Weak data leaves Africa guessing on vaccines, Long COVID-19 impact

The WHO African Region experienced its deadliest period in August 2021, with record weekly death tolls during the continent's third wave.

By Maryann Muganda 23 days ago

Milk Mamas of Samburu nurture baby jumbos to life with goat milk

Samburu women supply goat milk, keeping orphaned elephants alive daily.Reteti Sanctuary rescues calves, empowering communities.

By Maryann Muganda 24 days ago

Safaricom expands role as enterprise technology partner

Safaricom PLC has reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology partner for businesses of all sizes since marking 16 years of supporting enterprises in Kenya.

By Maryann Muganda 28 days ago

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Long'uro: The trunkless elephant eaten by hyenas but refusing to give up

Five years ago, Long'uro, whose name means 'cut' in Samburu, was trapped in a well, brutally attacked by hyenas who tore off his trunk and ate it.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Raising a kinder generation: How school clubs are transforming animal welfare

Cruelty towards animals is normalised, hidden in plain sight behind cultural practices, economic hardship, and indifference.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Why teachers oppose push to devolve education

KUPPET has opposed a proposal by ODM leader Raila Odinga to devolve primary and secondary education to counties.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Doctors now accuse insurance firms of undermining healthcare

Doctors have faulted insurance companies for interference in healthcare delivery, accusing them of acting like "chief controllers" of the system.

By Mercy Kahenda and Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

The deadliest danger for mothers is postpartum bleeding, not the roads

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, killing more women during childbirth than road accidents, with experts warning that the crisis is deadly but barely visible.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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Why these gentle giants don't intermarry

Elephants mourn their dead, remember childhood friends decades later, and can trace their family lines across vast landscapes.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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The hidden reality of forced pregnancy tests in schools

Some schools subject students to intrusive, unconsented searches by teachers under the guise of looking for 'illegal' items

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Ostrich leaves vets eating dust in the savannah

Beyond external parasites, ostriches face numerous internal threats including tapeworms and various intestinal parasites.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Ministry slams KHRC over Hustler Fund report, terms it politically biased

CS Wycliffe Oparanya and PS Susan Mang'eni said KHRC's report, titled Failing the Hustlers, was deliberately skewed and failed to reflect the current status of the fund.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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Deadlier than crashes: How bleeding crisis is haunting delivery rooms

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 287,000 women died globally in 2020 due to pregnancy and childbirth complications.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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Kindiki: The 'whispering deputy' who tried to 'roar' but gave Sh64 only

Behold! Kindiki, the whispering deputy. His voice is so faint, it needs Wi-Fi to reach the back of a rally crowd. If political power were measured in decibels, he'd still be searching for a network.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Epidemic in slow motion: Experts sound alarm over rise in NCDs deaths

Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, ranked third in 2024, with 7,478 deaths.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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End of 'I do'? Urban couples find joy without formal marriage vows

For many urban women, the journey to love and family no longer follows the traditional script of weddings and dowries.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Doctors' strike persist as health crisis deepens in Kiambu county

KMPDU is accusing the county of defying court orders and turning a blind eye to the collapsing healthcare infrastructure.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Myths and misconceptions blamed for low uptake of HPV vaccines

Counties in Northern Kenya continue to record alarmingly low uptake of HPV vaccine, with less than one per cent of eligible girls receiving the jab.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

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The Last Laugh: Why Kenya's most detested carnivore deserves better

Hyenas are increasingly boxed in, both physically and psychologically. Human-caused hyena mortality has increased compared to lion-caused hyena mortality.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Women's group calls for peaceful dispute resolution as Kenya faces rising tensions

WADR warned that continued conflict threatens to erode hard-won gains in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the rule of law.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

How Kibra youth are turning trash into treasure

Youth-led initiative transforms Kibera's waste into jobs and clean environment. Slums Going Green inspires Africa by recycling plastics into useful products.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Tony Gachoka condemns Ruto's 'shoot protesters' order

Political commentator Tony Gachoka has condemned President William Ruto's controversial remarks, allegedly instructing police officers to shoot protesters.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Malnutrition, obesity persist among African children

In countries like Kenya and South Africa, this contradiction is especially stark. We can develop mRNA vaccines in record time, but we can't guarantee a child a balanced meal.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Economy and politics major contributors of child malnutrition

In a world armed with unprecedented scientific knowledge, lifesaving medicines, and sophisticated health technologies, millions of African children continue to suffer from malnutrition and obesity.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

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Motor Neurone Disease: When the body fails but mind remains aware

Though it affects a tiny fraction of the population globally, MND is a cruel and relentless illness with no cure

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

I was attacked in broad daylight as police watched, lawyer claims

His assault, now gone viral, has seen police officers accused of enabling the violence.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Esther Passaris: Self-declared police mouthpiece

Esther Passaris was crowned Defender-in-Chief of the Eliud Lagat Defence Forces for her gallant defence of the Deputy Inspector General of Police.

By Maryann Muganda and Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Africa urged to invest in data to curb maternal deaths

Africa is falling behind in its quest to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for maternal and newborn health.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

New research reveals lasting physical, mental scars of FGM

Female genital mutilation, long condemned as a violation of human rights, has now been definitively linked to a wide range of serious and lasting health complications.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Twists and turns as MoH seeks controversial partnership with BAT

The Standard has established that the Ministry wrote a letter to BAT seeking partnership in a national anti-tobacco campaign targeting transport sector workers.

By Maryann Muganda and Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

Chandaria leads key support for disabled children

The Chandaria Foundation has donated an assortment of vital items to Bobleo Children's Home in West Pokot County, in partnership with Standard Group, EKA Hotel and others.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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Not the biggest bully being threatened by mtu mdogo with a website

Rose Njeri, the soft-spoken mother of two, was apparently too intelligent to be left unbothered by a government that breaks into a sweat at the sight of an Excel spreadsheet.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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Deadly parasite mimics malaria, quietly claiming lives undetected

This deadly yet neglected disease continues to afflict thousands, quietly claiming lives in communities already battling poverty, hunger, and limited access to health care.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Young mothers and adolescent girls champion menstrual rights in Turkana

Despite efforts to change the way the Turkana community approaches and perceives menstruation, stigma and ignorance about periods remain.

By Mike Ekutan, Mike Ekutan and Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Beyond sanitary towels, Kenya needs menstrual leave policy

Reproductive health advocates root for legitimate break from work for women on periods.They say women deserve dignity and special attention for those days.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Kiambu doctors' strike worsens over claims of mismanagement, neglect

Doctors in Kiambu County have downed their tools.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Health CS launches Health Benefits, Tariffs Advisory Panel to boost UHC

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday inaugurated the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel and its Secretariat.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Mothers shoulder 71 per cent of household mental load, study finds

A previous American study found motherhood equates to 2.5 full-time jobs - roughly 14 hours a day, seven days a week.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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Kwale village where mangoes are thriving and mosquitos are losing crippling sting

A team of health workers is testing both people and mosquitoes to trace the footprints of elephantiasis that has ravaged Kwale County for decades.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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Senator Orwoba in court yet again, where her political dreams died!

After badmouthing her colleagues, accusing some of sexual harassment, she had hoped the courts would overturn her suspension from the Senate last year.

By Maryann Muganda and Brian Otieno 3 months ago