UNHEALTHY DIET

High food prices fueling obesity epidemic in Nairobi

Most families live on rice, mandazi and chapati. Healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and eggs are unaffordable.

by JOHN MUCHANGI Science Editor
Health
20 July 2023 - 21:00

The rise in income has little ...

by JOHN MUCHANGI Science Editor
Health
20 July 2023 - 21:00

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