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Foster inclusivity in STEM to encourage women participation
Mary like most people had a problem; she lost her phone which was on silent mode. She checked the couch cushions, under bed because who knows?
By Sharon Tanui 1 year ago
Foster inclusivity in STEM to encourage women participation
Act decisively to end preventable maternal deaths
Maternal deaths due to hospital negligence remain a glaring issue in many parts of the world, with many stories of heartbreak and systemic failure sprouting on a regular basis.
By Sharon Tanui 1 year ago
Act decisively to end preventable maternal deaths
Strengthen relationship with your children by playing with them
Playful parenting ensures that parent-children relationship is strengthened through play.
By Sharon Tanui 2 years ago
Strengthen relationship with your children by playing with them
There is need to create more awareness about epilepsy
For long, epilepsy has been associated with witchcraft. Some tribes believe that an epileptic person is demon-possessed or has offended their ancestors.
By Sharon Tanui 2 years ago
There is need to create more awareness about epilepsy
It's time to end mistreatment of our elderly persons
It is necessary to create more conducive homes for the homeless or the abandoned senior citizens through concerted efforts like fundraisers.
By Sharon Tanui 2 years ago
It's time to end mistreatment of our elderly persons
Red flags that warn you about an abusive partner
Emotional abuse happens in many households and workspaces. It is hardly noticeable to other people but the victims suffer in silence.
By Sharon Tanui 2 years ago
Red flags that warn you about an abusive partner
Menstruation is nothing to get ashamed or disgusted about
During the old times, women suffered because their periods were looked at with disgust, due to the menstrual products they used. Old rags made of cotton wool, linen or sheep's wool.
By Sharon Tanui 3 years ago
Menstruation is nothing to get ashamed or disgusted about
Reject these outdated cultural practices to make room for valuable ones
Practices such as forcing women to kneel while serving their men, not shaking hands with their husbands or men for reasons that they are way superior to women is idol worship.
By Sharon Tanui 3 years ago
Reject these outdated cultural practices to make room for valuable ones
Support journalists more so they can better perform their duties
Journalists are overworked, underpaid, denied payment and in worst cases, fired without warning. This makes them to accept brown envelopes and tips from prominent people.
By Sharon Tanui 3 years ago
Support journalists more so they can better perform their duties
Governments should do more to raise awareness on HIV and Aids
Society should emulate United States Agency for International Development (USAIDs') ways of providing, protecting and ensuring the well- being of every child.
By Sharon Tanui 3 years ago
Governments should do more to raise awareness on HIV and Aids
Tackle alcoholism among youth with the seriousness it deserves
Some youth suffer from alcohol addiction as a result of unresolved childhood traumas.
By Sharon Tanui 3 years ago
Tackle alcoholism among youth with the seriousness it deserves
Ojode 14 years on: When cometh another Sirikal?
Opinion
By Mark Oloo
8 mins ago
From anger, acid and death: The sad tale of 'Wamboo', woman who fed Thika town
Crime and Justice
By Gitau Wanyoike
13 mins ago
Battle over Muslims' moon sighting role lands in court
National
By Kamau Muthoni
13 mins ago
Somali official denied bail in Nairobi over $27,000 gold fraud and terrorism links
Crime and Justice
By Lilian Chepkoech
13 mins ago
Why couples should undergo medical screening before "I do"
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
13 mins ago
More billions flow to State House and Ruto's office 14 months to polls
National
By Josphat Thiong’o
13 mins ago