Left- right: KEBS MD Esther Ngari, PS for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana, African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Secretary General Dr. Hermogène Nsengimanaand National Standards Council Chairman Dr. Chris Wamalwa cuts a cake to commemorate World Metrology Day hosted by KEBS. Kenya joined the global community in commemorating World Metrology Day, an annual celebration recognizing the…
By Brenda Rawer| Nairobi | May 19, 2025 A massive fire swept through the densely populated Mathare 4B area late Sunday night, leaving dozens of families homeless 6 dead,3 hospitalised and destroying property worth hundreds of thousands of shillings. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire broke out around 11:45 PM, quickly engulfing makeshift structures made of…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its commitment to supporting the safety, accessibility, and innovation of menstrual products, especially those produced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This was revealed during a press briefing at a stakeholders’ workshop on menstrual health products held in Nairobi. The Menstrual Health Products Workshop was hosted by…
A coalition of civil society organizations, researchers, and public health advocates has commended the Government of Kenya for its bold decision to ban over 50 pesticide products from the market, as announced by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, on May 7, 2025. The ban represents a significant step towards protecting…
From (L-R)The Nairobi Hospital Acting CEO Felix Osano,Mercy Mkubwa, a Senior Nurse Staff, Dr. Susan Njuguna, Dean of the School of Nursing at Daystar University and Margaret Muyoro, Chairperson of the National Nurses Association of Kenya (Nairobi Chapter) during commomeration of Nurses at The Nairobi Hospital. Nairobi Hospital joined the global community in celebrating International…
Homa Bay Partners with Aga Khan Hospital to Establish Cancer Care CentreThe County Government of Homa Bay has signed a landmark agreement with Aga Khan Hospital to establish a cancer care centre, aiming to ease the burden of cancer treatment for local residents. Governor Gladys Wanga, who witnessed the signing at the county headquarters in…
New HCG PET-CT Scan In a major milestone for cancer care in Kenya, the HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre on Friday, April 25, 2025, officially launched the state-of-the-art PET-CT Scan, the first of its kind in East Africa equipped with the Gallium-68 radiotracer. This cutting-edge technology promises to significantly improve early cancer detection, treatment planning,…
Global pharmaceutical giant Merck launched ThyroAfrica, a thyroid disease awareness campaign aimed at addressing the rising burden of thyroid disorders across Africa. The launch event in Nairobi brought together leading global medical experts to discuss the future of thyroid care, tackling challenges and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. ThyroAfrica seeks to confront the widespread…
In a groundbreaking advancement for Kenya’s healthcare sector, HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre has launched the region’s first PET-CT Scan equipped with Gallium-68 radiotracer technology. The unveiling, which took place on April 25, 2025, is set to revolutionize cancer detection, treatment planning, and patient outcomes in the country. Speaking at the launch, HCG Executive Director…
In a groundbreaking move set to transform oncology care in Kenya, HCG Cancer Centre officially launched its state-of-the-art PET CT Scan, integrating Gallium-68 radiotracer technology. The advancement promises earlier cancer detection, more accurate diagnosis, and improved treatment outcomes for patients across the region.The PET CT (Positron Emission Tomography computed Tomography) combines metabolic and anatomical imaging,…
