NASSIM JAHANGIR: My story of triumph over COVID-19
Kindly introduce yourself to us My name is Nassim Jahangir. I am a clinician by profession and the Founder and CEO of Connect To Retain CBO, which is a youth-led organization based in Kilifi. Among the diseases that many people fear so far is COVID-19. Sharing your own experience, how did you feel/react when you…
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The Greatest Time To Be Aware
By Kelvin J. Shachile We do have a lot on our tables to chew right now, 2020 has been that year that revolutionized everything we considered normal and shook us to the reality of anything can happen any time. From having a virus that swept through the world changing almost everything, destabilizing calendars, disrupting economies…
TINA NJAMBI; How to navigate the acting industry
Fun-loving, outstanding actress and a lover of performing arts, Tina Njambi is a household name in East Africa. With spirited excellence, she is also a Producer, Content Creator, MC, Influencer, and Entrepreneur. Her acting roles include Lona in Maria series, `Sheila’ in Tahidi High and` Jackie’ in Wash & Set. We caught up with her…
WARIMA MUGGI: Micro-finance opportunities for youth and women
Kindly introduce yourself to us, please. I am Warima Muggi. Warima is a public servant working as a socio-economic empowerment officer for Women Enterprise Fund, a government agency which under the State Department of Gender Affairs. I am also a lifetime Rotaractor and has been charter member of the Rotaract of UoN-Lower Kabete and a…
TWISTED EPONYMOUS: Selected COVID-time Lessons
By Kelvin J. Shachile “In every dark experience, check within it a lesson and determine your strength.” Home isn’t a House “I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.”—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey was the first on the list of books I read…
WHY BOTHER?
By Namwano Sichende There is something about care that makes a difference. Something about paying attention to the little things and having a genuine interest, particularly in people, that makes this world somewhat bearable. Genuine interest is an act that can only be tried and tested to be true by those that know you on…
SUSAN DARYA: How to ensure career growth
Mdm. Susan Darya is an educationist and Founder of Ma’Taji Career Hub. We caught up with her for a conversation on careers. What is a career? I would describe a career as an occupational journey that one undertakes or experiences over a significant period of time, that gives him/her possible opportunity for growth and progress….
DIANA CHITSAKA: Promoting menstrual health among girls
Kindly introduce yourself to us. I am Diana Chitsaka, Team Leader and Founder of Gift A Girl Child Initiative. I am a nurse and girls advocate. What is menstrual health? Menstrual health are factors that link menstruation with health, well being, gender equality, education, equity, empowerment and rights. It goes hand in hand with menstrual…
B.A. ODONGO: On LGBTIQ+ Rights
Briefly introduce yourself to us I am B. A. Odongo, a Trans- Gender Non Conforming human being, feminist, activist, Founder and Director of Coast Women for Women. What is LGBTIQ+? LGBTIQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Gender Non Conforming. What determines a person’s sexual orientation? Can one become an LGBTIQ+ through interaction/relations…
LAURRIETTE ROTA: How to curb Gender Based Violence
Kindly introduce yourself to us. I am Laurriette Rota. I am a psychologist, musician and an entrepreneur. I am passionate about humanitarian issues that led me to start an initiative dubbed Art against Abuse. What really is Gender Based Violence? Gender-based violence involves physical force intended to hurt, damage or kill someone. It can also…