Laws and policies that protect the girl child in Kenya and Africa
Upon marking the International Day of the Girl Child on the 11th of October is under the theme : With Her: A Skilled...
Category: Children
Kenyan governors move to address the appalling conditions of early childhood education
Believe it or not children in Isiolo County in Kenya went for a whole year without Early Childhood Development...
All about maths part 2: How parents can make it work for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners
This is part two of our Maths for Parent and children series. It focuses on how parents can help their pre-schoolers...
A standing ovation for Tinga Tinga Tales premiere show
By the time the Tinga Tinga Tales – The Musical came to an end everyone was on their feet. Well, we were already...
Four fun games to get your child’s creativity flowing
Creativity is important for your child's physical, emotional and mental growth. It is one of the ways to help your...
So you have just weaned your baby, be careful to avoid baby bottle rot
Babies are precious. The little bundle of joys can make your day. However, there are some common mistakes made by...
Should parents consider football academies for their little children?
The world cup came and went with France taking the trophy to the chagrin of some or celebration of others. The sheer...
Breastfeeding can be a matter of life and death, says UNICEF
Three in five children are not breastfed within the first hour of life and this puts them at higher risk of death and...
Four experiences to share with your child and make this August holiday so much fun
Schools are closing this week for the August holiday and there are a lot of things to catch up on with your child. From...
Delayed milestones: why societal attitudes worsen situations for children and their parents
His attention is almost zero; actually, he comes out as a snob. Those were the words that Gladys Wanjiku Geita used to...
This Kenyan woman wants to keep your children safe with a new househelp database
Two weeks ago, there was not a single dry eye in most living rooms in Kenya as a man sobbed openly while narrating how...
9 quotes on children on the Day of the African Child
The Day of the African child was set aside by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, now AU) to not only honour the...
Childhood TB, the silent killer we must work hard to eliminate
One million children under the age of 15 develop tuberculosis (TB) and 239,000—nearly one in four—die annually. The...
New early childhood care plan provides much-needed incentive for Africa
Without intervention, adults affected by adversity in early childhood are estimated to earn almost a third less than...
Childhood schizophrenia: the little-talked about mental health condition
Talking about mental illness is taboo in most African societies but it is even worse where children are involved as...
New Computer and Cyber Crimes law a big win for online child protection in Kenya
Anyone charged with intentionally publishing child pornography electronically risks twenty-five years in jail or a Ksh....
How a Kenyan woman is changing the fortunes of teenage mums and their babies
As she was drying up her tears after about twenty minutes of crying, Masha Mapenzi looked me in the eyes and said,...
How early evaluation and detection is helping children with dyslexia in Kenya
They say knowledge is power. This is certainly true for dyslexic children and their parents in Kenya. The country is...
Parents, don’t punish your child into fear and depression
African tradition dictates that a child does not belong to their parents but to the whole community. It was a norm that...
Fun animation films to watch with your children
Spending time with your children can involve a number of activities, including watching awesome films. Fortunately,...
Antibiotics and tooth decay in children: What you need to know
Just as with any other parent, I was alarmed at the rate at which my daughter’s teeth were getting cavities and...
Celebrating superhero mothers and guardians of children with disabilities
There is no love as natural as a mother's love for her children. Unfortunately, this does not make motherhood any...
Fun outdoor activities for you and your child to enjoy this weekend
The weekend is coming up and your kids may have all the time to play away the boredom. Taking them outdoors for fun...
Vital steps to take when a child goes missing
Kenyans received with relief the news that parents of the twin stolen from Kenyatta Hospital over the weekend were...
Four ways we can make things easier for African girls and women in STEM
One thing that stood out at the event celebrating the International Day for Women and Girls in Science at the United...
Top 6 Musical Instruments for your Child
“School sucks” – Every kid ever. Bearing in mind how overwhelming academic pressure can be on school going...
Making the internet a safe haven for young people
The access and use of electronic devices are on the rise and it makes it harder to enforce age limits. Children now...
Five Lessons I learnt from my daughter’s school birthday
My daughter just turned five! Yaaaaay it’s a milestone and we have certainly been waiting for it. When I first held...
My Daughter Wants To Be A Part Of The Dora Milaje…
“I am a beast, I am lovely and I was born beautiful.” – Anonymous As per the article’s title, you have...
Top 5 Fears Your Child Could Be Struggling With
Like many new parents, raising a baby through different phases has taught me a number of incredible lessons. Number one...
Family finances: how to tell your kids you’re broke
For Kenyans who don’t carry taxpayers’ money in sacks at dawn, the hard-hitting, never-ending ‘Njaanuary’ is...
8 tips to help you style your daughter’s hair
Ever been to a salon then a mum and her daughter walk with the daughter looking terrified and a few minutes later she...
Schools at the heart of this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
One of the saddest aspects of gender-based violence is that it does not spare anybody and this includes school going...
How your child is going to be bullied through high school
I sleep a lot. I can fall asleep anywhere. On a wooden bench, on a carpeted floor. If you allow me to be comfortable...
