West Pokot County, a vast semi-arid region in Kenya’s Rift Valley, continues to grapple with food insecurity and recurrent cattle rustling, which have significantly hindered school enrolment and attendance. According to the County Department of Children Services, approximately 40,000 children were out of school by 2023 due to hunger. In response to this crisis, Lishe […]
When Moses Fokuo, a Person With Disability (PWD) who uses a wheelchair, steps out of his home in Kwabenya, Accra, to catch a bus, his journey is often met with frustration. Despite the promises of inclusive public services, the harsh reality is that many transport operators refuse to pick him up. “When I am going
Tobacco exposure killed more than 7 million people globally in 2023, according to estimates from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. The analysis, drawn from the Global Burden of Disease study and presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, paints a stark picture of rising
As mental health continues to be a pressing global concern, Kenya is ramping up efforts to address the growing crisis. According to September 2024 mental health evaluation revelation, Kenya’s Ministry of Health’s Director General, Dr. Patrick Amoth, explained that 10.3% of Kenyans suffer from depression, while 42% seek mental health support through primary care. Amoth
