By Tim Mwai Although mushrooms are classified as vegetables, technically, they are fungi. They are low in calories and sodium and have virtually no fat and no cholesterol. Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Growing Oyster ...

By Tim Mwai Nutrition at the household level can be enhanced by ensuring that meals contain a balanced diet. To achieve this, families need to integrate various sources of nutrients in meal preparation by adding nutrients-dense ingredients to their daily ...

By Judith Chepchumba ZOONOTIC DISEASES ARE diseases that can spread between animals and people.They are mainly spread through milk, manure,blood, fluids from either the nose or mouth and aborted fetuses. In some instances, they can be spread through air or ...

By Pauline Mundia NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs) are emerging as a critical health challenge in Kenya, contributing to a noticeable increase in both illness and mortality rates. In 2019, NCDs caused 119,958 deaths, which represents the highest figure recorded since 2011, ...

By Dr Ann Wachira Consumption of chicken products is higher in urban areas due to increasing urbanization, higher incomes, and the convenience and accessibility of chicken products, particularly eggs. Despite the rise in production, processing and value addition remain low, ...