6+ hour, 25+ min ago   (187+ words) Urologists in Kenya have reported a concerning rise in cases of erectile dysfunction among young men, a trend that is likely to spark important conversations regarding men's health. This increase has been noted across various medical facilities, prompting health professionals…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago   (267+ words) Huduma Kenya has directed Kenyans to obtain a birth certificate before applying for a national identity card, ending the use of alternative documents for initial ID registration. The agency issued the clarification in response to public enquiries about whether people…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (217+ words) Kenya's public health system has been left in disarray following a 43-day strike by nurses, resulting in a staggering 522 deaths. The strike, which began due to unresolved grievances, has led to immense pain, suffering, and loss of life across the…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (344+ words) Kenya’s optical sector recorded Sh3.14 billion in insured spending in 2025, as the number of people seeking vision care continued to rise. The figure increased from Sh2.99 billion in 2024, according to the Kenya Optical Industry Report prepared by health-tech platform Smart in collaboration…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (179+ words) This development comes at a critical time, as the healthcare system in Kenya continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities within the system, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reforms to enhance resilience and…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (269+ words) Huduma Kenya has explained why parents applying for their children’s birth certificates are often required to return to the county where the child was born. The agency said birth records are domiciled, filed and retrieved in the county where the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (514+ words) The United Nations has raised an urgent alarm that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is slipping out of reach. In a new comprehensive report released this week, the U.N. underscores that drastic strides in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (224+ words) Virginia Mwaura, a paediatric nurse who built her career in the United States, has converted her four-bedroom family home in Njoro, Nakuru County, into a rehabilitation centre for people struggling with alcoholism, substance abuse and mental health challenges. Mwaura established…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (354+ words) The Villages in central Florida, the world’s largest master-planned retirement community, has more than 130,000 residents in its wider metropolitan area and offers a model of later-life living built around independence, specialised services and dedicated infrastructure. The community reflects a broader…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (356+ words) Health services across Kenya are poised for significant disruption as thousands of healthcare interns have announced their intention to down tools over delayed salaries. This development has raised concerns about the potential impact on the already strained healthcare system, which…...