JOHN MUCHANGI

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Hundreds of Kenyan girls to get bimonthly injection to prevent HIV

They don't need other prevention methods such as condoms. The injection is given in the buttocks.

Child deaths in Africa down on increased vaccination – WHO

Survey shows over 80 per cent of children aged 12–23 months in Kenya are fully immunised.

Kenyans prevented 2.4m pregnancies in 2023, says report

The figures, published last week, place Kenyans among the top contraception users in Africa.

Rains to end next month, Western Kenya wet until July

Kenyans may also not experience the bitterly cold June-July weather, as temperatures will remain warmer

Dangerous West African mosquito found in Kenya

It is highly competent, can tolerate more arid conditions, and thrive in both rural and urban settings.

Yes, your tribe determines how long and well you live

Ethnic geography matters in what you become in life and whether you realise your dreams.

Graphic images aim to cut 9,000 annual tobacco deaths

Images like skeletons smoking cigarettes, dead foetuses are proposed to cover 80% of cigarette packs.

Probe sale of date rape drug to students, say pharmacists

It has strong sedative effects and some people have reported being raped after their drinks were spiked.

Ministry moves to stop unworthy cancer clinics

The disease has become multi-billion business. Facilities are lining up to be called "cancer centres".

El Nino to end as heavy rains return this weekend

The ongoing rains are usual for Kenya every year between March and May

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