Kenyan babies' deadly wait for heart surgery

Researchers reviewing 1,703 cases at Kenyatta National Hospital found that only 37 per cent of Kenyan children born with congenital heart disease receive surgery within a year. Their tiny chests rise and fall in a struggle to keep a steady...

Kelis Shares What It’s Really Like Living In Kenya After Relocating With Her Kids

Singer Kelis has always been rebellious and non-conforming. It’s no surprise she decided to buy some land and move to Kenya with her children, where she now lives on a 300-acre farm. The “Milkshake” singer recently shared an update with fans on...

Kenyan Farmer Unlocks New Opportunities Through breakthrough Improved Pigeonpea Variety

When CIMMYT and KALRO, through the AVISA project, introduced the Mituki pigeonpea variety to a farmer group in Makueni in October 2023, it was met with a mix of curiosity and resistance. Many farmers in the group were skeptical, uncertain about...

Mental Health Day lays bare Kenya's broken care system

On Friday, Kenya joins the rest of the world in marking World Mental Health Day, a global movement dedicated to promoting action, education, and hope for a future where everyone can enjoy better mental wellbeing. In Kenya, mental health has long...

Kenya to decentralize mental health services to strengthen access, inclusion

Kenya is set to decentralize mental health services to the grassroots, a move aimed at building an inclusive, sustainable, and accessible mental health system for all. Speaking at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable...

Mudavadi Urges COMESA to Strengthen Link Between Peace, Security and Trade

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 11 – Kenya has urged the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to prioritise the integration of peace, security, and trade in its regional agenda, warning that lasting economic growth cannot occur in the absence...

Egypt’s PM, Kenya president discuss cooperation on sidelines of COMESA summit

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Kenya President William Ruto on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation, on the sidelines of the 24th Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in Nairobi. Madbouly,...

Geoffrey Mosiria delivers message to Kenyans after speaking to Raila Odinga amid health concerns

Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria shared details of his phone conversation with ODM leader Raila Odinga In a post on Facebook, Mosiria delivered Raila's message to Kenyans ahead of Mazingira Day on Friday, October 10 The former prime...

Capacity-Building, Working Conditions, and Health Worker Wel...

Abstract Healthcare workers are the backbone of resilient health systems, yet in many African countries they operate under extreme occupational stress, inadequate training, poor working conditions, and insufficient mental-health support. This...

Kenya cuts MPR by 25 basis points to stimulate lending to private sector

In a decisive move to stimulate economic growth, Kenya's central bank has announced its eighth consecutive rate cut, bringing the benchmark lending rate down from 9.50% to 9.25%. This strategic decision emerged from the latest Monetary Policy...

Kasipul: Kenya Moja Movement fields candidate as by-election campaigns heat up

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Kenya Moja Movement candidate for the Kasipul by-election recounted his leadership journey Formerly a university president, the candidate outlined his bold development agenda for the Kasipul electorate He humbly...

Dairy Focus: Kenyan farmer cares more about genetics than milk yield

By Chris McCullough While most dairy farmers strive to breed a cow that can produce a lot of high quality milk, it's the animal’s survival traits that are more important to one Kenyan farmer. Under his own unique business model, Hamish Grant at...

[Interview] George Mudhune, Head of Wholesale & Partnerships, ENGIE Energy Access, Kenya

Africa’s business and energy sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation, where innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand. At the centre of this shift is George Mudhune, Head of Wholesale & Partnerships for Africa at ENGIE...

Medics reschedule mass demonstration over Kiambu health crisis to October 13

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has rescheduled the doctors’ demonstration in Kiambu, originally set for today, to Monday, 13th October 2025. The Union said the adjustment will allow...

Rugby union, SHA start health and wellness promotion drive

Medical Services PS Dr Ouma Oluga, Ibrahim Alio, Director of Corporate Services at SHA, and Thomas Odundo, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Rugby Union.. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has officially entered into a partnership with the...

More burden for Kenyans as World Bank urges gov't to increase taxes

A view of the World Bank's building. Reuters/File Audio By Vocalize The World Bank has recommended an excise duty increment for Kenya to clear existing pending bills. In its Africa’s Pulse reports on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, the...

Kenya raises concern over rise in synthetic drugs, shifting trafficking trends

File image of NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa in his office. Audio By Vocalize Kenya has expressed concern over the growing threat of synthetic drugs and shifting global trafficking patterns, warning that new potent substances are “causing havoc...

Safari 7s Promises Electrifying Rugby Action as KRU, SHA Partner to Promote Player Health and Wellness

NAIROBI, October 9, 2025 — Excitement is building ahead of this weekend’s 27th edition of the Safari Sevens, set to kick off Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium, as the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) confirmed the group stage draws for both men’s and...

Kenya sounds alarm on synthetic drug “havoc” and shifting trafficking trends at global forum

VIENNA – Kenya has issued a stark warning at a major international narcotics conference, highlighting the “ever-present threat” of illicit drugs and a dangerous global shift towards potent synthetic substances that are “causing havoc among the...

Africa must lead its own health research revolution

Accelerating initiatives such as the African Medicines Agency can help drive prosperity, say research leaders from the African Voices of Science. [SciDev.Net] While declining global support puts African health research at risk, it is also an...