Marsabit women blame hunger for poor breastfeeding habits
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-08-08 14:38:56

Marsabit women blame hunger for poor breastfeeding habits

Breast milk prevents 54 per cent of diarrhoea cases and 32 per cent of respiratory infections in infants.

Heartbroken mothers face the struggles of breastfeeding babies with cleft lips
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-08-05 16:21:56

Heartbroken mothers face the struggles of breastfeeding babies with cleft lips

Joyce daughter's weight became a constant worry, leading to frequent hospital visits.

Families failure to space children worsens breastfeeding challenges in Kwale
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-08-05 14:24:26

Families failure to space children worsens breastfeeding challenges in Kwale

A major factor influencing breastfeeding rates is a lack of adequate child spacing.

Govt launches world breastfeeding week at Lang'ata Women’s Prison
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-08-03 13:16:54

Govt launches world breastfeeding week at Lang'ata Women’s Prison

Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni highlighted Kenya’s commitment to improving infant and young child nutrition through its policies.

Kilifi mothers combat malnutrition in infants through exclusive breastfeeding
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-25 06:34:13

Kilifi mothers combat malnutrition in infants through exclusive breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding contributes to higher IQ levels, mitigates allergy risks, and reduces the likelihood of developing ovarian and breast cancer.

Parliament seeks public views on Breastfeeding Mothers Bill
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-21 14:13:17

Parliament seeks public views on Breastfeeding Mothers Bill

Memoranda on the Bill sponsored by Nominated MP Sabina Chege should be submitted to the office of National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge on or before June 3, 2024.

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