Angela Kezengwa

Sex for firewood: Mt.Elgon women's toil to cook meals at the mercy of abusive forest officers

This exploitation, fueled by poverty and desperation, forces women to exchange sexual favors for firewood or money.

From vitamins to protein powder: How popular supplements could put your life at risk

From weight loss pills to multivitamins and protein powders, supplements promise to enhance health, boost energy, and even improve physical appearance. 

Shock in Vihiga as two decomposing bodies found in septic tank near police station

The bodies, believed to be those of a man and a woman, were discovered on Tuesday morning by members of the public.  One family has since come forward to positively identify one of the bodies as that of their kin who had been...

Bamako Convention: A health crisis as Kenyans face polluted rivers, mercury-filled gold mines

This is not only an environmental failure. It is a public health emergency and a legal one. 

Bernadette Loloju: My FGM story and mission to protect girls

Like many other girls, Loloju believed that FGM was a rite of passage. 

Refugee youth use film to share stories of digital violence

The online violation for Mary quickly morphed into a terrifying real-life assault. 

Kenya’s wound care crisis and the urgent need for early intervention to prevent amputations

Among the most vulnerable are those with diabetes, where even the smallest wound can escalate into a severe health crisis, threatening limbs and lives. 

Science and technology crucial for Africa’s green transition; Experts say

'High in sugar', 'high in fat': How front-of-pack labelling can ease burden of diet-related diseases

African stakeholders chart united stand on climate resilience ahead of COP30 in Brazil

Despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa faces severe climate impacts—from deadly floods in Rwanda to failing crops in Kenya.