Caption for the landscape image: Life after a kidney transplant and why early detection matters Sunday, March 15, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Phyllis Ekwuempe who donated a kidney to her mother late last year (left) and Esbon Mwangi got a kidney transplant 14 years ago. Photo credit: Nation Media Group By Hadassah Saya Article Related On the day he received a kidney transplant, Esbon Mwangi woke up in the middle of the surgery. “I could hear them exclaiming that I was awake,” he recalls. “But I couldn’t move. I couldn’t speak.” PREMIUM Herbal detoxes, painkillers causes kidney failure - doctors Doctors are seeing an influx of patients with kidney failure triggered by "natural" herbal remedies. PREMIUM Mediheal: Most kidney donors from Mountain, Northern and Rift regions People with names with a background of Mt Kenya were the most donors of kidneys. PREMIUM Claims of sabotage as MPs’ probe into illegal kidney transplants at Mediheal stalls The Health committee only interviewed one witness and its 90-day term lapsed this week. 13 years on dialysis: The young Kenyans fighting kidney failure Behind the relentless hum of dialysis machines lies a world of isolation, financial ruin, and unwavering hope. Recommended for you PREMIUM The body count debate: When does a partner's past become a relationship concern? PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners PREMIUM Should I take cheaper loans abroad or invest in Kenya’s property market? PREMIUM When you seek ‘dudus’ at the Ondiri Swamp Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Herbal detoxes, painkillers causes kidney failure - doctors Doctors are seeing an influx of patients with kidney failure triggered by "natural" herbal remedies.
PREMIUM Mediheal: Most kidney donors from Mountain, Northern and Rift regions People with names with a background of Mt Kenya were the most donors of kidneys.
PREMIUM Claims of sabotage as MPs’ probe into illegal kidney transplants at Mediheal stalls The Health committee only interviewed one witness and its 90-day term lapsed this week.
13 years on dialysis: The young Kenyans fighting kidney failure Behind the relentless hum of dialysis machines lies a world of isolation, financial ruin, and unwavering hope.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
