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,…
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…
How to overcome the quarter-life crisis
You are a twenty-something year old individual, a few years out of school and feeling rather unfulfilled. Your life doesn’t seem to have turned out the way you thought it would have, by now. You thought that by this time, you would have landed a big job at a reputable corporation or be running a…
The Benefits of exercising for youths
By Laban Motaroki The dynamic lifestyles at this time and age has led to the young people being sedentary and hence ending up becoming unfit- even obese; having poor productivity and making them susceptible to poor lifestyle conditions and diseases. These impact negatively on the quality of their lives. The only way to combat this…
EAT YOURSELF HEALTHIER; How diet contributes to mental health
Proper nutrition is what fuels our bodies and our bodies need a regular supply of fuel. Oxygen is part of that formula and food is another part. If we supply our bodies with a sugar-laden diet, we are filling up on poor fuel. But if we supply our bodies with a healthy diet, we are…
LIVING THE FAST LIFE
By Wakini Kuria Man loves competition and life is fast moving. So, we have ourselves one great race, to an expensive early grave and with lifestyle diseases for the trophy! It’s a race remember? We can’t have things happening at snail pace. No! Fast is our mantra. Fast foods, fast internet, fast cars, fast everything….
Chronic Illnesses: There is life after diagnosis
By Wakini Kuria I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.- Joyce Meyer Chronic illnesses can be strenuous to both the patient and their caregivers. I have battled rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for 16 years. It has been a rough journey, where my family and I…
KELVIN SHACHILE: How I overcame depression
Kindly introduce yourself to us I am Kelvin Shachile, a 21-year old professional Geospatial analysist. A writer, launching my first book next month, a poet and editor by self-teaching. Designs and music are my side passions. So, Kelvin, why did you decide to be a crusader on issues related to depression? It’s because I was…
It’s Mango Season!
By Purity Wanjiru Every end of year, the festive season brings with it an abundance of joy, expectations, introspections and… mangoes! Market places in many parts of Kenya from November to February are full of the juicy yellow, orange and sometimes green color of the displayed fruit. Some blend it to make juice, others eat…