Journalist: Living positively with Sickle Cell Disease has seen me this far
Elizabeth Merab, 28, has battled Sickle Cell Disease for 18 years now.
She gives us a clearer perspective of what it is to be born with and live with SCD.
Merab was born and bred in...
OPINION: Approach environmental care ethically
The world in general is making efforts to care and conserve the environment.
In Kenya and Africa in general, individuals, organizations, environmental activists, environmental agencies and governments are having discussions on different methods and policies...
HEALTH: NEMA issues yellow bin directive to counties
The National Environmental Management Agency (NEMA) has asked county governments to provide yellow coded bins for the safe disposal of COVID-19 related waste.
According to NEMA director general Mamo Boru, the yellow coded containers will...
STATISTICS: Covid-19 slows down family planning efforts
The uptake and usage of contraceptives among women aged 15-49 has dropped significantly in recent times.
Data from the Ministry of Health shows that between July 2020 and June 2021, 5,020,335 women of reproductive age...
HEALTH: Is what you are eating killing you slowly?
Ever wondered where the food you buy at the supermarket or greengrocer's stall comes from?
Pay close attention. It could prove to be a way of avoiding food-related diseases.
According to experts, the food we eat...
HEALTH: Focusing on Sickle Cell Disease
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition.
It runs in families and is more common in certain races, including African-American.
SCD refers to a group of red blood cell disorders. Normal...
BOOK REVIEW: Reminiscing Wonderland
AUTHOR: Dr. Mong’are Bw’Onyancha
REVIEWER: Nyang’au Araka
PUBLISHER: Nsemia Incorporated Publishers
PUBLISHING DATE: June 2020
PRICE: Ksh 928
Dr. Bw’Onyancha paints a clear picture of his student life at his alma mater, Kisii High School dubbed Wonderland, in the...
