7+ hour, 54+ min ago  (325+ words) Since 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Department of International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified combined oral contraceptive pills as Group 1 Carcinogens, meaning there is sufficient evidence that they increase the risk of certain cancers, specifically…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (294+ words) A new maternal and newborn health initiative, the Lea Salama Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Project, has been launched on Thursday 2nd April, 2026. This is targeting Nairobi and Kwale Counties in a bid to address Kenya's persistently high maternal and neonatal…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (490+ words) Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Sunday, February 8 laid the foundation for construction of a modern maternity wing at Mutithi Health Centre, a move set to transform maternal and newborn healthcare in Mwea. The facility will go a long way in…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (773+ words) Over 300 distinguished women in law from across Africa gathered in Nairobi this week for a historic three-day conference championing gender justice, intergenerational leadership, and inclusive reform in legal systems. Hosted by FEMNET in collaboration with Co-Impact and other global partners,…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (371+ words) The FEMNET 2025 Programming Conference and General Assembly lit up Nairobi from June 21 to 23, 2025, in a striking display of solidarity and activism, as over 800 women, girls, and allies from across Africa converged for three powerful days of dialogue, healing, resistance, and…...