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Topic: Awareness

Man spends days atop rock to raise awareness of rare disease

By Stephen Rutto   2026-08-22 07:55:55

Brian Kiptoo Kositany has spent days atop a rock in Uasin Gishu to raise awareness about motor neurone disease and seek support for his bedridden mother with the rare condition.

Ridiculed for visiting mothers, man leads Teso's breastfeeding awareness drive

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-08-04 12:28:14

Gregory Ekidit was mocked and given nicknames such as “counsellor wa wamama (women’s counsellor),” while others thought he was wooing their wives.

Kenya marks Albinism Awareness Day as advocates push for more support

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-06-13 15:45:40

Kenya on Saturday joined the world in marking International Albinism Awareness Day during the 80th anniversary celebrations of Thika School for the Visually Impaired.

Five must-read light fiction books for Mental Health Awareness Month

By Anjellah Owino   2026-05-25 15:10:01

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, here are five fiction reads, from witty satire to reflective literary works, that offer comfort, humour, introspection and emotional grounding.

Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

By Irungu Houghton   2026-05-01 16:49:52

The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.

Kenyan ranger completes London Marathon in rhino suit to raise awareness for wildlife conservation

By Jael Wakesho   2026-05-01 15:29:08

Edward Ndiritu, 53, completed the 26.2-mile London Marathon in a 10kg rhino costume, turning an already tough race into a powerful conservation statement and a remarkable endurance feat.