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Mercy Wairimu

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Nairobi
As seen in: Radio Africa Group, The Star (Kenya)
Covers:  Social impact
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Mercy Wairimu’s Biography

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Mercy Kamau has over eight years of experience as a dedicated and passionate specialist in communication and public policy, with a strong focus on social impact. Throughout her career, she has made meaningful contributions in various sectors, including communications agencies, government, media, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

I take pride in being a skilled professional who combines a solid academic foundation with a diverse skill set. My commitment to public policies and regulation…

Mercy Wairimu’s Journalist Portfolio

Vaginal versus C-section birth: How money, status plays a factor

Vaginal versus C-section birth: How money, status plays a factor

CS delivery is the surgical procedure by which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdome…

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Africa's public services face a more significant threat than corruption: the unchecked outflow of...

Africa's public services face a more significant threat than corruption: the unchecked outflow of...

This article is authored by Mercy Kamau, Communications Officer- Content and Media Relations at Tax Justice N…

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Africa's public services face a more significant threat than corruption: the unchecked outflow of...

Africa's public services face a more significant threat than corruption: the unchecked outflow of...

This article is authored by Mercy Kamau, Communications Officer- Content and Media Relations at Tax Justice N…

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Genomic characterization of a global Corylus avellana L. collection: insights into hazelnut ancestry and genetic determinants of production traits - BMC Plant Biology

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By Mercy Wairimu, Mario Enrico, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Ferrero Trading Luxembourg
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Diversity analysis revealed genetically distinct samples in an otherwise highly diverse and admixed dataset Hazelnut is known for its phenotypic and genetic diversity, which plays a crucial role in its environmental adaptability and its agricultural value. Despite the economic and ecological significance of this species, relatively few studies have comprehensively examined the origin of the diversity within and between hazelnut populations.
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NTSA launches mobile app to boost service delivery

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By Mercy Wairimu
| The Star (Kenya) Verified
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched self-service mobile application that will offer key services to millions of its clients in the transport sector. In a press statement on Friday, NTSA said the aim of the platform is to enable Kenyans to verify the validity of driving licences among other key services.
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Popular painkiller linked to heart attack and stroke, PPB warns

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By Mercy Wairimu, Magdaline Saya Verified
| The Star (Kenya) Verified
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned Kenyans against prolonged use of Diclofenac as a painkiller without a prescription. The board linked the popular painkiller to heart attacks as well as stroke. In a statement on Friday, Fred Siyoi, CEO of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, said even though the benefits of diclofenac are greater than its risks, there are small risks of heart attack or stroke in patients taking the drug regularly.
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