Mpeketoni attack: When World Cup joy turned into night of terror
Mpeketoni was a peaceful area, insecurity had never been a problem, but the attack in 2014 left residents living in fear
By Rosa Agutu 3 months ago
Mpeketoni attack: When World Cup joy turned into night of terror
Blood spots on baby girl's diapers? False menses it is
It happens when a baby is exposed to high levels of sex hormones, like oestrogen during the gestation period. It usually occurs within the first few days to the first two weeks after birth.
By Rosa Agutu 3 months ago
Blood spots on baby girl's diapers? False menses it is
Antibiotic resistance a silent pandemic killing millions worldwide
In Africa, the possibility of being sick or dying from diseases that are resistant to drugs has been spiking in recent years, posing a headache to health experts and systems.
By Rosa Agutu 3 months ago
Antibiotic resistance a silent pandemic killing millions worldwide
VIDEO: Signing Mothers: A story of Children of Deaf Adults
This is the story of CODA-Children of Deaf Adults-who navigate the world with a different first language and a deep connection to both the hearing and deaf communities.
By Rosa Agutu 3 months ago
VIDEO: Signing Mothers: A story of Children of Deaf Adults
Mother in pain after her four-month baby is defiled by an 11-year-old
After the government ordered Shauri Moyo residents who lived near rivers to shift to higher grounds Beatrice moved in with her friend whose 11-year-old son defiled her four-month-old.
By Rosa Agutu 6 months ago
Mother in pain after her four-month baby is defiled by an 11-year-old
School feeding programme makes Marsabit kids flow to class
Some children walk more than five kilometres to school, hoping that they will get porridge at 11am before being served rice and beans at lunch time.
By Rosa Agutu 6 months ago
School feeding programme makes Marsabit kids flow to class
Stillbirth: The pain of mothers leaving maternity without their babies
According to the World Health Organisation, Kenya's stillbirth rate is currently at 22 deaths for every 1,000 births.
By Rosa Agutu 6 months ago
Stillbirth: The pain of mothers leaving maternity without their babies
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The journey to being a doctor is not for the poor or faint-hearted
Training one doctor in Kenya takes at least Sh3.5 million in fees, locking out poor students.
By Rosa Agutu 7 months ago
The journey to being a doctor is not for the poor or faint-hearted
My son gave me one of his kidneys to save my life
Michael sits down with his grandson next to him and narrates how his life went from severe pain to the good health he has now.
By Rosa Agutu 8 months ago
My son gave me one of his kidneys to save my life
My son's Down's syndrome inspires hope for others
Down's syndrome is a congenital disorder (that a child is born with) that results from a chromosomal defect. A chromosome carries the genetic material of a cell.
By Rosa Agutu 10 months ago
My son's Down's syndrome inspires hope for others
Cancer survivor narrates journey of healing after scare with death
Melody thought her life had come to an end. However, after going through blood transfusion, a surgery, chemo and radiotherapy, she was declared cancer free.
By Rosa Agutu 10 months ago
Cancer survivor narrates journey of healing after scare with death
Doctors recommend counselling for pet owners in mercy killings
According to Dr Gabriel Ouma, a vet doctor at Small Five Vet Clinic, euthanasia reduces the suffering of animals that are beyond treatment like cancer.
By Rosa Agutu 10 months ago
Doctors recommend counselling for pet owners in mercy killings
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Challenges, fears of deaf children being raised by deaf parents
As a child, it can be confusing when you realise that your norm is not everyone else's. This is the story of most children who grew up with deaf parents.
