Like many people do in their youth, and understandably so, 42-year-old Joyce Wanjiku left Kenya for far off lands in search of greener pastures. She was in her twenties at that time. As the years…
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Proper Handwashing – A Crucial Pillar In The Fight Against Covid-19 Spread #ItsUpToUs
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffWhen one thinks of helping to create a bright future for the youth, education certainly comes at the very top, with sports following closely. And not just classroom education but the whole ecosystem that creates…
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Keep Your Guard Up. The Fight Against Covid-19 Is Not Over Yet #ItsUpToUs
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffAlmost two years after Covid-19 came calling, the virus is still with us and the effects of the pandemic are still being felt. A lot of businesses and livelihoods were brought to their knees by…
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Ndoto Zetu Uwezo Wetu For The Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffLike many other medical conditions, epilepsy is largely misunderstood and surrounded by myths and misconceptions which unfortunately lead to stigmatization and mistreatment of people living with it. Some of the more common misconceptions are that…
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Partnership Between Safaricom’s DigiFarm And NCPB For Post Harvest Services For Farmers
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffIn September 2019, my colleagues and I hit the road to Elgeyo Marakwet to meet with some small holder farmers who have gotten just the right push to change their fortunes and also feed the…
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As part of the International Literacy Day, the Emirates Airline Foundation has reiterated its commitment to improve youth literacy and provide access to education for disadvantaged children in Kenya. Through its NGO partners, the Foundation…
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The Power Of Opportunity – Mariana Wanjiru’s Wings To Fly Story
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffEquity Bank’s Wings To Fly is without a doubt one of the most powerful education programs in the country. I’ve been working on the stories that come out of it for some time now and…
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Jangwani WASH Project – Much Needed Sanitation For Residents
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffWater and sanitation are one of the biggest challenges for people living in informal areas and all that can be done needs to be done to improve this situation. One lady making a difference is…
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Today the world marks the World Whistle Blower Day for 2021. A day set aside globally to recognize and celebrate whistleblowers for their crucial role in society. I was able to tune in to Citizen…
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Health Care In Northern Kenya Courtesy Of The Lewa Marathon
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe impact that the annual Lewa Marathon has had on conservation and community welfare is huge and spread across different projects, with healthcare being the most crucial. The marathon whose first race was ran in…