blood sugar Stories
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy when the body becomes more resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps glucose move from the blood int...
The new guidelines aim to reduce health risks for both mothers and babies by providing clear, evidence-based strategies for care.
The match seemed destined for a draw until Cheruiyot rose highest to head in Owili’s free-kick in the 87th minute, before striking again deep into sto...
The hosts, coached by Edward Manoah, will be eager to convert their recent run of draws into a statement victory against one of Kenya’s most establish...
The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to revive the sugar industry and safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of workers and farmers across the su...
The Kenya Sugar Board said the registration will help enhance traceability, tighten quality control and curb the sale of adulterated sugar in the mark...
High levels of added sugars, such as refined cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fa...
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), factories produced 406,807 tonnes of sugar during the period, compared to 541,681 tonnes...
CS Mutua disclosed that after discussions between the Ministry of Agriculture, the Kenya Sugar Board, and the National Treasury, an MoU was signed on...
Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes designed to provide sweetness without the calories or carbohydrates found in regular sugar.
The affected workers are from Chemilil, South Nyanza (Sony), Muhoroni, and Nzoia sugar companies. They moved to court, accusing the government of decl...
The employees, from South Nyanza (Sony), Chemelil, Muhoroni, and Nzoia sugar companies, say discussions over their terminal benefits and other entitle...
Mara Sugar celebrated their first-ever top-flight victory, stunning Ulinzi Stars 2–1 through a David Omondi brace after Ibrahim Shambi had given the S...
In a letter dated October 3, 2025, addressed to Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said the union would not...
The regional launch of the e-CO system took place in November 2024, starting with Eswatini, Malawi and Zambia as the first pilot countries.
This is despite pushback from millers who argue that the levy will increase their financial burden.
Milk teeth may be temporary, but caring for them sets a foundation for lifelong oral health. With rising decay rates among toddlers in Kenya, awarenes...
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya faces a gap of nearly 400,000 metric tonnes of sugar, a deficit that has le...
Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the layoffs affecting over 5,000 sugar workers contradict the purpose of leasing the mills, which was to revive the sect...
The government has authorised Chemelil, Muhoroni, Sony, and Nzoia sugar firms to issue redundancy notices as they hand over factories and land to new...
KEBS assured the public that there is no contaminated sugar circulating in the market, noting that all sugar, whether locally produced or imported mus...
The leaders called for the immediate condemnation and destruction of the sugar to stop it from reaching consumers.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the new pricing was informed by recent trends in the sugar market, especially the average ex-factory sugar...
Okoth heads to Tanzania after a stint at Sofapaka on the same capacity.
The board, in a directive dated July 11, ordered the closure of milling operations for three months, citing a shortage of mature cane.
The affected factories include Mumias, Butali, and West Kenya in Kakamega County, Nzoia and Naitiri in Bungoma, as well as Busia Sugar Industry and Ol...
In a notice, the Ministry of Agriculture said the levy must be remitted by the tenth day of the month following the sale or importation, with the Keny...
WHO recommends that the retail price of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks be increased by at least 50 per cent over the next decade through targeted...
In Kenya, the sale of processed packaged foods surged by 16 per cent between 2018 and 2023. Over the same period, obesity rates have tripled since 200...
