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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 26, 2026
9h ago
The blood pressure crisis fuelling preventable strokes

Checking your blood pressure could be the most important thing you do today..
✨ Key Highlights
Checking blood pressure is crucial, as a staggering 7 out of 10 Kenyans with hypertension are unaware of their condition, highlighting a critical public health gap.
- An estimated 28.6% of Kenyan adults have hypertension, according to the 2015 STEP survey.
- The Ministry of Health is urging for increased awareness and regular screenings.
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of preventable strokes and other serious health issues.
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