Books 5 African Female Authors to Read in 2019 Eric WinstonJanuary 15, 20190 The schools are back after a long break and most parents are struggling to get their children to focus on reading books...
domestic violence We must engage men in the fight against Gender Based Violence Sylvia WakhisiDecember 15, 20180 Recently, Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, a campaign...
Children Laws and policies that protect the girl child in Kenya and Africa Anisha SimutoweOctober 17, 20180 Upon marking the International Day of the Girl Child on the 11th of October is under the theme : With Her: A Skilled...
Women Sexual harassment is world’s biggest problem for women in cities Hellen ChebetOctober 3, 20180 A new survey has indicated that across the globe, women are most at risk of sexual harassment. The survey by Plan...
Books Six books by African women you should read in your lifetime Hellen ChebetAugust 9, 20180 Reading is a wonderful way of learning about the human nature. African literature not only exposes you to the different...
Women Data journalism on the rise, and female journalists are embracing it Sylvia WakhisiJuly 11, 20180 At the mention of data journalism, what comes to mind is numbers, something that many would view as a complex field to...
Women On the rise: great strides as Kenyan women get recognised for top jobs Sylvia WakhisiJune 11, 20180 The recent appointments made by President Uhuru Kenyatta show that Kenyan women are now taking a front seat and...
Finance Kenyan Loan apps: All you need to know about them Susan MwenesiJune 4, 20180 By Hillary Lisimba Ambani Times are hard ….so hard that despite having a 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m job some people do...
Household Are you in competition with your mother-in-law? Anisha SimutoweApril 22, 20180 My friend, Patricia, recently got engaged to her boyfriend of seven months. She was ecstatic when she called to share...
Gender Equality Taking a stand against sexual harassment Hellen ChebetMarch 28, 20180 Sexual harassment is a topic we are all familiar with; either we have encountered it or we know someone who has, and it...
Women Let’s strive to make the International Women’s Day Count Hellen ChebetMarch 8, 20180 Every March 8, we celebrate the International Women's Day. Individuals and organisations the world over hold...
Women Five stereotypes about feminists that we should eliminate at all costs Susan MwenesiMarch 7, 20180 Have you ever eavesdropped on a conversation about feminists by men or women who do not believe in feminism? In some...
Women Five Quotes from African Women on Womanhood Hellen ChebetMarch 6, 20180 As part of our International Women's Day (IWD) series, we bring you five quotes from African women celebrating...
Women Four things to know about International Women’s Day Hellen ChebetMarch 5, 20182 March 8 is the International Women's Day (IWD). The day was set aside to recognise women for their achievements...
Women We still have significant gaps in gender equality, UN Women report reveals Anisha SimutoweMarch 2, 20181 With just a few days remaining to International Women’s Day, the latest UN flagship report has revealed some...
Relationships When a woman marries the breadwinner of an extended family Anisha SimutoweFebruary 26, 20180 In most African societies, one does not simply marry an individual; they marry the whole family. The thought of...
Women Let women express themselves freely on the internet, and everywhere else Hellen ChebetFebruary 22, 20180 We all love the internet and social media as it is a platform to share our lives connect and network with others and...
Health Fathers may transmit ovarian cancer risk to daughters, a new study reveals Anisha SimutoweFebruary 20, 20180 A study by American scientists has revealed that a new gene mutation can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. The...
Women Women are not each other’s worst enemy Anisha SimutoweFebruary 16, 20180 Women are not each other's enemy. All women should be saying this. We are not our own worst enemies. We are not in...
Women Breath of fresh air as women dominate politics in Kenya Anisha SimutoweFebruary 14, 20181 The world is changing. Power dynamics are shifting. How many times have we been subjected to listening to...
domestic violence Safe houses for victims of gender-based violence in Kenya Susan MwenesiFebruary 12, 20180 Just as with other stories revolving around gender-based violence, this narrative was also tear-jerking. The woman...
