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AFRICAN COUNTRIES TOGETHER WITH THE AFRICAN UNION DECLARE WAR AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE
Dec 17, 2015The world has slowly become conscientized as we head towards becoming a global village, more emphasis is being laid to ensure that peace, justice and human rights is achieved. Even though governments may not set out... -
THE STATUS OF AFRICAN WOMEN- BBC GLOBAL QUESTIONS COMES TO NAIROBI.
Nov 25, 2015I like to consider myself social and especially now that we live in the digital age, social media grants me the opportunity to engage with the world, learn and voice my opinions on issues from the... -
POTUS IN KENYA; #OBAMAINKENYA, WHAT TO SPEAK ABOUT IT
Jul 27, 2015The fever is over, POTUS came and left, a number of things stood out and various manifestations were seen. I will not attempt to summarize the proceedings but point out a few highlights. As a young... -
TIME TO HAVE THE DISCUSSION: A TRULY FEMINIST PREVENTION AGENDA, WHO TAKES IT UP????
Jun 22, 2015Human beings live multi-faceted and intersecting lives. Women’s health especially is one area where these convergences keep emerging and the need to ever be vigilant and adopt comprehensive and all-encompassing strategies when seeking solutions and interventions... -
DANDELION KENYA ENABLES GIRLS VOICES TO BE HEARD & THEIR PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY VALUED- MUMBI’S VOICE
Jun 19, 2015A program such as “I choose my life ” is a rare opportunity that I honestly wish every student going through high school would get a chance to participate in as it is life changing. The... -
Speak Out: Young African Feminists Advocate For Women, Girls and Children Everywhere
Jun 13, 2015The world has galvanized support to demonstrate increased political commitment towards the advancement of maternal and child health. This is very timely especially the 2 having been noted and proven to be preventable with the simplest... -
WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS: LETTING THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG!
May 28, 2015I always ask myself, all these well-meaning advocacy strategies, action plans and endless conversations on improving status of women as part of achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment, what exactly are we speaking about. This could... -
Kenya: The Reality Of Agriculture In Kilifi
May 20, 2015My visit to Kilifi County early April 2015 came with a rude shock. I have been here for four years undertaking my degree studies, and have come to terms with the varying climatic conditions and the areas socio-economic... -
SEXUAL VIOLENCE; SHORT SKIRT, SHE WAS DRUNK, IT WAS LATE, IS THAT ALL?? CERTAINLY NOT!!!
Mar 28, 2015The rots in our society Is a reflection of who we are as people, the values we nurture and the things we hold dear. Unfortunately women and girls continue to bear the brunt of societal... -
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MATERNAL HEALTH- THE UNSPOKEN TRUTHS
Jan 14, 2015In our efforts to solve world problems, we have discovered all manner of things, some factual and sensible according to the dictates of science. Some have not been so sensible and attempts to unpackage their origin,...