Throat cancer survivor urges tougher tobacco control laws
By the time Kevin Okaro turned 47, life as he knew it had changed forever. “I do not have saliva and cannot take dry foods anymore,” he says quietly, his voice
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Notable Mau Mau sites in Nyeri County that have stood the test of time
After the Nandi resistance of 1895-1906, the Mau Mau uprising of 1952-1960 was the second fiercest rebellion to ever have been staged against the British colonial rule in Kenya. It was
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Soapstone artist crafts Raila Odinga’s life story
A soapstone artefact depicting the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s cycle of life is awaiting delivery to his family in Bondo after his untimely death before receiving it. The intricate
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Advancing sustainable livestock systems
The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) is employing innovative techniques to measure methane emissions from livestock, enabling more precise classification to improve mitigation strategies. In this regard, Livestock,
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Campus hustle culture: How students survive financial strain
The financial pressures facing university students are becoming a major concern in Kenya, one that is seldom discussed openly. For many, the transition from full dependence on parents or guardians
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