Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that can affect one or multiple joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis with the most common types being: osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriatic arthritis (PA).…
Inflammation refers to the process by which your body’s white blood cells work to fight off intruders like bacteria and viruses. Your immune system is triggered when your body recognizes anything foreign such as a microbe, plant pollen, or…
In the last couple of years, therapy has been praised and appreciated by more and more people. The brain is such a complex organ, and to have somebody demystify your thought patterns and behaviours seems like a blessing. It seems as though…
There is an increasing awareness and appreciation of the role played by exercise and physical fitness in overall health and with that an interest in personal trainers. Exercise improves immune function reducing chances of infection. It…
A healthy brain can improve your quality of life significantly as it influences the way you think, feel and behave. It also keeps off mental illnesses and deterioration due to age. However, mental health care is still not a priority for…
By George Munene The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved the cultivation of disease-resistant genetically…
Our energy levels decrease throughout the day due to our busy lives. However, if you find yourself feeling sluggish too early in the day or even after resting, there may be something else causing the fatigue. From low vitamins and minerals…
By Eric Kimunguyi, CEO, CropLife Kenya/ Agrochemicals Association of Kenya There is a certain state of…
Most of us don’t really pay attention to the state of our gut health as we assume it’s not that important. However, a healthy gut is vital to our immune system, mental health, and general mood. You can avoid serious illnesses such as…
Dentures which are also known as false teeth are a great solution for people who have lost a significant amount of natural teeth. this means that they may have trouble eating or speaking as a result. While getting dentures can be great,…
By George Munene Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease endemic to Kenya that causes…
Samira Amella, Director-General/ CEO CropLife Africa and Middle East In a year when the World…
By George Munene Soil pH refers to the measure of the acidity (sourness) or alkalinity…
By George Munene Banana is an important staple food and cash crop in Kenya with…
By George Munene Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), a highly infectious disease of the respiratory tract,…
Many organizations are still using legacy IT and have shied away from digital transformation
By George Munene If you are looking to run a professional dairy enterprise, steaming-up is…
Rejection is painful and nobody should ever go through it, but life does not always give you what you want and that’s something you have to accept. I choose to see it as a learning experience because it helps you to develop a thick skin…
“I want to paint vulnerability on canvas and show it to children, and I want them to marvel at it and be washed in it because truly, in all my living, being sensitive is the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced.” ~Christopher…
By Jolene Njambi Farmers are cutting costs on post-harvest pesticides, and slashing crop losses and…
By Eric Kimunguyi, CEO, Agrochemical Association of Kenya Coronavirus has brought enormous setbacks, suffering, and…
By Jolene Njambi The government is launching e-vouchers to give smallholders discounts of up to…
By Lydia Gichuki With a shortage of maize looming, farmers are turning to test kits…
Having a cold can be extremely uncomfortable. The congested chest, fever, throat irritation, and headache is more than enough to put you down for bed rest. However, there are a few things that you can do to ease the irritation as your cold…
