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Most of us who have grown up in African households have been brought up to view sex as an embarrassing thing and conversations about it are rarely brought up. It is believed that speaking about it will normalize it among teenagers and for this reason that most African parents tend to shy away from this topic because they are embarrassed, uncomfortable or do not have the skills to hold these kind of talks. Traditionally, this role was entrusted to aunt's, uncle's and grandparents and these talks would only be initiated when one was about to get. According to a family therapist Michael Ungar, the parents who are most hesitant to let their children learn about sex have children who are most vulnerable to becoming victims of sexual abuse , become sexually active at a very young age or end up having unwanted pregnancies.Parents do not understand that sexual education is not just tailored around sex but is a wide topic which includes knowing and understanding your body especially whe...

A LETTER TO ALL NEW MOTHERS. To be quite honest motherhood is one of the most beautiful and amazing things that can happen to a woman. Being a first-time mother is a great milestone that is both pleasurable and challenging at the same time. As a new mom, taking care of yourself can be quite hard, then how much more difficult can tending to the needs of another human being, especially one who’s completely dependent on you be? In your case, it’s your baby, so every effort in attending to his or her every need is going to be more than worth it. That fact alone should help you survive every difficulty that will come your way in raising your child, and being prepared by knowing what they are, can help you adjust and step into your new status as quickly as possible. Here are some few challenges you are most likely to go through in your new motherhood journey and how to maneuver through them. 1.Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. It may take weeks of practice and work before most mothers underst...

 While it may be that some of us are more vulnerable than others, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. After all, just a few months ago, none of us had any idea that all our worlds would be upended by the coronavirus, and that worry, isolation, loneliness, depression and anxiety would become collective experiences shared by literally everyone. By virtue of our birthright, as human beings none of us are immune. Here are a few things to remember about mental health.  1. You don't have to struggle in silence. 2.Spending time alone is okay.  3.Pain should not be compared. How to improve your mental health. 1. Talk about your feelings Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled. 2. Keep active Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and can help you concentrate, sleep, and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy, and is also a significant b...

Kenya's burgeoning music scene is giving birth to a new generation of rappers, singers and songwriters who find inspiration in both homegrown and international sounds. Since the nation's independence in 1963, Kenyan popular music has been dominated by Western-influenced genres such as blues, soul, rock and reggae. But over the past few years, a new wave of Kenyan music has been emerging, infused with more African vibes and influenced by a range of genres including hip-hop, rap, pop and R&B. R&B is a style of music that hails from the African-American community, and it's become increasingly popular in Kenya in recent years. "The current Kenyan music landscape is really diverse, and there's something for everyone," says Victor Gitonga, an award-winning Kenyan musician and composer. "There's a lot of new talent, and the scene is expanding fast." Sauti sol is the most recognized boy band that releases music with the RnB touch.  Unfortunately ...