LILYS NJERU

Nairobi

Features Reporter at Nation Media Group

Health & Science multimedia journalist. @Oxford Climate Journalism Network (OCJN) fellow 2024|AJEA 2023 Winner | INMA's 2021 Top 30 Under 30| Moderator| DOZ

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Articles

NMG hosts forum on water crisis ahead of May conference

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

Nation Media Group (NMG) on Monday convened a high-level stakeholder forum to address Kenya's growing water crisis. The event lays groundwork for a major conference next month that will tackle sustainable solutions for water, sanitation, and irrigation challenges.
Shame of frequent recall of substandard and falsified drugs

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Hellen Shikanda |LILYS NJERU

Scenario 1 As a rule of thumb, Esther Kinyua, a mother of two, buys medication from reputable pharmacies. According to Esther, she relies on certain visual and service-based cues to determine whether a pharmacy is reputable - bright, polished counters, uniformed attendants, and neatly arranged shelves stocked with familiar brands… the kind of pharmacies that print crisp receipts and have a pharmacist who nods reassuringly when handing over a prescription.
Gene therapy treatment offers Baby Kiama a lifeline

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

What you need to know:Spinal Muscular Atrophy weakens muscles over time and steals away movement. Most children with his condition don’t reach their second birthday, but the ever-jovial Kiama is now getting stronger and even achieving milestones that appeared out of reach The day Jamari Kiama turned two, his parents pressed pause on the outside world.
Kenya’s energy dilemma: Leading in renewables, lagging in solar power

4 weeks ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

What you need to know:Africa is home to 60 per cent of the world’s best solar sites. Despite this vast potential, the continent has struggled to harness its solar energy effectively. Under the scorching sun on a Friday afternoon, the village centre of Kitonyoni in Makueni County, about 180km from Nairobi, buzzes with life. Inside his small shop, Mr William Ndolo works at his tailoring machine, his hands guiding fabric as the needle presses in and out.
Cancer patients in crisis as PET scan drug shortage bites nationwide

1 month ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

Cancer patients across Kenya have been left stranded for over a month, as a crippling shortage of a crucial radiotracer has brought vital diagnostic scans to a halt, delaying detection, treatment, and monitoring of the disease. The delay creates a dangerous window for cancer cells to multiply unchecked, potentially worsening diagnosis and delaying timely treatment. Ms Grace Nduta, a stage-four cancer patient, has battled an irritating cough.
New report declares 2024 as Kenya’s warmest year on record

1 month ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

What you need to know:The report identifies key climate drivers that influenced Kenya's weather patterns in 2024, including the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The climate trends that shaped last year’s outlook were a catalogue of many extreme weather events - from widespread flooding to loss of life, property damage, high temperatures, and worsening food insecurity.
Rains to resume Sunday, intensify on Tuesday, weatherman says

1 month ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

What you need to know:Counties in Mt Kenya, including Nairobi and Laikipia, will experience a mix of rain and sunshine over the coming days. Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and Tana River are expected to receive the least amount of rain compared to other regions. Some parts of Kenya will experience scattered showers starting Sunday, March 16, according to the latest weather forecast from the Kenya Meteorological Department.
New report exposes billions in economic losses from poor sewage and wastewater treatment

1 month ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

The sight of raw sewage coursing through the streets has become a disturbingly common sight across major and satellite towns. In Nairobi, for example, it’s not unusual for the unsightly mess to linger for days without being attended to. City residents are left with no choice but to leap over the filth as they go about their daily activities. “We are used to seeing raw sewage flowing right down the highway,” says James Maingi, a mechanic who runs a business along Kipande Road in Nairobi.
Hits and misses for Ruto’s health project

1 month ago | nation.africa | Hellen Shikanda |LILYS NJERU

An election in 2022. A petition. And then two words that dismissed the petition —hot air. Tension, and then, acceptance. It was official that the Kenya Kwanza administration would steer Kenya in five years. It was time for the Plan (or the Kenya Kwanza manifesto) to be translated into action. Top of their agenda was to resuscitate what they called the ‘dying’ Universal Health Coverage (UHC). They had big promises for UHC in the country, and all they hoped for was to get it right.
Scientists discover how aspirin could prevent cancer cells from spreading

1 month ago | nation.africa | LILYS NJERU

Cancer remains one of the most devastating health challenges worldwide, with millions of people diagnosed every year. According to the World Health Organization, about one in five people develop cancer in their lifetime. Approximately one in nine men and one in 12 women die from the disease. Despite advancements in early detection and treatment, the spread of cancer cells continues to be the primary cause of death for most cancer patients.