Mwana Wa M'ma

18/09/2025

When you’re told to give your child 2 teaspoons (or tablespoons) of medicine three times a day—do you understand what this means for your child’s treatment? How confident are you in knowing the correct dosage and timing for the medication?

Clear instructions are key when it comes to administering medicine to children. But do parents always know exactly how to give the right dose at the right time? Let's talk about the importance of clear communication in child healthcare and the role of parents in ensuring safe drug administration.

18/09/2025

Did you know? Bamboo is a powerful solution for the Planet, People, and Climate? 🌍🌱

Bamboo isn't just a versatile plant—it's a game-changer for sustainable development and climate solutions! Here's how bamboo aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributes to a better world:

SDG 1: No Poverty
Bamboo offers income and employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. Its fast growth and versatility in creating products like construction materials and textiles help lift communities out of poverty.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Bamboo plays a vital role in agroforestry, providing food, fodder, and fuel. Its edible shoots and leaves contribute to food security and improve agricultural productivity, helping communities thrive.

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Bamboo is a renewable energy source, with its biomass being converted into biofuels like charcoal and pellets, offering clean energy for cooking and heating—especially in areas with limited electricity.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Bamboo's strength and sustainability make it ideal for eco-friendly construction—from bamboo houses to furniture. It's a sustainable alternative to plastics and timber, contributing to green innovation across industries.

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Bamboo grows rapidly without the need for fertilizers or pesticides, making it an eco-friendly material for products like packaging, furniture, and more. It's key to promoting responsible consumption and sustainable production.

SDG 13: Climate Action
Bamboo absorbs carbon dioxide at a higher rate than many tree species, acting as a natural carbon sink to help combat climate change. It also prevents soil erosion and improves environmental health, making it a powerful tool for climate mitigation.

SDG 15: Life on Land
With its extensive root system, bamboo prevents soil erosion, improves water retention, and aids in land restoration—helping combat desertification and promoting healthier ecosystems.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Bamboo supports economic growth by creating jobs in rural communities, from cultivation to processing and product manufacturing. Its growing industry contributes to sustainable economic development.

Bamboo for Planet, People, and Climate Solutions 🌱💚

Bamboo is a vital tool for building a sustainable future for both people and the planet. By integrating bamboo into industries, agriculture, and climate action, we can address global challenges and build a more resilient world. 🌍✨

12/09/2025

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“It is only prayers. My brother is going for today at XX Hospital. We know doctors treat but God heals.”

On August 14th, I came across this Facebook post while doom-scrolling. The words froze me. I had to intervene. With some knowledge about , , and even , I quickly inboxed the woman who posted — CL. “Kindly give me your number,” I wrote. She responded almost immediately.

As I headed to Naomi Gardens for a plate of ugali and fish after the 10 a.m news briefs - if you know you know- I called her. “What is the issue with your brother, A?” I asked. I knew him. He sells mandazi and tea at our village market. In primary school, he was two years ahead of me.

In my mind, I imagined a — perhaps from the boiling oil he uses daily. I was wrong. What CL described was not a sudden accident but a slow, silent disaster: a that had been ignored until the only option left was amputation.

When I finally saw him, his leg was bandaged, the smell of heavy in the air. The doctors had acted quickly. The foot, for now, was saved. He is currently awaiting a procedure at a Kakamega Hospital. His fate still hangs in the balance.

But A’s story is not unique. Across rural Kenya, families struggle with diabetic wounds in silence. There is little awareness of , few trained personnel to treat them, and a dangerous sense of — from patients who downplay small wounds, from caregivers too overwhelmed to keep up with , and from a health system that does not prioritize .

This apathy is deadly. It turns minor injuries into , and chronic ulcers into amputations. Each amputation is not just the loss of a , but of , , and . In markets like this, where people live hand-to-mouth, one wound can collapse an entire family’s survival.

A’s story is one thread in a much larger fabric — a neglected crisis that calls for urgent attention, not just prayers.

Note that I asked CL to call and stop the process. After fifteen minutes, I rang again to find out if she had. She didn’t pick the first call. When she finally answered, her voice was heavy with : “I cannot stop them. They’re already on the queue.”

“No, it is not too late,” I insisted. “Just tell them to step away from the line.”

