Destructive bird flu virus detected in Kenya for first time
By Gatonye Gathura A bird flu virus similar to the one which killed 4,225 chicken in Ghana last year and led to the destruction of […]
Month: October 2019
A second study reports Zika virus in Kenya
By Gatonye Gathura A second study this year has reported confirming a previous case of the deadly Zika virus in Kenya. The new study by […]
Artificial Intelligence to improve cancer screenings in Kenya
Finnish scientists collaborating with a small village clinic in Kenya have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program that can quickly diagnose cancerous cells. In the […]
C-section children at higher risk of allergies
By Rocketsciences Urban children born through Caesarean section are at high risk of developing food allergies compared to their rural counterparts. A study among rural […]
Calls to eliminate ‘mathenge,’ Prosopis juliflora as control strategies fail in Kenya
By Gatonye Gathura Kenya does not have the technology, money or the will to stop Prosopis juliflora from replacing 19 million people in arid counties […]
Why Kenyans are turning to ‘for hire’ blood donors
By Gatonye Gathura As blood shortages bit in local hospitals, Kenyans may be turning to ‘donors for hire’ some who may not be disclosing their […]