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Celebrity blended families; From(L) Award winning couples Swizz Beatz with wife Alicia Keys and Will and Jada Smith The complexities of families…
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Hate speech is a communication that expresses hatred for some group of persons with an intention to provoke violence. It is usually directed to a group of people defined in terms of ethnicity, gender, race, national origin, sexual…
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The recent public statement by president Uhuru Kenyatta that security is the responsibility of every Kenyan elicited a public debate from all and sundry who felt that the remark was in bad taste. ESTHER KIRAGU gets down to the…
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Although there has been improvement in maternal healthcare in Kenya, maternal mortality, especially in rural areas, remains high. ESTHER KIRAGU takes a look at some of the initiatives taken to improve the situation in rural areas with…
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Chilling and disturbing incidences of family members turning against each other, as reported in the media, is a cause for great concern. Some of these incidences have resulted in serious injuries, or even death. ESTHER KIRAGU attempts…
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It is unbelievable that in the 21st century female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a common practice among some communities in Kenya and other countries in the world. This practice, recognised internationally as a violation of the human…
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The International Women’s Day, held annually on March 8, celebrates women’s achievements across nations. Throughout history, women have been subjected to various forms of rights abuses but have been gradually fighting for recognition and…
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Many people worldwide celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 by showing appreciation towards their loved ones. Still, many others hate the day for varied reasons such as budgetary constraints and feelings of loneliness, among other…
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For most parents and students, the back to school period in January is often a time of stress and is even dreaded. The period comes immediately after the festive seasons, often marked with merry-making and extravagant spending, hence…
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Rape is a threat that hangs over every woman’s head, not just in Kenya, but also worldwide, yet it is often spoken of in hushed tones. It takes a lot of effort and courage to try to change cultures that breed rape, and also educate people…
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It’s now almost six months since the Jubilee government took over from the previous coalition government. In their manifesto were many promises, among them that of waivering maternity fees in all public health facilities. During the…
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Sexual perversion is an unnatural or abnormal form of sexual behaviour. In the last couple of months, various sections of the media have bombarded us with stories of sexual perversion in Kenya. The stories cut across all ages, marital…
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