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Health & Fitness
High Court Throws Out Bid to Ban Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to ban talc-based Johnson & Johnson baby powder from Kenyan shelves, ruling that petitioner Frederick Bikeri failed to provide sufficient evidence that the product is carcinogenic or poses a demonstrable health risk to consumers in the country.
Taifa Care Reforms Put Sickle Cell Disease Patients at the Centre of Kenya's Health Agenda
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has outlined Kenya's growing commitment to sickle cell disease care, highlighting how the Taifa Care framework is opening doors to treatment and early diagnosis for thousands of Kenyans living with the condition.
95 Arrested, 48 Premises Shut Down in PPB Crackdown on Illegal Drug Outlets Across Nairobi and Kajiado
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board concluded a week-long enforcement blitz on June 19, 2026, arresting 95 people and issuing closure notices to 48 unlicensed pharmaceutical outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado counties. Officers inspected 155 premises across major informal settlements and confiscated approximately 169 cartons of medicines.
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.