APHLYNE TURFY: How to maintain mental health amid Corona crisis
Ms. Aphlyne Turfy is a Medical Psychologist by profession. She is the Chairperson at Mental Wellness with a Smile, a Community Based Organization that creates mental health awareness through different communication channels, social media platforms, community outreach programs and sign language interpretation to the deaf community. She is passionate about mental health advocacy amongst the…
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OKOYO GABRIEL: On cyberharrassment and it's legal implications
Okoyo Gabriel is a young lawyer interested and specializing on cyber law issues. He is the Founder of a startup known as AYOLAT (African Young Lawyers for Tech). Currently, he works at iLabAfrica-Strathmore University on matters cybersecurity, and also at Wasuna & Co. Advocates as a pupil/intern awaiting admission as an Advocate of the High…
BRIGHT SHITEMI: How to maintain mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
Kindly introduce yourself to us. My name is Bright Shitemi. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Mental 360 What is mental health? Mental health simply is the ability to cope with the day to day stressors and work productively. More often than not, people will confuse Mental health for Mental illness. Mental illness…
Dr. MERCY KORIR: Demystifying the myths on Corona Virus
Kindly introduce yourself to us. I am Dr. Mercy Korir, a medical journalist at The Standard Group. I do both broadcast and print. The world has stood literally because of COVID-19. What is this COVID-19? What causes this disease? This is a viral disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus – SARS-CoV-2, or the…
Dr. BERNADETTE ACHIENG: What you need to know about Corona Virus
Kindly introduce yourself to us. My name is Dr Bernadette Achieng and I am a medical doctor. So Daktari, it is corona virus everywhere. What is this corona virus? And what causes it? Corona virus is a respiratory RNA virus with several types such as MERS (Mediterranean Respiratory Syndrome) and SARS. Specifically for COVID 19,…
WANGARI GRACE; On the art of storytelling
Who is Wangari The Storyteller? I am Wangari Grace, popularly known as Wangari The Storyteller. I am a mother, a performance storyteller and a children’s author. A woman who loves bright colours and books. So how did you get to be the storyteller you are today? What was the motivation? Truth is, I had no…
TERRY OMBAKA: How to build a career in the acting industry
Kindly introduce yourself to us. My name is Terry Ombaka. I am a Kenyan actress (screen,stage and voice), budding director and currently studying screenwriting. Currently, I act on Maria series as Naomi and as Mama Lavenda on The Real Househelps of Kawangware. So Mdm Terry, what made you take this career path? Ever since I…
PRISCA ATITE; Dancing her way to fitness
Kindly introduce yourself to us. I am Atite Prisca, a dancer, choreographer, educator, yoga instructor and speaker who has a huge passion for community arts and activism. So Atite, what does choreography entail? Choreography is the art of combining and designing dance movements. Is dancing for everyone? Can everyone dance? Yes its true. Everyone can…
BRENDA ANZEZE: Strength of a woman
Kindly introduce yourself to us. I am Brenda Anzeze, Founder of Brenda’s Diaspora Consulting which was started in September, 2018 when I relocated back from Dallas. I am also an international powerlifter currently representing Kenya as a strongwoman athlete. I also provide a platform to support local body builders and strong athletes. Last year I…
WANGALWA MUSA: How to start a business
Kindly introduce yourself to us and what you do My name is Wangalwa Musa. I am a business development professional. For 5+ years now, I have been immersed in youth-development and economic empowerment interventions. Currently, I lead the implementation of a skills development & wealth creation programme dubbed “2jiajiri”. 2jiajiri is a KCB programme that…