by Grace Ndanu In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a horrifying increase in cases of femicide. The alarming statistics paint an ugly picture of the state of women’s safety in the country. This issue goes beyond simple statistics as it represents a deep-rooted problem that demands urgent attention. Femicide in Kenya is … Continue reading Femicide in Kenya: A Silent Crisis
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Tragic Killing of a Corporal and the Urgent Need to End Female Genital Mutilation
by Grace Ndanu The killing of Corporal Mushote Boma on December 15, 2023, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, has brought to light the deeply entrenched issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the urgent need for increased awareness and action to eliminate this harmful practice. The tragic incident, where Corporal Boma was stoned to death … Continue reading Tragic Killing of a Corporal and the Urgent Need to End Female Genital Mutilation
Understand the Impact of Poverty on Kenyan Society: Unveiling the Struggles Faced by Vulnerable Communities
By Grace Ndanu Poverty is a deeply rooted issue that affects countless individuals and communities around the world. In Kenya, it is no different. Despite its natural beauty and richness, Kenya faces significant challenges when it comes to poverty, particularly among vulnerable communities. The high living standards brought by the new government of Kenya make … Continue reading Understand the Impact of Poverty on Kenyan Society: Unveiling the Struggles Faced by Vulnerable Communities
Famine Increases School Dropouts
by Grace Ndanu I am used to children not attending school due to cultural practices and beliefs. Young girls might be sold out to their husbands when they are minutes or hours old. This led to child preference in some Kenyan communities, where only boys are taken to school while the girls are forced to … Continue reading Famine Increases School Dropouts
Climate Crisis Shifts Gender Roles
by Grace Ndanu In Kenya, every person is assigned their duties right from birth. When a girl is born her room is painted pink, her toys will be dolls, a house and house essentials. On the other hand, the boy’s room is painted blue and his toys are cars, a spider man and a fire … Continue reading Climate Crisis Shifts Gender Roles
The Day of the African Child (DAC), Kenya Edition
by Grace Ndanu Africa is not just full of wealth, but there is raw talent and resources that are boundless. In my opinion, Africa is by far the wealthiest continent in the world. Besides exotic plants, sandy beaches, fascinating wildlife, the breath-taking landscape, precious stones, and the children, who are the most precious possession. This … Continue reading The Day of the African Child (DAC), Kenya Edition
Right to Education for Teenage Pregnant Girls
by Grace Ndanu When the head teachers and principals find out that a girl is pregnant in the Kenyan schools, they tell her that she has to leave the school immediately. They go ahead and tell her that a pregnant girl is not allowed to be in school because she will be mocked by other … Continue reading Right to Education for Teenage Pregnant Girls
Street Families Suffer Under the Cloak of COVID-19
by Grace Ndanu It is not everyone who has the chance of leaving the city to another home. It’s in the few dry and wet and dark spots that a forgotten bunch of people hide from the harsh winds and extreme temperatures, which are slowly dropping. Am going to write about Kenyan street families because … Continue reading Street Families Suffer Under the Cloak of COVID-19
Beyond the Glass Ceiling
by Grace Ndanu Women graduate from college at higher percentages than men do today, yet women still earn less money and hold fewer executive positions. How can this be? I reviewed a Pew Research Canter Analysis, where the gender gap in pay has narrowed since 1980 but it has remained relatively stable over the past … Continue reading Beyond the Glass Ceiling
Unequally Disconnected
by Grace Ndanu As the novel corona virus spreads across the world, states and localities are faced with mounting pressure to close the school doors. The closing of schools has left children, teens and young adults with nothing to do because there was never a notice. Before the introduction of online learning, which was first … Continue reading Unequally Disconnected