Patrick Kuria, MScN (Oncology), RN, is a distinguished oncology nurse specialist and lecturer at Kirinyaga University,…
Category: Health
The health column was created to honour our Late CEO Mark Turuchiu. This column focuses on health stories around Kenya and the African continent.
Elizabeth Waitherero: PCOS Wellness Advocate Driving Awareness in Kenya
Elizabeth Waitherero is a PCOS wellness advocate with lived experience, dedicated to driving awareness and promoting…
Nicole Onderi on Suicide and the Brain’s Suicidal Mode
When it comes to suicide and the brain’s “suicidal mode,” few voices bring as much clarity…
When the Matatu Stopped: Misty’s Journey Back from the Edge.
A Story of Hope During Suicide Prevention Month The morning sun cast long shadows across Nairobi’s…
Sharon Nambakire’s Mental Health Advocacy in Uganda through MHAMIA Foundation
Sharon Nambakire is championing mental wellness in Uganda through her work as the founder of the…
Griffin Chege on Suicide in Middle-Aged Men: The Forgotten Demographic
Suicide in middle-aged men, often described as the forgotten demographic, is an issue psychologist Griffin Chege…
The Silent Storm: the pain of Liv1ng with PCOS
Anya stared at her reflection in the bathroom mirror at 6:47 AM, watching a single tear…
Tatyana Mumbua on the Ambivalence of Suicide
Tatyana Mumbua is a passionate psychologist, mental health enthusiast, and consultant who has dedicated her career…
Marion Yego Redefining Mental Wellness Through ArtNovaX Mental Health Foundation
Marion Yego is redefining the conversation around mental wellness, using the ArtNovaX Initiative to position art…
Christine Gichira on The “Suicidal Mode” of the Brain
Christine Gichira is opening up critical conversations on the “suicidal mode” of the brain, helping people…