Kidney disease in Kenya and globally is on the rise with approximately four million Kenyans (1 on every 10 people) having some form of kidney disease according to statistics from the Kenya Renal Association. The prevalence trend is on the rise due to a number of factors. Even with the high numbers of patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, a large percentage are on dialysis as transplants account for a very small percentage when it comes to treatment. To prevent kidney disease, the World Health Organisation recommends an active lifestyle, controlling blood sugar levels, monitoring blood pressure, healthy eating, avoiding regular use of over-the-counter drugs and smoking, writes Professor Ahmed Sokwala, Associate Professor, Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College and Consultant Nephrologist at AKU Hospital Nairobi.