Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild
Featured image for Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild

IDPs are grateful for donations from the government and well-wishers, but say jobs would be more helpful to their quest to sustain themselves.


SHOFCO Featured image for Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Mon 06 May, 2024 21:29
Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Featured image for Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp

Many turned up for the camp organised by SHOFCO, with cases including injuries, respiratory illnesses, and diarrhoea.


Raila Odinga Featured image for Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response
Fri 03 May, 2024 20:15
Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response
Featured image for Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response

Raila reiterated that the government should declare floods a national disaster to prompt proper mitigation efforts.


Kenya Meteorological Department Featured image for Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department
Fri 03 May, 2024 19:41
Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department
Featured image for Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department

This caution follows a similar advisory from the Met Department on Thursday, warning of the probability of heavy rainfall and strong winds persisting until Monday.


News Featured image for Residents in Kitui Village, Pumwani ward remain stranded following house demolitions
Fri 03 May, 2024 12:21
Residents in Kitui Village, Pumwani ward remain stranded following house demolitions
Featured image for Residents in Kitui Village, Pumwani ward remain stranded following house demolitions

Demolitions are currently ongoing at the site, with most of the inhabitants with nowhere to go. 


News Featured image for KeNHA reopens Kamulu-Kangundo Road affected by floods
Thu 02 May, 2024 19:02
KeNHA reopens Kamulu-Kangundo Road affected by floods
Featured image for KeNHA reopens Kamulu-Kangundo Road affected by floods

KeNHA also assured the public that repairs were already underway to address any damage caused by the flooding.


President William Ruto Featured image for Floods havoc: Kinyago residents struggle to rebuild shattered homes

General Waruinge Street Featured image for Boda boda riders decry dumping of garbage on Eastleigh streets at night 

Pregnant mothers Featured image for The unseen battles of childbirth that plague mothers
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 14:18
The unseen battles of childbirth that plague mothers
Featured image for The unseen battles of childbirth that plague mothers

Most of the health complications include haemorrhage, fistula, postpartum depression, and numerous others that, if left untreated and undiagnosed, can pose significant risks.


WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Featured image for Immunisation saved 154 million lives over past 50 years - WHO
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 08:05
Immunisation saved 154 million lives over past 50 years - WHO
Featured image for Immunisation saved 154 million lives over past 50 years - WHO

Immunisation is the paramount health intervention, ensuring not only the survival of infants but also their continued well-being into adulthood, WHO says.


News Featured image for Heroes of Kiambiu: Brave youths saving lives amid deadly floods
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 18:50
Heroes of Kiambiu: Brave youths saving lives amid deadly floods
Featured image for Heroes of Kiambiu: Brave youths saving lives amid deadly floods

However, as the unsung hero coordinated his team in embarking on the risky exercises, death nearly hit close to home. 


Mathare floods Featured image for Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 17:37
Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction
Featured image for Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction

Leading the project are local youths who opted to construct a makeshift bridge following the aftermath of the flood's devastation, which left many confined to their homes.


Riparian land Featured image for DP Gachagua rallies leaders to fast-track regeneration of Nairobi's rivers
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 12:59
DP Gachagua rallies leaders to fast-track regeneration of Nairobi's rivers
Featured image for DP Gachagua rallies leaders to fast-track regeneration of Nairobi's rivers

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua emphasised that the project will involve relocating individuals from riparian and adjacent areas.


malaria vaccines Featured image for Unveiling WHO's malaria blueprint: Kenya's progress and beyond
Wed 24 Apr, 2024 13:35
Unveiling WHO's malaria blueprint: Kenya's progress and beyond
Featured image for Unveiling WHO's malaria blueprint: Kenya's progress and beyond

The State Department for Public Health launched the Kenya Malaria Elimination Implementation Plan (2021-2023), aiming to reduce the malaria burden and contribute to global elimination efforts by 2030.


News Featured image for Climate change at the centre of Kenya's long battle against flooding and displacement
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 16:58
Climate change at the centre of Kenya's long battle against flooding and displacement
Featured image for Climate change at the centre of Kenya's long battle against flooding and displacement

Communities move because of climate impacts, viewing migration as a way to adapt. 


News Featured image for Healthcare hurdles facing pregnant mothers as WHO launches safety charter

News Featured image for State distributes 42,000 coconut seedlings to Coastal farmers to boost production
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 17:58
State distributes 42,000 coconut seedlings to Coastal farmers to boost production
Featured image for State distributes 42,000 coconut seedlings to Coastal farmers to boost production

The CS urged state departments, counties, research institutions, and coconut farmers to boost production for both local consumption and export.


sindar Featured image for 2 Kirinyaga families mourn loved ones who died in KDF chopper crash
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 14:20
2 Kirinyaga families mourn loved ones who died in KDF chopper crash
Featured image for 2 Kirinyaga families mourn loved ones who died in KDF chopper crash

The family is overwhelmed with disbelief as they grapple with the loss of their main provider.


kitui village Featured image for Flood alert: County team clears blocked drainage along General Waruinge street
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 18:45
Flood alert: County team clears blocked drainage along General Waruinge street
Featured image for Flood alert: County team clears blocked drainage along General Waruinge street

This flooding not only disrupts the daily operations of businesses but also hampers movement of people in the bustling commercial hub.


waste collection Featured image for Beyond the dump: Kenyan women find opportunities, hope in waste collection
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 13:25
Beyond the dump: Kenyan women find opportunities, hope in waste collection
Featured image for Beyond the dump: Kenyan women find opportunities, hope in waste collection

Amid their challenging circumstances, these women have found a sense of purpose and pride in their work and have turned trash into treasure, transforming their lives and the lives of their families in...