Women Battle of the species: should African women feel threatened by sex dolls? Anisha SimutoweFebruary 9, 20180 When the topic of sex dolls first hit the international media, some people laughed while others shook their heads. It...
Finance Five bad financial habits that can affect your child’s future Susan MwenesiFebruary 5, 20180 If you are a parent you will agree with me that hardly a day passes without you thinking of your child’s future....
Women 10 reasons your makeup looks bad Susan MwenesiJanuary 28, 20180 Makeup has become the refuge of many women who may need to enhance their looks for one reason or another. For some,...
domestic violence Domestic violence: 9 African celebrity women who survived to tell the story Susan MwenesiJanuary 19, 20180 Despite various efforts from different quarters to completely eliminate domestic violence, the practice is still rife...
Health Losing the holiday fat Bridgette NyandikoJanuary 16, 20180 The holiday season was with us just a few weeks ago and after a long year run, full of deferred dreams,...
Women Five reasons why Kenyan women don’t go for cervical cancer screening Susan MwenesiJanuary 11, 20181 January is known for many things chief among them being broke, but few people know that it is the cervical cancer...
Children Family finances: how to tell your kids you’re broke Eric WinstonJanuary 5, 20180 For Kenyans who don’t carry taxpayers’ money in sacks at dawn, the hard-hitting, never-ending ‘Njaanuary’ is...
Finance The A-Z of table banking Susan MwenesiJanuary 4, 20180 With the ever rising cost of living, people are looking for alternative ways to help them meet their needs and invest...
Entertainment Exclusive Interview with the New Guinness Made of Black Ambassador Tabitha Wambui adminDecember 15, 20170 Earlier today Tabitha Wambui Njoroge was announced as the new Guinness Made of Black Ambassador in Kenya. Tabitha is...
Gender Equality Toxic activism: why are we always at war? Eric WinstonDecember 13, 20170 The Kenyan social media space has been interesting of late. That is if you are not a self-loathing sadist who turns...
Children Schools at the heart of this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence Susan MwenesiNovember 30, 20170 One of the saddest aspects of gender-based violence is that it does not spare anybody and this includes school going...
domestic violence Gender-based Violence still shrouded in secrecy despite staggering global prevalence Susan MwenesiNovember 30, 20170 Despite such devastating effects as undermining the health, dignity, security, and autonomy of its victims and...
domestic violence So when will domestic violence against men stop being a joke? Susan MwenesiNovember 14, 20170 No emotional hashtags, no rants on social media platforms by angry and indignant people, no angry contributors on radio...
Entrepreneurship How to earn money from your house adminNovember 6, 20170 African women have always been known for their entrepreneurial skills, and whilst it’s true that these days many more...
Children You will be in breach of these laws if you marry an underage girl Susan MwenesiOctober 26, 20170 It is 2017 but we have we established from a post done on this page that old men are still marrying underage girls....
Women Do laywomen stand a chance against the Harvey Weinsteins of this world? Susan MwenesiOctober 21, 20170 Before Oct.5,2017, many of us did not have an idea of who Harvey Weinstein was and would have probably left this world...
Finance Get rid of these 9 habits and your salary will last longer Susan MwenesiOctober 3, 20170 It is salary time again and most people are happy but the joy is often short-lived after they realize that the state of...
Health Looking to run a disciplined household, then get some sleep ladies adminSeptember 26, 20170 Sleep Like A Boss Listen up ladies! If you’re looking to run a disciplined household or a successful business,...
Gender Equality 10 Support Resources in Kenya for Various Victims and Situations Eric WinstonSeptember 18, 20174 Rape, abuse, and violation of women rights have become rampant. The sad part is that most victims of abuse do not...
domestic violence Is chivalry dead in Kenya? 10 acts we wish would make a come back Susan MwenesiSeptember 16, 20170 The fact that chivalry is dead in Kenya and in other countries around the world is an open secret. Would you believe...
