Health Misinformation
Identifying and debunking health misinformation, dangerous trends, and unproven medical claims spreading in Kenya.
3 articles
Supplements
Retatrutide in Kenya: 62% of Gym-Goers Have Never Heard of the Hyped Weight-Loss Drug
We surveyed 113 Kenyan gym-goers to find out how much they actually know about retatrutide, Ozempic, and other weight-loss drugs, and whether the online hype matches what's happening on the gym floor.
Desmond Karani
Health
You Are Probably Vitamin D Deficient if You Live in Nairobi
More than half of Sub-Saharan Africans are Vitamin D deficient, and Nairobians are no exception, despite living just over a degree from the Equator. Here is why it happens and what you can do about it.
Desmond Karani
Health
The Dangerous Mbaki and Mbarīki Movement in Kenya: What You Need to Know
Thousands of Kenyans are turning to mbaki, mbarīki oil, and risky deworming cocktails as miracle cures; why the trend is spreading, and the hidden dangers many users never see coming.
Grace Mutua