This is why online relationships don’t survive the transition into real life
Waking up to his text, chatting throughout the day as you giggle into your laptop while shamelessly taking up your...
Here are some kids’ holiday events that might interest your child
We are barely into the two –month school holidays and parents are still looking for ways to keep their kids busy and...
Underage marriages still a frightening reality in SA despite having one of the best Constitutions in the world
Over 91 000 girls in South Africa between the ages of 12 and 17 are married, divorced, separated, widowed or living...
You will be in breach of these laws if you marry an underage girl
It is 2017 but we have we established from a post done on this page that old men are still marrying underage girls....
What kind of marriage would anyone possibly have with a child?
I don’t know why I can never seem to erase the picture of a lamb being taken to the slaughterhouse whenever I hear of...
A trip down memory lane as Kenyans decry the erosion of their ‘culture’
It is Throw Back Thursday (TBT) and I couldn’t help but remember how I enjoyed a certain post where Kenyans were...
Child adoption is not just for the barren couples-Grace Waunda
To many people, child adoption in Kenya is for couples who have confirmed that they can’t have children.There is also...
Wall Decor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home
Is your home decor looking a bit dated? Sometimes all your home needs is an injection of colour or art to bring it back...
Police brutality: Open letter to Kenya anti-riot police
Dear men and women of (dis)service, I hope this finds you well. I was well too, until I watched that video of you...
Did you know that your child’s teacher knows more than you have revealed?
The other day I went to my daughter's school and the teachers (each class has two) looked surprised to see me, and...
Being a campus dad;four men bare it all
Young ladies in campus are increasingly being forced into single parenthood by deadbeat boyfriends. Their boyfriends...
8 ways to make homework time less painful for both of you
When my daughter joined school last year, I was so shocked to find out they were not supposed to bring homework...
What is the best nutrition for school going children? Celebrated Nutritionist Mercy Lunga’ho sheds light on this
On average, school going children in Kenya are from the age of three years to eighteen years. When we were growing up,...
Here are some Sunday school memes you will enjoy with your child
Any parent who goes to church every other Sunday is grateful to whoever came up with the bright and very noble idea of...
Being a single mother in campus. Three mums share their experiences
The society often looks down upon single mothers. They are treated as scums undeserving of dignity and not expected to...
Nutrition in the first year of life – the cornerstone to a child’s future
Just as with all other expectant mothers, I was excited when I confirmed that I was carrying life inside me. After the...
Grieving? Here are some books that could help you deal with loss
Loss of a loved one can be sudden where one moment they are there talking animatedly with you and the next moment they...
School transport: Here are some of the options available for your kids
Schools have reopened for the shortest term in the academic calendar and one of the problems I have seen parents...
Interviewing for a domestic manager? Brace yourself for these questions
The just concluded 2017 general elections have seen a change of guard in various places and in my house they cost me my...
All you need to know about the newly elected women governors and senators
By the time the highly anticipated 2017 general elections came to an end, the Kenyan women were proud that the country...
Political Cyber bullying of Women Aspirants in 2017 Kenyan Election
Kenya has just gone one of the most contested and covered general election in history. The 2017 poll to vote for new...
Are you mentoring someone? Here are reasons why you should start
Mentoring is an underrated concept and yet it has helped set many on the right path at a critical time in their life...
Testing Showmax’s Offering for Kids and Families
Two years ago, I wrote an article on the explosion of online streaming in Kenya. This, I noted, has been due to a...
Election Fever: Time To Get Political With Your Child
It’s been a hyper-political year in the nation, with months of preparation for the 8th August general elections. With...
Planning an upcountry trip for the school holidays? Here are tips to make it memorable
When asked how they will be spending the upcoming school holidays, many people answered that they will be making a bee...
Simple Ideas On Preserving Memories For Your Child
It is amazing how fast children grow and even unbelievable is the fact that they grow right in-front of our eyes! One...
Blended Families: How to Navigate the Complicated Terrain
When single parents think of dating and possibly getting married or re-marrying, they only think about getting someone...
Work From Home? Take A Look At These Great Job Options For Moms
Many mothers, both new and experienced, always have a difficult time resuming work at the end of a maternity leave. A...
Cholera Now a grim Reality, Here is how to Protect your Family
The first case of a cholera outbreak in Kenya was reported in 2017 and was in Tana River County. It started in October...
South Africa’s Baby Bin Initiative Saving Lives of Unwanted Babies
By Vivianne Wandera In the year 1999, a baby hatch dubbed ‘baby bin’ was opened in South Africa by a local...
My son was paralysed because of meningitis, but he is on the road to recovery-Benter Auma
Just as with any other newly –weds, Benter Auma, a businesswoman, and husband Jonathan Arianda were excited at the...
Daddy Blues?Here are Four Important Ways to Help Him Cope
The arrival of a newborn baby is one of those insanely overwhelming moments that words cannot do enough...
Kids’ Bedroom: Here are Five Principles to Transform it from Drab to Glam
Kids’ bedrooms are some of the most neglected rooms in most houses. In fact, most parents just buy a double decker or...
