Rodgers Otiso

Kenya

Journalist| Eye Of The Society | Special Journalism Grant Award Winner| Health Science Scribe to: https://t.co/U5VnAkH0eM

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Articles

New rabies vaccine strategy offers hope for rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animal, mainly dogs. [Courtesy]In remote villages across Kenya and Tanzania, a single dog bite can trigger a deadly countdown. Despite being entirely preventable, rabies continues to claim lives, especially in rural areas. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), rabies kills nearly 59,000 people globally each year, primarily in low- and middle-income countries.
20,000km fiber laid as Kenya targets 100,000km network

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo (L) is taken through various development plans when he toured the Special Economic Zone in Mai Mahiu Naivasha on 10/4/25. Fourteen investors have allocated land in the industrial park with one of the companies already operational.
Rongo church followers detained for 30 days

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Anne Atieno |Rodgers Otiso

Controversy surrounding St Joseph Mission Messiah of Africa Church has taken a fresh twist after a court ordered the police to detain the 57 members who were rescued, for 30 days. Rongo Resident Magistrate Susan Mutava said this will give police more time to complete investigations. Moments after the court session, the congregants burst into songs and praise inside a police lorry ferrying them to various police stations where they would be held.
How I overcame fear and stigma to win battle against breast cancer

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

In 2020, as Emmy Angeeyo, 29, prepared to welcome her baby into the world, she noticed something unusual—a tiny bump on her nipple. It seemed insignificant, even the doctors dismissed it. But as her newborn struggled to breastfeed, her concern grew. What she initially ignored turned out to be a life-changing diagnosis. Today, Emmy stands as a survivor, holding onto the belief that she will heal completely. “I remember it as if it were yesterday, the year I was about to give birth to my first child.
Unsung Heroes: Caregivers lead a quiet revolution in child care support

Feb 23, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

Caregivers are the backbone of society, and no community can stand firmly without their indispensable contributions. Despite their immense value, very little has been done to support their services. In Kenya, millions of women and men dedicate their lives to caring for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, often without adequate financial, emotional, or institutional support.
Beyond the wet sheets: One man's journey to beating bedwetting stigma

Feb 9, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

For most of us, childhood memories are filled with laughter and adventure, but for one young man, they were marked by a deeply personal battle that left a lasting scar. From vivid dreams to nights of silent prayers, he carried a burden he couldn’t share, determined to overcome a condition that shaped his early years. Meet Dan Nixon, 21, a communication and journalism student at Kisii University, who grew up struggling with nocturnal enuresis—commonly known as bedwetting.
How heavy periods trap young women in a cycle of suffering

Nov 17, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

What started as routine menstrual cramps for two young women has evolved into a relentless struggle with a condition that has shaped their lives since their first cycles. Each month, they endure prolonged, heavy bleeding and unyielding pain - a cycle of suffering that has robbed them of countless days and joyful moments.
New procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions

Nov 10, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

A new non-surgical heart procedure is proving to be a game changer, especially for patients with critical underlying conditions. Traditionally, such patients were treated through open heart surgery, where the damaged heart valve was replaced with an artificial one. However, these surgeries, particularly for elderly patients or those with multiple comorbidities, carry significant risks and in some cases, can result in fatal outcomes.
Silent struggle as women endure pain, costs of Endometriosis

Oct 20, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

In Kenya, the pain of Endometriosis often goes unnoticed, except by the women who live with it. For as long as she can remember, pain has been a part of Hellen Njeri’s, 28, life. What started as severe cramps during her teenage years evolved into a debilitating condition that has impacted every aspect of her existence. It’s eight years now since Hellen, a resident of Naivasha and a mother of two, was diagnosed with Endometriosis.
When cancer changes more than your body

Oct 18, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | Rodgers Otiso

When cancer strikes, it doesn't just attack the body, it demands a transformation of mind, spirit and even style. For three resilient women, it meant redefining their beauty, rediscovering their strength and finding hope in the darkest moments. Meet Jennifer Jelimo, 39, a single mother of three who has been battling breast cancer for more than a year. "Last year, I went for a free screening in my area to find out my health status, even though I had no symptoms.