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Ayoki Onyango

Lawyer wins sacking case over 'Lollipop' nicknames

Valerie Angawa was accused of sexually harassing a male colleague by calling her names like “baby boy”, “lollipop”, and “baby boy lollipop.”

Lawyer wins sacking case over 'Lollipop' nicknames

Deadly dengue fever returns, posing threat to lives again

Deadly dengue fever returns, posing threat to lives again

Woman unveils 'Dance for Wellness' plan to boost health and fitness

Woman unveils 'Dance for Wellness' plan to boost health and fitness

Why Kenya must reinforce its fight against malaria now

Why Kenya must reinforce its fight against malaria now

Cholera cases surge despite simple and effective containment measures

Cholera outbreak in Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi counties has led to the death of six people even as experts call for the urgent rollout of immunisation campaign and other preventive measures.

Cholera cases surge despite simple and effective containment measures

The AI doctor is in: Balancing tech and human touch in healthcare

Dr Terry Mochire, Head of Research and Innovation at IntelliSOFT, noted that AI systems can analyse patterns in patients’ medical histories and current health data to predict potential risks.

By 2 months ago

The AI doctor is in: Balancing tech and human touch in healthcare

Sexual inactivity linked to increased health risks including cancer, heart disease

It is healthy to have regular, quality sex as a lack of it can be harmful to one’s health and may contribute to serious medical conditions.

By 2 months ago

Sexual inactivity linked to increased health risks including cancer, heart disease

From flawless to flawed: The hidden dangers of skincare products

Young Kenyan women are increasingly turning to cosmetics despite the potential dangers posed by the products.

By 2 months ago

From flawless to flawed: The hidden dangers of skincare products

How self-medication is putting many lives at risk

Self medication, is highly dangerous and can lead to serious health risks, including drug resistance and even death.

By 3 months ago

How self-medication is putting many lives at risk

Unsafe abortions: Silent threat fueling maternal death crisis

One of the major problems associated with reproductive health is unsafe abortions. This issue has been a dominant topic in reproductive and sexual rights.

By 3 months ago

Unsafe abortions: Silent threat fueling maternal death crisis

Be aware of these early signs of stress and depression before it's too late

Judith Achieng’ abandoned her two-year-old child at Kopiata Beach in Rarieda Sub-county, Siaya, after severe stress and depression led to a mental breakdown.

By 3 months ago

Be aware of these early signs of stress and depression before it's too late

Rising cancer cases not linked to GM foods, scientists insist

All research findings and studies conducted both locally and internationally have never linked the rising cases of cancer in the country to GMO.

By 4 months ago

Rising cancer cases not linked to GM foods, scientists insist

Untapped potential: Unlocking Kenya's medical tourism future

Medical tourism, which is actively being practised across the world, but lacklustre in Kenya is a concept worth embracing locally.

By 4 months ago

Untapped potential: Unlocking Kenya's medical tourism future

Behind festive smiles: The hidden toll of stress on Kenyans

The financial stress that comes from poor planning is particularly evident in January. After the December holiday season, Kenyans often struggle to meet recurring expenses.

By 5 months ago

Behind festive smiles: The hidden toll of stress on Kenyans

Cocaine: The slimming shortcut you should avoid at all costs

Cocaine causes a buildup of dopamine in the brain by preventing its recycling back into the cells that release it, impairing normal communication between nerve cells.

By 5 months ago

Cocaine: The slimming shortcut you should avoid at all costs

Why flu treatment could be a lifesaver for diabetic patients

Medical experts now say that treatment for influenza and other opportunistic infections can help prevent hospitalisation for those suffering from diabetes.

By 5 months ago

Why flu treatment could be a lifesaver for diabetic patients

Why vaccination remains the best option to combat diseases

Vaccines are meant for healthy people to protect against diseases, and everybody needs them.

By 5 months ago

Why vaccination remains the best option to combat diseases

Study links eggs and cholesterol to higher risk of heart disease

A new report associates heart disease with increasing consumption of eggs.

By 6 months ago

Study links eggs and cholesterol to higher risk of heart disease

Cold, flu or allergy? When your blocked nose won't stop running

Many people are currently experiencing allergic rhinitis, which has resulted in running nose, sneezing, itching body and nasal congestion.

By 6 months ago

Cold, flu or allergy? When your blocked nose won't stop running

How to avoid the pitfalls of common building mistakes

As a way of cutting costs, many developers avoid the services of qualified experts, which sometimes has tragic consequences in the form of collapsed buildings, leading to the loss of life.

By 6 months ago

How to avoid the pitfalls of common building mistakes

Cervical cancer ravages women despite availability of HPV vaccine

Kenya has over 10 million women aged from 15 and above who are at high risk of HPV infections, which develop into cervical cancer.

By 6 months ago

Cervical cancer ravages women despite availability of HPV vaccine

How housing initiative changes lives of widows in Rarieda

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo's Ondoa Nyasi initiative seeks to do away with grass-thatched houses and replace them with decent semi-permanent houses.

By 6 months ago

How housing initiative changes lives of widows in Rarieda

Blood shortage crisis: Patients in urgent need as supplies drop

Many people across the country need blood transfusions but struggle to obtain this vital resource due to a shortage in blood banks.

