Author: Lynet Awino

Kenyan women have been warned against using yoni pearls, a product that claims to detoxify the vagina and treat various health issues. Yoni pearls, also known as vaginal detox pearls, herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal pearls, are small mesh bags filled with herbs that are inserted into the vagina for up to 72 hours. However, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), a regulatory authority for the practice of pharmacy and the trade in drugs, poisons, and medical devices in Kenya, says “Yoni Pearls” is neither registered nor authorized for use in the country. “Therefore, their usage poses potential public…

Prolific Kenyan Afro-Pop band, Sauti Sol, has announced the dates for SolFest 2023. The band is composed of vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Polycarp Otieno and Savara Mudigi. https://twitter.com/sautisol/status/1683483728373334020?s=20 SolFest 2023 is expected to be a farewell concert ahead of their hiatus. “Sauti Sol has been an incredible journey for us, both as musicians and friends. We are filled with gratitude for the love and support we have received throughout the years,” the band said in a statement released on their social media pages on May 20. “While we take this hiatus to pursue our individual and collective passions, we…

Jumia Foods, an online food delivery platform, has expanded its services to Meru and Nanyuki in Kenya. This move allows locals to order food from KFC with ease. The expansion is part of Jumia Food’s strategy to extend its reach to secondary cities in Kenya. Sonali Patel, Jumia Food Commercial Director, expressed excitement about the expansion and noted the growing demand for online food delivery in these areas. The country’s online food delivery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next five years. Jacques Theunissen, CEO of Kuku Foods East Africa, stated that the partnership…

A cesarean section (C-section) is an obstetric surgical procedure meant to save the life of a mother and her baby. However, the increasing prevalence of C-sections worldwide has raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcomes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), C-sections have become increasingly common in developed and developing countries. Kenya provides a striking example of the escalating C-section rates. Births by Caesarean section increased to about 17 per cent of all Kenyan births in 2022, a steady increase for much of the past 8 years, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…

Airtel became the second telco operator in Kenya to roll out its next-generation 5G mobile phone network. Airtel joins Safaricom which launched its 5G network in 2022. “Today marks a significant milestone as we proudly introduce our 5G network, a state-of-the-art infrastructure that provides data speeds up to 10 times faster than 4G, incredibly low latency, and the ability to seamlessly connect billions of devices. Airtel 5G will revolutionize various sectors, such as smart cities, education, healthcare, Agri-tech, transport systems, entertainment, and more, shaping the future of Kenya,” said Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra. https://twitter.com/AIRTEL_KE/status/1677242995144376320?s=20 5G networks are the next generation…

Jubilee Health Insurance has launched its Afya Mashinani initiative to advance accessible and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities. The initiative, which translates to “Healthcare in the Community,” addresses pressing healthcare needs while empowering communities through education, outreach, and quality medical services. Jubilee Health Insurance has partnered with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi to host free medical camps offering free consultations, medication, screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, and other necessary healthcare support. “We are thrilled to extend our Afya Mashinani initiative to the Nakuru region, as we firmly believe that accessible healthcare is a fundamental right for all individuals,” said Njeri Jomo,…