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Ayoki Onyango

Why SIM card re-registration is a flawed process

The silence by the Data Commissioner over the issues raised by subscribers is worrying. It should have provided clear directions to the service providers on how to proceed with the re-registration.

By Mugambi Laibuta 2 years ago

Why SIM card re-registration is a flawed process

Mwarubaini, the wonder tree that cures 40 diseases

Mwarubaini, the wonder tree that cures 40 diseases

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Chronic kidney disease can cause anemia

Chronic kidney disease can cause anemia

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Arthritis: Occurs over time, appears suddenly

Arthritis: Occurs over time, appears suddenly

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Pomegranate boosts libido for men, women

The extracts of kukumanga also helps in blocking the production of enzymes that worsen arthritis by destroying cartilage.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Pomegranate boosts libido for men, women

Sugarcane cleans teeth, prevents decay

Sugarcane contains natural sugar and the liquid in sugarcane helps to wash the teeth and help maintain freshness of the teeth.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Sugarcane cleans teeth, prevents decay

How to tell fake from genuine honey

It takes 12 bees each making a 1/12ths to make a teaspoon of honey-which is better than sweeteners including sugar.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

How to tell fake from genuine honey

Booster shots against Omicron wanes within 10 weeks

Five days of isolation are enough to mix with other people for those who test positive test to Covid-19 but are without symptoms.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Booster shots against Omicron wanes within 10 weeks

Treating Omicron includes ‘steaming with Eucalyptus’

If you are wondering whether you have contracted the Omicron variant of Covid-19, just know that the Flu doing rounds might be one indicator

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Treating Omicron includes ‘steaming with Eucalyptus’

Omicron: Doctors say those vaccinated have greater protection

Omicron was first reported in South Africa, and has been detected in 30 countries, including neighbouring Uganda.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Omicron: Doctors say those vaccinated have greater protection

Why Sunday worst day for heart attack

With the scarcity of specialists and reduced onsite staffing, most weekends increases the time taken to attend to patients.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Why Sunday worst day for heart attack

Under feeding leads to height loss

Other medical conditions related to underfeeding include skin rashes, thin skin, thinning, loss of height, osteoporosis (weak bones).

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Under feeding leads to height loss

Ugali-saucer is not good for you

The plate often runneth over, if the food is free and comprises assorted culinary delights at the buffet table.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Ugali-saucer is not good for you

Stressed? Have sweet potatoes, green tea

Sweet potatoes, which are rich in fibre, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Stressed? Have sweet potatoes, green tea

Yes! Bedroom inactivity is a health hazard

Insecurities, according to Prof Osur, also occur when men worry about their ‘bed scores’ and how their partners view them.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Yes! Bedroom inactivity is a health hazard

Adults who wet their beds

Bedwetting is a standard developmental stage for children, but can be a symptom of underlying illness or disease in adults.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Adults who wet their beds

Insomnia: Sleep in stable bed, clean bed sheets

People suffer chronic (long-term), intermittent (monthly) and transient (a few nights) insomnia.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Insomnia: Sleep in stable bed, clean bed sheets

When doctors 'can't see' your disease

You could be sick, feeling like dropping dead any minute, but when you consult a doctor…shock on you! all the tests return negative results.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

When doctors 'can't see' your disease

Men are balding, greying earlier than their grandpas

Most men in rural Kenya, where 70 per cent of the population live, bald and grey faster than their urban counterparts.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Men are balding, greying earlier than their grandpas

Six foods that rev up your ‘engine’

Dr Wanjala: There are no myths in these issues, all facts and points are backed by scientific evidence, research and studies.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Six foods that rev up your ‘engine’

Forget pizza, mutura is more attractive

Matumbo, mutura beat fries and pizza in nutrition

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Forget pizza, mutura is more attractive

Forget pizza, matumbo, mutura better

Other ‘useless foods’ include bread, which is high in carbohydrates but low in macro-nutrients.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

Forget pizza, matumbo, mutura better

That green sukuma wiki could be from ‘sewer shamba’

Waters from burst sewer pipes are sometimes used by small-scale vegetable growers in urban centres where consumption is high.

By Ayoki Onyango 2 years ago

That green sukuma wiki could be from ‘sewer shamba’

Rarieda MP comes to aid of residents

County officials have closed markets in the area to contain the spread the pandemic.

