5 African Female Authors to Read in 2019
The schools are back after a long break and most parents are struggling to get their children to focus on reading books...
Category: Women
We must engage men in the fight against Gender Based Violence
Recently, Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, a campaign...
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...
Sexual harassment is world’s biggest problem for women in cities
A new survey has indicated that across the globe, women are most at risk of sexual harassment. The survey by Plan...
Six books by African women you should read in your lifetime
Reading is a wonderful way of learning about the human nature. African literature not only exposes you to the different...
Data journalism on the rise, and female journalists are embracing it
At the mention of data journalism, what comes to mind is numbers, something that many would view as a complex field to...
On the rise: great strides as Kenyan women get recognised for top jobs
The recent appointments made by President Uhuru Kenyatta show that Kenyan women are now taking a front seat and...
Kenyan Loan apps: All you need to know about them
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...
Are you in competition with your mother-in-law?
My friend, Patricia, recently got engaged to her boyfriend of seven months. She was ecstatic when she called to share...
Taking a stand against sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a topic we are all familiar with; either we have encountered it or we know someone who has, and it...
Let’s strive to make the International Women’s Day Count
Every March 8, we celebrate the International Women's Day. Individuals and organisations the world over hold...
Five stereotypes about feminists that we should eliminate at all costs
Have you ever eavesdropped on a conversation about feminists by men or women who do not believe in feminism? In some...
Five Quotes from African Women on Womanhood
As part of our International Women's Day (IWD) series, we bring you five quotes from African women celebrating...
Four things to know about International Women’s Day
March 8 is the International Women's Day (IWD). The day was set aside to recognise women for their achievements...
We still have significant gaps in gender equality, UN Women report reveals
With just a few days remaining to International Women’s Day, the latest UN flagship report has revealed some...
When a woman marries the breadwinner of an extended family
In most African societies, one does not simply marry an individual; they marry the whole family. The thought of...
Let women express themselves freely on the internet, and everywhere else
We all love the internet and social media as it is a platform to share our lives connect and network with others and...
Fathers may transmit ovarian cancer risk to daughters, a new study reveals
A study by American scientists has revealed that a new gene mutation can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. The...
Women are not each other’s worst enemy
Women are not each other's enemy. All women should be saying this. We are not our own worst enemies. We are not in...
Breath of fresh air as women dominate politics in Kenya
The world is changing. Power dynamics are shifting. How many times have we been subjected to listening to...
Safe houses for victims of gender-based violence in Kenya
Just as with other stories revolving around gender-based violence, this narrative was also tear-jerking. The woman...
Battle of the species: should African women feel threatened by sex dolls?
When the topic of sex dolls first hit the international media, some people laughed while others shook their heads. It...
Five bad financial habits that can affect your child’s future
If you are a parent you will agree with me that hardly a day passes without you thinking of your child’s future....
10 reasons your makeup looks bad
Makeup has become the refuge of many women who may need to enhance their looks for one reason or another. For some,...
Domestic violence: 9 African celebrity women who survived to tell the story
Despite various efforts from different quarters to completely eliminate domestic violence, the practice is still rife...
Losing the holiday fat
The holiday season was with us just a few weeks ago and after a long year run, full of deferred dreams,...
Five reasons why Kenyan women don’t go for cervical cancer screening
January is known for many things chief among them being broke, but few people know that it is the cervical cancer...
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...
The A-Z of table banking
With the ever rising cost of living, people are looking for alternative ways to help them meet their needs and invest...
Exclusive Interview with the New Guinness Made of Black Ambassador Tabitha Wambui
Earlier today Tabitha Wambui Njoroge was announced as the new Guinness Made of Black Ambassador in Kenya. Tabitha is...
Toxic activism: why are we always at war?
The Kenyan social media space has been interesting of late. That is if you are not a self-loathing sadist who turns...
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...
Gender-based Violence still shrouded in secrecy despite staggering global prevalence
Despite such devastating effects as undermining the health, dignity, security, and autonomy of its victims and...
So when will domestic violence against men stop being a joke?
No emotional hashtags, no rants on social media platforms by angry and indignant people, no angry contributors on radio...
