Pregnant and Fit
June 9, 2023
Being pregnant is no excuse to put your feet up and rest for the next nine months.
In my Genes
May 25, 2023
What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society? How does it feel to be a member of one of the most hyper-visible…read more
Think Thrice Before Getting That Tattoo
April 13, 2023
Tattoo is a form of body modification or design made on the body. This is done by inserting ink dyes and pigments through pricks into…read more
Believe The Tripe!
March 2, 2023
Out of all the animal parts that can be sampled for delicious meals, tripe is not the most popular part. In Kenya it's called Matumbo…read more
Depression: A State Of The Mind in Kenya
February 16, 2023
The place is Thika Road. The year is early 2000 and passengers are inside a matatu headed for Nairobi City. As the vehicle approaches Mathari…read more
Cancer And Hair Loss
January 20, 2023
"I lost hair under my right armpit" Angie Leitch, is married and lives in Madrid, Spain. She has three children, Sean, 17, Tanya, 15 and 13…read more
Theatrics Surrounding African Leaders Health
December 5, 2022
There's an African proverb that says, food you will not eat you do not boil. It's applicable to African leaders who have a penchant for…read more
Menstruation Is OK. Period!
October 18, 2022
Even without the cloud of superstition and stigma that surrounds menstruation in many parts of the world and especially developing countries, periods and activities relating…read more
Avoid Eating This Before Exercise
September 11, 2022
If you want to stay fit and take care of your body you have to avoid certain foods, particularly if you're on your way to the…read more
Redefining My Life After Depression
July 21, 2022
At the prime age of 35 years in 2014, Esther Ogonda was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. As a professional nutritionist, she was confident of…read more
When The Bough Breaks
June 18, 2022
Depression and postpartum psychosis are brought to the fore in a feature length documentary called When The Bough Breaks. This shocking film uncovers a public…read more
Fermented Porridge
April 13, 2022
Fermented porridge also Known as Uji Chachu(Kenya), Mahewu(Shona), Amarewu(Xhosa), Amahewu(Zulu), Togwa(Tanzania) or Mabundu(Venda) is a traditional African beverage enjoyed by millions. It is made from dried…read more
