Mercy Kahenda is a Health Writer at Standard Health. She focuses on a range of topics within health and wellness, including public health, patient care, and healthcare administration, while also covering issues related to mental health and prenatal care. Mercy's work has been featured in Standard Group PLC.
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Mercy Kahenda's focus is on local healthcare and government announcements in the Kenyan context, with a notable emphasis on issues related to healthcare, HIV/AIDS, neonatal deaths, as well as mental health. Her coverage suggests that she would be most responsive to pitches from experts and organizations working directly within the Kenyan healthcare system.
Given her strong reliance on data and government announcements for her reporting, providing access to new or exclusive data relevant to local health trends or insights into upcoming government initiatives could enhance your pitch’s appeal to Mercy.
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Cancer survivor Derick Omondi shared his battle with recurrent sarcoma, highlighting the emotional, physical and financial toll of the disease as survivors and doctors urged early detection.
By: Mercy Kahenda
In Nairobi’s informal settlements, boys are increasingly helping to break menstrual stigma by supporting girls, promoting menstrual health education and advocating for dignity.
Residents of Laikipia County have announced plans to protest the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base.
Menstrual health advocate Steve Irungu is challenging stigma in Nairobi’s informal settlements by educating boys and girls about menstruation.
The health docket has been allocated Sh175.5 billion in the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, marking a significant increase compared to previous years.
The Health docket has been allocated an additional Sh37 billion, which is the largest increase in Kenya’s history, pushing its total budget to Sh177.5 billion.
Data from the council shows that young people aged between 15 and 24 years accounted for 41 per cent of all new HIV infections in 2025.
Data from the council shows that young people aged between 15 and 24 years accounted for 41 per cent of all new HIV infections in 2025.
Even as Kenya pushes towards universal health coverage, many senior citizens continue to shoulder a significant portion of their medical expenses, often forcing families into debt.
By: Mercy Kahenda
While Kenya has significantly reduced HIV infections and expanded treatment access over the past four decades, health officials warn that rising infections among young people threaten progress.
