LATEST ARTICLES

Author-Beth-Ruga-Shadows-in-my Sunshine

Love and HIV Disclosure: A Conversation with Author Beth Ruga on...

0
By Maryanne W. Waweru I maryanne@mummytales.com   In Kenya today, conversations around HIV are more open than they were decades ago. Over the years, we've...

Is a tooth extraction during pregnancy safe?

0
By Maryanne W. Waweru I maryanne@mummytales.com Is it safe to have a tooth extracted when pregnant? A family in Nairobi is demanding answers after 28-year-old...

Is it Possible for a Short Woman to Give Birth Naturally?

1
By Maryanne W. Waweru l maryanne@mummytales.com 21 year-old Valerie Kasaya is 5 foot tall. While attending her antenatal clinics, the nurses had told her that...

Born at 25 weeks: the remarkable survival story of extremely premature...

0
By Maryanne W. Waweru l maryanne@mummytales.com Last week, I shared the story of Diana A. Otieno, who wrote about her experiences as a mother to...
premature-birth-in-Kenya

Raising a premature baby in Kenya: a conversation with author Diana...

0
By Maryanne W. Waweru l maryanne@mummytales.com Diana A. Otieno is a 36-year-old mother of two boys aged 4 and 10 years. An entrepreneur based in...
maternal-deaths-Kenya

Kenyan mothers we lost to maternal deaths in 2025: the Wanjiku...

0
By Maryanne W. Waweru l maryanne@mummytales.com As 2025 ends, I want to take a moment to reflect on one of the most meaningful projects I’ve...

How one Kenyan mother beat a rare life-threatening condition to bring...

0
Pregnancy is often described as a beautiful journey, but for some women, it can also be one filled with fear and uncertainty. This is...

Where to Find Coding Classes for Kids in Nairobi, Kenya

8
By Maryanne W. Waweru In today's digital age, it is very important that children learn how to effectively communicate with a computer which in other...
dorcas-nzisa-kariuki-wabera

Dorcas Nzisa: a young Kenyan mother who lost her life to...

0
This article highlights the maternal death of Dorcas Nzisa Kariuki, a young Kenyan mother who passed away after developing complications from a caesarean section...
gigantomastia surgery Kenya

Kenyan doctors perform record-breaking gigantomastia surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital

0
A team of dedicated surgeons and medical staff at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have given a 17-year-old girl the gift of a normal life....