Kenya rises in global peace ranking as worldwide conflicts reach record high

The 2026 Global Peace Index, launched in Nairobi, says peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year, with more countries now involved in conflicts beyond their borders.

By Noel Nabiswa 2 days ago

Kenya strengthens surveillance of zoonotic diseases

Kenya has strengthened its ability to detect and respond to diseases that spread between animals and humans following the launch of new biosecurity guidelines.

By Noel Nabiswa 2 days ago

Kenya targets regional market to drive healthcare manufacturing

Kenya is seeking to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing base and tap the East African market as manufacturers, regulators and investors prepare for healthcare manufacturing summit in Nairobi.

By Noel Nabiswa 2 days ago

High logistics costs threaten East Africa horticulture competitiveness

Horticulture stakeholders to meet in Nairobi next week to examine the trade and logistics bottlenecks affecting the movement of East Africa’s horticultural products.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 days ago

Raila family plans week-long national events to honour Baba's life

The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has constituted a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of his death.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 days ago

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Garissa governor race heats up as Korane, Senator Haji flex muscles

Garissa’s 2027 gubernatorial race is taking shape as former governor Ali Bunow Korane seeks a comeback amid competition from several prominent politicians.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 days ago

Kenya pushes local healthcare manufacturing to improve access to medical supplies

Kenya is pushing for stronger local healthcare manufacturing and supply chains to improve access to medicines, medical equipment and essential health products, especially in rural areas.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 days ago

Muthaiga Golf Club restores access after KFS standoff

The development follows an earlier communication to members informing them that KFS had taken over access to the affected section.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 days ago

Experts warn of hidden diabetes crisis as obesity and chronic disease rise

Kenya could be facing a hidden diabetes crisis, with up to six in every 10 people living with the disease unaware of their condition, health experts have warned.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 days ago

Women dominate HR exams as enrolment hits record high

Women accounted for nearly four in every five candidates who sat Kenya’s latest professional human resource examinations, highlighting their growing dominance in the profession.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 days ago

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Kenya Turns to Faith Leaders in Fight Against Suicide

Kenya is turning to religious leaders as part of a renewed national effort to prevent suicide.

By Noel Nabiswa 11 days ago

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When debt crowds out health: The hidden cost of Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt burden

Health experts warn that fiscal pressure and declining donor support could leave critical health programmes struggling to maintain services.

By Noel Nabiswa 16 days ago

Aga Khan Hospital marks regional first with robotic gallbladder surgery

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), successfully performed the region’s first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery.

By Noel Nabiswa 16 days ago

KSB calls for inclusion of the visually impaired in creative economy

The Kenya Society for the Blind has urged the government and private sector to provide the visually impaired with professional opportunities to turn their talents into sustainable livelihoods.

By Noel Nabiswa 23 days ago

3.6 million Kenyans face hunger as malnutrition cases rise

More than 3.6 million Kenyans are facing acute food insecurity, with more than 500,000 people already in emergency levels of hunger as the country grapples with rising malnutrition cases.

By Noel Nabiswa 24 days ago

EAC pushes for harmonised education systems to close regional learning gaps

EAC Partner States have renewed calls for stronger cooperation in education, with leaders pushing for harmonized curricula, qualifications and teacher development

By Noel Nabiswa 27 days ago

Women leaders warn Homa Bay violence signals rising political intolerance

Women leaders have warned that the recent violence in Homa Bay is a pointer to the rising political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election and urged leaders to retrain their supporters.

By Noel Nabiswa 29 days ago

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Son's diagnosis unmasks woman's painful journey with haemophilia

Haemophilia diagnosis exposed a family history of unexplained deaths, shattered her marriage and plunged her into a years-long battle to secure treatment for her son.

By Noel Nabiswa 30 days ago

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Haemophilia: Understanding the warning signs

Women who experience unusually heavy or prolonged periods, unexplained bruising, and frequent nosebleeds or prolonged bleeding should seek medical advice.

