Kenyan clinics provide healthcare to truck drivers and sex workers

In Kenya, mobile clinics aim to provide healthcare to vulnerable populations on the move, such as truck drivers and sex workers, with the goal of combating the spread of diseases across African borders.

Kenya clinics provide healthcare to cross-border truck drivers, sex workers

A healthcare initiative in Kenya targets vulnerable mobile populations, including truck drivers and commercial sex workers, to prevent disease spread across African borders. The clinics aim to provide essential healthcare services in transit towns like Mlolongo, addressing public health concerns in cross-border regions.

How beekeeping is helping communities cope with climate change in Kenya

Communities in Kenya's drylands, severely impacted by global warming, are turning to beekeeping as a climate-resilient alternative livelihood. With traditional farming and livestock keeping becoming increasingly unviable due to frequent droughts and floods, conservation experts are promoting beekeeping to help these communities adapt to changing weather patterns.

American citizens in Kenya gathered to watch US election results

American citizens residing in Kenya gathered at a community center in Nairobi to watch the U.S. election results. The event was attended by Juma Majanga, who reported from the scene, capturing the atmosphere and reactions of the attendees.

American expatriates in Kenya: voting, a civic duty from afar

As the November 5 elections approach in the United States, American citizens residing in Kenya remain actively engaged in the electoral process. The article explores how these expatriates stay connected to American news and fulfill their civic duty of voting from abroad.

Americans voting in Kenya find connection ahead of US election

American citizens residing in Kenya are actively engaging with the political scene in the United States as the November elections approach. Despite the geographical distance, these expats are finding ways to stay connected to the political developments back home, highlighting the global reach and impact of U.S. elections.

AI enhances maternal health care in Kenya, experts say

University students in Kenya are developing an AI-based application, Mama’s Hub, to reduce maternal mortality by enabling remote monitoring of pregnant women. The technology, supported by the National Research Fund, allows healthcare workers to track vital signs and provide timely interventions. It has been tested in Nakuru and aims to expand nationwide, improving prenatal care and record-keeping. Key figures involved include David Saruni and Moses Thiga, with positive feedback from healthcare professionals like Wendy Tirop.

A Kenyan Entrepreneur Revives Indigenous Grains

African indigenous grains like millet and sorghum are known for their nutritional value but are unpopular among many, especially Generation Z, who view them as food for the poor. To change this perception, a Kenyan entrepreneur is using these grains to make snacks and breakfast cereals, promoting the consumption of indigenous grains and environmental sustainability.

Kenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctors

The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with the doctors' union. The strike, led by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, began on March 15 to demand the fulfillment of collective bargaining agreements signed in 2017. The strike has paralyzed medical services in public hospitals, with intern doctors' salaries being a major sticking point. The situation has been exacerbated by a concurrent strike by clinical and laboratory workers, leaving patients struggling to access care. The health sector in Kenya, described as underfunded and understaffed, has experienced multiple strikes over the years, with the current one severely impacting public health services.

Kenya: Striking Kenyan Doctors Hold Demonstrations in Nairobi Amid Stalemate

Kenyan doctors held demonstrations in Nairobi demanding the government fulfill a 2017 collective bargaining agreement for better pay and working conditions. President William Ruto stated the government cannot afford the pay increase due to a large wage bill. Opposition lawmakers supported the doctors, accusing the president of using the wage bill as an excuse and demanding immediate payment. The strike, now in its fourth week, follows the longest doctors' strike in Kenya's history in 2017.