Latest health stories from across Kenya.
A friend of mine narrated to us a story once that made us laugh until we started to cry, until we realised that it was a mental illness. The shower in her bathroom was spoiled and was emitting smoke and fire sparks. Initially, she would…
Many people get urinary tract infections (UTI) at some point in their lives. While UTIs are more common in women they can occur in children and men too. A urinary tract infection can affect any part of the urinary system that is, the…
“You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions, or else you will lose, every single time.” If there’s anything that I’ve learnt in my few years on this earth, it’s that life is unfair. Bad things will happen to you, and…
For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from anxiety. One time I had hyperthyroidism and the doctors attributed it partly to my crisis management and stress levels. In my family, it is clear that anxiety is in our genes. Habits such…
The brain is the body’s powerhouse. In the age of self-awareness and self-development, we get tips from every channel on how to live healthily. Often brain health is forgotten. It is human nature to indulge in the very activities that you…
The modern world is built on chemicals, be it medicines we apply, or cleaning fluids,…
Kenyan farmers will now be able to access Aflasafe, a natural product that fights aflatoxin…
If there’s anything I’m begging you to do while reading this post, it’s to have an open mind. Because without that, you may just think I’m disillusioned. But that’s a risk that I’m willing to take, having seen and experienced first-hand…
Small scale farmers in Kenya and other parts of Africa who relied on traditional jembe…
When the “Black lives matter” campaign was a hot topic, white people came on to say that white lives matter too. When feminism campaigns were at their peak, a few men came up to say that the boy child had been neglected. When fat people…
In response to the increasing concerns and the urgency to ensure compliance on fresh produce…
The growing cases of food contamination in Kenya has prompted the Technical and Vocational Education…
Using pesticides on our crops lifts our agricultural production by as much as 90 per…
Scientists have recommended simple indigenous ways that ugali lovers can significantly reduce levels of aflatoxin…
Irene Ogali, a PHD student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is…
Protein shakes are like cheat codes to ensure you reach your daily protein intake target. It’s not easy (or cheap) to get the recommended amount of protein from food, especially for bodybuilders who have to take an unusual amount of…
A while ago, Kenya was ranked sixth in a report compiled by The World Health Organization detailing cases of depression. Many people are struggling with depression with a majority unaware of their plight. While there have been great steps…
Working out is a healthy way to keep your body fit and strong. Before thinking of starting workouts, you need to set your goals right and know what you wish to achieve at the end. A number of individuals spend hours at the gym or out in…
Nescafe Plan Launch in Bungoma. Photo courtesy. Over 18,000 coffee farmers from Western and Central…
Packed chia seeds ready for market. According to dealers in the crop, its seeds are…
Munuve’s farmhand watering tree tomato plants at his farm in Kitui. The county then gave him…
Running for a marathon isn’t just waking up and deciding to join the race. Professional athletes will tell you the importance of preparing adequately for a marathon. It all starts with an early commitment, then physical preparation. Even…
Farmers can control the lethal fusarium wilt disease with a 100 per cent deadly rate…
Everybody goes through days, weeks and even, months when you can’t seem to shake off that dark cloud. Though many people might pride themselves on being optimists, staying positive during hard times takes a lot of willpower. The truth is,…
