Written by Yvonne Misando Toys bring joy, creativity, and fun into childhood. They help children learn, explore, and grow. But did you know that some colorful, pretty toys could be harmful to your health? It’s true! While most toys are safe, some can pose serious risks that you and your parents may not even notice. […]
Did you know that not everyone’s brain works the same way? Some kids learn, think, and see the world differently—that’s called neurodiversity! Neurodiversity means that people have different ways of learning, solving problems, and experiencing things. From March 17-23, 2025, the world is celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is all about understanding and appreciating […]
On February 22, 2025, children in Njiru Sub-County took part in a very special event called the Kenya Children Assembly (KCA) elections! Held at Salvation Church Army in Dandora, the elections brought together children from different schools to choose their leaders. Just like in national elections, there were ballot boxes, voting booths, and even officials […]
Written by Alice Njoki As a teenager, I see it everywhere. In school bathrooms, at parties, even in bedrooms late at night, clearly vaping is becoming the norm. It’s almost impossible to find a group of teens where at least one person doesn’t have a sleek, colorful vape tucked in their pocket. And what’s worse? […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Can you tell if your friend is struggling with mental health issues? Maybe if she or he starts behaving weird like being quiet than usual, or their mood swings change instantly, this indicates that they might be going through something and when you notice such changes which includes mood swings, poor […]
By Alice Njoki Do you know what non-communicable diseases are? Well, Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are illnesses that you can’t catch from other people like how you can catch a cold. They usually develop slowly and stay for a long time. These diseases usually happen because of how we take care of our bodies, such […]
Have You Ever Thought About the Connection Between Love and Sickness? By Pauline Kihali Have you ever wondered what it’s like to love someone who is sick? How do people show love and care when someone they love has sickle cell disease? What does it really mean to be there for someone with sickle cell, […]
By Alice Njoki Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus that can spread from animals to humans and between people and make people sick. It was first discovered in monkeys, which is how it got its name. Recently, a new and more dangerous version of this virus has been spreading, […]
Every child is special, and that includes those born with Down Syndrome. March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, a time to celebrate these unique individuals and raise awareness about their abilities. Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, happens in about 1 in 700 births. It occurs when there’s an extra chromosome 21. This […]