Children Being a single mother in campus. Three mums share their experiences Eric WinstonSeptember 14, 20170 The society often looks down upon single mothers. They are treated as scums undeserving of dignity and not expected to...
domestic violence Destructive Relationships: when he finally drives you mad Susan MwenesiSeptember 13, 20170 Mad is an understatement, but it will do as we seek to describe what some women have become as a result of loving the...
Children Nutrition in the first year of life – the cornerstone to a child’s future Susan MwenesiSeptember 12, 20170 Just as with all other expectant mothers, I was excited when I confirmed that I was carrying life inside me. After the...
Fatherhood Grieving? Here are some books that could help you deal with loss Susan MwenesiSeptember 5, 20171 Loss of a loved one can be sudden where one moment they are there talking animatedly with you and the next moment they...
Fatherhood Men also have feelings Vivianne WanderaAugust 28, 20170 Men do cry. Unlike women who are usually very outspoken about their feelings, men have different ways of expressing...
Entrepreneurship Burnout? Here are 10 ways to Recover Susan MwenesiAugust 27, 20170 Until the symptoms become too severe, most people do not even know that they experiencing a burnout. The latter is...
Fatherhood Helping children deal with loss Vivianne WanderaAugust 24, 20170 When a child loses a loved one, many times people just assume that they can handle it easily and get over it because...
Gender Equality All you need to know about the newly elected women in Kenya-Part 3 Susan MwenesiAugust 23, 20170 17. Alice Wahome Kandara Ms. Alice Wahome of Kandara is also not a new face in the political landscape of...
Gender Equality All you need to know about the newly elected women in Kenya-Part 2 Susan MwenesiAugust 21, 20170 Here are more of the elected women of the 12th Parliament of Kenya. 9. Jayne Kihara –Naivasha Jayne Kihara...
Fatherhood All you need to know about the newly elected women in Kenya-Part 1 Susan MwenesiAugust 19, 20170 The just concluded general elections saw Kenya elect a total of 23 women to parliament, a slight improvement from the...
Gender Equality All you need to know about the newly elected women governors and senators Susan MwenesiAugust 17, 20170 By the time the highly anticipated 2017 general elections came to an end, the Kenyan women were proud that the country...
Fatherhood We Reverence the Virtuous Woman but do we Appreciate her? Susan MwenesiAugust 14, 20170 Proverbs 31 is a very popular chapter among the Christians. So popular is this chapter that I heard it several times,...
Children Are you mentoring someone? Here are reasons why you should start Susan MwenesiAugust 12, 20170 Mentoring is an underrated concept and yet it has helped set many on the right path at a critical time in their life...
Gender Equality The Kenya 2017 General Election; The love and hate for women Susan MwenesiAugust 7, 20171 During elections seasons, you will see women in their multitudes, adorning the various paraphernalia of their preferred...
domestic violence It is my political way or the highway: the crazy demands by men to their women during elections Susan MwenesiAugust 7, 20170 By Vivianne Wandera With only a few days left to the elections, there has been a new wave of gender based election...
Books 8 Books to help boost the career of every professional woman Susan MwenesiAugust 1, 20170 Do something you love and you will never have to work a day in your life is the mantra of most working women as they go...
Children Planning an upcountry trip for the school holidays? Here are tips to make it memorable Susan MwenesiJuly 31, 20170 When asked how they will be spending the upcoming school holidays, many people answered that they will be making a bee...
Children Simple Ideas On Preserving Memories For Your Child Bridgette NyandikoJuly 27, 20170 It is amazing how fast children grow and even unbelievable is the fact that they grow right in-front of our eyes! One...
domestic violence More Kenyan women are defying cultural barriers to run for political office Susan MwenesiJuly 27, 20170 With less than two weeks to the highly anticipated general elections, Kenya has seen a surge in the number of women who...
Children Blended Families: How to Navigate the Complicated Terrain Susan MwenesiJuly 25, 20170 When single parents think of dating and possibly getting married or re-marrying, they only think about getting someone...
