By Amy Moyi In a major leap towards improving menstrual health and hygiene, Kenyan entrepreneurs Grace Amogola and Dr. Mary Odhiambo are introducing an innovative product designed to make periods more manageable, comfortable, and discreet for women and girls. The new product, “Period Pants, Free Time”, combines the practicality of underwear with the absorbency and…
By Amy Moyi A woman from Kiserian town in Kajiado West sub-county has alleged facing threats and intimidation from her relatives after she rescued her sister and children from domestic violence. According to Felistar Nduku, she decided to intervene and rescue her sister after learning that her sister had been enduring verbal and physical abuse…
By Amy Moyi In Mathare, an informal settlement area of Ngong town, there is an increase in the number of neglected elderly persons. Most of these elderly persons live alone and have little to no contact with their families. This neglect by their family members including their children who have migrated to urban areas has…
Last year a young passed away in Gichagi, Ngong which is nowadays known as Uplands. He left behind his only family member, his brother. They were both orphans and not financially well off. Several women mobilized other women from the community who all decided, to assist with the wake and funeral expenses. The young man was…
