As rain continues to fall in Kenya, national and county governments must put measures in place to prevent a Rift Valley fever outbreak.
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New forms of artistic expression are driving debates in East Africa that challenge sensitive subjects. But the backlash has been vicious.
Baringo county and other areas on the western side of Kenya are struggling to reduce their seasonal malaria caseloads.
Influenza is an important cause of severe respiratory illness in Kenya especially among children below two years of age.
Kenya must establish policies to tackle dengue fever and chikungunya, like it did for malaria.
Nairobi's new governor should learn from the mistakes of the past
In the future, traps for mosquito that spread the dengue and chikungunya virus could be made from the carbon dioxide in human breathe as well as body odour.
Kenya’s government has brought the role of the media into sharp focus after shutting down three main television stations.
Fixing facial birth defects helps a child's optimal growth. But collaboration is needed if developing countries are to increase access to reconstructive surgery.
The Food and Agriculture organisation estimates that 30 to 40% of total food production is lost before it reaches the market. The losses in Africa are greater and sustainable strategies are needed.
There is an urgent need for affordable cancer treatment services, lower drug costs, better equipped facilities, favourable national cancer policies and specialist doctors in Kenya.
Raila Odinga has been at the forefront of the struggle for democracy and upholding the rule of law in Kenya. His latest battles are bound to cement his legacy as a progressive force for good.
A strike by Kenyan nurses points to the country's failure to manage the devolution of responsibility for health care from national to county governments.
Despite avenues for legal redress, the solution to Kenya’s constitutional crisis is political. The leadership on both sides of the political divide must reach an agreement for the sake of the nation.
Hepatitis viruses are serious infections that damage the liver. There is an urgent need to deal with increased Hepatitis B infections in Kenya.
Kenya's press has admitted to self-censorship after the August 8th poll to avoid a repeat of 2008's post-election violence. But by refusing to inform the public has the media lost credibility?
Although the number of children conceived through in vitro fertilisation born with abnormalities remains extremely low, a recent study in Kenya shows that the risk of genetic disorders is higher.
Kenya has just gone through a charged campaign period, followed by a contested election result. The media has been out in force covering it all. But did they do a good job?
High costs, poor performance, a lack of manufacturing capabilities and local perceptions prevent biodegradable bags from taking root in Kenya.
Integration within the East African Community has been sticky. The fact that Kenya's main political parties haven't spelled out their policies on the community in their manifestos is a worry.
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Assistant Lecturer in Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology/Haematology, University of Nairobi
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Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi
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Researcher, University of Nairobi
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Medical Entomologist at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi
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Lecturer, School of Journalism, University of Nairobi
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Senior Lecturer and Head of Horticulture at Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi
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Researcher, University of Nairobi
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Lecturer - Department of surgery Speciality: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Nairobi
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Lecturer, International Law, University of Nairobi
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University of Nairobi
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Part-time lecturer and Director of the Africa Livelihood Innovations for Sustainable Environment Consulting Group, University of Nairobi
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Tutorial Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi
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Professor of Medicine, section of Haematology and Oncology, University of Nairobi
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Fellow Haematology-Oncology, University of Nairobi
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PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Nairobi
