“I don’t want my child to suffer the way I did.” This is a sentence many parents quietly carry and, increasingly, one they are acting on....
While most teenagers spend their days focused on school, friendships, and dreams for the future, Elizabeth Nzisa, fondly known as Shiku, was forced to grow up...
For many children in Kenya, growing up is a necessity rather than a choice. Some carry the weight of households on their small shoulders, care for...
For many parents, screen time often feels like a compromise, a moment of quiet for the household that comes with a touch of parental guilt. But...
When report cards arrive, many parents celebrate their children’s achievements with praise, hugs and sometimes with cash. In some homes today, a good grade can come...
When people hear the word “abortion”, they often imagine a simple choice, something that is planned or deliberate. The reality is far more complicated. For many,...
For many Kenyan students, studying abroad, such as in Australia or Canada, is both a dream and a heavy responsibility. Families invest savings, take loans and...
In a celebration that has captured the attention of music lovers across Africa and beyond, renowned Congolese musician Koffi Olomide and his longtime partner, singer Cindy...
No one warns you that loving your child with every fibre of your being can still leave you pouring from an empty glass. Parental burnout is...
In many Kenyan homes, older siblings play a role that goes far beyond being just brothers or sisters. They are helpers, role models, protectors and sometimes...