Counties raise alarm over raising Covid cases

A care-free attitude especially, among the youth, has also been linked to the rising number of cases.

By STANDARD TEAM

Nearly 5 million fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years: study

The research suggested that the projected shortfall in the number of girls being born will lead to a surplus of young men in around a third of the glo

By AFP

Patients turned away as drug shortage bites over Sh39 million Kemsa debt

The Standard has established that the shortage of drugs was a result of the Sh39 million debt that the hospital owes Kenya Medical Supplies Authority.

By NATHAN OCHUNGE AND BENARD LUSIGI

Covid-19: Kenya records 24 deaths, 591 cases in last 24 hours

The number of patients admitted in ICU is 189, with 461 patients on supplemental oxygen

By MIRERI JUNIOR

Why Jua Kali artisans face highest risk of hearing loss

Noise in most Jua Kali workshops is normally more than 100 decibels (dB). A sound’s loudness should be less that 85dB.

By MERCY KAHENDA

Crafty traders stifling Kenya’s war on plastics

The borders with Uganda and Tanzania are emerging as the weakest link in Kenya’s efforts to end the menace of single-use plastic bags.

By MACTILDA MBENYWE