By 6 months ago

Blood shortage crisis: Patients in urgent need as supplies drop

Cholera cases surge despite simple and effective containment measures

Cholera outbreak in Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi counties has led to the death of six people even as experts call for the urgent rollout of immunisation campaign and other preventive measures.

Cholera cases surge despite simple and effective containment measures

The AI doctor is in: Balancing tech and human touch in healthcare

Dr Terry Mochire, Head of Research and Innovation at IntelliSOFT, noted that AI systems can analyse patterns in patients’ medical histories and current health data to predict potential risks.

By 2 months ago

The AI doctor is in: Balancing tech and human touch in healthcare

Sexual inactivity linked to increased health risks including cancer, heart disease

It is healthy to have regular, quality sex as a lack of it can be harmful to one’s health and may contribute to serious medical conditions.

By 2 months ago

Sexual inactivity linked to increased health risks including cancer, heart disease

From flawless to flawed: The hidden dangers of skincare products

Young Kenyan women are increasingly turning to cosmetics despite the potential dangers posed by the products.

By 2 months ago

From flawless to flawed: The hidden dangers of skincare products

How self-medication is putting many lives at risk

Self medication, is highly dangerous and can lead to serious health risks, including drug resistance and even death.

By 3 months ago

How self-medication is putting many lives at risk

Unsafe abortions: Silent threat fueling maternal death crisis

One of the major problems associated with reproductive health is unsafe abortions. This issue has been a dominant topic in reproductive and sexual rights.

By 3 months ago

Unsafe abortions: Silent threat fueling maternal death crisis

Be aware of these early signs of stress and depression before it's too late

Judith Achieng’ abandoned her two-year-old child at Kopiata Beach in Rarieda Sub-county, Siaya, after severe stress and depression led to a mental breakdown.

By 3 months ago

Be aware of these early signs of stress and depression before it's too late

Rising cancer cases not linked to GM foods, scientists insist

All research findings and studies conducted both locally and internationally have never linked the rising cases of cancer in the country to GMO.

By 4 months ago

Rising cancer cases not linked to GM foods, scientists insist

Untapped potential: Unlocking Kenya's medical tourism future

Medical tourism, which is actively being practised across the world, but lacklustre in Kenya is a concept worth embracing locally.

By 4 months ago

Untapped potential: Unlocking Kenya's medical tourism future

Behind festive smiles: The hidden toll of stress on Kenyans

The financial stress that comes from poor planning is particularly evident in January. After the December holiday season, Kenyans often struggle to meet recurring expenses.

By 5 months ago

Behind festive smiles: The hidden toll of stress on Kenyans

Cocaine: The slimming shortcut you should avoid at all costs

Cocaine causes a buildup of dopamine in the brain by preventing its recycling back into the cells that release it, impairing normal communication between nerve cells.

By 5 months ago

Cocaine: The slimming shortcut you should avoid at all costs

Why flu treatment could be a lifesaver for diabetic patients

Medical experts now say that treatment for influenza and other opportunistic infections can help prevent hospitalisation for those suffering from diabetes.

By 5 months ago

Why flu treatment could be a lifesaver for diabetic patients

Why vaccination remains the best option to combat diseases

Vaccines are meant for healthy people to protect against diseases, and everybody needs them.

By 5 months ago

Why vaccination remains the best option to combat diseases

Study links eggs and cholesterol to higher risk of heart disease

A new report associates heart disease with increasing consumption of eggs.

By 6 months ago

Study links eggs and cholesterol to higher risk of heart disease

Cold, flu or allergy? When your blocked nose won't stop running

Many people are currently experiencing allergic rhinitis, which has resulted in running nose, sneezing, itching body and nasal congestion.

By 6 months ago

Cold, flu or allergy? When your blocked nose won't stop running

How to avoid the pitfalls of common building mistakes

As a way of cutting costs, many developers avoid the services of qualified experts, which sometimes has tragic consequences in the form of collapsed buildings, leading to the loss of life.

By 6 months ago

How to avoid the pitfalls of common building mistakes

Cervical cancer ravages women despite availability of HPV vaccine

Kenya has over 10 million women aged from 15 and above who are at high risk of HPV infections, which develop into cervical cancer.

By 6 months ago

Cervical cancer ravages women despite availability of HPV vaccine

How housing initiative changes lives of widows in Rarieda

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo's Ondoa Nyasi initiative seeks to do away with grass-thatched houses and replace them with decent semi-permanent houses.

By 6 months ago

How housing initiative changes lives of widows in Rarieda

Blood shortage crisis: Patients in urgent need as supplies drop

Many people across the country need blood transfusions but struggle to obtain this vital resource due to a shortage in blood banks.

By 6 months ago

Blood shortage crisis: Patients in urgent need as supplies drop

Cholera cases surge despite simple and effective containment measures

Cholera outbreak in Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi counties has led to the death of six people even as experts call for the urgent rollout of immunisation campaign and other preventive measures.

Cholera cases surge despite simple and effective containment measures

The AI doctor is in: Balancing tech and human touch in healthcare

Dr Terry Mochire, Head of Research and Innovation at IntelliSOFT, noted that AI systems can analyse patterns in patients’ medical histories and current health data to predict potential risks.

By 2 months ago

The AI doctor is in: Balancing tech and human touch in healthcare

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