The Ministry of Health has officially announced that the vaccine shortage in Kenya is now resolved, following the allocation of KSh 4.9 billion in the 2025/26 national budget. The funds will go toward vaccine procurement, distribution, and expanded immunisation campaigns. This move comes as a relief to health facilities and parents after months of widespread […]
For centuries, couples have hoped and speculated about whether their next baby would be a boy or a girl. While nature has traditionally left that decision to chance, advancements in reproductive science now offer structured ways for couples to get a child of their preferred sex. From high-tech genetic testing to natural timing methods, the […]
The proliferation of fake medicines in Africa has grown into a deadly public health crisis, quietly claiming the lives of more than 100,000 people each year. According to recent studies and a damning report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), substandard and falsified drugs—particularly antimalarials and antibiotics—are flooding African markets due […]
When people describe “dying and coming back,” the stories often follow a familiar script—seeing a bright light, floating above their body, entering a tunnel, or feeling overwhelming peace. Known as near-death experiences (NDEs), these episodes continue to fascinate scientists, spiritual leaders, and skeptics alike. Are they a glimpse into the afterlife? A desperate hallucination of […]
Ever woken up laughing, frightened, or amazed by a vivid dream—only to forget it before you brush your teeth? You’re not alone. Nearly 95% of dreams are forgotten within minutes of waking. But why do we forget dreams so fast? Neuroscientists believe the answer lies in the strange world of REM sleep, memory formation, and […]
In Kenya, a recent debate has emerged around the ethics and feasibility of womb transplants in Kenya—specifically using uteruses from deceased donors. Leading Kenyan health experts are discussing whether harvesting a womb after death should be permitted, weighing medical innovation against cultural and legal concerns. Global Milestones: Transplants from Deceased Donors Read Also: Tech and […]
By Albert Simiyu Wanjala (Journalist / Author / Digital Marketer) When Machines Hold Our Hands In a hospital in Tokyo, an elderly woman with dementia is comforted by a robotic seal named Paro. In Nairobi, a patient checks symptoms with an AI-powered chatbot before deciding whether to visit a clinic. In Sweden, a humanoid robot […]
By Albert Simiyu Wanjala (Journalist / Author / Digital Marketer ) The Unspoken Pain In a world where we often shout both joys and sorrows from the rooftops, miscarriage and infant loss remain cloaked in silence. For countless parents, the grief that follows is deep, raw, and enduring—yet society offers little space for public mourning […]
