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From “Hangxiety” to Glow: Why Kenyans Are Quitting Alcohol in 2026

Alfonce Mutuku February 11, 2026

A quiet rebellion is sweeping through Nairobi’s and kenyans nightlife, and it’s not happening at the bottom of a glass. From Kilimani lounges to campus house parties, more Kenyans are choosing intermittent sobriety, not necessarily quitting forever, but taking long breaks to “reset” their

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Murang’a Pastor Collapses Minutes to 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Feat

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Murang’a-based Pastor Jimmy Irungu collapsed on Thursday morning just 20 minutes short of his 80-hour target after hugging a tree for 79 hours and 40 minutes to raise cancer awareness. The 30-year-old fainted from exhaustion with slightly over an hour remaining. Consequently, medics rushed him to Murang’a County Level Five Hospital. He had started the […]

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How are HIV patients coping with the Crisis?

Patricia Waigwa November 25, 2025

Preparations in place ahead of World AIDS day celebration on 1st December, 2025. The withdrawal of foreign aid to HIV patients has led to a significant crisis. Reduction in the availability of essential medicines and public health interventions. Threatening treatment continuation and prevention programmes. The critical situation has prompted calls for immediate action

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Ruto Announces Bigger Cancer Cover in SHA Reform Push

Kevin Matende November 20, 2025

President William Ruto has announced a major boost to Kenya’s cancer care, revealing that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will increase the cancer benefits package from KSh550,000 to KSh800,000 starting December 1, 2025. He delivered the update during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. Bigger Cover for Growing Treatment Costs Ruto said the […]

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Why Some Women Grow Facial Hair: Experts Explain the Causes

Kevin Matende November 20, 2025

Many women experience facial hair growth, especially on the chin or jawline. The sight often surprises people and sometimes leads to stigma. Yet doctors say the condition is more common and more normal than many think. What Facial Hair in Women Means Facial hair growth in women is known as hirsutism. It happens when hair […]