By Ayoki Onyango 4 years ago

Rarieda MP comes to aid of residents

Why Daniel Moi dismantled clubs with tribal names

One issue the former President Daniel Arap Moi will be remembered for, mostly in sports, is his yearning for unity among teams.

By Ayoki Onyango 4 years ago

Why Daniel Moi dismantled clubs with tribal names

Demand for houses goes up

Kisumu’s real estate is riding on the wave of recent infrastructure developments, with home and land prices rising rapidly.

By Ayoki Onyango 4 years ago

Demand for houses goes up

The cost of owning a home can be reduced

?The realisation of affordable housing is a headache for many, including the Government.

By Ayoki Onyango 4 years ago

The cost of owning a home can be reduced

Chinese company to donate 50 bikes

Joyson Huang', the TAILG Group marketing manager, said his company sells 30 million motorcycles globally every year.

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Chinese company to donate 50 bikes

Fight on climate change gets Sh2b

Kenya among countries in Africa to benefit from funding announced by the WB and AfDB over the next five years.

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Fight on climate change gets Sh2b

How the handshake saved Kenya’s economy from ruin

Calm has restored confidence in the business environment

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

How the handshake saved Kenya’s economy from ruin

Hyacinth menace chokes counties' fishing lifeline

Experts feel the just concluded Blue Economy Conference did little to address challenges posed by the plant.

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Hyacinth menace chokes counties' fishing lifeline

Farmers warned of crop failure

Experts say crop yield potential is likely to decline due to the rise in global temperature that would increase hunger risk

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Farmers warned of crop failure

Legumes offer hope for food security, poverty eradication

Legumes food crop farming can end Kenya’s perennial food insecurity and generate income for farmers.

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Legumes offer hope for food security, poverty eradication

Why Kenya must fix its domestic trade policy

World Economic Report placed Kenya at position 122 out of 138 countries in terms of having a competitive macroeconomic environment for investment

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Why Kenya must fix its domestic trade policy

Malaria deaths high as vaccine search still on

Malaria is the number one threat to children and pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By Ayoki Onyango 5 years ago

Malaria deaths high as vaccine search still on

Industry taps into Kenya’s billion-dollar blue economy

Fishing industry is set for growth after years of neglect and near collapse. In fact, Kenyan fishermen have started benefiting from their work due to the blue economy initiative.

By AYOKI ONYANGO 6 years ago

Industry taps into Kenya’s billion-dollar blue economy

Farmers encouraged to plant trees to beat climate change

As effects of climate change continue to bite, farmers have been urged to embrace climate smart agriculture like planting trees alongside their crops.

By Ayoki Onyango 7 years ago

Farmers encouraged to plant trees to beat climate change

Why your child needs measles jab

Among the leading causes of death in children under five years, measles takes a place of prominence.

By Ayoki Onyango 7 years ago

Why your child needs measles jab

Driven to promote healthy living, story of a Kenyan entrepreneur

Easter Elliene Kojwang is fond of encouraging those close to her to eat healthy wholesome foods and live active lifestyles.

By Ayoki Onyango 7 years ago

Driven to promote healthy living, story of a Kenyan entrepreneur

Kenyans join world in marking Yoga day

In 2014, the United Nations adopted June 21, as International Yoga Day after India and 176 other countries sponsored a motion with the world umbrella body to have the day recognised globally.

By Ayoki Onyango 7 years ago

Kenyans join world in marking Yoga day

Jab to beat diarrhoeal diseases

Unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change, which have resulted in the current rainfalls and floods, have also led to an increase of diarrhoeal diseases such as cholera and typhoid.

By Ayoki Onyango 7 years ago

Jab to beat diarrhoeal diseases

Increased risk of influenza

That there is an outbreak of influenza, commonly known as flu in parts of Rift Valley, that has so far claimed 39 lives and hospitalization of many people comes as no surprise.

By Ayoki Onyango 7 years ago

Increased risk of influenza

Beware of little known Dengue Fever

When it comes to diseases spread by mosquitoes, Dengue Fever does not immediately come to mind.

By Ayoki Onyango 8 years ago

Beware of little known Dengue Fever

Women at risk of dangerous cosmetics

Kenya women, especially those young ones who want to look pretty and appealing are using different cosmetics to add beauty on their faces and skins despite the dangers posed by these substances/products. Cosmetic shops sell some of the strongest products some of which react negatively with human skin.

By Ayoki Onyango 8 years ago

Women at risk of dangerous cosmetics

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