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Do Mikorogo Cause Body Odour? Dermatologist Explains the Truth Behind the Smell

Do Mikorogo Cause Body Odour? Dermatologist Explains the Truth Behind the Smell

Popular skin-lightening mixtures, known locally as mikorogo, carry severe chemical risks that go far beyond surface-level side effects or body odour concerns, a leading dermatologist has warned.Dr Pauline Gacheri, a d…

LifestyleOct 28, 2026▶ Listen

Why Whitening Toothpaste Cannot Guarantee a Brighter Smile

Why Whitening Toothpaste Cannot Guarantee a Brighter Smile

Whitening toothpaste can remove stains without changing the natural colour of teeth, a distinction that helps explain why some consumers may not achieve the results they expect from cosmetic oral-care products.The Ame…

LifestyleOct 23, 2026▶ Listen

KEMRI Granted Charter, Significantly Advancing Health Research in Kenya

KEMRI Granted Charter, Significantly Advancing Health Research in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has been granted a charter, marking a significant milestone for health research in Kenya. This development is expected to enhance the institute's capabilities and its contr…

LifestyleOct 17, 2026▶ Listen

How Kenyans on X Have Repeatedly Defended the Country’s Image on Social Media

How Kenyans on X Have Repeatedly Defended the Country’s Image on Social Media

American television host Rob Finnerty has apologised to Kenyans after comparing New York City to Nairobi during a discussion about immigration in the United States, following a wave of criticism from Kenyan users on X…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen

Surge in Patients at Health Facilities in Mombasa Amid ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ Event

Surge in Patients at Health Facilities in Mombasa Amid ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ Event

Health facilities in Mombasa, Kenya, have seen a significant increase in patient numbers as the ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ health event takes effect. This event has prompted many individuals to seek medical attention, leading to…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen

Ebola Patient Evades Screening at JKIA, Raising Health Concerns

Ebola Patient Evades Screening at JKIA, Raising Health Concerns

An Ebola patient successfully evaded screening measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, prompting significant concerns regarding the country's preparedness for managing the Ebola virus…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen

KMPDU Calls for Protection of Health Workers Amid Ebola Case in Kenya

KMPDU Calls for Protection of Health Workers Amid Ebola Case in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has demanded enhanced protection for frontline health workers following the confirmation of the country's first-ever Ebola case. This comes in th…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

Jambojet Initiates Contact Tracing for Ebola Exposure on Entebbe-Nairobi Flight

Jambojet Initiates Contact Tracing for Ebola Exposure on Entebbe-Nairobi Flight

Jambojet has launched efforts to trace contacts of passengers who may have been exposed to Ebola on a recent flight from Entebbe, Uganda, to Nairobi, Kenya. This move comes in response to heightened concerns regarding…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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Kenya to Begin Manufacturing HIV-Prevention Drug in Major Health Breakthrough

Kenya to Begin Manufacturing HIV-Prevention Drug in Major Health Breakthrough

Kenya has announced plans to manufacture an HIV-prevention drug, marking a significant health breakthrough with the potential for wide-reaching impact. This initiative aims to bolster the country's efforts in combatin…

Kenya Faces Sh4.5 Billion TB Funding Gap as Donor Support Dwindles

Kenya Faces Sh4.5 Billion TB Funding Gap as Donor Support Dwindles

Kenya is currently facing a significant funding gap of Sh4.5 billion for tuberculosis (TB) control efforts as donor support diminishes, posing a serious threat to public health and the lives of thousands of individual…

Health Ministry Launches Sh2.9bn Initiative to Combat El Niño Effects

Health Ministry Launches Sh2.9bn Initiative to Combat El Niño Effects

The Health Ministry has initiated a comprehensive plan to address the health risks associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon, allocating Sh2.9 billion for the effort. This plan specifically targets high-risk coun…

Annual Snakebite Death Toll in Kenya Reaches 1,000, Highlights Urgent Health Issue

Annual Snakebite Death Toll in Kenya Reaches 1,000, Highlights Urgent Health Issue

In Kenya, it has been reported that approximately 1,000 individuals die from snakebites each year, underscoring a significant health issue affecting the population. The revelation was made by a public official, emphas…

Ebola Infections Surge Past 7,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo Amid New Outbreak

Ebola Infections Surge Past 7,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo Amid New Outbreak

Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 7,000 as the virus has spread to a new province, exacerbating an already serious health crisis in the region. The outbreak has raised significant int…

Surge in Erectile Dysfunction Cases Among Young Men in Kenya Raises Health Concerns

Surge in Erectile Dysfunction Cases Among Young Men in Kenya Raises Health Concerns

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…

Does Perfume on the Neck Harm Your Thyroid? Here’s What Science Says

Does Perfume on the Neck Harm Your Thyroid? Here’s What Science Says

There is no evidence that spraying perfume on the neck poses a unique risk to the thyroid gland, despite claims circulating on social media about hormone disruption and chemical exposure.The thyroid is a butterfly-sha…

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Why More Kenyans Are Wearing Glasses

Why More Kenyans Are Wearing Glasses

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 Optica…

Nutrition Crisis: Half of Food Served to Children Lacks Vegetables

Nutrition Crisis: Half of Food Served to Children Lacks Vegetables

A recent report highlights a significant nutrition crisis affecting children in Kenya, revealing that nearly half of the food served to them lacks essential vegetables. This alarming statistic was reported by Daily Na…

Ivorian Designer Loza Maléombho Innovates with African Stories

Ivorian Designer Loza Maléombho Innovates with African Stories

Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho, renowned for her internationally acclaimed fashion designs, is carving a niche beyond the world of fashion by intertwining African heritage with modern technology. Maléombho, who gaine…

Kenyan Doctor Wants Sexual Dysfunction Recognised as a Disability

Kenyan Doctor Wants Sexual Dysfunction Recognised as a Disability

Parliament has been petitioned to recognise chronic sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), as a disability under Kenyan law.Dr Benson Kibore, who filed the pet…

Duale Endorses Sh129 Million Sickle Cell Project Benefiting Three Counties

Duale Endorses Sh129 Million Sickle Cell Project Benefiting Three Counties

In a significant health initiative, a proposed project aimed at addressing sickle cell disease has been welcomed by a key political figure in Kenya. The initiative, which is set to cost Sh129 million, will impact thre…

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