In Kenya, a harmful practice tied to cultural norms is still affecting many women. This is female genital mutilation, or FGM. It's not just a health issue but also a social one. It's more common in certain ethnic groups. Many women face pressure to go through with it. This pressure comes from their community and even their family. The Kenya Demographic and Health Su...
A plane carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Kwale region on a Tuesday morning. The flight was headed to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Most of the passengers were tourists from Hungary and Germany. The pilot, a Kenyan, also died in the crash. The plane went down in a hilly and forested area about 25 miles from Diani airstrip. The airline, Mombasa Air Safa...
Kenya came to a standstill as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Raila Odinga, a prominent opposition leader. The nation mourned the loss of a man often called "Baba" or "father" in Swahili. His passing at 80 sparked an outpouring of grief, with crowds overwhelming authorities during public viewings. The funeral, held near his farm in Bondo, was a mix of sorrow a...
Faith Kipyegon, a star athlete from Kenya, recently took on a huge challenge: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes. She pushed herself to the limit but fell just short, clocking in at 4:06. 91. Even though it wasn't a record-breaking time, it was still her personal best. The event in Paris wasn't an official competition, so even if she had broke...
In Kenya, young people are still fighting for their rights. They took to the streets to remember the protests from last year. These protests were against a new tax law that would have made life harder for many people. The government did not like the protests. They told TV and radio stations to stop showing the protests live. But many stations did not listen. The pol...
In the heart of western Kenya, a tiny freshwater snail is making a big impact on public health. This snail, known as Biomphalaria pfeifferi, has a unique way of reproducing. It mostly fertilizes its own eggs, leading to many identical snails. This might not seem important, but it is crucial for understanding a major health issue. This snail is the main carrier of a ...
The fight against childhood diseases has a powerful weapon: vaccines. Yet, a sizable group of kids in Kenya, known as zero-dose children, have never received a single shot. This situation is complex and influenced by a mix of factors. To understand why some kids miss out on vaccines, a detailed study was conducted. It looked at data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic an...
Nairobi National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife, including lions, buffalos, giraffes, leopards, and cheetahs. This park is unique because it is just 10 kilometers from the city center. It has fences on three sides to keep animals from wandering into the city, but the southern side is open. This allows animals to move in and out freely. A recent incident hig...
The world of wildlife trafficking is shifting, and it’s not just about the big animals anymore. In a surprising turn of events, two young men from Belgium found themselves in trouble for smuggling ants. Yes, you read that right—ants! The incident unfolded in Kenya, where the two 19-year-olds were caught with a staggering 5, 000 ants. They were staying in a guest hou...
In the heart of Samburu County, Kenya, a unique training program took place. The goal? To teach dogs to spot cheetah poop accurately, even when surrounded by similar-looking samples from other big cats. This is no easy task. Dogs are often trained with limited samples and then expected to generalize this skill to recognize wild samples. But what happens when they sta...