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How Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo earned '90-minute man' nickname

Allan Thigo is a man who played in all positions but started as a midfielder. He could tirelessly create impossible scoring opportunities into goals

By Ahenda 8 days ago

Free maternity care still unclear despite new SHA package

Patients with chronic conditions want the Ministry of Health to make systems work and clarify enhanced services offered under the newly gazetted benefit package.

By Ahenda 8 days ago

Boxers ready for battle in Nakuru

Boxers are eager to catch the eyes of national selectors in the first leg of the National Boxing League at Old Town Hall in Nakuru.

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USAID exit exposes fragility of Africa's donor-funded health systems

For decades, billions of dollars from donors have sustained health systems that African governments have struggled to finance independently.

By Ahenda 9 days ago

Youngsters continue to play with hope of talent not going to waste

It might sound like a dream that will never come true, but for Young Talents Soccer Academy goalkeeper Ben Somba, his ambition is to one day play for Arsenal in the English Premier League.

By Ahenda 17 days ago

Floods, conflict disrupt healthcare for chronic disease patients

As conflict, climate disasters, and displacement intensify across Kenya and the African continent, patients living with chronic diseases are increasingly being left unattended.

By Ahenda 17 days ago

Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships

Elijah Kingi defeated Kalande Bilali on a unanimous points decision to scoop the super-light heavyweight title of the Labour Day Boxing Championships

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All set for Nakuru boxing tournament

Boxers ready to mark the Labour Day celebration at K-Fitness Gym in Nakuru

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KEMRI pushes for malnutrition screening using new tool, data-driven action

KEMRI is promoting nationwide malnutrition screening using a new MUAC tool and data-driven approaches to improve early detection and guide community-level interventions.

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African states to meet US, discuss details of bilateral health agreement

African states are set to meet with the US to resolve disputes over data sharing and sovereignty that have delayed a bilateral health funding agreement.

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Africa urged to prioritise domestic health to tackle rising burden of NCDs

African countries are being urged to boost domestic health funding and prioritise prevention to tackle the rising burden of cancer and other non-communicable diseases amid shrinking donor support.

By Ahenda 22 days ago

Climate change deepens health crisis in Africa, experts warn

Experts warn that climate change is worsening Africa's health crisis, driving rising cases of kidney disease, pregnancy complications and stillbirths.

By Ahenda 22 days ago

Kenyan star Okwiri eager to reclaim WBC Africa title

Okwiri has fought 14 times, winning 12 times and losing and drawing once each

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Africa urged to put more weight on health financing amid donor cuts

Health stakeholders warn that over-reliance on external support has left Africa struggling to respond effectively to pandemics and maintain essential health services.

By Ahenda 23 days ago

Kenya closing immunisation gaps as global drive reaches millions of children

Kenya is among 12 countries that have benefited from a global push to reach unvaccinated children under five, as the world marks World Immunisation Week.

By Ahenda 24 days ago

MPs pledge to push for improved care of patients with bleeding disorder

Parliament has pledged to push for urgent reforms to improve the management of haemophilia in Kenya, following a petition highlighting severe gaps in access to care and treatment.

By Ahenda 24 days ago

Ugandans give Nakuru boxers a hiding in international friendly tourney

Nakuru boxers were too weak for Ugandans in an international friendly tournament at Madison Square Garden in Nakuru City on Friday night.

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How Malaria is stealing pregnancies in Siaya

Families in Siaya are losing pregnancies and lives to malaria, exposing gaps in prevention, funding cuts, and delayed antenatal care despite the disease being preventable and treatable.

By Ahenda 26 days ago

Bakari gearing up for league championships

As the first leg of the league championships gets closer, experienced boxers who have had a rough time against novice players are ready to change the tide this time round.

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Experts warn of growing malaria drug resistance

Health experts warn that rising malaria drug resistance, worsened by climate change, is threatening treatment effectiveness and expanding the disease's reach in Kenya.

