Magdaline Saya

Kenya, Nairobi

Science Reporter at The Star (Kenya)

A health and science Journalist at @TheStarKenya

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Articles

Crude abortion methods women still use to end pregnancies

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

One in 10 women in the country still use harmful and unsafe methods to terminate an unintended pregnancy. A new report released on Friday showed that a small fraction of women still use unsafe methods such as inserting sharp objects into the vagina, drinking a toxic or caustic substance or taking inappropriate medication to induce abortion.
Induced abortions highest among married women - report

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

Kenya recorded 792,694 induced abortions in 2023, more than 80 per cent among married women. The latest report released by the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) on Friday showed that nearly half of the women who presented in health facilities for post abortion complications were women aged between 25 to 34 years.
Abortion rate highest in Nairobi and Central region - report

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

Nairobi and the Central region have the highest rate of induced abortions in the country. A report released on Friday by the Africa Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) shows the regions recorded 234,125 induced abortions in 2023. This is followed by Nyanza and Western region with 222,196 induced abortions in 2023. Rift Valley region had 153,314 cases, 108,910 in the Eastern region and 74,150 cases in Coast and North Eastern region.
Nephrology Nurses Association key in kidney care access - PS Oluga

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

In SummaryOluga acknowledged that since its inception, KNNA has maintained a strong collaborative relationship with the Kenya Renal Association (KRA). A collaboration between KNNA and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital saw the two conduct a successful 3-day Arterial Venous Fistula (AVF) camp at JOOTRH. Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga has lauded the Kenya Nephrology Nurses Association (KNNA) for its contributions to renal care in Kenya.
Utterly ungodly, Kuria says after goons church attack

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor Moses Kuria has condemned the incident in which goons stormed a church service where former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was in attendance. Kuria through his X handle termed the incident as ungodly. "This is utterly ungodly. Leave your backward and primitive political wars out of places of worship. Today was AIPCA Kenol reloaded. The lightning that will strike us is still loading. Pole sana Gachagua," he said through the tweet.
Ruto, Kindiki mourn senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

President William Ruto has mourned the late renowned human rights lawyer and senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee. Ruto mourned Nowrojee as a decorated constitutional lawyer and veteran defender of human rights. "Nowrojee was universally respected for his principled commitment to the advancement of democracy, protection of fundamental rights and freedoms and the promotion of Constitutionalism and the rule of law," the President said.
[PHOTOS] Riders stone matatu after Thika Road accident

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

Bodaboda riders on Saturday stoned a matatu along Thika Superhighway, shuttering its windows. It is alleged that the bus belonging to Githurai 45 Bus Sacco stopped unexpectedly along Thika Road, causing an accident from behind. As a result, one bodaboda rider got injured at the scene. Police arrived at the scene and maintained calm as the riders wanted to burn the bus. Bodaboda riders at the scene of the accident along Thika Road on April 5, 2025/VICTOR IMBOTO
Renowned human rights lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee is dead

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

Renowned human rights lawyer and senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee is dead. Nowrojee passed away on Saturday morning in the US at the age of 84. Pheroze was a stalwart of the legal and human rights movement in Kenya, including serving as the NCEC Convener and Spokesperson. He has been described as a gentle giant and a defender of democracy, justice, and liberation.
Ruto: Nikishindwa naenda nyumbani kulima

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

President William Ruto has called on leaders in Kiambu to unite and work together for the common good of serving Kenyans. Speaking on Saturday when he toured Githunguri, Ruto called on leaders to stop inciting Kenyans and leading to divisions and fighting. Ruto said Kenyans had given each leader their own job and mandate which they have to deliver adding that the Kenyans themselves will make a decision in 2027 on who to vote in again based on each individual's performance record.
Experts step up effort to address reproductive health barriers in adolescents

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya

In SummaryThe Step Up to Access is a campaign across five countries of Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia. He said the campaign which started in 2020 seeks to ensure that some critical milestones within the five different countries are achieved by 2026. Health experts have stepped up efforts to address challenges and barriers that hinder adolescents’ access to reproductive health services.