The World Malaria Day is around the corner where the world uses the opportunity to reflect on steps taken to eradicate the disease that has caused death to millions of people, majority of them children.…
Few things are as disheartening as the fact that girls from disadvantaged families are missing school because of a process as natural as menstruation. This is due to lack of proper sanitary protection and other…
There is a lot of information flying around, both online and offline about autism. Most of the information about the condition is incorrect leading to confusion, and eventually, more suffering to the affected. Sometimes parents…
Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, one of the top 5 eye hospitals in India has today inaugurated its specialized center in Nairobi. The hospital is committing to improve access to comprehensive eye care in Kenya. With…
The day kicked off like any other day. Birds flying from this tree and perching on the next. Vincent Sifuna woke up on that Saturday morning, moved out of his makeshift house that looked as…
Jiggers still remain a menace affecting thousands of people across Kenya. It is a parasite that is surprisingly easy to treat but has left some disabled and some children from poor families unable to go…
As much as it’s crucial for well being, exercise is not fun for everyone and as much as we all want to keep fit and healthy, sometimes it’s just such a task! For some it…
Mothers in Kenya are faced with many challenges especially when they are raising infants and toddlers. Those in rural areas in particular often find themselves wondering how to make ends meet and keep their infants…
Just how much food is enough? Studies show that food portions worldwide are increasing and we’re eating more and more than we actually need to, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Portion control is a continuous battle…
We see it everywhere and it is true – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But how many of us are able to spare the time in the morning to prepare breakfast…