World Parkinson’s Day Stories

Learning to live with Parkinson’s disease: A retiree’s new normal
Amina Wako  |  Apr 11, 2025

There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...

Kenya receives 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine as Ministry of Health seeks to curb spread
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Health officials have prioritised high-risk groups for vaccination, including healthcare workers, close contacts of confirmed cases, long-distance tru...

East Africa Trade Corridor forum seeking to boost regional trade opens in Addis Ababa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 09, 2025

The corridor project includes a road network that links Berbera Port in Somaliland with Ethiopia’s capital. It is expected to support regional trade a...

Kenya joins global movement to raise Parkinson’s disease awareness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

PSGK, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with Parkinson’s disease, has organised a series of events to educate the pu...

UN says 260,000 women died at childbirth in 2023 despite advances in healthcare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The report highlights the stark regional disparities in maternal mortality rates, noting that while sub-Saharan Africa has made significant progress,...

Tanzanian-trained rat crowned world’s top mine detector
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 07, 2025

The feat saw him surpass the previous record held by the legendary HeroRAT Magawa, who identified 71 landmines and 38 UXOs during his five-year servic...

Explainer: How Kenya is struggling to curb maternal, newborn deaths amid gaps in healthcare
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 08, 2025

Between 2017 and 2021, maternal deaths more than doubled—from 409 to 1,053—while 4,307 newborn deaths were recorded in 2021. Prematurity, birth asphyx...

Iconic Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam dies at 70
Reuters  |  Apr 05, 2025

Their 2004 album "Dimanche a Bamako" (Sunday in Bamako) put them on the international map and the 2008 release "Welcome To Mali" was nominated for the...

Six foods you should include in your diet if you are diabetic
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

In recent years, research has increasingly focused on how specific foods can help people living with diabetes better control their blood sugar levels.

Developers face scrutiny over safety of high-rise buildings after Myanmar quake
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 03, 2025

The World Economic Forum recommends that buildings be fitted with "base isolation" systems to separate the building from its foundations using springs...

Kenya’s blood transfusion services face collapse as World Bank’s Sh2.7 billion support ends
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The World Bank's support covered crucial aspects such as blood collection, testing for infectious diseases, processing blood components and digitalisi...

Junior Starlets to play Morocco U17 in two friendlies before World Cup qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 30, 2025

Junior Starlets advanced to this stage following an impressive performance in the second round, where they overcame Uganda in a hard-fought encounter.

WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

Trump's administration withdrew from the WHO upon taking office in January, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and o...

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged DR Congo
Reuters  |  Mar 27, 2025

Those facing acute hunger are classified as Phase 3 or higher in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Of the 28 million in Congo,...

FKF President reveals Sh7 million collected from Kenya-Gabon match
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2025

He clarified that renovations have reduced Nyayo Stadium's official capacity to 22,000. While the regular sitting area can accommodate 18,000 fans and...

World Athletics introduces genetics testing to verify female athletes
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 25, 2025

Coe confirmed that World Athletics would implement a one-time cheek swab or dry blood test, which he described as non-invasive, in an effort to ensure...

Battling TB amidst persistent challenges of stigma, poverty and gender gaps
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 25, 2025

By transforming health pathways and addressing gender disparities, Kenya can strengthen its TB response and improve health outcomes for all.

Gabon coach satisfied, McCarthy optimistic despite Kenya’s defeat
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 23, 2025

Gabon edged Kenya 2-1 in a crucial international qualifier, but the result told only part of the story. While Gabon coach Mouyoma Thierry admitted his...

Harambee Stars suffer setback in World Cup Qualifiers with 2-1 loss to Gabon
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2025

Gabon started the game aggressively, putting Kenya under pressure early on. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal in the 16th minute validated their effort...

Elfyn Evans claims victory at the 2025 WRC Safari Rally
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2025

Two-time WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera was forced to retire on Sunday morning due to an electrical issue with his Toyota, putting a dent in his champio...

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