Is a glass of wine good for your health?

According to most dietary guidelines, adults who choose to drink should limit their intake to two drinks or less in a day for men and one drink or less in a day for women.

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 4 months ago

Sleepless nation: Hidden dangers of ignoring insomnia

Untreated insomnia can lead to or worsen other mental disorders, and impact physical health by increasing predisposition to accidents and appetite.

By Dr Catherine Mutisya 4 months ago

Things to consider for a beef production venture

Choosing a breed that is not suitable for your farm could end up costing you dearly because of environmental, endemic diseases and parasites.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 4 months ago

A cup of coffee at the heart of the ideal storm

Despite Russia's aggression, Ukrainians continue to buy Kenyan coffee and even fresh-cut flowers to celebrate their own feasts, moments of happiness and victories during the running storm.

By Andrii Pravednyk 4 months ago

Why condom is the best family planning method for youth

Kenya first diagnosed the first case of HIV in 1984. This came with extreme fear and stigma similar to what we recently experienced during the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic.

By Dr Catherine Mutisya 4 months ago

Ensuring best outcomes in poultry processing

Most poultry producers in Kenya have not invested much in new chicken processing technologies, which are more efficient and ensure food safety for consumers.

By Dr Watson Messo 4 months ago

Tokyo TICAD meet a golden opportunity for Kenya's maritime sector

On Monday this week, President Ruto departed Nairobi for Japan to attend the 9thTICAD 9, a platform that has shaped Africa's development agenda since 1993.

By Andrew Mwangura 4 months ago

Alcohol can seriously affect a young brain

Research has consistently shown that drinking before the brain fully matures can mess with memory, learning, and decision-making resulting in noticeable problems with attention and memory.

By Dr Catherine Mutisya 4 months ago

How Africa-led clinical trials are shaping vaccine science

African scientists are now designing clinical trials, steering analysis and defining the questions that matter. Africa is not just at the table; it is building it.

By Dr Jeanine Condo 4 months ago

Why counties should rethink their infrastructure financing

For years, overreliance on exchequer allocations and donor funding has slowed progress, leaving flagship projects underfunded or incomplete.

By Dr Hosea Kili 4 months ago

The truth about milk fever in cows, its prevention

Other clinical signs of milk fever include exhaustion, lack of appetite, and no ruminal movements.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 4 months ago

Israel is targeting journalists to control the story, erase witnesses

Israel no longer even pretends to obscure its actions. The self-branded "most moral army in the world" now openly acknowledges targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. Hours

By Andre Liohn 4 months ago

Vaccination best defence against fowl pox disease

Fowl pox is a disease of birds caused by a virus called Poxiviridae.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Help, my cows are not producing enough milk

Thank you for always keeping us informed on various issues relating to livestock health and production.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 5 months ago

Vaping debate clouds tobacco control progress

In Kenya, psychiatrists and other medical professionals have traditionally used psychotherapy, nicotine gums and nicotine patches to support smoking cessation.

By Dr Catherine Mustiya 5 months ago

How to avoid antibiotics use in broilers

General meat consumer preferences keep shifting, with the trend expected to continue over the coming years.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Why TSC hiring policy is unfair to married women

The rule works against women, as most citizens obtain their national identity card (ID) while still living in their natal county, typically in late adolescence.

By Dr Carren Otieno 5 months ago

Why fuel pumps are now debt collection points

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's recent announcement that the government has securitised fuel levies raises questions about the legality of Kenya's public finance management.

By Dr Lyla Latif 5 months ago

Vaccination is a Right and a Responsibility: Let's Secure Our Children's Future

In Kenya, we have made commendable strides in child health, but one truth remains unchanged: Access to healthcare is not a privilege-it is a right.

By Dr Supa Tunje 5 months ago

Let us secure our children's future by vaccinating them

In Kenya, we have made commendable strides in child health, but one truth remains unchanged: access to healthcare is not a privilege, it is a right.

By Dr Supa Tunje 5 months ago

Common mistakes poultry farmers make

Improper brooding practices can result in poor liveability and flock uniformity, and overall inferior performance in the broiler and pen house leading to a higher chick cost.