Children Work From Home? Take A Look At These Great Job Options For Moms Bridgette NyandikoJuly 24, 20171 Many mothers, both new and experienced, always have a difficult time resuming work at the end of a maternity leave. A...
Fatherhood Can I Get pregnant If I have Uterine Fibroids Susan MwenesiJuly 24, 20170 The words uterine fibroids are known to instill the fear of God in many women, including those who have never had them....
domestic violence What if We Heard the Side of His Other Woman First Before Reacting? Susan MwenesiJuly 24, 20170 She gets most if not all the attention nowadays, you have noticed the late night chats, incessant calls, secret smiles...
Children Cholera Now a grim Reality, Here is how to Protect your Family Susan MwenesiJuly 22, 20170 The first case of a cholera outbreak in Kenya was reported in 2017 and was in Tana River County. It started in October...
Children South Africa’s Baby Bin Initiative Saving Lives of Unwanted Babies Susan MwenesiJuly 21, 20170 By Vivianne Wandera In the year 1999, a baby hatch dubbed ‘baby bin’ was opened in South Africa by a local...
Events Death to the Tormentor, Githurai 44 Trio Get Hangman Noose Eric WinstonJuly 20, 20170 The pensive look on the faces of the Githurai 44 trio when the death sentence was read was a dark contrast to the one...
Children Daddy Blues?Here are Four Important Ways to Help Him Cope Bridgette NyandikoJuly 18, 20170 The arrival of a newborn baby is one of those insanely overwhelming moments that words cannot do enough...
Children Kids’ Bedroom: Here are Five Principles to Transform it from Drab to Glam Susan MwenesiJuly 17, 20170 Kids’ bedrooms are some of the most neglected rooms in most houses. In fact, most parents just buy a double decker or...
domestic violence The Rise of Rogue Cops : Are We Safe? Eric WinstonJuly 14, 20171 It is not strange to hear that rogue cops lease guns to criminals going to commit robbery. Additionally, the robbers...
Children Lifestyle Habits men and Women should avoid to prevent Infertility Susan MwenesiJuly 12, 20171 Being called a parent is one of the greatest gifts on earth but infertility has robbed many people of this chance....
Children Joyce Wanjiru: Vitiligo affected my self esteem but acceptance restored it Susan MwenesiJuly 10, 20170 Children can be cruel and once they discover that you are different you will not hear the end of it. The endless...
Education This is how the coming elections will affect your relationships Susan MwenesiJuly 5, 20170 I enjoy going for drives, parties, and other functions with my friend Annette and her husband Jeff because I have...
Business The Power of telling your Story Susan MwenesiJune 28, 20170 Whenever we met a new person my friend Lisa would tell her story. It was a very painful story where she was kicked out...
Children Pregnancy is not contagious:10 reasons to sign petition against Magufuli order on teenage mothers Susan MwenesiJune 26, 20170 President John Pombe Magufuli probably didn’t see it coming when he uttered the unfortunate words that are likely to...
Children Stressed? Here are seven types of foods that can help you feel better Susan MwenesiJune 22, 20170 Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding...
Business We need more men to understand gender issues to pass progressive policies for women Susan MwenesiJune 19, 20170 Whenever the word gender comes up around men they either go into defense mode or launch an attack with such venom that...
Children Father’s Day: A Perfect Time To Reconnect With Your Dad Bridgette NyandikoJune 14, 20170 Do you ever sit down and think how time has gone past so fast because just the other day, you were daddy’s little...
Children No one should claim to be more woman than other women Susan MwenesiJune 13, 20171 You simply don’t measure up to her, she knows and embodies everything there is to be a woman. Your experiences,...
Activities Matungulu women groups realize more yields after embracing Zai pits farming technology Susan MwenesiJune 7, 20170 Anybody who sets out to farm will want to get good yields for consumption and commercial purposes as well. However,...
Activities Virgin At 24: Principles, not a lack of opportunities Eric WinstonJune 2, 20171 In the current generation, staying a virgin beyond your teenage years is deemed as a lack of opportunities and has...
