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‼️ Esophageal cancer has now overtaken other cancers as the leading cause of cancer deaths in Kenya, making up about 1...
29/09/2025

‼️ Esophageal cancer has now overtaken other cancers as the leading cause of cancer deaths in Kenya, making up about 15% of all cases.

In 2022 alone, the country recorded over 44,700 new cancer cases and more than 29,000 deaths.

The most common cancers are breast, cervical, prostate, esophageal, and colorectal.

Experts warn that many esophageal cancer cases are detected too late, leading to low survival rates.

Risk factors include frequent use of to***co, alcohol, very hot drinks, obesity, and chronic acid reflux.

In some regions, local habits such as drinking traditional brews and fermented milk like mursik also play a role.

Cancer is now the second leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases in Kenya, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB combined.

To tackle the crisis, the government has rolled out the National Cancer Control Strategy (2023–2027), focusing on HPV vaccination, early screening, improved oncology facilities, and affordable treatment under the Social Health Insurance package.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged the youth to register in large numbers ahead of the 2027 elections, saying their ...
29/09/2025

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged the youth to register in large numbers ahead of the 2027 elections, saying their voice will only count through the ballot.

Speaking after hosting university student leaders in Nairobi, Kalonzo said the only way to bring change and challenge the Ruto government is by securing voter cards.

He also called on the government to involve students and young people in the voter registration drive as a way of creating jobs.

Lawmakers Robert Mbui and Babu Owino joined him in rallying the youth, with Owino openly backing Kalonzo’s 2027 presidential bid.

Kalonzo also hinted at welcoming leaders from other Azimio parties into Wiper, saying unity will be key in shaping the next government.

The govt has released Sh881M for the August 2025 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Childr...
29/09/2025

The govt has released Sh881M for the August 2025 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC).

This will benefit 440,537 households, each receiving Sh2,000 through the eCitizen platform to ensure safe and transparent payments.

The CT-OVC programme is part of Inua Jamii’s wider social protection efforts to support orphans, vulnerable children, persons with severe disabilities, and the elderly.

It helps families meet essentials like food, healthcare, and school fees, while also boosting child welfare and education.

The High Court has ordered the government to urgently change the name on a minor’s birth certificate to reflect his curr...
29/09/2025

The High Court has ordered the government to urgently change the name on a minor’s birth certificate to reflect his current identity, ensuring he can register and sit for national exams without disruption.

The petition, filed on behalf of over 1,000 intersex persons, raises wider concerns about healthcare, education, and legal recognition for one of Kenya’s most marginalized groups.

Lawyers involved say the case is pushing for fair access to healthcare, education, identity recognition, and protection from harassment.

The High Court in Eldoret has thrown out a contested will said to belong to the late Paramount Chief Kibor Arap Talai. J...
29/09/2025

The High Court in Eldoret has thrown out a contested will said to belong to the late Paramount Chief Kibor Arap Talai.

Justice Reuben Nyakundi ruled that the document, which had given his second wife Irene Jeptanui Talai a bigger share of the Ksh 3B estate, was forged after experts found the signatures didn’t match.

Kibor, who died in 2012, left behind two wives, vast land, commercial properties, vehicles and other assets in Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet.

The judge noted most of the wealth was acquired with his first wife Tapyotin, who filed the case before her death. The matter will be mentioned again in October 2025.

DCP candidate Furaha Chengo Ngumbao has quit the party, saying he’s frustrated with how top officials are running things...
29/09/2025

DCP candidate Furaha Chengo Ngumbao has quit the party, saying he’s frustrated with how top officials are running things.

In a letter, he pointed at poor communication, sidelining of NEC members, and lack of transparency from the Elections Board and Secretary-General Hezron Obanga.

Ngumbao, who only got his nomination certificate on September 18, says the decision-making has been opaque and grassroots concerns ignored, leaving aspirants to struggle on their own.

He’s now calling for transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the party’s leadership.

His exit is a blow to DCP’s plans ahead of the November 27 Magarini by-election, which was triggered after the 2022 results were annulled in court.

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua

High Court Orders Release of Woman’s Body From Mater HospitalThe High Court has ruled that Mater Misericordiae Hospital ...
29/09/2025

High Court Orders Release of Woman’s Body From Mater Hospital

The High Court has ruled that Mater Misericordiae Hospital must release the body of Caroline Nthangu Tito, which had been detained for nearly two months over an unpaid bill of Ksh.3.3M.

Justice Nixon Sifuna said the detention was unlawful, unconstitutional, and against public policy, stressing that hospitals have no right to hold bodies as security for debts.

Caroline’s two sons, both college students who recently lost their father, had pleaded with the court to allow them to bury their mother with dignity.

The judge noted that medical debts should be pursued through legal collection processes — not by detaining corpses.

The court ordered the hospital to release the body upon payment of only the mortuary fees, while the rest of the bill should be pursued separately as a civil debt.

Human rights groups have petitioned the High Court to scrap the housing levy, calling it a “poverty enhancer.” They argu...
29/09/2025

Human rights groups have petitioned the High Court to scrap the housing levy, calling it a “poverty enhancer.”

They argue it unfairly targets salaried workers while sparing the political class, stripping families of money needed for food, healthcare and education.

The petitioners — KHRC, Transparency International Kenya, TISA, Inuka Kenya and Siasa Place — accuse the government of turning the fund into a tool for political patronage ahead of 2027.

They cite KNBS data showing its regressive impact on Kenyans’ socio-economic rights.

They also fault President Ruto’s allocation of houses to teachers and promises to Harambee Stars players, saying these deals bypassed proper approval and public participation.

Salaried Kenyans currently pay 1.5% of their income to the levy, matched by employers.

While courts previously upheld the levy as lawful, the petitioners want all deductions suspended and the policy declared unconstitutional.

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