Videos Featured image for Gikomba Market stalls at risk as Nairobi County advances fire station project
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 15:20
Gikomba Market stalls at risk as Nairobi County advances fire station project
Featured image for Gikomba Market stalls at risk as Nairobi County advances fire station project

Demolitions have taken place at the huge city market several times before, for reasons including creating space for road construction.


unsanitary alternatives Featured image for Gov't far from providing free sanitary towels for schoolgirls - report
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 18:02
Gov't far from providing free sanitary towels for schoolgirls - report
Featured image for Gov't far from providing free sanitary towels for schoolgirls - report

The Auditor General's report has uncovered a significant shortfall in funding within Kenya's initiative to provide free sanitary towels to schoolgirls.


Technology Featured image for Kenya seeks to be Africa’s digital leader with continental summit
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 15:12
Kenya seeks to be Africa’s digital leader with continental summit
Featured image for Kenya seeks to be Africa’s digital leader with continental summit

Bridging the digital gap and enhancing accessibility to services, in collaboration with the media, will also be discussed at the summit.


News Featured image for Seeking help to battle mental health is not a sign of weakness - experts
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 18:22
Seeking help to battle mental health is not a sign of weakness - experts
Featured image for Seeking help to battle mental health is not a sign of weakness - experts

Depression significantly impacts various aspects of life, including community engagement, work, school, and family dynamics.


Pharmacy and Poisons Board Featured image for Patients turn to pharmacies as Kenya's doctors continue strike
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 14:52
Patients turn to pharmacies as Kenya's doctors continue strike
Featured image for Patients turn to pharmacies as Kenya's doctors continue strike

Desperate for medical attention amid the doctors' strike, some say they have no choice but to turn to pharmacists, who may be unqualified.


wakulima market nairobi Featured image for Eastleigh traders battle food waste for lack of storage equipment
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 12:36
Eastleigh traders battle food waste for lack of storage equipment
Featured image for Eastleigh traders battle food waste for lack of storage equipment

The FAO says that up to 40 per cent of Kenya's food is lost between farmers and consumers, exacerbating food insecurity.


ramadan 2024 Featured image for Unity in sharing: Majengo residents celebrate Eid amid economic challenges
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 14:17
Unity in sharing: Majengo residents celebrate Eid amid economic challenges
Featured image for Unity in sharing: Majengo residents celebrate Eid amid economic challenges

As many flock to various parts of Nairobi to celebrate Eid in different ways, those residing in Majengo offer a testament to the enduring spirit of unity and generosity.


Pediatric surgery Featured image for World Pediatric Surgery Day: Shining light on surgical safety
Sun 07 Apr, 2024 10:13
World Pediatric Surgery Day: Shining light on surgical safety
Featured image for World Pediatric Surgery Day: Shining light on surgical safety

Capnography is an important monitoring equipment that confirms the endotracheal tube placement during surgery.


News Featured image for Unyielding hope amidst adversity: Kitui Village's battle against nature's wrath
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 14:48
Unyielding hope amidst adversity: Kitui Village's battle against nature's wrath
Featured image for Unyielding hope amidst adversity: Kitui Village's battle against nature's wrath

Earlier this week, the village faced yet another crisis when a fire swept through 66 houses, leaving dozens homeless and without their belongings.


stigma Featured image for How mothers have been defying stigma linked with cleft lip newborns
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 19:07
How mothers have been defying stigma linked with cleft lip newborns
Featured image for How mothers have been defying stigma linked with cleft lip newborns

Many parents, when presented with a health problem, suffer a torturous period of denial before achieving acceptance.


Headlines Featured image for Eastleigh labourers fight stiff competition as foreign workers flood market
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 06:52
Eastleigh labourers fight stiff competition as foreign workers flood market
Featured image for Eastleigh labourers fight stiff competition as foreign workers flood market

Labourers, including house managers and construction workers, are forced to start their days very early and lower their charges in order to survive.


News Featured image for Despair as resident of Kamukunji's Kitui Village faces flooding aftermath
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 21:13
Despair as resident of Kamukunji's Kitui Village faces flooding aftermath
Featured image for Despair as resident of Kamukunji's Kitui Village faces flooding aftermath

Seven days have passed since relentless floodwaters ravaged Kamukunji's Kitui Village, leaving a landscape of destruction and despair.


police fficer David Chesire Featured image for Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 15:48
Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning
Featured image for Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning

Despite the plea, some residents were reluctant to move, citing financial constraints and a lack of alternatives.