Business I quit smoking because of my Children-Anne Wambui Muigai Susan MwenesiMay 31, 20170 According to most people who smoke, smoking is quite an easy habit to start but stopping is not as easy. Their...
Entrepreneurship Esse Akida: On AWCON, Aspiration For Professional Football Eric WinstonMay 30, 20170 When Kenya women's football team- Harambee Starlets, qualified for its first ever Africa Women's Cup of Nations...
domestic violence Rejection does not have to take anyone to the grave Susan MwenesiMay 29, 20170 Defined as spurning of someone’s affections; rejection is fast causing many people to lose their lives. The worst...
domestic violence Open Letter To Cyber Bullies; Make Peace With Yourselves Eric WinstonMay 25, 20170 Dear cyber bullies, A few days ago, something big happened. Jimmy Gait, one of Kenya’s top artists, cried on...
Kenyans Online Voter Verification Exercise Unmasks Need For Voter Education ahead of General elections Eric WinstonMay 23, 20170 . In less than ten weeks Kenyans are expected to elect leaders, and the Interim Electoral and Boundaries Commission...
Business Here is how to help your parents without going bankrupt in the process Susan MwenesiMay 22, 20170 After bringing you into this world, they made sure that you had a good education, dressed in the best clothes and gave...
Children Murder, burning of SA woman exposes the ugly, abuse-riddled underbelly of African Society Susan MwenesiMay 20, 20170 Somber faces, sad eyes followed the white coffin bearing the remains of South African beauty and business student...
Children When Does Abortion Become Unsafe? Eric WinstonMay 18, 20170 Like most campus girls, ‘Mary’ lived her life on the fast lane. Young, wild and free. You only live once after all....
Business 10 Facts about the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill by Hon. Sabina Chege Susan MwenesiMay 17, 20171 According to the World Health Organization, (WHO) mothers are supposed to breastfeed their children for six mothers....
Children Afromum winners of Mums Tough Love Essay Competition Susan MwenesiMay 16, 20170 Mutisya Makonyi and Phenny Odera are the winners of the Mums Tough Love Essay competition. In the competition, which...
Business Merck Launches More than a Mother media recognition awards, Calls for Applications Susan MwenesiMay 12, 20170 Inability to have a child or to conceive can result in being greatly ostracized, isolated, disinherited or assaulted....
Business True Story launches third edition of Mother’s Honors Awards Susan MwenesiMay 10, 20170 True story Kenya, an events organizing entity in conjunction with Light International School Nairobi has put together...
Activities USAID health aid suspension will not affect women, anti-retroviral therapy services Susan MwenesiMay 10, 20170 Essential services for women such as family planning, reproductive, maternal, neonatal child and adolescent health by...
Children We are not barren, we are Waiting wombs, Declare founders of support group for childless couples Susan MwenesiMay 9, 20170 “Don’t hide your hurt, beautiful soul. Grab a hold of it. Run it through the purifying flame of your...
Children Motherhood in Social Media Age Susan MwenesiMay 8, 20170 Yesterday, I was going through my timeline hoping to laugh at some joke or get inspired given that, it was a Sunday....
Business 5 Associations that propel the careers of Female Journalists Susan MwenesiMay 3, 20170 When women come together with a collective intention, magic happens- Phylicia Rashad. The above quote is accurate as...
Business How to Come up with a Watertight Agreement for your Domestic Worker Susan MwenesiMay 1, 20170 I know you have never envisioned yourself in a jail somewhere in Buruburu or Kilimani behind bars, with your...
Children Why open a Savings Account for your Child? Njeri WangariApril 28, 20170 “Mungu akileta mtoto, analeta na sahani yake,” (when God gives you a child, he provides for it) These are lyrics...
Activities The Reality Of Gender Stereotyping in Children TV Programs Bridgette NyandikoApril 26, 20170 Television watching has slowly become a central and pervasive activity in our modern lifestyle. Many families plan...