Kisii County Kenya: Soapstone, Banana, Tea and the Densely Populated Highland Economy of the Gusii Heartland
Kisii County is one of Kenya's most densely populated highland counties, home to the Gusii community, the Tabaka soapstone industry and a thriving banana, tea and dairy economy that anchors south-western Kenya.
Wajir County: Livestock Economy, Northern Kenya Geography, Cultural Heritage and Investment Opportunities in a Frontier County
Wajir County, in north-eastern Kenya, hosts 781,000 residents and a vast livestock economy of 1.2 million camels and 1.5 million goats. Explore its Somali heritage, livestock value chain, cross-border trade, the Wagalla legacy and investment opportunities.
Mental Health in Kenya: Burden, Mathari Hospital, the Mental Health Act 2022 and the Path Toward Community-Based Care
One in four Kenyans experiences a mental health condition in their lifetime, yet mental health receives a small fraction of health spending. Explore Mathari Hospital, the Mental Health Act 2022, the workforce shortage, NACADA and the path to community-based care.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT): Founding, Engineering and IT Programmes, Juja Campus and the Industry Pipeline
JKUAT grew from a 1981 Japan-supported college of agriculture and technology into a public university with 40,000+ students, anchored at the 200-hectare Juja campus. Explore its engineering, agriculture, computing and health programmes, plus the Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences.
Prostate Cancer in Kenya: Rising Incidence, Late Presentation, Screening Debates and Treatment Access at Public and Private Centres
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Kenyan men, with roughly 3,500-4,200 new cases yearly and most presenting late. Explore PSA screening, the diagnostic pathway, treatment options at Kenyatta, Moi, Aga Khan and county hospitals, and the NHIF cancer package.
Cervical Cancer in Kenya: Burden, HPV Vaccination, Screening Access and the Road to Elimination as a Public Health Problem
Kenya records about 5,250 new cervical cancer cases and 3,200 deaths a year. This article maps the HPV vaccination rollout, VIA screening, treatment access, the HIV link and the path toward WHO's 90-70-90 elimination targets.
Stima DT Sacco: Origins, Membership, Products, Loans, Dividend History and the Diaspora Pathway
A deep guide to Stima DT Sacco — founded in 1974 for Kenya Power employees, now one of Kenya's largest deposit-taking Saccos with strong dividends and a growing diaspora membership.
Saiwa Swamp National Park: Kenya's Smallest Park, the Sitatunga Antelope and the Trans Nzoia Wetland Sanctuary
Saiwa Swamp National Park is Kenya's smallest national park, a 3 sq km Trans Nzoia wetland gazetted in 1974 to protect the sitatunga antelope. Explore its sitatunga, De Brazza's monkey, 370+ bird species and the foot-only observation platform experience.
Strathmore University: From 1961 Sixth-Form College to a Modern Charter, the Business School and Kenya's Private University Standard
Strathmore University grew from a 1961 multiracial sixth-form college into a chartered private university with about 8,000 students. Explore its schools, the IESE-partnered Strathmore Business School, the energy research centre and its place in Kenya's higher education.