State ramps up Mpox surveillance
The government has heightened surveillance to contain the spread of Mpox cases in the country following a suspected case in Kiambu over the weekend.
By Caroline Chebet and Hilda Otieno 2 months ago
State ramps up Mpox surveillance
Giving the dead a final glow is my passion, says funeral home director
In her workplace, she is surrounded by the dead more than the living. And she likes it. She holds a degree in business development but decided to work in a funeral home in Nakuru.
By Hilda Otieno 2 months ago
Giving the dead a final glow is my passion, says funeral home director
Elda Monyenje: Kidney disease survivor raises awareness
It costs Sh60,000 to undergo dialysis per month at a public facility while the same process costs Sh100,000 in a private hospital.
By Hilda Otieno 2 months ago
Elda Monyenje: Kidney disease survivor raises awareness
Understanding postpartum haemorrhage
Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) is severe vaginal bleeding after childbirth that if, not managed, is often fatal.
By Hilda Otieno 2 months ago
Understanding postpartum haemorrhage
Mpox no longer monkey business as Eastern Africa braces for more cases
There is an active Mpox outbreak in the Great Lakes Region, with DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda afflicted.
By Hilda Otieno 2 months ago
Mpox no longer monkey business as Eastern Africa braces for more cases
Coping with grief: Why some feel and act the way they do
While there is no prescription to avoid these intense feelings of grief after the loss of a loved one, there are healthier ways of coping with the terrible situation.
By Hilda Otieno 3 months ago
Coping with grief: Why some feel and act the way they do
Autopsy shows Eileen Cherotich died of severe head, lung injuries
Eileen Cherotich died of a skull fracture on the forehead or medulla injury.
By Hilda Otieno 3 months ago
Autopsy shows Eileen Cherotich died of severe head, lung injuries
Anti-tax protesters fear for their lives as threats spread
Youth who have been taking part in the anti-tax protests in Nakuru have been receiving threats through messages and calls from unknown numbers in the past few days.
By Hilda Otieno 4 months ago
Anti-tax protesters fear for their lives as threats spread
Activists protest delayed appointment of Nakuru assembly clerk
The activists led by Laban Omusundi claimed that the current acting clerk has been in office for more than a year, which is in contravention of the law.
By Hilda Otieno 4 months ago
Activists protest delayed appointment of Nakuru assembly clerk
Lab staff issue notice as doctors' strike bites
Medical technologists accuse national and county governments of ignoring an agreement. They also want a comprehensive health insurance in the package.
By Ryan Kerubo and Hilda Otieno 7 months ago
Lab staff issue notice as doctors' strike bites
Lab staff issue strike notice as doctors' impasse with state bites
Medical technologists accuse national and county governments of ignoring an agreement.
By Ryan Kerubo and Hilda Otieno 7 months ago
Lab staff issue strike notice as doctors' impasse with state bites
Farmers decry shortage of fertiliser and seeds
Farmers from Nakuru and other parts of the country have decried a shortage of government-subsidized fertiliser.
By Hilda Otieno 7 months ago
Farmers decry shortage of fertiliser and seeds
Nakuru horror: Couple found living with kin's decomposing body
The body of Rosemary Wahu was recovered from the house after her son who travelled from Gatundu to establish her whereabouts reported the matter to the police.
By Hilda Otieno 7 months ago
Nakuru horror:  Couple found living with kin's decomposing body
Congo protesters burn US and Belgian flags, target western embassies
Onlookers cheered as one demonstrator removed the EU flag from the entrance of a large hotel in central Kinshasa, according to videos shared on X.
By Hilda Otieno, VOA 8 months ago
Congo protesters burn US and Belgian flags, target western embassies
Family, friends mark Moi's 4th remembrance at Kabarak home
Family and friends converged at former President Daniel arap Moi's home in Kabarak, Nakuru County, to mark the fourth anniversary of his passing.
By Caroline Chebet and Hilda Otieno 9 months ago
Family, friends mark Moi's 4th remembrance at Kabarak home
Nakuru gets five mobile grain dryers to mitigate post-harvest losses
Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi said the equipment is significant in realising the government's vision of improving grain value chains and achieving 100 percent food security.
By Hilda Otieno 9 months ago
Nakuru gets five mobile grain dryers to mitigate post-harvest losses
Homicide detectives roped in probe on Nakuru doctor's death
Dr Laban Kiptoo Langat was found dead in a trench at Nakuru Level Five Hospital. His death remains a puzzle to many and even detectives investigating the case.
By Kennedy Gachuhi and Hilda Otieno 9 months ago
Homicide detectives roped in probe on Nakuru doctor's death
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Police yet to solve the puzzle of intern doctor's murder
Detectives are yet to piece together the puzzle of the brutal murder of an intern doctor at the Nakuru Level 5 Hospital.
By Hilda Otieno and Daniel Chege 9 months ago
Police yet to solve the puzzle of intern doctor's murder
Return of criminal gangs in Nakuru causes jitters
Rhonda, Kaptembwo, and Pondamali are some of the areas largely affected by the surge in criminal attacks. Rape and defilement of school girls and women are on the rise.
By Kennedy Gachuhi and Hilda Otieno 1 year ago
Return of criminal gangs in Nakuru causes jitters
Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru
Health services at hospitals in Nyamira County remained paralysed for the third day running as doctors went on strike.
By Stanley Ongwae and Hilda Otieno 1 year ago
Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru
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