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Noel Nabiswa

Gut microbes drive brain evolution, new research reveals

A new study has shed light on why our brains evolved to be so large. The answer lies in the microbes present in our guts.

Gut microbes drive brain evolution, new research reveals

PS Omollo : We regret police action on femicide protesters

PS Omollo : We regret police action on femicide protesters

Church donations are biblical, Bishop says as he faults ACK, Catholic churches

Church donations are biblical, Bishop says as he faults ACK, Catholic churches

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

Radioactive beam delivers targeted precision to tumours

Particle beams can provide a blast of destructive energy directly to tumours assuming the beam is in the right place.

Radioactive beam delivers targeted precision to tumours

New technique to study Coronaviruses raises safety risks

Scientists claim that pathogens that cause Coronaviruses are difficult to grow in the labs, making it difficult to study them to come up with countermeasures.

New technique to study Coronaviruses raises safety risks

The struggles of doing business next to learning institutions

When students go on the rampage, traders bear the wrath. They are the first victims to incur losses as their businesses are usually vandalised.

The struggles of doing business next to learning institutions

Genetics ghosts suggest Covid's market origins

A team of scientists says it is “beyond reasonable doubt” the Covid pandemic started with infected animals sold at a market, rather than a laboratory leak.

Genetics ghosts suggest Covid's market origins

Kalonzo salutes Gen Z's for ensuring sanity in leadership

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has celebrated Gen Z youths as the year's heroes and heroines in Kenya.

Kalonzo salutes Gen Z's for ensuring sanity in leadership

Contraceptives do not cause cancers or infertility, says doctor

According to a consultant in reproductive medicine and surgery from Oxford University, contraceptives do not cause infertility or cancer. Neither do they affect a woman`s sexual desire.

Contraceptives do not cause cancers or infertility, says doctor

They said I won't make it past 18, says sickle cell anaemia survivor

According to CDC, sickle cell is a genetic condition present at birth, inherited when a child receives two genes—one from each parent—that code for abnormal hemoglobin.

They said I won't make it past 18, says sickle cell anaemia survivor

Yvonne Akinyi: How I found voice and vigour after breast cancer diagnosis

That humanity only gets more adaptive by being resilient has never been epitomized by cancer survivors whose grit and will to overcome their life-threatening affliction is nothing but an inspiration.

By 2 months ago

Yvonne Akinyi: How I found voice and vigour after breast cancer diagnosis

Union officials issue strike notice over medical plan

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah said it was not democratic to transition Kenyans from NHIF, despite numerous concerns and questions that citizens raised.

By 2 months ago

Union officials issue strike notice over medical plan

Universities urged to give women leadership roles

According to Purity Ngina, National Gender and Equality Commission chief executive women hold 37 per cent of positions in government and other organisations.

By 2 months ago

Universities urged to give women leadership roles

Study reveals how pregnancy rewires a woman's brain for at least two years

A new study has shown that just like the body, a pregnant woman's brain also undergoes major changes with some happening suddenly, while others over time.

By 2 months ago

Study reveals how pregnancy rewires a woman's brain for at least two years

Mandera County bags the 2024 World Green City Award

Long perceived as a desert and conflict-ridden, Mandera County beat the United Kingdom’s Liverpool and Australia’s Melbourne in a competition that ended on September 24.

By 2 months ago

Mandera County bags the 2024 World Green City Award

Japanese firm, UNICEF partner to boost sanitation and hygiene

Japanese construction conglomerate, LIXIL Corporation, and UNICEF, have announced the extension of a partnership on water and sanitation hygiene until 2027

By 2 months ago

Japanese firm, UNICEF partner to boost sanitation and hygiene

Want to work in Germany? Here is how to apply for the positions

Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu says new deal matches talent to labour market needs. It aims to provide opportunities for both skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers abroad.

By 2 months ago

Want to work in Germany? Here is how to apply for the positions

Kenya signs marine training deal with Maersk

Under the new partnership, Maersk will provide seatime training for ten Kenyan cadets annually over a 12-month period.

By 3 months ago

Kenya signs marine training deal with Maersk

Land permits major challenge to Nairobi's sanitation projects

Land permits remain one of the biggest challenges hindering the implementation of sanitation projects in Nairobi’s informal settlements.

By 3 months ago

Land permits major challenge to Nairobi's sanitation projects

State starts public participation for new IDs

The government is rolling out a plan to educate Kenyans on the new generation national identity cards.

By 3 months ago

State starts public participation for new IDs

Aviation workers suspend strike to study Adani deal

Aviation Workers Union has suspended the strike that was scheduled to kick off from Monday.

By 3 months ago

Aviation workers suspend strike to study Adani deal

Women leaders condemn cyberbullying on Soipan Tuya

A group of women from the MAA community have condemned cyberbullying directed at President William Ruto's Defence Cabinet Secretary nominee Soipan Tuya.

