Pius Sawa

Tamping down rabies risk at western Kenya's infamous dog market

The Lubao Dog Market in Kakamega is a hard, often violent place. One thing chairman Jonathan Shiundu is determined it won’t become, is a hub for rabies transmission.

5 Nov 2025

6 min read

Rabies

Dogs assembled at Lubao market for sale. Many sellers travel from far to arrive at the market on Thursdays. Credit: Pius Sawa

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View from Cherubei Village, Kenya. Credit: NIorusso

The nurse bringing pregnant teens into the health system on Kenya’s Mt Elgon

12 Jun 2025

7 min read

Routine immunisation Health worker heroes Maternal and child health

Health officials inspecting the vaccine fridge during the launch of the vaccine store at Suba west sub county vaccine store on Mfangano Island. Credit: Vaccines Kenya

On an island in Lake Victoria, a new vaccine storage facility is saving lives

8 Apr 2025

4 min read

Zero-dose children Routine immunisation

Young mothers accompanied by Traditional Birth Attendants waiting for their babies to be vaccinated at the Kopsiro Model Health Center. Credit: Pius Sawa

In western Kenya, traditional birth attendants become vaccine champions

12 Feb 2025

6 min read

Health worker heroes Routine immunisation Zero-dose children

Ugas Alqeir Primary school in Wajir County North Eastern Kenya. The school has no classrooms and receive food aid from government. These children are at high risk of missing out on vaccines due to lack of health facilities. Credit: Piu.

Campaigning against cancer in northeastern Kenya

24 Jan 2025

7 min read

HPV

Locals getting water from a solar pump system in Nabilatuk district. Water flows automatically from several taps, meaning users don’t have to queue for long hours. Credit: Pius Sawa

Solar-powered water pumps reduce hospital visits in semi-arid northern Uganda

2 May 2024

6 min read

Climate change Innovation

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