News and Media
News and Media
Is The Grass Really Greener On The Other Side?
July 28, 2021
A week ago, a family in Nairobi received the remains of what was left of their relative’s body at the airport. She had died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia. She had been reported dead on the 5th of May.
read moreMaternal Health
July 20, 2021
Maternal health has become a big challenge in Kenya and the whole of Africa in general. Accessibility to quality healthcare centers is a major issue which contributes to high maternal mortality rates in Kenya. Very few of the women deliver their babies in hospitals; the majority deliver their babies from home. A huge number of women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Most of the maternal deaths occur in low-income homes. Young adolescence of ages 10-14 face a higher risk of complications and death as a result of pregnancy than other women.
read moreSocial Problems Facing Teenagers
July 7, 2021
In our lesson on social problems, dating and relationships, it was clear and sad to learn that many girls have gone through some sort of sexual abuse either in their relationships or in their homes. Sexual assault is a crime that should be reported, and the offenders forced to face the law. Unfortunately, many of these cases go unreported due to the stigma associated with the crime and lack of support from the police when the crime is reported.
read moreManaging Adolescent Behaviour
July 5, 2021
Adolescence is the age of change and a transition phase from childhood to adulthood. It is a vulnerable time when children might develop unhealthy habits that grow into problems in their adult life.
read moreDealing With Substance Abuse
June 28, 2021
Substance abuse differs from addiction. Many people with substance abuse problems are able to quit or can change their unhealthy behavior. Addiction, on the other hand, is a disease. It means you can’t stop using even when your condition causes you harm.
read moreFathers Day- My Memories
June 21, 2021
Written by Grace Wandia
Fathers hold a very special place in the lives of their children, especially for the girl child. A girl who has grown up with a loving dad has more confidence, is happier, and has a very optimistic way of looking at life.
read moreTwo Girls – Two Stories
June 18, 2021
The above girl is lovely, right? The beads look pretty on her long, elegant neck. She is quite a beauty.
read moreStaying Positive
June 15, 2021
Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life’s less pleasant situations.
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