By Dr Watson Messo 6 months ago

Vaccines save lives, let's protect our children from typhoid and measles

Typhoid fever remains a significant public health challenge in many developing countries, including Kenya.

By Dr Rose Jalang'o 6 months ago

Africa's worst brain drain: Malnutrition in young children

In Africa, and especially here in Kenya, malnutrition is both a silent emergency and a daily heartbreak.

By Dr Emily Njuguna 6 months ago

The unsung pedagogies behind Ngugi wa Thiong'o

To grasp Ngugi's rise from a village in Limuru to global literary eminence, one must retrace the educational and ideological spaces that shaped him

By Dr Justus Makokha 6 months ago

Why you should use Ozempic drug for weight loss with utmost caution

Ozempic, in particular, has become the hottest drug globally. Dubbed a "miracle drug" by influencers, it has sparked a frenzy on social media.

By Dr Reuben Mogoi 6 months ago

Making hay while sun shines

I have had great challenges with feed supply throughout the year. During rainy seasons, I have a lot of pasture and produce a lot of milk, but during dry seasons, I do not have enough feed.

By Edwin Nyarangi, Dr Othieno Joseph 6 months ago

Be careful taking Ozempic

Most of us have spent a significant amount of time trying to shed off those extra kilos that have left 23 per cent of Kenyan adults overweight, but most of us have terribly failed while at it.

By Dr Reuben Mogoi 6 months ago

Forestalling respiratory poultry diseases

Respiratory disease prevention strategies involve the shared responsibilities of the farm owner, workers, feed suppliers, and the local vet.

By Dr Watson Messo 6 months ago

A to Z of keeping your blood pressure in check

High blood pressure, or what is medically known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in Kenya today.

By Dr Naomie Kerubo 7 months ago

Getting started in beekeeping

Bees are not only a source of nourishing honey for personal use but can also be a source of income from the sale of the honey and its many other byproducts.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 7 months ago

How to avoid egg production losses in your laying flocks

With proper management, care, and monitoring, well-trained staff can easily manage egg production losses to guarantee excellent egg production.

By Dr Watson Messo 7 months ago

Implementation of PBO law fulfils Ruto's promise to CSO sector

The rare promise may have been buried in the thin print or eclipsed by the prominence the media gave to landmark commitments during the 2022 presidential campaigns.

By Dr Laxmana Kiptoo 7 months ago

Animals' role in the spread of botulism cases

According to recent media reports, several people were hospitalised in Western Kenya after consuming alates (termites), or kumbekumbe, as they are known in Kiswahili.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 7 months ago

Will Gen Z claim untapped farming goldmine?

By 2050, we will need 70% more food globally than we produce today to feed our growing population. Traditional farming methods won't meet this demand.

By Dr Patrick Osewe 7 months ago

Key tips for beginners in poultry farming

I have repeatedly pointed out that the two most critical periods in the management of your poultry flocks are the first seven days before placement and the first seven days after placement.

By Dr Watson Messo 7 months ago

Time for science to step up food systems in Africa

Africa is on the cusp of leading a transformative era in global food systems. For the first time, Africa hosted the CGIAR Science Week.The meeting assembled over 10,000 delegates.

By Dr Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg 8 months ago

Why record keeping is key in farming

I am a retired teacher, keeping diary crosses and growing assorted crops on my farm. I am unable to tell whether I am making a profit from my enterprise of selling milk and crops or not.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 8 months ago

Improving the quality of meat in poultry flocks

Improving the quality of meat in poultry flocks.

By Dr Watson Messo 8 months ago

Five priorities to accelerate achievement of the SDGs on Health

Improvements in health worker availability and retention, budgetary protections for essential services, resilience and innovations in service delivery are urgently needed.

By Dr Cheikh Mbacke Faye and Diana Munjuri 8 months ago

Why Jersey cows are a good pick for local farmers

Thank you for your informative articles on livestock keeping. I am a dairy farmer who mainly keeps Friesian cows, but I have been thinking of switching to Jerseys.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 8 months ago