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 Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ 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 Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
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 Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
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PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
