Ugali undeniably is the staple food in Kenya that is most consumed countrywide. This explains why there is a rise in the number of maize flour millers in Kenya. According to a recent case study, Kenyans consumed 29.3 million 90kg bags of maize flour in 2016 alone. But with the maize flour millers flooding the … Read more
Aflatoxin has become a serious challenge to ugali lovers in Kenya. Many maize flour millers in Kenya fail to take good care of their maize which gets spoilt, and the consequence is aflatoxin. If you consume ugali with aflatoxin, you’ll be at the risk of gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea, vomiting, and bloating. To save you … Read more
Looking for a gynaecologist might be a daunting task. Before visiting a doctor, you must first understand their expertise. The prices charged per session differ from one doctor to another; hence comparing will save you a few coins. In Nairobi, gnaecologist consultants practice in hospitals, teaching institutions, and private practice clinics. Some offer their services … Read more
Do you want to change your NHIF hospital due to relocation or any other reason? In most cases, Kenyans change their NHIF hospitals due to relocation as a result of a job transfer or change in place of residence. Traveling back to your initial hospital can be costly and time-consuming. Thus, you need to know … Read more
The National Hospital Fund (NHIF) is a state parastatal established in 1966 as a department under the Ministry of health. As time went by, NHIF was transformed from a department under the ministry of health to a state corporation. The move was initiated by the need to improve effectiveness and efficiency. NHIF’s main mandate is … Read more
In Kenya, it is mandatory for state officers and salaried public officers to be members of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). Therefore, these people have to contribute a certain percentage of their gross monthly income to NHIF. The remittance varies based on different factors. However, the law in Kenya requires employers to remit 2% … Read more
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Kenya accepts both the employed and self-employed. You must be 18 years and above to join NHIF either as an employed or self-employed member. However, during the registration, you can apply as an individual and enroll your family including your children below 18 years. Kenyan laws have made it … Read more
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Kenya pays different amounts for its insured members. Although NHIF covers both inpatient and outpatient medical services, the limits of the amount paid for services vary. For this reason, it is worth noting the NHIF cover limits as this will enable you to know the amount to be remitted … Read more
Having yellow urine is a situation encountered by most people. Occasionally, urine changes color depending on the hydration level of your body. All these changes are initiated by the liver as it tries to save water for use by the body. Although the normal urine color should be pale yellow, clear and free of particles … Read more
Stretch marks are the scars left on the skin due to the stretching and shrinking of the skin. The reason for the formation of stretch marks is the rupture of collagen and elastin that supports the skin as a result of abrupt changes. Therefore, these marks appear as the skin heals. However, not all people … Read more