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Purity Jelagat

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SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Is formal employment overrated? - Dr. Mary Kinyanjui weighs in
July 21, 2026 10:55 (EAT) • 1 week ago

SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Is formal employment overrated? - Dr. Mary Kinyanjui weighs in

Kenya's informal economy remains the backbone of the country's workforce, yet it continues to receive limited policy and institutional support despite its significant contribution to economic growth.

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Roadside flower vendors speak of uncertain sales and daily struggles
July 17, 2026 10:06 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Roadside flower vendors speak of uncertain sales and daily struggles

According to Rithare, some days bring customers, while others end without making a single sale. One of the biggest challenges he faces is operating in public spaces, where county authorities occasionally ask traders to relocate. 

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Raising two sickle cell warriors: A mother's journey of resilience and hope
July 13, 2026 04:32 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Raising two sickle cell warriors: A mother's journey of resilience and hope

The baby also had sickle cell disease. The diagnosis left her heartbroken.

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Burna Boy sets new Spotify record as Africa's most-streamed artist
July 02, 2026 11:22 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Burna Boy sets new Spotify record as Africa's most-streamed artist

The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar surpassed the previous record of 46.58 million monthly listeners set by South African singer Tyla.

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Alarm as youth and children account for over half of Kenya's new HIV infections
June 19, 2026 03:02 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Alarm as youth and children account for over half of Kenya's new HIV infections

Despite these progress, the report raises concern over the growing number of infections among young people and children. Youth account for 55 per cent of new HIV infections, while children aged 0 to 14 years account for 24.4 per cent.

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Why mental health treatment remains out of reach for many Kenyans
June 17, 2026 06:34 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Why mental health treatment remains out of reach for many Kenyans

For patients who require long-term medication, the financial burden can be overwhelming. 

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The pain of living with Sickle Cell Disease
June 16, 2026 06:03 (EAT) • 1 month ago

The pain of living with Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder passed from parents to their children. It is not contagious and cannot be spread through physical contact. Yet many people living with the condition say they face discrimination due to widespread misconceptions about the disease....

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Pension gaps, poverty push elderly women to seek casual jobs in Kilimani
June 12, 2026 12:53 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Pension gaps, poverty push elderly women to seek casual jobs in Kilimani

For many of them, this routine is not a choice but a matter of survival. They say the rising cost of living has made life increasingly difficult, leaving them with few or no stable sources of income. 

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Living with Bipolar: One Woman's Journey Through Mental Illness, Stigma and Recovery
June 10, 2026 09:43 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Living with Bipolar: One Woman's Journey Through Mental Illness, Stigma and Recovery

One such advocate is a young woman diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, ADHD and psychosis. In an interview, she shared her experience of living with mental illness, the challenges she has faced and why understanding mental health matters....

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Explained: How hantavirus spreads, symptoms to watch and prevention tips
May 26, 2026 10:50 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Explained: How hantavirus spreads, symptoms to watch and prevention tips

Hantavirus is a serious disease caused by viruses carried mainly by rodents such as rats and mice. People become infected through contact with infected rodents’ urine, droppings or saliva — often by breathing in contaminated dust in poorly ventilated or enclosed spaces....

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