Lifestyle Habits men and Women should avoid to prevent Infertility
Being called a parent is one of the greatest gifts on earth but infertility has robbed many people of this chance....
Joyce Wanjiru: Vitiligo affected my self esteem but acceptance restored it
Children can be cruel and once they discover that you are different you will not hear the end of it. The endless...
BECF; The Remedy For Ailing Education Sector
The Kenyan education sector is set for a major overhaul with the introduction of a competency-based...
The Smoking Debate: To Legalize or Not Legalize Marijuana
Since its inception into the mainstream world, marijuana, commonly known as (weed or pot) has become one of...
The Power of telling your Story
Whenever we met a new person my friend Lisa would tell her story. It was a very painful story where she was kicked out...
Pregnancy is not contagious:10 reasons to sign petition against Magufuli order on teenage mothers
President John Pombe Magufuli probably didn’t see it coming when he uttered the unfortunate words that are likely to...
Stressed? Here are seven types of foods that can help you feel better
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding...
We need more men to understand gender issues to pass progressive policies for women
Whenever the word gender comes up around men they either go into defense mode or launch an attack with such venom that...
Make Internet A Safer Place for Kids Using the Mobile Phone Parental Control
The Internet is not a safe place for children and that’s why digital parenting has become extremely crucial. What...
Father’s Day: A Perfect Time To Reconnect With Your Dad
Do you ever sit down and think how time has gone past so fast because just the other day, you were daddy’s little...
A review of the Livia Dawa app; a medical drugs home delivery service
The other day my daughter suffered from allergies occasioned by the cold weather and the teacher recommended she goes...
No one should claim to be more woman than other women
You simply don’t measure up to her, she knows and embodies everything there is to be a woman. Your experiences,...
Is the ‘Snapchat’ Generation Getting Less High?
Substance abuse is one of the most disheartening vices facing this generation in many regions across the...
Esse Akida: On AWCON, Aspiration For Professional Football
When Kenya women's football team- Harambee Starlets, qualified for its first ever Africa Women's Cup of Nations...
Top 5 Books for Raising Sons
You already know that bringing up children is harder than bringing them into this world, what you may...
Open Letter To Cyber Bullies; Make Peace With Yourselves
Dear cyber bullies, A few days ago, something big happened. Jimmy Gait, one of Kenya’s top artists, cried on...
Voter Verification Exercise Unmasks Need For Voter Education ahead of General elections
. In less than ten weeks Kenyans are expected to elect leaders, and the Interim Electoral and Boundaries Commission...
Murder, burning of SA woman exposes the ugly, abuse-riddled underbelly of African Society
Somber faces, sad eyes followed the white coffin bearing the remains of South African beauty and business student...
When Does Abortion Become Unsafe?
Like most campus girls, ‘Mary’ lived her life on the fast lane. Young, wild and free. You only live once after all....
10 Facts about the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill by Hon. Sabina Chege
According to the World Health Organization, (WHO) mothers are supposed to breastfeed their children for six mothers....
Afromum winners of Mums Tough Love Essay Competition
Mutisya Makonyi and Phenny Odera are the winners of the Mums Tough Love Essay competition. In the competition, which...
Open Letter: What Every Daughter Needs To Know
Dear Daughter, It is amazing to know that you are mine, someone who is forever a part of me. The feeling...
Merck Launches More than a Mother media recognition awards, Calls for Applications
Inability to have a child or to conceive can result in being greatly ostracized, isolated, disinherited or assaulted....
True Story launches third edition of Mother’s Honors Awards
True story Kenya, an events organizing entity in conjunction with Light International School Nairobi has put together...
USAID health aid suspension will not affect women, anti-retroviral therapy services
Essential services for women such as family planning, reproductive, maternal, neonatal child and adolescent health by...
We are not barren, we are Waiting wombs, Declare founders of support group for childless couples
“Don’t hide your hurt, beautiful soul. Grab a hold of it. Run it through the purifying flame of your...
Motherhood in Social Media Age
Yesterday, I was going through my timeline hoping to laugh at some joke or get inspired given that, it was a Sunday....
5 Associations that propel the careers of Female Journalists
When women come together with a collective intention, magic happens- Phylicia Rashad. The above quote is accurate as...
How to Come up with a Watertight Agreement for your Domestic Worker
I know you have never envisioned yourself in a jail somewhere in Buruburu or Kilimani behind bars, with your...
Why open a Savings Account for your Child?
“Mungu akileta mtoto, analeta na sahani yake,” (when God gives you a child, he provides for it) These are lyrics...
The Reality Of Gender Stereotyping in Children TV Programs
Television watching has slowly become a central and pervasive activity in our modern lifestyle. Many families plan...
Sex Talk: Are you prepared for that day?
My parents never talked much to me about sex and relationships. Apart from that one time when I was found simulating...
Is there rape in marriage?
Rape is rape regardless of the relationship between the victim and the rapist and that includes a husband and wife...
