Written by Alice Njoki. Despite being included in the school curriculum, sex education is often not taught actively or taken seriously. In many schools, it is either skipped altogether or addressed vaguely, leaving students with little to no practical understanding of their sexual and reproductive health. This lack of seriousness means […]
Written by Alice Njoki The war in the Gaza Strip has caused a severe humanitarian crisis and children are suffering the most. Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups has led to thousands of deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, schools, and hospitals. Since October 2023, over 52,000 Palestinians have […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Many people don’t realize that children with autism are not all the same. Each one experiences the world in their own unique way. Autism is not an illness, but a developmental condition that affects how children communicate, learn, and interact with others. According to the latest CDC […]
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 […]
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? […]
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, […]
In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a public health emergency in response to a significant outbreak of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This situation has primarily affected children, with nearly 75% of the reported cases involving those under the age of 10, where many of them have died from […]
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, […]
The rising cases of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in Kilifi County are a serious concern. Health workers report more and more children testing positive for HIV during routine checkups. Dr. Hassan Leli, the County Director of Health and Sanitation Services, says this increase is because pregnant and breastfeeding women are not taking their antiretroviral […]
In a span of ten years, Kenya has undergone a remarkable transformation with the adoption of an innovative approach known as “devolution.” This shift has brought decision-making closer to the people, resulting in improved access to important services within local communities. This strategic change that has been complemented by national initiatives, has not only elevated […]