By Rosa Agutu 11 months ago
Challenges, fears of deaf children being raised by deaf parents
Agony for woman detained over Sh2m bill after son's lungs collapsed
Dr Adnaan Mustafa a pediatrician at Nairobi West Hospital says the complications a new born can have are breathing difficulties, infections, jaundice, congenital anomalies meaning defects.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Agony for woman detained over Sh2m bill after son's lungs collapsed
Bomb blast babies: Mothers recall day of terror some 25 years later
Mothers recount how they survived the August 7, 1998 bomb blast while pregnant. The 'bomb blast babies' they miraculously went on to have turn 25 years this year.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Bomb blast babies: Mothers recall day of terror some 25 years later
The 1998 blast through the eyes of mothers and the babies
Lilian Munyiva, a survivor says she was working on the 12th floor Co-operative House. The blast happened a month after their offices were moved from Haile Selassie to the pioneer building
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
The 1998 blast through the eyes of mothers and the babies
Church of Latter-day Saints appoints new leader for Africa
Ardern is assisted by First Counselor Thierry K Mutombo, and Second Counselor Paul B Pieper in his new role in the church that has its roots in the US.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Church of Latter-day Saints appoints new leader for Africa
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Mystery killer and why Mboya sparked unease in Kenya and beyond
Men crying uncontrollably flocked the Nairobi Hospital in the afternoon of July 5,1969, after the Minister for Economic Planning and Development was shot dead.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Mystery killer and why Mboya sparked unease in Kenya and beyond
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How colonialists tried to erase Kimathi's name from our history
The most famous and iconic photo of Field Marshal Kimathi Waciuri, is him lying on a makeshift wooden stretcher taken after he was shot and captured.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
How colonialists tried to erase Kimathi's name from our history
Dedan Kimathi: Betrayed by his people in the struggle and after freedom
Dedan Kimathi, the poster child for the struggle for independence, was one of fighters who fell victim to the loyalists.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Dedan Kimathi: Betrayed by his people in the struggle and after freedom
What Hip replacement procedure entails
Partial hip replacement -Common in the elderly. The socket of the hip joint is not replaced Instead, the ball of the joint is replaced.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
What Hip replacement procedure entails
Shattered serenity: Unveiling dark struggle of mothers' depression
Any woman can experience postpartum depression or psychosis, but certain factors can increase the risk.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Shattered serenity: Unveiling dark struggle of mothers' depression
Africa urged to invest in youth
The focus on development ought to be empowering, educating, and equipping young people to take control of their future. Otherwise, the continent is setting itself up for failure.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Africa urged to invest in youth
How a total hip replacement surgery gave me a second chance to walk
Wanjiku beams with excitement and hope after healing from the pain that almost crippled her.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
How a total hip replacement surgery gave me a second chance to walk
3D printing: New technology giving accident survivors new lease of life
The access to new technologies that allow for accident victims, be it road or at home, has given a new lease of life to many Kenyans.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
3D printing: New technology giving accident survivors new lease of life
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C-section debate: Why the controversy will never go away
From the risks and complications that can come from childbirth, it is clear that neither vaginal nor caesarean birth should be termed as "easy".
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
C-section debate: Why the controversy will never go away
KTN News reporter bags international award
Her story highlights the plight deaf women go through during the pregnancy journey and eventually motherhood.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
KTN News reporter bags international award
Cancer patient explains how bone marrow transplant saved his life
When the levels went down, Martin was finally admitted on December 30 last year. The procedure was done on January 11 and he was discharged on January 24.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Cancer patient explains how bone marrow transplant saved his life
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Why more women are opting to freeze their eggs
Egg freezing is a procedure where a woman's eggs are harvested from her ovaries and stored away from her body. The most common effects are abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Why more women are opting to freeze their eggs
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Ailing Kimathi's widow Mukami still has one wish; to bury her husband
Mukami says after Kimathi was arrested by the colonialists, she was allowed one visit. He told her to make sure the name Kimathi does not die away.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Ailing Kimathi's widow Mukami still has one wish; to bury her husband
Prison PS's pledge on minors incarcerated with their mothers
PS Muthoni has expressed concern over the welfare of minors who have to live in prison with their incarcerated mothers and said the government is laying out strategies to address their plight.
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Prison PS's pledge on minors incarcerated with their mothers
Stigma: Rejected at home because of contracting TB
Mary Gacheri had been going from hospital to hospital before finding out that she had tuberculosis
By Rosa Agutu 1 year ago
Stigma: Rejected at home because of contracting TB
African first ladies: Let's do more to end infertility stigma
Women are sidelined, and judged for not bearing children. Many health insurance providers do not cover infertility interventions
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
African first ladies: Let's do more to end infertility stigma
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Revealed: Why Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital has become a monument of shame
Mama Lucy Hospital, honoured with former first lady's name, faces a shortage of personnel, some relatives of patients want recent deaths investigated saying they were preventable.
By Rosa Agutu and Denish Ochieng 2 years ago
Revealed: Why Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital has become a monument of shame
Sleeping commando clears pubic pimples
Sometimes, not wearing underwear at night helps women who are more prone to dampness and infections.
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
Sleeping commando clears pubic pimples
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Why childlessness is not incompleteness
Age is a contributing factor some women over 35 years and men 40 years struggle with conceiving.
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
Why childlessness is not incompleteness
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Health benefits of sleeping naked
Here's why you should sleep naked
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
Health benefits of sleeping naked
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Party popularity, clan factor takes centre stage in Malava MP race
Injendi believes his track record will work in his favour and that he will win the seat. ANC may have an advantage because the constituency has a soft spot for Musalia Mudavadi.
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
Party popularity, clan factor takes centre stage in Malava MP race
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Erectile dysfunction: Chill for six weeks after penile surgery
The causes of erectile dysfunction are stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems and penile leakage.
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
Erectile dysfunction: Chill for six weeks after penile surgery
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Go ahead, have sex during pregnancy
Men have a sense of guilt in touching expectant women, who also wonder whether if intercourse will interfere with their pregnancies.
By Rosa Agutu 2 years ago
Go ahead, have sex during pregnancy
Churches hit hard as state hikes permits fee
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