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Know sex before marriage: Kenya's new relationship rules

As intimate relationships shift outside the traditional boundaries of marriage, a dangerous gap has emerged between lifestyle choices and health protection.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-11-06 11:00:00
Gooka says the challenge is not to love our children less, but to understand that love sometimes needs to change its approach.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-10-18 09:43:28
The county says more women are accessing cervical cancer screening than breast examinations, despite breast cancer being the most common.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-10-12 11:54:18
Among the affected commodities are DMPA-IM, a three-monthly contraceptive injection administered by a health worker
By Stecy Atieno 2026-09-04 12:02:52
The minimally invasive procedure, which uses steam to destroy excess prostate tissue without surgical cuts, was carried out on an undisclosed patient at the Nairobi-based hospital.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-08-20 14:11:00
Members of Parliament are now seeking the status of maternity leave in the country.
By Irene Githinji 2026-08-18 09:15:00
For years, discussions on sickle cell disease have centred on pain, blood transfusions and survival.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-07-24 12:08:56
Uganda's Ministry of Health warns male survivors of Ebola, warning that while they may have recovered from the disease, the virus can remain in semen
By Eunice Omollo 2026-06-26 17:40:00
In epilepsy, groups of brain cells can suddenly “misfire” all at once, creating abnormal electrical patterns.
By Rosa Agutu 2026-06-15 08:00:00
According to the ECHA's recommended classification, TFA "may impair fertility" and "may cause harm to the unborn child."
By AFP 2026-06-10 15:15:37
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.
By AFP 2026-06-09 09:41:15
In recognition of health-related challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, the policy introduces one (1) day of paid leave per month for its employees.
By Patrick Vidija 2026-06-04 06:11:00