Weed and your lungs: How millions are smoking their way to the grave

There is plenty of information on the dangers of smoking, including warnings on cigarette packaging. However, this has not deterred smokers.

By SARA OKUORO AND SARAH KAMANDE

Covid-19: 16 die, 170 patients in ICU as Kenya records 664 new cases

The total recoveries so far stand at 185,808 after 201 patients recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours

By MIRERI JUNIOR

Major county hospitals in dire need of oxygen, report indicates

The report, Technical Report on Oxygen and Ventilator Findings, reveal that Kenya has a total of 305 licensed isolation units.

By MERCY KAHENDA

Covid-19: Kenya records 847 new cases, 167 admitted in ICU

Kenya records 11 deaths, 722 recoveries in the last 24 hours

By MIRERI JUNIOR

Vihiga health workers demand their two-year pay amid budget crisis

Vihiga County has been battling with financial difficulties after the High Court issued a conservatory order stopping the implementation of the budget

By BRIAN KISANJI

Covid-19: Kenya records 787 cases, 158 patients admitted in ICU

Kenya’s Covid-19 toll reached 3,838 after 12 patients succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours

By MIRERI JUNIOR

Covid-19: Kenya records 801 cases as positivity rate rises to 13.2 pc

Kenya’s Covid-19 toll reached 3,826 after 15 patients succumbed to the virus

By MIRERI JUNIOR

Western counties grappling with oxygen, Covid kits shortage

Vihiga continues to refer patients in need of oxygen to Kakamega County General Hospital (KCGH).

By BENARD LUSIGI AND BRIAN KISANJI

Lack of medics, kits cited for high Covid-19 deaths

WHO has cited a shortage of medical personnel and equipment as major challenges facing the continent in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.

By ANTONY GITONGA

Shock of Covid-19 kits held at port

Kemri Deputy Director Matilu Mwau said the shortage of the kits has affected testing in both public and private laboratories across the country.

By MERCY KAHENDA

Men, elderly lead in vaccine uptake, ministry says

ministry reports the proportion of adults fully vaccinated out of the 50 million population was at 2.2 per cent as of Monday, July 19

By WINFREY OWINO

Experts review guidelines to tackle new Covid-19 variants

Medics are now warning of a surge in cases of Covid-19 in the coming months.

By ANTONY GITONGA