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2 weeks ago | 
nation.africa | Linet Owoko |Barnabas Bii
The Agriculture and Livestock Development Ministry is set to open imports of 5.5 million bags of yellow maize to ease pressure on the white variant of the commodity whose prices have jumped by as much as 26.47 percent since December, hitting households reliant on the staple food. Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said that the State would grant a 50 percent duty waiver for the yellow maize imports over a year.
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2 months ago | 
taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Linet Owoko
Makala Kutopata matibabu kwa wakati chanzo vya vifo vya wazee- ripoti Na LINET OWOKO February 1st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 MABADILIKO ya mtindo wa maisha, gharama ya juu ya huduma za afya na changamoto za kijamii na kiuchumi zimechangia pakubwa katika ongezeko la vifo miongoni mwa wazee nchini.
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2 months ago | 
nation.africa | Linet Owoko
Ageing, lifestyle changes, limited access to healthcare and socio-economic challenges have contributed heavily to the rising mortality rate among Kenya's elderly population, raising concerns about the state of healthcare and the overall well-being of older adults.
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2 months ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Linet Owoko
Communicable diseases were the leading cause of death in Kenya in 2023, knocking off non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from the top spot in a historic shift, a fresh report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows.
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2 months ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Linet Owoko
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi has launched Kenya's first specialist clinic for cholesterol (lipid) disorders to address growing burden of heart disease, adding to its existing portfolio of cardiac services. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, including in Kenya, where non-communicable diseases account for over 50 percent of hospital admissions and 39 percent of deaths.
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2 months ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Linet Owoko
As the hustle and bustle of the city fades into the tranquil countryside of Thika, a hidden paradise lies just 41 kilometres away. A 40-minute drive from Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) leads to the world of Raksha Kukadia - a beautiful haven carved into the rocky terrain. Behind its modern brown and black gate, a vibrant landscape unfolds, blending the rawness of nature with an unmistakable human touch.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
nation.africa | Linet Owoko
Kenya missed its national birth registration target for 2023 by 354,376, highlighting critical challenges within the country's civil registration and vital statistics systems. Birth registration is the official process by which the civil registrar records the occurrence and characteristics of a birth, as required by national law. It establishes a person's existence under the law and provides legal proof of identity.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Linet Owoko
US global hospitality chain Hyatt Hotels is upbeat about growth in the Kenyan market buoyed by strong demand for corporate and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) business. The chain on Wednesday opened its Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, marking the brand debut in Kenya. ‚ÄúWe are particularly seeing demand from the corporate and MICE segment which is usually the core business of city centre hotels,‚ÄĚ Igor Jovovic, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands said.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
nation.africa | Linet Owoko
Kenya is exploring various strategies to strengthen its health systems and address potential challenges following the United States' announcement to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Director-general of health, Dr Patrick Amoth, said Kenya aims to strengthen bilateral health partnerships by working with other nations and institutions to fill the funding and expertise gaps left by the US move to ensure that Kenya's health priorities remain intact.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Linet Owoko
AAR Hospital has introduced Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) tests for newborns, joining a host of other healthcare institutions offering the service targeted at early detection of potential hearing complications. Similar services are offered by Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital, the Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi West Hospital among others.
