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Topic: Acid

Burb! How to avoid acid reflux

By Ryan Kerubo   2026-09-06 17:49:40

When acid reflux happens repeatedly and becomes troublesome, it may be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Elvis Opiyo, NIS officer in acid attack case, set for Christian burial as family rejects Luo rites

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-08-21 11:44:22

Former NIS officer Elvis Opiyo, linked to a high-profile acid attack case, is set for a Christian burial after his family rejected traditional Luo rites following his death

Acid test for Ruto funding model as Sh4.2bn hits strained universities

By Lewis Nyaundi   2026-06-27 16:20:47

Already, 270,715 students have qualified for university placement under government sponsorship, up from 246,391 last year, an increase of 24,324 students.

Thika town shock as popular food vendor Wamboo, her children die in suspected acid attack

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-06-12 12:00:41

Thika food vendor Wamboo and her two sons died after an alleged acid attack linked to her estranged husband, sparking shock, grief and renewed debate on domestic violence in Kenya.

From anger, acid and death: The sad tale of 'Wamboo', woman who fed Thika town

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-06-13 07:12:27

Wambui and her two sons had allegedly fallen victim to a tragic acid attack reportedly linked to her estranged husband, Martin Kamau Kamoko, at Kiganjo Estate in Thika, Kiambu County.

Man kills wife, two sons in suspected acid attack before dying

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-06-06 21:39:29

The suspect is reported to have carried out the attack following a domestic disagreement at the family’s home.