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Gut check: Why you should look at your poo before you flush

Most people flush without a second glance. It may sound unpleasant, but paying attention to what’s in the toilet bowl can reveal a lot about your gut health.
By Ryan Kerubo 2025-10-12 14:15:00
ENT surgeon Erick Nyabuti of Aga Khan Hospital in Kisii describes adenoids as masses of lymphoid tissue located high in the throat behind the nose.
By Olivia Odhiambo 2025-10-12 12:07:06
Nearly 5,000 women die in Kenya each year from pregnancy and childbirth complications as experts warn poor women are locked out of life-saving care under the social health system.
By Ndung’u Gachane 2025-10-12 09:25:00
Kenya w‌i​l‌l mark Mazingira Day with a big promise and an even b​igger test planting 71.14‍ million f‍ruit​ trees i‌n one day.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2025-10-10 06:30:00
The Bombo-Sabor (Kaptagat) Forest Users Conservation Group partnered with the local Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to plant indigenous trees along bare riparian areas in Kaptagat Forest.
By Fred Kibor 2025-10-10 06:00:00
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 2025-10-09 15:16:20
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the disease kills an estimated 500 Kenyans annually.
By Ryan Kerubo 2025-10-09 13:41:00
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers have called upon the Ministry of Health to employ them on permanent and pensionable terms.
By James Wanzala 2025-10-08 18:05:50
Isiolo County has received accolades from KEHPHPU for strengthening healthcare services and prioritising preventive measures.
By Bruno Mutunga 2025-10-08 16:28:11
KNH, Murang’a Level 5 hospitals struggle to handle a surge in patient numbers as the ongoing doctors’ strike in Kiambu County cripples services.
By David Njaaga 2025-10-08 13:35:10
Private healthcare providers warn that universal health coverage plan risks collapse due to poor design, delayed reimbursements and funding shortfalls a year after the launch of SHA.
By Sharon Wanga 2025-10-08 13:24:06
Eye specialists describe retinal detachment as a medical emergency in which the retina separates from the back of the eye, leading to blurry vision.
By Patrick Beja 2025-10-08 09:14:17