By 4 months ago

Women leaders condemn cyberbullying on Soipan Tuya

A seasoned Kenyan innovator pioneers the worlds first real money game.

Innovation of skill based game Candy Kash inspired by the famous Candy Crush game has revolutionized the mobile gaming industry.

By 5 months ago

A seasoned Kenyan innovator pioneers the worlds first real money game.

Living with clubfoot did not stop me from pursuing my dream

Clubfoot is a condition where a baby is born with a foot or feet that is turned in and under. It can affect one foot or both feet pointing inwards and the sole facing backwards.

By 5 months ago

Living with clubfoot did not stop me from pursuing my dream

Youth Movement joins anti-Finance Bill protests

United Green Movement party joins the ongoing protests against Finance Bill 2024, condemns police brutality.

By 5 months ago

Youth Movement joins anti-Finance Bill protests

Oouch! my tummy!: Menstrual cramps in women causing duty absconding

Menstrual cramps are lower abdominal pains that many women experience during or before their menstrual period.

By 6 months ago

Oouch! my tummy!: Menstrual cramps in women causing duty absconding

Clinical officers' union demands budget for UHC absorption

The union is faulting the government for not honouring an agreement with it.

By 6 months ago

Clinical officers' union demands budget for UHC absorption

Clinical officers want UHC staff employed on permanent terms

The union is demanding conversion of all contracts for the 8,500 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff to permanent and pensionable terms.

By 6 months ago

Clinical officers want UHC staff employed on permanent terms

Meg Whitman: Taxation rates should be increased gradually

Whitman said that the issue of tax is a worldwide issue and for a country to be economically stable, it requires more time as the process is gradual.

By 6 months ago

Meg Whitman: Taxation rates should be increased gradually

Kenya-Germany complete Labour Mobility Negotiations

Kenya and Germany conclude negotiations of the draft Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement.

By 7 months ago

Kenya-Germany complete Labour Mobility Negotiations

Jackson Sararah: Thirst for books helped me beat Maasai culture, enroll to school

Jackson Sararah is the firstborn in a family of eight. He was born into a polygamous family where his mother was the third wife to his father.

By 7 months ago

Jackson Sararah: Thirst for books helped me beat Maasai culture, enroll to school

20 students get innovation awards under Kenya-UK university partnership

Twenty students drawn from KCA University and the University of Nottingham (UK) have received innovation awards after pitching ideas under the Global Partnerships programme.

By 7 months ago

20 students get innovation awards under Kenya-UK university partnership

Nairobi county begins to repair 17 bridges damaged by floods

Sakaja said the country is grappling with challenges including loss of lives through floods.

By 7 months ago

Nairobi county begins to repair 17 bridges damaged by floods

Struggles of a mother with an intersex child

Kawira says that she was given only two options - to kill the baby or go away with the child.

By 7 months ago

Struggles of a mother with an intersex child

Fertility myths set couples up for failure, disappointment

There is only an 85 per cent probability that one would get pregnant if the person is involved in sex every day for one year.

By 8 months ago

Fertility myths set couples up for failure, disappointment

Survivor opens safe house for minors undergoing cancer treatment

Cancer advocacy agency launches a safe house for children.

By 8 months ago

Survivor opens safe house for minors undergoing cancer treatment

Doctors turn to Ruto to break talks stalemate to end the ongoing strike

Davji Atellah said the president has an obligation to protect the rights of every Kenyan, including access to quality healthcare services as stipulated in the Constitution.

By 8 months ago

Doctors turn to Ruto to break talks stalemate to end the ongoing strike

Radioactive beam delivers targeted precision to tumours

Particle beams can provide a blast of destructive energy directly to tumours assuming the beam is in the right place.

Radioactive beam delivers targeted precision to tumours

New technique to study Coronaviruses raises safety risks

Scientists claim that pathogens that cause Coronaviruses are difficult to grow in the labs, making it difficult to study them to come up with countermeasures.

New technique to study Coronaviruses raises safety risks

The struggles of doing business next to learning institutions

When students go on the rampage, traders bear the wrath. They are the first victims to incur losses as their businesses are usually vandalised.

The struggles of doing business next to learning institutions

Genetics ghosts suggest Covid's market origins

A team of scientists says it is “beyond reasonable doubt” the Covid pandemic started with infected animals sold at a market, rather than a laboratory leak.

Genetics ghosts suggest Covid's market origins

Kalonzo salutes Gen Z's for ensuring sanity in leadership

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has celebrated Gen Z youths as the year's heroes and heroines in Kenya.

Kalonzo salutes Gen Z's for ensuring sanity in leadership

Contraceptives do not cause cancers or infertility, says doctor

According to a consultant in reproductive medicine and surgery from Oxford University, contraceptives do not cause infertility or cancer. Neither do they affect a woman`s sexual desire.

Contraceptives do not cause cancers or infertility, says doctor

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