Duale spoke while representing President William Ruto at a high-level summit on child survival and nutrition convened by King Letsie III of Lesotho on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe meeting will focus on how Africa can strengthen food systems to feed a growing population, create jobs, drive economic transformation and withstand climate-related shocks.
By Bradley BosireUnicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Wambui said sustainable weight management begins with understanding a person's eating habits, daily routine and the emotional factors influencing their food choices, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all diet plan
By Chrispho OwuorIn a joint statement issued ahead of the annual campaign, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said breastfeeding remains one of the most effective ways to protect children from disease and improve long-term health outcomes, but many families continue to face barriers to accessing adequate support.
By David AbonyoThe International Monetary Fund currently places Kenya's PPP at 44.8 against the international dollar, a measure used to compare the purchasing power and living standards of different countries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Council noted that nutrition and dietetics are regulated health professions and warned that incorrect information in this area can place the public at risk.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Dr Yamani explained that ageing affects people in different ways, including at a cellular, psychological, social and environmental level.
By David AbonyoThe report shows that between 2017 and 2023, there was a 16 per cent rise in the sales of (ultra-) processed packaged foods, a trend closely linked to growing rates of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
By Ann Nyambura