Adolescence is a transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. According to WHO, it is in this phase that adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. These changes affect how they feel, think, make decisions, and interact with the world around them. Adolescents, therefore, need support Read more…
Adolescents and young people have high rates of new cases of HIV/Aids globally. According to UNICEF, in 2020, 410,000 young people between the ages of 10-24 were newly infected with HIV, with 150,000 being adolescents between the ages of 10-19. Less than 25% of these adolescents have been tested for Read more…
SILVIA’S VOICE My name is Silvia from Githurai 44, and I’m 19 years old. When I was in form one, I had a boyfriend, and on our first sexual encounter, I got pregnant. Though my parents were disappointed in me, they never neglected me but gave me the support I Read more…
I am Gabriel Dinda, founder of Writers Guild Kenya. I grew up in Homa Bay where I attended Lorateng’ and Majiwa primary school(s). Unfortunately, I don’t have any special memories of books from that time. But when I was in secondary school, I got to read several of them. I Read more…
Community development is one of the most productive ways to improve people’s lives within a community. The only way that a community can achieve its desired future is through good leadership. Many people define a good leader as a person who possesses good leadership skills and qualities such as integrity, Read more…