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Kenya urged to shift cancer strategy towards prevention, early detection
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 30, 2025

He emphasises the need to move away from a healthcare model focused largely on late-stage treatment towards prevention and early detection, where care...

How sunscreen protects your skin and why consistent use is vital
DW News  |  Jul 29, 2025

Health authorities are increasingly vocal about the importance of using sunscreen and general sun protection to prevent skin damage and reduce skin ca...

Construction dust, delayed care and deadly myths: Pneumonia’s silent assault on Kenyan men
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 14, 2025

Pneumonia risk factors common among men include smoking, alcohol use, chronic illnesses like diabetes, and a tendency to delay seeking medical care.

Lamu’s King Fahd Hospital makes history with first laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

Sleeping with the lights on? Research links nighttime light exposure to heart disease, stroke
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 12, 2025

Even moderate exposure—within the 70th to 90th percentile—was linked to a 16 per cent increased risk of death, signaling that this is not just a conce...

Cancer now one of Kenya's leading killers, claiming 75 lives daily
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

According to the National Cancer Institute of Kenya, more than 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and at least 24,000 die from the dis...

Pneumonia still top killer among Kenyan men as cancer rates surge - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Among women, cancer was the top killer, claiming 4,498 lives in 2024, up from 3,940 in 2023.

One in six cancer drugs in Kenya, Ethiopia found to be substandard
DW News  |  Jul 01, 2025

Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or t...

Court extends orders barring Robert Alai from interfering with Runda property
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

Cancer Investments Limited, through its director Mukhtar Ahmed Parkar, accused Robert Alai of invading and taking possession of the property on March...

North Eastern cancer cases hit 2,437 since 2023, leaders link surge to suspected nuclear waste dumping
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama demanded urgent investigations to identify and hold accountable those behind the toxic activity.

HOLD for pics: Woman defies terminal cancer prognosis, becomes mother against all odds
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 23, 2025

Each year, around 6,799 women in Kenya are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer among women in the country and accounting fo...

Uganda unveils herbal remedies for cancer care, eyes clinical trials
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...

Left to suffer: A woman’s unrelenting battle with cancer, stigma
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2025

Her battle began in 2015 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer. At the time, she was a working mother and wife, trying to balance her car...

From misdiagnosis to mission: Breast cancer survivor turns pain into purpose with hand-knit prostheses
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2025

Mary Mwangi has transformed profound pain into purpose, offering hope to women facing cancer, stigma, and loss, while restoring dignity and rebuilding...

Anti-inflammatory diet cuts death risk in stage 3 colon cancer by 63pc, new study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 08, 2025

The study, conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, also found that patients who engaged in regular moderate physical activity, s...

Kenyan breast cancer patients to pay 67pc less for treatment under new deal with Roche
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

The agreement, formalised through an MoU, is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial protection for cancer patients in line w...

Cancer patients left in limbo as KNH radiotherapy machine breaks down
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

KNH Acting CEO William Sigilai said the hospital has fast-tracked the procurement of a new machine.

The future of leadership? AI replacing human CEOs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 24, 2025

Some of the world’s top tech CEOs are letting their AI doubles handle big moments, like earnings presentations.

Former US President Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to bones
Reuters  |  May 19, 2025

Dr Chris George, the medical director of the cancer program for the Northwestern Health Network, said prostate cancer is no longer curable once it spr...

WHO warns of rising premature deaths from chronic diseases in global health wake-up call
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

According to WHO, the rise in premature deaths is being driven by population growth and ageing, with these chronic diseases now accounting for the maj...

9,000 steps a day could help ward off Cancer, Oxford study finds
Amina Wako  |  May 17, 2025

New research from the University of Oxford suggests that walking as few as 9,000 steps a day could significantly lower your risk of developing several...

Scientists discover two new breast cancer genes in African women
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...

Investment firm sues Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, accuses him of invading Runda property
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 15, 2025

The company’s director, who had gone to inspect the site, confronted Alai and his group. During the altercation, associates of Alai—allegedly armed wi...

Government urges universities to embed AI in all training programmes
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 15, 2025

Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Man sues over cancer deaths, seeks ban on toxic chemicals, stronger health protections
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 02, 2025

Cheruiyot also wants the President compelled to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the cancer crisis in Kenya and to comprehensively addre...

Religious leaders join health experts in fight against cervical cancer, maternal deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2025

The leaders urged communities to embrace preventive healthcare services, especially HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.

Exclusive: Dr Juzar Hooker sheds light on Parkinson’s disease, the silent neurological disorder with no cure
Amina Wako  |  May 01, 2025

Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...

Duolingo says it’s replacing contractors with AI
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...

Mombasa cancer reforms: Tackling 8,500 cases with early detection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Currently, cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, with a significant number of diagnoses being made at advanced stages, limi...

Oesophageal cancer cases rise in Wajir as patients face delayed diagnosis
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...

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