Losing a Friend
By Mary Kitazi In my childhood era I had a close girl best friend. We were very close and lived in the same neighborhood. We used to walk together, go to the same church, and share secrets about our lives.…
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Walking My Way Back in Colour
Even the simplest act, putting one foot in front of the other, felt heavy, resisted, almost unnatural. And that
A Reflection on Stillness
There was a day in 2020 or 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when I drove myself to Karura Forest and walked 5km on my own. No company, no music, no distractions. Just me, my thoughts, and nature. I can’t remember…
Mental Health Awareness Month 2026: Navigating “More Good Days” in Kenya
I. The History/ Why Celebrate Mental Health Awareness:For many people, mental health is a topic with a complicated history shrouded in stigma and misconception. This is especially true in the Kenyan context where colonialism and its documented weaponisation of asylum…
I had to Eulogise my mum
I had to write my mum’s eulogy
I was told it’s because I was the oldest
The oldest CHILD.
I had to step up.
I wanna share a piece of it with you.
Earth Day
Earth Day is an international holiday dedicated to environmental protection and awareness of the
importance of taking meaningful steps to safeguard our planet. It is celebrated annually on 22nd
April (Dayspedia, 2026).
World Bipolar Day
WORLD BIPOLAR DAY 2026 #BipolarStrong Statistical Analysis In 2021, an estimated 37 million people inclusive of approximately 34 million adults were living with bipolar disorder according to the World Health Organization (WHO) (2024). In Kenya, Bipolar disorder is one of…
World Autism Day
I. What is Autism: Autism (also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)) is a lifelong and complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects different parts of a person’s lived experiences including how they perceive the world, communicate and interact with others. It is…