Gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes characterized by high blood glucose levels during pregnancy, poses significant risks to both the mother and the baby if not properly managed. 3-Point Summary Gestational diabetes, typically diagnosed between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, can lead to complications such as premature birth, excessive birth weight, hypoglycemia,…
Baraza la Vyombo vya Habari la Kenya (MCK) limeeleza wasiwasi kuhusu mvutano unaozidi kati ya serikali na vyombo vya habari, ukianza tangu Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2022. Baraza la Vyombo vya Habari la Kenya (MCK) limeangazia uhusiano unaozidi kudhoofika kati ya serikali na vyombo vya habari, ambao umegeuka kuwa mfululizo wa tuhuma na upinzani, hasa…
Vitiligo, affecting about 1% of the global population, is a skin condition causing depigmentation due to melanocyte depletion, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and often leading to psychological distress. Summary: Vitiligo, affecting about 1% of the global population, causes skin depigmentation due to melanocyte loss and significantly impacts quality of life, often leading to…
Summary: High Incidence and Child Mortality: Over 66% of the 120 million global sickle cell cases are in Africa, with 240,000 children born annually with the disease. Between 50-90% of these children die before age five. Rising Mortality Rates: In 2019, Africa recorded 38,403 deaths due to sickle cell, a 26% increase from 2000, highlighting…
Summary: Violent protests in Kenya resulted in the Parliament building being breached and set on fire by demonstrators opposing the Finance Bill. The Finance Bill, proposing new taxes amidst economic hardships, faced significant public backlash. President Ruto’s support of the bill, aimed at addressing public debt, has intensified public discontent and accusations of neglecting domestic…
Kenya continues to grapple with challenges in human development, as highlighted in the United Nations 2023/24 Human Development Report. Despite progress in some areas, the country still falls behind compared to some of the world’s most developed nations. According to the report, Kenya ranks 146th out of 193 countries globally on the Human Development Index…
Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s world record-holding marathon runner, has died in a car crash. The death of the 24-year-old, who was driving in western Kenya on Sunday evening when his car rolled over, has left the world of athletics in shock. Kiptum lost control of the vehicle, and the young running sensation and his Rwandan coach,…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Trans Nzoia residents to rally behind their leaders and President William Ruto to unite the region. Speaking on Sunday during a church service in Trans Nzoia County, Gachagua lauded Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for agreeing to work with the ruling regime despite being a member of the opposition.…
A landmark African climate summit ended on Wednesday after leaders adopted a declaration highlighting the continent’s potential as a green powerhouse, Kenyan President William Ruto said. “We march on with the Nairobi declaration,” said Ruto, bringing the three-day conference to a close. He had pushed for a narrative shift in the talks, focusing on Africa’s…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed a tough new anti-gay legislation into law, despite widespread condemnation from human rights activists and foreign governments. The law, known as the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, does not criminalize those who identify as LGBTQ, addressing a key concern of campaigners who criticized an earlier draft as a violation of human…