Kenya

The Power of Peer Educators: Asha Juan’s Story

Women empowerment is one of the most important steps for improving the well-being of women, girls, and the society at…

3 years ago

Reusable, cheap, biodegradable sanitary pads in Kisumu

Innovation for World Menstrual Hygiene Day on Saturday • To address problems, including environmental hazards, a feminist group has created…

3 years ago

Covid-19: Poor policies attributed to the spike in unintended pregnancies

A new report reveals that women and girls from low-income backgrounds in five African countries faced multiple barriers to accessing Sexual and…

3 years ago

Poor Policies Attributed to Spike in Unintended Pregnancies, Unsafe Abortions at the Height of COVID-19 Pandemic

NAIROBI, 19 May 2022– A new report reveals that women and girls from low-income backgrounds in five African countries faced…

3 years ago

Red flag over rising teenage maternal deaths

What you need to know: Health and Education ministries have come up with a guidebook to help adolescents understand pregnancy,…

3 years ago

Vaccine delivers hope to families hit by malaria

It was tragic. This disease is a monster, remarks Samson Okoth. Mr Okoth expressed the pain of losing his seven…

3 years ago

New Research From Kenya Highlights Need To Adjust COVID Vaccination Approach

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – The latest analysis of COVID-19 vaccine scale-up in Kenya by the Wellcome Trust Research Programme…

3 years ago

AMREF ETHICAL AND SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE (ESRC) LAUNCHES AN ONLINE PLATFORM

Bad science is founded on poor ethics. There is a need for the protection of human participants in low- and…

3 years ago

Covid-19. Study concludes that vaccination should focus on the vulnerable

A study carried out in Kenya concludes that vaccination against covid-19 will be more cost-effective if it focuses on vulnerable…

3 years ago

Relief at Last: Bomet Woman Who Battled Fistula for 20 Years Gets Free Surgery

Francisca Chepng'eno has been battling the dreaded obstetric fistula condition for the last 20 years, but now she can afford…

3 years ago