Kenya Minute.
Monday, 26 October 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hourWork with us
Monday, 26 October 2026
Nairobi—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Kenyan press · Person

Angela Kezengwa

2026-05-132026-10-26

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Angela Kezengwa

Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

Order a news report

Tell us where to reach you and we’ll be in touch to agree the period and format.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    ‘Where is the toilet?’ The quest for dignity in menopausal women navigating urinary incontinence By Angela Kezengwa June 07, 2026 04:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize It is a cold Monday …

    ‘Where is the toilet?’ The quest for dignity in menopausal women navigating urinary incontinence
  3. Citizen Digital

    Menstrual Hygiene Day: Stakeholders advocate for menstrual dignity for women in prison By Angela Kezengwa June 03, 2026 02:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize When conversations about menst …

    Menstrual Hygiene Day: Stakeholders advocate for menstrual dignity for women in prison
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Civil society questions transparency at Africa Forward Summit By Angela Kezengwa May 13, 2026 02:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A pedestrian walks near a billboard featuring Kenyan President William Rut …

    Civil society questions Africa Forward Summit transparency
Society

Kenyan families struggle to recognize and address mental health

The News

Some Kenyan families experience mental-health difficulties triggered by loss or hardship but struggle to understand what is happening, whether grief, substance use, medical conditions, or other causes—and this interpretation determines whether a person receives professional care, isolation, or violence.

14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Kenyan families struggle to recognize and address mental health

    Some Kenyan families experience mental-health difficulties triggered by loss or hardship but struggle to understand what is happening, whether grief, substance use, medical conditions, or other causes—and this interpretation determines whether a person receives professional care, isolation, or violence.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Kenya grapples with intersex infants lacking gender documentation

    A Kenyan mother's experience raising a child born in 1996 with ambiguous sex characteristics and no gender recorded on the birth certificate illustrates broader challenges facing intersex individuals in Africa, including confusion, stigma, and difficulty accessing clear medical information.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Lead exposure poses hidden health risk in Kenya

    Lead is a toxic metal that enters environments through mining, manufacturing, battery recycling, paints, and contaminated soil and water. According to the World Health Organization, there is no level of lead exposure known to be without harmful effects, with young children and women of child-bearing age particularly vulnerable.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Sickle cell disease extends beyond pain to disrupt family life

    A mother's account describes how sickle cell disease in her son affected not only his physical health through emergency visits and crises, but also disrupted his education, work prospects, and mental health over years of managing the illness.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Health workers dismiss women's reproductive health concerns in hospitals

    A woman seeking treatment for fibroids says a health worker dismissed her pain and told her to go home, raising questions about negligence, poor-quality care, and violations of patient rights in reproductive health services. According to a legal expert, such dismissals may constitute violations of human dignity and rights, though not necessarily obstetric violence under narrower definitions.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Rising cooking oil prices push micro vendors to reuse oil

    As cooking oil prices rise—averaging more than KSh358 a litre, a 3.3 per cent increase year-on-year from June 2025 to June 2026—micro vendors and households are reusing cooking oil to stretch their budgets, raising health concerns.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Delayed autism diagnosis in Kenya hinders child development

    A Kenyatta University lecturer's experience discovering both her children were autistic illustrates Kenya's diagnostic and treatment gaps for developmental disabilities. Families face structural barriers in accessing diagnosis, therapy, and support services.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Congolese migrant's exploitation and immigration vulnerability in Kenya

    A Congolese national who entered Kenya in 2019 seeking tailoring work found himself in western Kenya facing exploitation and poor living conditions instead of promised employment in Nairobi. The article examines how migrants' vulnerable immigration status can be used against them across African migration corridors.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Legal land titles mask climate-driven hardship for Narok women

    Maasai women in Loita, Narok County are receiving individual land titles through land adjudication, celebrated as empowerment. However, the article argues that despite this legal progress, women's daily lives remain constrained by climate-driven time poverty in a semi-arid region marked by frequent droughts and water scarcity.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Early brain development crucial for lifelong well-being in Africa

    According to researchers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, while Africa has reduced child mortality, millions of children are surviving but not thriving due to poor nutrition, limited early learning, inadequate healthcare, and weak caregiving. Early childhood education and development investments are among the strongest predictors of future well-being and shape learning outcomes, productivity, health, and economic opportunities throughout life.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Menopause-related urinary incontinence affects women's dignity and mobility

    Health experts estimate one in three women experience urinary incontinence during perimenopause or menopause, though many avoid seeking help due to stigma. The issue remains largely unspoken in health systems and urban planning, affecting women's public participation and quality of life.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Stakeholders bring menstrual health advocacy into women's prison

    For Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, the Kenya Youth Parliament for Water brought menstrual health education and sanitary products to Lang'ata Women's Maximum Security Prison, aiming to address hygiene challenges faced by incarcerated women and amplify conversations often ignored in broader menstrual health discussions.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Civil society questions Africa Forward Summit transparency

    At the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, Ruto called for Africa to shift away from dependency and be viewed as a strategic global partner, emphasizing equal partnerships and self-financing of continental transformation.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Angela Kezengwa — Kenyan press coverage · Kenya Minute