Childhood obesity Stories

Nearly half of Kenyan women aged 20 to 49 are overweight or obese, Health Ministry warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the situation is worrying, noting that it is weakening women’s productivity and economic contribut...

Childhood obesity on the rise in Kenya: Experts warn of lifestyle, diet and cultural triggers
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 11, 2025

According to Dr Micah Kibera, a Nairobi-based clinical nutritionist, one of the most overlooked causes is the steady decline of physical activity in c...

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