By Ahenda 27 days ago

Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile

Kenya's top professional referee cum judge Julius Odhiambo has been appointed by World Boxing Association (WBA) to officiate title fights in Chile.

By Ahenda 28 days ago

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'We didn't understand SHA deal': Why teachers are crying foul over Mwalimu cover

The government insists teachers were consulted on the SHA medical cover, but unions dispute this and threaten disruption over gaps in benefits and service delivery.

By Ahenda 29 days ago

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Teachers threaten strike over SHA package, demands unclear

Teachers' unions, including Kuppet, are threatening a strike over dissatisfaction with SHA benefits, despite unclear demands and prior negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission.

By Ahenda 1 month ago

Rausha Kipaji enters knockout stage

Golden Strikers Football Academy are through to the quarter-finals after topping their U7 Pool D of the Rausha Kipaji Football at Nakuru Athletic Club.

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Kenyan drivers ready for Uganda's Pearl of Africa Rally

Kenyan drivers are ready and are up to the task of seriously tackling the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally after a mixed performance at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha last month.

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Njogu and Cunji top Mt. Kipipiri Open Golf championships

Captain Milind Patel and the club were happy to have hosted the inaugural event that promoted amateur and professional golfing in the region and the country at large.

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Born different: The silent crisis of birth defects, stigma and toll

Some defects are visible at birth, others remain hidden until complications emerge later. Medical experts link many defects to preventable maternal health factors

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How emerging boxers shocked big names to book Hit Squad slot

Young boxers are putting their hands up to be considered for national team duty after impressive show in various competitions.

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No special SHA covers for civil servants, ministry clarifies

The Ministry of Health maintains that there are no special schemes for civil servants under the Social Health Authority.

By Ahenda 1 month ago

Kabras Sugar eye more glory after Great Rift-10-Aside triumph

Kabras Sugar lost 15-0 to Menengai Oilers in last year's final. Oilers host Kabras Sugar in their semifinals Enterprise Cup tie.

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Teachers cry foul over SHA package, ministry defends cover

Teachers in Kenya, represented by KUPPET, are protesting inadequate access to healthcare under the SHA scheme, even as the government maintains the package is functioning.

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Long-acting HIV prevention jab records no major health concerns

Kenya's rollout of the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir has recorded no major side effects, with experts reporting only mild, temporary pain at injection sites.

By Ahenda 1 month ago

Experts raise alarm over rising NCD cases linked to poor diet

Health experts warn that rising non-communicable diseases in Kenya are linked to poor diets, prompting the formation of Food Policy Coalition Kenya to push for stronger food environment policies.

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Five counties in SHA fraud web as 12 hospitals shut amid probe

Five Kenyan counties have been implicated in a major Social Health Authority fraud scheme, prompting the shutdown of 12 hospitals as authorities intensify investigations.

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Early signs of autism every parent should watch closely

Autistic children children presents with speech delay that can come in different forms, for example failure to attain language.

By Ahenda 1 month ago

Bakari falls to Musyoki in Kenya Open Championships semis

Bakari who boxes for league champions Kenya Police lost to little-known Chris Musyoki of Kenya Prisons on a 3-2 split points' decision.

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Great Rift 10-Aside kicks off in Nakuru today

The Great Rift 10-Aside tournament kicks-off with the schools and Age Grade Championships this morning at Nakuru Athletic Club.

By Ahenda 1 month ago

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MPs call for urgent action to stop rising cancer deaths

MPs urge urgent action from the Ministry of Health to tackle rising cancer deaths through early diagnosis and intervention.

By Ahenda 1 month ago

Ugandan among global Rotary honourees for transforming rural education

A Ugandan is among six Rotary members honoured globally, for improving access to quality education in rural Uganda.

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Why Governor Sakaja can no longer hide

Johnson Sakaja is being sought by police after ignoring Senate summons over audit queries, alongside Lati Lelelit.

By Ahenda 1 month ago