Author: Kbc Podcasts

The central idea of our story, “Nurturing Lives: A Digital Revolution in Maternal and Infant Health,” revolves around the Technology Pregnancy Monitoring System in Kisumu County.

Faced with alarming infant and under-five mortality rates, the county responded with a groundbreaking solution. This system leverages technology to empower Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) who, armed with pregnancy tablets, connect seamlessly with expectant mothers and the central health system.

Our narrative explores how this initiative, driven by county health officials and technical experts, has become a beacon of hope, significantly reducing mortality rates.

Through the voices of CHVs and expectant mothers, we highlight the intimate, human side of this digital revolution, emphasizing its capacity to build trust, provide support, and ultimately redefine maternal and infant healthcare in Kisumu County.

Despite its successes, we acknowledge the limitations, painting a comprehensive picture of a transformative solution that goes beyond statistics, nurturing lives and fostering positive change in the community.

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In August 2023, Indonesian President together with president William Ruto signed several bilateral agreements to help increase trade and investment in Kenya and the larger south East Asia market.

On the Executive Board we revisit the progress after the August talks. Wamoyi M speaks with the Indonesian ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Doctor Mohamad Hery Saripudin

Generation Z colloquially known as Zoomers, is the demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.

They have been exposed to an unprecedented amount of technology hence dubbed Digital Natives.

Roselyn Kigen, a therapist, mediator and coach, Samuel Muraya, a parent and retired teacher, Mitchelle Luchetu and Sam Mboya, both are students; join Angie on the Big Conversation to explore more and understand the Gen Z lifestyle and parenting.

Kenya has had a number of developments in the past week including flood effects mitigation and the African Union Chairman debate versus Raila’s criticisms of the government’s performance

Maliba Arnold together with George Kithi of the High Court were back to the Big Conversation with Nick and Angie on to weigh in their analysis on these issues.

Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.

The rabies virus infects the central nervous system of mammals, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death.

Dr. Dancan Mwarangu, a veterinary surgeon joins Nick and Angie on the Big Conversation to enlighten Kenyans on rabies awareness

This is a podcast that highlights Journalism and freedom of expression in the context of the current global environmental crisis in the country.

The stories told of the upheavals & losses are not always pretty to watch. They can even be disturbing.

Veteran radio Journalist Toepista Nabusoba and her counterpart from AMWIK Sharon Kechula join Nick Ndeda on the Breakfast Club to highlight what it takes to report stories during these devastating times of climate change.

Lilyan Mutua “Donors for vaccines mean well; the vaccines have been tested and certified by WHO for human safety.”

Lilyan Mutua, Head of Health Promotion in Nairobi and Catherine Mwaniki, the County Coordinator, Expanded Immunization Program join Nick on the Breakfast Club to enlighten Kenyans on the importance of life course immunization.

Bramwell Simiyu: “Those occupying riparian lands in Nairobi to vacate by Wednesday 1st May 2024”

As the rains continue to pound the country with devastating effects being felt across the country, the key concern is the level of humanitarian response from both levels of governments.

Nairobi is worst hit so far; Bramwell Simiyu of Disaster management and his Environment counterpart Hibrahim Otieno join Nick Ndeda on the Big Conversation to share the county updates regarding the floods victims.