By Noel Nabiswa 30 days ago

Billions at Stake as Kenya's Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Faces Legal Challenge

Kenya’s plan to require foreign visitors to have mandatory health insurance worth at least 50,000 US dollars has triggered legal and accountability concerns

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Can Kenya's Land Reforms Protect Ordinary Citizens?

Kenya’s push to unlock the economic value of land is raising a critical question: can the country pursue redevelopment and economic growth without displacing communities

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas

Kenya is exploring the use of portable and locally manufactured medical diagnostic technologies to reduce the cost of healthcare and bring specialised services closer to patients.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Kenya steps up cancer fight with focus on early diagnosis and decentralised care

Kenya is stepping up efforts to improve cancer outcomes by expanding early screening, strengthening local diagnostic capacity and bringing specialised care closer to patients

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Indian marble waste dump becomes unlikely tourist attraction

A sprawling expanse of white marble waste in India is drawing tourists, filmmakers and social media enthusiasts to a landscape that looks more like a snow-covered valley than a dumping ground.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Sh29bn plan to build 13 new Level 5 hospitals across Kenya

The government is set to spend Sh29 billion to expand Kenya’s specialised healthcare network through the construction of 13 new Level 5 referral hospitals.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Kenya lenders turn to AI, digital assets to reshape credit market

Kenya’s financial sector is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence, alternative data and cloud computing to change how credit is assessed and provided.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

High cost of heart surgery leaves Kenyan children at risk

About three per cent of babies are born with congenital heart conditions, with families facing treatment costs ranging from Sh500,000 to as much as Sh4 million for major surgeries.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

ODM Nairobi backs Ruto for 2027 as Aladwa targets more seats

ODM Nairobi County has backed President William Ruto’s 2027 presidential bid under the broad-based government arrangement.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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How AI could change the way Kenyans access health insurance

AI is transforming Kenya’s health insurance sector by simplifying policies, speeding up claims and supporting healthcare decisions.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Northern Corridor blueprint secures green funding

Officials say the funding is expected to unlock further investments needed to modernise freight transport across the region.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Fibre: When too much of a good thing hurts your gut

Fibremaxxing can improve health but excessive fibre may cause digestive issues. Experts recommend gradual increases through a balanced, varied diet.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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What past relationships may reveal about narcissistic traits

Relationship patterns may reveal narcissistic traits, but experts warn that only repeated behaviours, not failed relationships alone, provide meaningful clues.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

SHA warns hospitals against denying patients emergency care

Hospitals contracted by the Social Health Authority risk losing their accreditation if they deny or delay emergency treatment to patients over their inability to pay.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Kenya eyes 5m visitors as Magical Kenya travel expo targets record attendance

Kenya is set to host more than 10,000 delegates from 40 countries during this year's Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), as the country steps up efforts to grow tourism.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Nairobi's flood crisis driven by poor planning, not just heavy rain

Nairobi’s worsening floods are driven not only by heavy rainfall but also by poor urban planning, environmental degradation, weak governance, and inadequate climate resilience measures.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Insurer urges better cover for chronic diseases

AAR Insurance has urged the insurance industry to redesign health insurance products to provide better protection for people living with chronic illnesses

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers to pursue leadership and political office

Women engineers have been challenged to actively pursue leadership and political positions to ensure their expertise shapes national development and public policy.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Dangerous dementia myths to unlearn

Dementia is not a normal part of aging or a single disease, but a group of brain disorders that affect memory, thinking, behavior, and daily functioning.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Garlic and cholesterol: Can Kenyas favorite kitchen staple really protect your heart?

Garlic may offer modest cardiovascular benefits, especially for people with high cholesterol, but it should not replace prescribed medications or a healthy lifestyle.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago

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Kenya's push to change public perception of neurological disorders

Stigma and discrimination often create barriers to healthcare, education, employment, and social inclusion for people living with conditions such as epilepsy, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 month ago