20/08/2025
⚠️ You may feel healthy… until high blood pressure strikes.
The Silent Killer in Kenya: How Everyday Choices Are Raising Your Blood Pressure 🫀⚠️
High blood pressure (BP) is no longer a “foreign problem.” In Kenya today, more people are silently living with it without knowing—until it strikes through a stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure. Doctors call it the “silent killer” because it shows no warning signs.
Our lifestyle is the biggest weapon against (or for) high blood pressure.
Here’s what you can do starting today:
✅ Limit alcohol – heavy drinking raises BP and damages your heart.
✅ Cut back on salt – too much salt makes your blood vessels stiff and pushes pressure up.
✅ Eat smart – more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and less processed foods.
✅ Stay active – 30 minutes of walking or exercise most days can save your life.
✅ Manage stress – prayer, meditation, deep breathing, or just slowing down helps.
✅ Check your weight – even small weight loss lowers BP risk.
✅ Monitor your BP – know your numbers before it’s too late.
In Kenya, hospital bills are high—but prevention costs almost nothing. A small change in your daily habits can protect your heart, your brain, and your family.
Your health is your wealth. Don’t wait for a crisis to take control.
NCD Alliance Kenya Amos Kamau Anne Wambui
