Tag: Cancer

Declare cancer a national disaster, Kabogo tells Uhuru

By Fred Kari Former Kiambu County governor, Mr William Kabogo, has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to declare cancer a national disaster. Mr Kabogo, who joined other leaders in mourning death of Bomet County governor, Dr Joyce Laboso, said the move would help the government mobilise resources to prioritise cancer detection, treatment and prevention. “I am […]

List of prominent Kenyans who battled cancer and lost

Just days after Kibra MP Ken Okoth lost his battle with cancer, Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso has joined the list of prominent Kenyans who have succumbed to the deadly disease. With two high-profile deaths in under a week, the disease has become one of the top issues of concern among Kenyans. Nearly 48,000 new cancer […]

Uhuru, Ruto, Raila lead Kenyans in mourning Ken Okoth

President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the passing of Kibra Member of Parliament (MP) Ken Okoth, saying the country has lost an “astute and progressive legislator”. “May God the Almighty comfort his family, friends, relatives, constituents and indeed all Kenyans during this difficult period of mourning,” the President said. Deputy President William Ruto in his condolence […]

Health: Cancer burden rises to 47,900 cases every year

Mercy Mwai @wangumarci Statistics tabled at the National Assembly yesterday revealed that at least 133 Kenyans are diagnosed with  cancer daily, translating to 3,990, every month and 47,887 new cases annually.  The figure is in an increase from 41,000 recorded in 2012. The statistics reveal that breast and cervical cancer are the leading cancers being […]

Kenyan Network of cancer: Cancer patients caregivers deserve recognition

Eunice Victoria  One of the toughest news a person can ever receive is a loved one being diagnosed with cancer. This is even worse when they have never heard of it or met someone with such a condition.    According to a report by Kenyan Network of cancer organisations, 70-80 per cent of cancer cases […]

Do you love any of the following drinks? New study shows they could increase your chances of getting cancer

Sugary drinks – including fruit juice and fizzy pop – may increase the risk of cancer, French scientists say. The link was suggested by a study, published in the British Medical Journal, that followed more than 100,000 people for five years. The team at Université Sorbonne Paris Cité speculate that the impact of blood sugar levels […]

I have ovarian cancer; media is lying – Fashion designer Shiyenze Khasoha

Kenyan fashion designer Shiyenze Khasoha insists she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March 2018 — and that a report broadcast on Kenyan media Wednesday, raising doubts on her condition claims, was erroneous. The fashion designer in 2018, started a campaign targeting Ksh2 million dubbed “Vaa Shiyenze and Keep Her Alive”. According to Shiyenze, the […]