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Benard Orwongo

Benard Orwongo writes for the Standard Health

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HIV networks meet to rethink response after funding cuts

By Benard Orwongo
Apr. 12, 2025

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Mental Health: Why a 12-second scream could save billions in Kenya's healthcare costs

Kenyan employers are being urged to rethink workplace mental health after Thalia Psychotherapy unveiled its portable Scream Therapy Room.

By Benard Orwongo
Sep. 9, 2025

Zerik Security bets big on Africa's digital future with Nairobi launch

This October, Nairobi will become the epicentre of Africa's cybersecurity debate.

By Benard Orwongo
Sep. 20, 2025

Zerik Security bets big on Africa's digital future with Nairobi launch

This October, Nairobi will become the epicentre of Africa's cybersecurity debate.

By Benard Orwongo
Sep. 20, 2025

Experts warn of rising preventable blindness in Kenya

More than 7.5 million Kenyans are living with vision loss that could be prevented or treated, experts have warned as the world marks World Sight Day on Thursday.

By Benard Orwongo
Oct. 9, 2025

Experts warn of rising preventable blindness in Kenya

Cloud, AI adoption surge as Africa shifts from tech trials to execution

African businesses are entering a new phase of digital maturity, with cloud computing, AI and cybersecurity driving the continent's transformation.

By Benard Orwongo
Oct. 25, 2025

Cloud, AI adoption surge as Africa shifts from tech trials to execution

Burnout crisis pushes Kenya's doctors toward breaking point, union warns

Doctors are being urged to prioritise their health as rising burnout threatens the medical workforce amid mounting evidence of a mental health crisis in Kenya's healthcare sector.

By Benard Orwongo
Dec. 10, 2025

Burnout crisis pushes Kenya's doctors toward breaking point, union warns

Kenya takes global lead as Amb. Philip Thigo champions Africa's role on sustainable AI

Kenya has cemented its position as a global trailblazer in technology governance following the adoption of the first-ever United Nations resolution on the environmental sustainability of AI.

By Benard Orwongo
Dec. 12, 2025

Kenya takes global lead as Amb. Philip Thigo champions Africa's role on sustainable AI

End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal

KMPDU has said the implementation of agreed basic salary adjustments will proceed, ending months of delays caused by repeated calls for new multi-agency negotiations.

By Benard Orwongo
Jan. 21, 2026

End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal

Kenya healthcare at breaking point as debt consumes 60pc revenue

Kenya's healthcare nears collapse as debt eats 60pc of revenue, derailing Universal Health Coverage, advocates warn.

By Benard Orwongo
Feb. 8, 2026

Kenya healthcare at breaking point as debt consumes 60pc revenue

Forum integrates mental health, peace building to fight sexual violence

A forum seeking to integrate mental health, psychosocial support, and peace building into the fight against sexual and gender-based violence has opened in Nairobi.

By Benard Orwongo
Feb. 9, 2026