From House Help to University Graduate: Muthoni Ogutu’s Story
Salome Muthoni Ogutu became a house girl at the tender age of 15 years. After meeting her boyfriend (now husband) who was working as...
The curious case of the ‘midnight lovers’
By Maryanne W. Waweru
A few days ago I met Belinda Adhiambo, a mother of one. Her son is three-months old. Belinda has a physical...
Maternity Care Experiences of Women with Disabilities in Kenya
Let's talk about women with disability today. What are their pregnancy and childbirth experiences? You see, I have always been curious to find this...
Pregnant over the age of 40: a Kenyan baby shower I...
Last Saturday, I attended a baby shower. It was such a special event for me, in many ways.
First, the last time I attended a...
“Kwaheri Sandy Footprints, Habari Hiking Trails” a new children’s storybook by...
Hi friends! Today, I'm really excited to share information about a new children's book that has been authored by my dear sis-in-law Nabubwaya, who,...
“Why I Bought Myself a Fake Wedding Ring” -Mary Gititu
Mary Gititu, 26, is a Kenyan mother of one. In this video, Mary opens up about her unplanned pregnancy, the intense heartbreak from the...
Caesarean Section Delivery: What You Need To Know Before The Cut
What can I expect from a caesarean section delivery? Which is the best week in pregnancy to undergo a cesarean delivery? Is it best...
Kala Azar Disease in Turkana
*On a cloudy Thursday morning, a mother stands beside her 11 year old son as he lies on the cold floor of a health...
Motherhood in Kenya: I Didn’t Think Women Living with Albinism Got...
When Catherine, a young woman living with albinism found out she was pregnant, she was so shocked because all along she had thought that...
Postpartum Haemorrhage in Kenya Series: Tabitha Mwangi’s Story
Postpartum hemorrhage in Kenya (severe bleeding after giving birth) is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya. An experience that Tabitha Mwangi knows...








































