Every child will, at a point in their life, be aware of the difference between their gender and the opposite sex. This knowledge can be used differently by this child, which is why sex education is a crucial aspect of…
Twenty five year old Purity Awuor was terrified when she found out she was pregnant for thethird time in 2020. Daunting memories of her giving birth at Pumwani Hospital made herrethink- whether to repeat another risky childbirth or terminate the…
Makini Schools has today announced a free aftercare and holiday programme for preschoolers in their schools in Nairobi and Kisumu. The programme is designed to support families with busy schedules while ensuring learners stay engaged and inspired during school breaks,…
When we think of successful people, we often imagine them sitting at a desk for hours, working tirelessly to achieve their goals. But what if I told you that taking a break during your workday to hit the gym or…
Stigma is quite similar to shame, a mark of disgrace associated with a person, especially after a particular circumstance. It comes after the feeling of rejection, shame, feeling discredited or even isolation. Felt stigma is internal/self-stigmatization which refers to when…
A workplace is where people work; this can be an office, a factory, or any place where people go to render work. It is a designated location designed by an employer as the normal place of work where employees perform…
Self-care is the practice of actively protecting your well-being and happiness during periods of stress. You prioritize mental health and physical well-being too. Self-care is different from one individual to another. What works for you might not work for another…
Tunde sat in his study, crying as he wrote what would be his final epistle, the last testament of his life. As he wrote, he thought about his life’s journey – all the decisions he had made, and remembered how…
Magdalene was on the verge of despair after almost giving up on her conquest to ensure her husband went for his prostate cancer screening. ‘The general recommendation for prostate cancer is to start being examined by your doctor and have…
Have you ever felt so angry at yourself based on the magnitude of your mistake? Sometimes this is out of a feeling that you could turn things around and make a change of decision; I have felt this a lot…