How to earn money from your house
African women have always been known for their entrepreneurial skills, and whilst it’s true that these days many more...
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....
Do laywomen stand a chance against the Harvey Weinsteins of this world?
Before Oct.5,2017, many of us did not have an idea of who Harvey Weinstein was and would have probably left this world...
Get rid of these 9 habits and your salary will last longer
It is salary time again and most people are happy but the joy is often short-lived after they realize that the state of...
Looking to run a disciplined household, then get some sleep ladies
Sleep Like A Boss Listen up ladies! If you’re looking to run a disciplined household or a successful business,...
10 Support Resources in Kenya for Various Victims and Situations
Rape, abuse, and violation of women rights have become rampant. The sad part is that most victims of abuse do not...
Is chivalry dead in Kenya? 10 acts we wish would make a come back
The fact that chivalry is dead in Kenya and in other countries around the world is an open secret. Would you believe...
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...
Destructive Relationships: when he finally drives you mad
Mad is an understatement, but it will do as we seek to describe what some women have become as a result of loving the...
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...
Men also have feelings
Men do cry. Unlike women who are usually very outspoken about their feelings, men have different ways of expressing...
Burnout? Here are 10 ways to Recover
Until the symptoms become too severe, most people do not even know that they experiencing a burnout. The latter is...
Helping children deal with loss
When a child loses a loved one, many times people just assume that they can handle it easily and get over it because...
All you need to know about the newly elected women in Kenya-Part 3
17. Alice Wahome Kandara Ms. Alice Wahome of Kandara is also not a new face in the political landscape of...
All you need to know about the newly elected women in Kenya-Part 2
Here are more of the elected women of the 12th Parliament of Kenya. 9. Jayne Kihara –Naivasha Jayne Kihara...
All you need to know about the newly elected women in Kenya-Part 1
The just concluded general elections saw Kenya elect a total of 23 women to parliament, a slight improvement from the...
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...
We Reverence the Virtuous Woman but do we Appreciate her?
Proverbs 31 is a very popular chapter among the Christians. So popular is this chapter that I heard it several times,...
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...
The Kenya 2017 General Election; The love and hate for women
During elections seasons, you will see women in their multitudes, adorning the various paraphernalia of their preferred...
It is my political way or the highway: the crazy demands by men to their women during elections
By Vivianne Wandera With only a few days left to the elections, there has been a new wave of gender based election...
8 Books to help boost the career of every professional woman
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...
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...
More Kenyan women are defying cultural barriers to run for political office
With less than two weeks to the highly anticipated general elections, Kenya has seen a surge in the number of women who...
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...
Can I Get pregnant If I have Uterine Fibroids
The words uterine fibroids are known to instill the fear of God in many women, including those who have never had them....
What if We Heard the Side of His Other Woman First Before Reacting?
She gets most if not all the attention nowadays, you have noticed the late night chats, incessant calls, secret smiles...
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...
Death to the Tormentor, Githurai 44 Trio Get Hangman Noose
The pensive look on the faces of the Githurai 44 trio when the death sentence was read was a dark contrast to the one...
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...
The Rise of Rogue Cops : Are We Safe?
It is not strange to hear that rogue cops lease guns to criminals going to commit robbery. Additionally, the robbers...
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...
This is how the coming elections will affect your relationships
I enjoy going for drives, parties, and other functions with my friend Annette and her husband Jeff because I have...
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...
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...
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,...
Matungulu women groups realize more yields after embracing Zai pits farming technology
Anybody who sets out to farm will want to get good yields for consumption and commercial purposes as well. However,...
Virgin At 24: Principles, not a lack of opportunities
In the current generation, staying a virgin beyond your teenage years is deemed as a lack of opportunities and has...
I quit smoking because of my Children-Anne Wambui Muigai
According to most people who smoke, smoking is quite an easy habit to start but stopping is not as easy. Their...
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...
Rejection does not have to take anyone to the grave
Defined as spurning of someone’s affections; rejection is fast causing many people to lose their lives. The worst...
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...
Here is how to help your parents without going bankrupt in the process
After bringing you into this world, they made sure that you had a good education, dressed in the best clothes and gave...
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...
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...
