Category: Health
Two Die As Mombasa County Records Mpox Surge in Two Months
MOMBASA, Kenya, July 12 -A quiet but concerning escalation of mpox infections is gripping Mombasa County, signalling an urgent public health crisis that demands immediate and robust intervention. The recent surge in cases here is not an isolated event, but a critical component of a larger, ongoing Clade Ib mpox epidemic. It is affecting Kenya…
Ruth Odinga Launches Robust Countywide Campaign Against GBV, Empowers GenZ As Key Ambassadors
KISUMU, Kenya July 12— Kisumu County Member of Parliament Ruth Odinga has taken a bold stand against the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide,by unveiling a sweeping grassroots initiative that positions Generation Z at the heart of the movement. Dubbed “Gen Z Against GBV,” the campaign aims to mobilize college and university students…
Living in the Shadows: Why Kenya Must Act Now to Save Sight
BOMET, Kenya July 9 –When Naomi Chepkorir, a 68-year-old grandmother from Bomet, began losing her sight, it wasn’t dramatic. First, the letters in her Bible blurred. Then came the stumbles in her kitchen, the missed steps on the garden path. Eventually, the world faded into a fog. Naomi withdrew from her church group, stopped tending…
Restoring Dignity and Health: The Fight Against Advanced HIV Disease in Kisumu
KISUMU, Kenya July 8 It began with a whisper. A whisper of pain. Of fatigue. Of silence. In many corners of Kisumu, people living with HIV are slipping into advanced stages of illness before anyone notices. Not because they do not want treatment, but because their bodies are already overwhelmed. They are not defaulters. They…
Siaya Doctors Issue 3 Week Ultimatum to County Govt Over Unfulfilled Promises, Threatens Strike
SIAYA, Kenya July 6–The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) Nyanza branch has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Siaya County Government to implement a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) signed in January 2025 or face a total withdrawal of medical services by July 21, 2025. The agreement, signed on January 7, 2025, between the leadership of the Doctor’s Union, Siaya Public…
Over 2,000 Students Set to Benefit from Kisumu Tech Symposium
Kenya Tech Challenge Empowers Learners with AI & Engineering Skills in Line with CBC Goals GOLDEN ELITES, Kisumu July 6 –More than 2,000 students from Grades 4 to 12 across Kisumu County are gathering at Golden Elites Junior School for a two-day technology symposium. It’s aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving through engineering and artificial…
The Importance of Version Control: A Personal Lesson in Git Mismanagement
KISUMU, Kenya July 4, –As programmers, we often hear the mantra “commit early, commit often,” but it’s not always easy to follow. We get caught up in the flow of development, thinking our work is saved in the cloud, safe from loss. But what happens when it’s not? I recently experienced a wake-up call that…
WHO Unveils ‘3 by 35’ Plan to Reduce Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugar Consumption with Higher Taxes to Save Lives
The global health body pushes for 50 percent price hikes on harmful products by 2035, aiming to curb disease, boost revenue, and fund healthcare systems. SEVILLE, Spain July 4, –The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a bold new global initiative urging governments to dramatically increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks—a move designed…
“We Will Prosecute You for Making Double Claims on the SHA Fund,” CS Duale Warns Health Facilities and Workers
KISUMU, Kenya June 28,-Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to certain healthcare facilities, workers, and patients involved in colluding to submit fraudulent claims against the Social Health Authority (SHA) Fund. He stated that this rising practice is illegal, unethical, undermines efforts for universal healthcare, and ultimately harms every Kenyan. Among…
Psychological Issues and Cyberspace: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
Explore the dark intersection of digital life and gender-based violence—and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the psychological battlefield of the online world. NAIROBI, Kenya, June 28, –Gender-based violence (GBV), including the growing incidence of femicide, is no longer confined to physical spaces. In today’s hyperconnected digital environment, cyberspace acts as a new frontier where threats…