diabetes care Stories

Adult obesity treatment enters new era with WHO-endorsed GLP-1 drugs
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 01, 2025

The WHO has issued conditional guidance supporting GLP-1 drugs for adult obesity, alongside lifestyle counselling, marking a shift in global treatment...

SHA medical scheme for teachers launches midnight amid system errors, legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

The new SHA medical scheme for teachers begins at midnight despite concerns over registration issues and legal challenges. Teachers express frustratio...

Wave of coups in Africa: What President Paul Kagame thinks
New Times  |  Nov 29, 2025

The recent surge in military takeovers across Africa has also overthrown leaders in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan. And at least...

Kenya’s silent crisis: 96 newborns, stillbirths lost daily to preventable causes
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 29, 2025

According to Ministry of Health data, Kenya loses 15 mothers every day, alongside 96 newborns and 96 stillbirths. These losses add up to thousands of...

Government tightens ID registration checks after scrapping vetting process
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 29, 2025

To strengthen identity proofing, the government introduced several measures. All applicants must now register in their home counties or permanent plac...

Kagame says some coups are justifiable if they address governance failures
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

He added that in most cases, a coup signals an underlying issue that those in power failed to resolve.“Once there is a coup, maybe 90 per cent of the...

South Korean scientists develop patch to regrow human teeth
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 27, 2025

The technology, still in clinical development, may one day eliminate the need for artificial dentures, implants, and other long-standing dental replac...

Long Covid’s lasting damage: Why many South Africans still struggle with fatigue, anxiety and memory loss
The Conversation  |  Nov 26, 2025

Research during lockdowns showed increased rates of domestic violence and psychological distress, particularly among people of lower socioeconomic sta...

Suspect fails in bid to halt investigations into alleged car theft scheme
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 26, 2025

Waweru had moved to court, arguing that the vehicle—impounded during the investigations—was being unlawfully detained by officers.

Microplastics and heart disease: Emerging evidence of a hidden cardiovascular threat
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or hea...

Make yummy caramel popcorn at home in three easy steps
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 26, 2025

Homemade caramel popcorn is becoming a favourite because it is affordable, fun to make, and customisable.

TSC announces recruitment of 9,159 teachers nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The new appointments will be permanent and pensionable, covering primary, junior, and secondary school levels across the country.

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

How one teen mom defied stigma, rebuilt her future and became a role model for others
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can...

Mandera Governor Khalif commissions upgraded Kutulo Hospital, boosting local healthcare
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living...

What’s at stake in the COP30 negotiations?
UN News  |  Nov 21, 2025

With the planet heating at record speed and climate disasters intensifying, cutting emissions and adapting to impacts dominate the agenda.

Ruto defends health reforms, cites 27 million Kenyans registered under new coverage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure...

Governors sound alarm as 934 newborns die amid funding row in health sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only p...

UN calls for legal safeguards for AI in healthcare
UN News  |  Nov 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence is already transforming healthcare but the World Health Organisation says that inequalities in access to care risk increasing.

Parents lead the fight against malnutrition as Turkana’s ACCEPT project shows big results
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 19, 2025

As the ACCEPT project nears its conclusion, Turkana is emerging as a model for how community-driven solutions can transform child survival in arid reg...

Six key considerations when choosing a baby stroller or car seat
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 19, 2025

Experts advise parents to research, test, and always prioritise safety over aesthetics. With the right choice, a stroller or car seat becomes more tha...

Communications Authority dismisses claims of mandatory biometric data for SIM registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Reports indicated that subscribers might be asked to provide DNA, fingerprints, or retinal scans when registering new lines, raising concerns about pr...

Outcry as Communications Authority proposes DNA rule for SIM registration
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 18, 2025

The draft regulations, which have been published for public review, dramatically expand the type of personal data telcos must collect from subscribers...

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

The biggest obstacle to mass production and the use of sulfur-based batteries is durability. A good lithium-ion battery, like those in an electric veh...

10 runners race up Mt Kenya in 10 hours to honour women lost to cervical cancer
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 17, 2025

Globally, the disease causes more than 600,000 new cases and over 340,000 deaths annually. About 90 per cent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-...

Study shows women under 50 face higher risk of colon growths from ultra-processed foods
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 16, 2025

The Ministry of Health encourages citizens to reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks while promoting healthy, balanced diets ri...

Power utilities raise clean energy investment plans by 26 per cent in major Net Zero push
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 15, 2025

COP30 CEO Ana Toni said delivering on global goals for tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 will only be possible if grids...

Huduma Kenya urges citizens to collect thousands of unclaimed documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Huduma Kenya confirmed that thousands of important documents, including national ID cards, smart driving licences, and birth certificates, are now rea...

Striker Ayunga rues missed chances in Harambee Stars’ defeat to Equatorial Guinea
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Striker Jonah Ayunga admitted frustration, noting that Kenya’s inability to turn dominance into goals, particularly in the opening half, proved costly...

KUTRRH introduces groundbreaking nuclear therapy for advanced prostate cancer
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

This targeted approach delivers radiation directly to cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

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