5+ hour, 53+ min ago  (515+ words) President William Ruto has revealed that he and First Lady Rachel Ruto lost their first-born son, saying the personal tragedy continues to shape his commitment to improving maternal and newborn healthcare in Kenya. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (682+ words) Maisha Mothers brings mental health checks into the normal maternal care Wanjiku Muturi, a working mother and healthcare professional, and a well-known infuencer, attends a pottery session in Laikipia on Saturday / COURTESYAt first, it looked like an ordinary Mother's Day…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (758+ words) About 65 per cent of girls in Kenya are unable to consistently afford sanitary products. Soldiers from the British Army Training Unit Kenya joined volunteers and residents in Nanyuki for a charity race aimed at raising awareness on menstrual hygiene. It…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (598+ words) Thousands of Kenyan women could soon benefit from faster breast cancer diagnosis and treatment after a Sh650 million ($5 million) grant was awarded to strengthen the country's cancer care system and cut deadly delays. The grant secured by the Indiana University Melvin…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (11+ words) PS demands shared obligation to end maternal deaths'the-star. co. ke...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (669+ words) PATH report says sharp donor cuts threaten health services Kenya lost as much as half of its funding for maternal and neonatal health in 2025 following sharp cuts in donor support, raising fresh concerns about a potential surge in preventable deaths…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (566+ words) Most lack capacity to perform all of the seven interventions needed to prevent maternal and infant deaths. A March 2026 factsheet from the Ministry of Health indicates that only 37 per cent of health facilities in Kenya meet the full criteria for…...

3+ mon, 19+ hour ago  (740+ words) Gel manicures can damage your skin if unprotected or overdone Stepping into a nail salon often feels like a small act of self-care. The hum of dryers, the scent of polish and rows of colourful bottles create a relaxing escape…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (397+ words) Equipped community-level facilities and timely interventions are critical to reducing maternal deaths, says the CS. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes while strengthening the community health workforce, as part of ongoing efforts to…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (219+ words) The three-year project will focus on community awareness, health worker training and optimised service delivery. The government has collaborated with AMPATH Kenya to officially launch the Integrated Model for Access, Retention and Advanced Breast Cancer Care, a new initiative aimed…...