Hypertension on the rise in Kenya: Experts warn of growing threat, especially among youth
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries is consistently too high. It is defined by a reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher. This medical condition is increasingly common in Kenya. A 2020 study revealed that nearly 3 in every 10 adults in Kenya have hypertension, […]
273 dairy cows distributed to local farmers in Kilifi County to boost milk production
The Kilifi County Government, in partnership with the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project, has distributed a total of 273 dairy cows to local farmers across the county. Speaking during a handover event in Kisurutini, Rabai Sub-County, Deputy Governor Flora Chibule confirmed the milestone. “To date, a total of 273 dairy cows have […]
Retired military officer charged with defilement and trafficking
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Friday preferred defilement and child trafficking charges against a retired military officer. Appearing before Shanzu Senior Resident Magistrate Robert Mbogo, Retired Major Anthony Jakaa Mganda, also known as Tonny or Major Mganda, was charged with defiling a 12-year-old girl on October 16, 2021, in Nyali Sub-county, Mombasa. Also […]