Category Archives: Public Health

As the year draws to a close and we approach the Christmas season, we have reached an important milestone: the final episode of the Physical Exercise and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Series. Series 21, titled “Creating an NCD-Conscious Workplace,” concludes a journey that has focused on promoting physical activity as a cornerstone of NCD prevention. WorkplacesContinue reading “Creating an NCD-Conscious Workplace: Reflections from the Final Episode of the Physical Exercise and NCDs Series”

A Defining Moment for NCD Prevention, Innovation, and Policy in Kenya From 19th to 21st November, I had the profound honor of participating in Kenya’s First-Ever National Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Conference, held at the Argyle Grand Hotel. This historic convening brought together policymakers, researchers, healthcare leaders, advocates, and innovators under one roof to shape theContinue reading “Showcasing Afyalytics at Kenya’s First-Ever National NCD Conference”

In episode 20 of my Physical Exercise and NCDs Series, we explore a fundamental yet often overlooked topic in preventive health: how exercise strengthens the immune system and protects us from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Regular physical activity does far more than build strength or improve endurance. When you exercise, your body activates a chain ofContinue reading “New Series Is Out: The Science of Exercise and Immune System Boosting”

Mental health has increasingly become a central topic in conversations about overall well-being — and rightly so. In our fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and depression continue to rise, affecting millions globally. Yet, one of the most powerful and accessible tools to improve mental well-being is often overlooked: physical exercise. In Episode 19 of our PhysicalContinue reading “How Physical Exercise Improves Mental Health – Lessons from Episode 19 of the Physical Exercise and NCDs Series”

In the world of fitness, we often focus on workouts, diets, and personal discipline. But one crucial factor often gets overlooked — community. Being part of a fitness community can make all the difference between giving up and staying consistent. When we exercise with others, we gain more than just physical benefits. We experience motivation,Continue reading “Series 18: The Role of Community in Sustaining Physical Activity”

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the National Taxpayers Association (NTA) focused on advancing sustainable health financing through enhanced compliance with WHO guidelines. The meeting explored how Kenya can strengthen financing for health through the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) — a critical mechanism established under the Tobacco Control ActContinue reading “Advancing Health Financing Through Tobacco Control: Reflections from the NTA Stakeholders Meeting”

Technology is redefining how we approach fitness and health. In this 17th episode of the Physical Exercise and NCDs Series, we explore how wearables and apps are helping people take control of their wellbeing in new and exciting ways. From tracking daily goals like 10,000 steps to monitoring heart rate, calories, and sleep, fitness devicesContinue reading “Technology and Fitness — How Wearables are Transforming Health Tracking”

When it comes to women’s health, one area that’s often misunderstood is fitness. For far too long, myths have discouraged women from embracing physical exercise—whether it’s the belief that workouts are “too intense” for women, or that strength training will make women “less feminine.” As someone deeply passionate about non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, I haveContinue reading “Fitness & Women’s Health: Breaking Myths That Hold Us Back”

Series 15 of Physical Exercise and NCDs As the world observes the Global Week for Action on NCDs, I am reminded of how everyday choices can either safeguard or undermine our health. One of the most overlooked risks is a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that sitting for more than 8 hours a day can raiseContinue reading “Sitting is the New Smoking: How Sedentary Lifestyles Fuel NCDs”

TIIDWI Article No. 9 By Oduor Kevin, CPO Stowelink Foundation On September 10th, 2025, one of the leading TV stations in Kenya, NTV, aired a segment featuring a group of traders in Nyeri urging the Senate to reject a key provision in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. In their argument, they claim that imposingContinue reading “Young People Used as Proxies to Delay the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill in Kenya”