For many women in Lororo, Samburu County, seeking healthcare is not as simple as visiting the nearest health facility. It often means travelling more than 15 kilometres across rough terrain to access essential maternal and child health services, three times the maximum distance recommended by the World Health Organization. For a woman in labour, a […]
A young woman wants to insist on condom use but worries her partner will think she does not trust him. A university student is unsure whether what happened on a date was consensual. A young man wants to support his partner but does not know how to help her choose a contraceptive method that works […]
Imagine being able to access trusted health information at any time of the day. Imagine a healthcare provider identifying risks earlier because they have better tools at their fingertips. Imagine communities receiving faster, more personalized health information exactly when they need it. This is no longer a future possibility. It is already beginning to happen. […]
Every woman has a different reason for choosing or not choosing a family planning method. Some worry about side effects. Others fear that contraception may affect their ability to have children in the future. Some are unsure which method is right for them. Others simply have questions they have never had the opportunity to ask. […]
If parenting came with a report card, many fathers would probably score highly in one category: provision. School fees? Paid. Uniforms? Bought. Rent? Covered. Emergency fund? Hopefully available. For generations, this has been the gold standard of fatherhood. A father’s love was often measured by his ability to provide for his family. And while providing […]
In Nairobi County, the journey to better health for many patients does not begin in a clinic, but in the community. For people living with disabilities, those struggling with alcohol or drug dependence, and chronic interrupters who repeatedly fall out of TB treatment, the path to recovery is often unpredictable. Their lives are shaped by […]
Africa has the youngest population in the world. But having a young population is not enough. The real question is: are we creating the conditions that allow young people to thrive? Health, education, economic opportunities, safety, supportive communities, and the ability to make informed decisions all influence whether young people can reach their full […]
For many adolescent girls in Bungoma County, pregnancy comes with challenges that extend far beyond preparing for childbirth. Poverty, stigma, interrupted education, limited access to reproductive health information, and social isolation often leave young mothers navigating pregnancy with little support. For pregnant adolescents, the risks are even greater. Malaria during pregnancy can lead to severe […]
When Naisula Lenkai went into labour with one of her children, she never imagined she would nearly lose her life. After giving birth at home, severe bleeding left her weak and frightened. By the time she reached a health facility, it was almost too late. “Kuna wakati nlipata matatizo wakati wa kujifungua nyumbani, wakati nilifika […]
Motherhood should be a moment of joy. But for too many women, it begins with uncertainty. A missed piece of information. A long distance to care. A decision made too late. This Mother’s Day, the conversation goes beyond celebration. It asks a harder question: what does it really take to make motherhood safer and what […]