Author: By Wanjiku Kariuki

Audio By Vocalize Hands of a medical professional conducting some tests. [iStock] Beyond love and commitment, experts now advise couples to consider genotype testing before marriage to understand the risk of passing inherited blood disorders to their children. With children often part of family plans, medical experts say knowing one’s genotype can help couples make informed decisions about their future and understand the risks of inherited conditions such as sickle cell disease. “It is advisable to consider genotype testing before making decisions about marriage,” says Moses Elvis Oburah, a Hemato-Oncology Pharmacist and Chairperson of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) of…

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Audio By Vocalize Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen during the official launch of the Multi-biometric Identification System (MBIS) and handover ceremony of ANSI National Accreditation Board Certificate at DCI Headquarters on July 23, 2026. [NPS] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying technology-driven policing has replaced “gossip-based” investigations.Speaking during the handover of the ANSI National Accreditation Board certification to the Forensic Evidence Management Unit and the launch of the Multi-Biometric Identification System at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters on Thursday, Murkomen said the country has shifted from outdated investigative methods to science-based…

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