In a nation with a population of 50 million,16 million rely on untreated, unsafe water sources for drinking water. The latter is a depiction of Maina Waruru in a publication which spotlights the severity of the problem; the urban poor Kenyan bears the brunt of water scarcity for several reasons: Water cartels, constant rural-urban migration, […]
Introduction In today’s world, young people face myriad challenges, including economic insecurity, social isolation, and a lack of adequate opportunities to learn and grow. That is why creating a wellness center is a significant step towards creating a brighter future for our youth. Such a center provides a safe and supportive space for young people […]
The Constitution of Kenya guarantees that every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health. This includes the right to reproductive health care and reasonable standards of sanitation. Kenya also has a national Menstrual Hygiene Management Policy, but many women and girls still lack access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, services […]
Nakuru is a treasure trove of natural wonders, from the stunning Lake Nakuru National Park to the prehistoric Hyrax Hill site and the breathtaking Menengai Crater. Its clean reputation is so renowned that it has been a test question severally in national examinations. On February 28th, we had the privilege to witness the beauty firsthand […]
Turkana is a county in northwestern Kenya known for its arid and semi-arid climate. Of all the resources entrusted to us, water is not ubiquitous. Bottled water retails twice the price for the same 500-ml bottle in Nairobi; We learnt this when we tried to purchase water from different local shops in Lodwar town. The […]
Gushing sounds of water as it rushes to fill a humongous 10,000-liter water tank welcome us. The tall structure is erected on high ground for elevation and stands as the beacon of hope for Kikaso-Kyeu meant to alleviate their perennial water problem. The scorching sun rages on as if in protest the scorch isn’t enough […]
Kenyan women can now inherit property, can pass citizenship to their offspring and more so husbands of foreign nationalities; in earlier days, only men were legally allowed. Also, upon the dissolution of a marriage, women can finally keep their property without a fuss. Today being the 59th Jamhuri day for Kenya, we explore changes in Kenyan legislation and policies […]
Children deserve an environment where they can live, learn and play free from worry or danger. It is why NALSA(K) is at the forefront of initiating projects that look after their needs to give them an equal chance to pursue prosperity. On the 2022 World Children Day, the theme is equality and inclusion. The article […]
IntroductionWomen are considered the backbone of the family unit and often have to juggle professionaland personal responsibilities. Even with this juggling act, many perform brilliantly in theirworkplaces while efficiently handling personal and family matters. Despite all this and withthe deadline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals drawing ever nearer, we are yetto achieve gender equality. […]