KEMRI unveils Sh 64 million polio lab to boost regional surveillance

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Expanded Polio Laboratory worth KSh 64 million at its headquarters in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Kwale, Lamu ginneries spark cotton comeback in Coast region

For decades, farmers incurred heavy costs transporting raw cotton to far-flung ginneries in Makueni, Kitui, and Meru, leaving many disillusioned and abandoning the crop.

By 2 months ago

One nurse for 25 babies: Newborn deaths uncover nurse shortage

New research exposes crisis in newborn care despite technological advancements. Report calls for investment in nurse training, retention and support to save newborn lives.

By 3 months ago

Kenyan woman's stove that's redefining climate action, health

By designing safer stoves, Charlot Magayi is improving health, empowering women, reducing emissions and transforming kitchens into safer spaces.

By 4 months ago

Panic in Athi-River as residents decry police harassment over land row

Panic has gripped residents of Athi-River, Mavoko in Machakos County over alleged police harassment, intimidation, and looming forceful evictions amid an ongoing land regularization exercise.

By 4 months ago

Donkey welfare, livelihoods under threat amid booming skin trade

In Kenya, donkeys are a crucial source of livelihood for approximately two million people, especially in arid and semi-arid areas.

By 4 months ago

CS Ruku's threat fails to bite as Saba Saba blockade disrupts work

Majority of public servants failed to report to work due to widespread protests and road blocks marking Saba Saba Day.

By 4 months ago

Nurses union pushes forward strike to give time for dialogue with State

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has pushed its planned nationwide strike from July 7 to August 3, 2025.

By 5 months ago

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Nuisance or resource? Water hyacinth clogs Africa's power

Hydropower plants across East and Southern Africa are battling water hyacinth infestations that reduce electricity output and raise operational costs.

By 5 months ago

Water hyacinth: A pain and gain for the African ecosystem

Water hyacinth can clog turbines, reduce water flow, and increase maintenance costs in hydroelectric plants.

By 6 months ago

KEMRI unveils Sh 64 million polio lab to boost regional surveillance

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Expanded Polio Laboratory worth KSh 64 million at its headquarters in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Kwale, Lamu ginneries spark cotton comeback in Coast region

For decades, farmers incurred heavy costs transporting raw cotton to far-flung ginneries in Makueni, Kitui, and Meru, leaving many disillusioned and abandoning the crop.

By 2 months ago

One nurse for 25 babies: Newborn deaths uncover nurse shortage

New research exposes crisis in newborn care despite technological advancements. Report calls for investment in nurse training, retention and support to save newborn lives.

By 3 months ago

Kenyan woman's stove that's redefining climate action, health

By designing safer stoves, Charlot Magayi is improving health, empowering women, reducing emissions and transforming kitchens into safer spaces.

By 4 months ago

Panic in Athi-River as residents decry police harassment over land row

Panic has gripped residents of Athi-River, Mavoko in Machakos County over alleged police harassment, intimidation, and looming forceful evictions amid an ongoing land regularization exercise.

By 4 months ago

Donkey welfare, livelihoods under threat amid booming skin trade

In Kenya, donkeys are a crucial source of livelihood for approximately two million people, especially in arid and semi-arid areas.

By 4 months ago

CS Ruku's threat fails to bite as Saba Saba blockade disrupts work

Majority of public servants failed to report to work due to widespread protests and road blocks marking Saba Saba Day.

By 4 months ago

Nurses union pushes forward strike to give time for dialogue with State

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has pushed its planned nationwide strike from July 7 to August 3, 2025.

By 5 months ago

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Nuisance or resource? Water hyacinth clogs Africa's power

Hydropower plants across East and Southern Africa are battling water hyacinth infestations that reduce electricity output and raise operational costs.

By 5 months ago

Water hyacinth: A pain and gain for the African ecosystem

Water hyacinth can clog turbines, reduce water flow, and increase maintenance costs in hydroelectric plants.

By 6 months ago

KEMRI unveils Sh 64 million polio lab to boost regional surveillance

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Expanded Polio Laboratory worth KSh 64 million at its headquarters in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Kwale, Lamu ginneries spark cotton comeback in Coast region

For decades, farmers incurred heavy costs transporting raw cotton to far-flung ginneries in Makueni, Kitui, and Meru, leaving many disillusioned and abandoning the crop.

By 2 months ago

One nurse for 25 babies: Newborn deaths uncover nurse shortage

New research exposes crisis in newborn care despite technological advancements. Report calls for investment in nurse training, retention and support to save newborn lives.

By 3 months ago

Kenyan woman's stove that's redefining climate action, health

By designing safer stoves, Charlot Magayi is improving health, empowering women, reducing emissions and transforming kitchens into safer spaces.

By 4 months ago

Panic in Athi-River as residents decry police harassment over land row

Panic has gripped residents of Athi-River, Mavoko in Machakos County over alleged police harassment, intimidation, and looming forceful evictions amid an ongoing land regularization exercise.

By 4 months ago

Donkey welfare, livelihoods under threat amid booming skin trade

In Kenya, donkeys are a crucial source of livelihood for approximately two million people, especially in arid and semi-arid areas.

By 4 months ago

CS Ruku's threat fails to bite as Saba Saba blockade disrupts work

Majority of public servants failed to report to work due to widespread protests and road blocks marking Saba Saba Day.

By 4 months ago

Nurses union pushes forward strike to give time for dialogue with State

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has pushed its planned nationwide strike from July 7 to August 3, 2025.

By 5 months ago

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Nuisance or resource? Water hyacinth clogs Africa's power

Hydropower plants across East and Southern Africa are battling water hyacinth infestations that reduce electricity output and raise operational costs.

By 5 months ago

Water hyacinth: A pain and gain for the African ecosystem

Water hyacinth can clog turbines, reduce water flow, and increase maintenance costs in hydroelectric plants.

By 6 months ago

Panic in Athi-River as residents decry police harassment over land row

Panic has gripped residents of Athi-River, Mavoko in Machakos County over alleged police harassment, intimidation, and looming forceful evictions amid an ongoing land regularization exercise.

By Chebet Birir, Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Donkey welfare, livelihoods under threat amid booming skin trade

In Kenya, donkeys are a crucial source of livelihood for approximately two million people, especially in arid and semi-arid areas.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

CS Ruku's threat fails to bite as Saba Saba blockade disrupts work

Majority of public servants failed to report to work due to widespread protests and road blocks marking Saba Saba Day.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Nurses union pushes forward strike to give time for dialogue with State

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has pushed its planned nationwide strike from July 7 to August 3, 2025.

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

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Nuisance or resource? Water hyacinth clogs Africa's power

Hydropower plants across East and Southern Africa are battling water hyacinth infestations that reduce electricity output and raise operational costs.

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

Water hyacinth: A pain and gain for the African ecosystem

Water hyacinth can clog turbines, reduce water flow, and increase maintenance costs in hydroelectric plants.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

Scientists plan to 'fight fire with fire' to curb wildfires

Fires have been traditionally used to control pests and promote the growth of different species of plants within ecosystems. Farmers also use fires in land preparation.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

State urged to involve youth in sexual and reproductive health decisions

Experts have urged the government and policymakers to involve the youth and adolescents in decision-making processes about sexual and reproductive health.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

How proper training of midwives has helped decrease mortality rates, depression

Doulas in Kenya, especially in cities like Nairobi, are increasingly offering services that include prenatal education, labour support, and postpartum care.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

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Bringing life, facing death: Horrific tales of mothers in labour wards

Instead of helping her handle the situation, the nurses hurled unprintable insults at Betty. Betty's firstborn is now 25 years old and lives with asthma.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago