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Health & Fitness
Kenya health news and guides: SHA and insurance, hospitals, public health and wellness. Practical updates for households.
Mombasa to Roll Out Nutrition Support Programme for Expectant Mothers
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir is set to launch a nutrition support programme for expectant mothers, providing nutritious meals and dietary guidance to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce pregnancy-related complications across the coastal county, using the county's newly digitised health system to identify and monitor beneficiaries.
Sh1m Fine Looms for Shisha Traders as Health Ministry Tables Tough New Rules
Kenya's Ministry of Health has tabled draft regulations that would slap fines of up to one million shillings on anyone involved in the shisha trade, from importers to street-level sellers. The proposed Public Health (Control of Waterpipe Tobacco Products) Rules, 2026 would effectively outlaw the waterpipe tobacco industry in the country.
Kenya Records 53 Percent Jump in Registered Pharmaceutical Premises Over Eight Years
Kenya's pharmacy sector has recorded remarkable growth over the past eight years, with registered pharmaceutical premises rising by 53 percent and licensed professionals increasing by 70 percent, according to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board - signalling a stronger, more accessible healthcare landscape for Kenyans across the country.
Tatu City Opens Kenya's Largest Free Outdoor Gym and Playground
Tatu City has unveiled Kenya's largest free outdoor gym and playground, open daily from 6 am to 9 pm at no entry charge to the public.
Kenya Declares Diabetes National Priority as Undiagnosed Cases Soar
Kenya's Ministry of Health has declared diabetes a national priority, warning that two-thirds of cases go undiagnosed as prevalence continues to climb.
Step-Tracking Apps and Social Media Fuel Kenya's Fitness Boom in 2025
Thousands of Kenyans joined the #StepUpChallenge in 2025, turning daily walking into a nationwide social movement powered by smartphone apps.
Kenya First in East Africa to Set Nutrient Standards for Packaged Food
Kenya officially adopted the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model in October 2025, becoming the first East African nation to set regulatory food nutrition thresholds.
Kenya Issues Health Warning Over Fake Ozempic Weight-Loss Pens
Kenya's drug regulator warns of fake Ozempic pens circulating nationwide as influencers drive unsupervised use of the diabetes drug for weight loss.
We Run Nairobi Becomes Kenya's Biggest Running Club, Attracting 1,200
What started as four women jogging through Nairobi has grown into Kenya's largest running club, now drawing over 1,200 participants at peak events.