I gave her the contact of a wound care specialist, urging her to seek guidance — not an amputation. All I could think about was his livelihood, his , and how one cut of the surgeon’s blade could sever not just a limb, but an entire future.





Now hopeful.

11/09/2025

08/09/2025

According to Z**i Afrique, 53% of learners in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10. In Kenya, only 40% of Grade 3 pupils can read and solve basic numeracy tasks.

Yet, for decades, where the system faltered, untrained Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers—names often unrecorded—stepped in. Armed with nothing more than chalk, a stool, and conviction, they ran crash programs in literacy and numeracy. Many of us learned our ABCs, counting, and first words from such unsung heroes.

But here is the uncomfortable truth: when foundational learning is weak, the cracks follow students for life. It is no surprise that more than half of KCSE candidates score D+ and below. The problem does not begin in high school—it begins in nursery, where the first building blocks of learning are laid, or missed.

If we want to rewrite the story of education outcomes in Kenya, we must start where learning begins: by investing in ECDE teachers, training, and support. Because the foundation determines the future.

31/08/2025

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Recently I went for training on FOPL I interviewed a lady from Civics living with her two sons who are managing Diabetes type two and they spoke about the challenges they face in identifying healthy snacks. Read through

From the outside, 12-year-old Jefferson and his 11-year-old brother Brian (not their real names) look like any other pair of rural Kenyan kids; competitive, playful, brimming with energy.

28/08/2025

Protect your peace. Manage your stress. Boost your dopamine. 🧘‍♀️✨
Sometimes all it takes is one small habit to shift your mood—deep breaths, laughter, or even letting go like a balloon 🎈.
Your brain deserves rest. Your body deserves calm. Your soul deserves joy. 💡

21/08/2025

Redding with Maragoli girls

20/08/2025

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies exclusively to the personal data of living individuals and does not extend its protections to the deceased. This limitation is clearly stated in Recital 27 of the regulation. As such, rights like access, rectification, and erasure under GDPR cannot be exercised for a person after death. However, individual EU member states may introduce national laws to protect the data of deceased persons. For example, in France and Germany, heirs or designated individuals may be allowed to access or manage the data of a deceased relative under specific conditions. While GDPR itself offers no such rights, ethical and legal considerations—particularly in sectors like healthcare or inheritance—may still require organizations to treat such data with care. Additionally, some services allow individuals to make decisions about their digital legacy before death, though this is governed by contractual terms rather than GDPR. National legislation ultimately governs such matters.

In Kenya, the Data Protection Act, 2019 is the primary law regulating the collection, storage, and use of personal data. Similar to the GDPR, the Act applies strictly to the personal data of living natural persons and does not extend its protections to the deceased. Section 2 of the Act defines “data subject” as “an identified or identifiable natural person who is the subject of personal data,” which by interpretation excludes the dead.

This means that rights such as access, correction, or erasure of personal data cannot be claimed on behalf of someone who has passed away. However:

National considerations: Kenya has not yet enacted specific legislation addressing the protection or management of data belonging to deceased persons. Therefore, handling such data often falls under contractual agreements, such as service terms of social media platforms, banks, or healthcare providers.

Ethical obligations: In sensitive sectors like healthcare, financial services, and inheritance disputes, institutions may still handle deceased persons’ data with confidentiality to protect the interests of surviving family members.

Comparative practices: Just as France and Germany have provisions allowing heirs or representatives to manage a deceased relative’s data, Kenya could in future introduce similar laws, particularly as digital legacy and estate management become increasingly important.

Digital legacy planning: Some platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google) already allow Kenyans to designate what happens to their accounts after death. These arrangements are contractual rather than legal under the Data Protection Act.

👉 In summary: Kenya’s Data Protection Act does not cover the personal data of deceased persons, leaving such issues to contractual terms and ethical considerations, though future reforms may address digital legacies and inheritance-related data.

18/08/2025

Plastics Treaty Talks in Geneva Stumble, What It Means for Vihiga and Kenya

Negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, to create the world’s first global plastics treaty have ended without an agreement. For communities like Vihiga- Mkungambiti, Isavaru, Isakira, Wondeyo, Ebusiekwe, Ekatsombero, Walodeya, Mudungu,Mudete- where plastic waste clogs rivers, chokes farms, and affects livestock- they die after ingesting plastics, the outcome raises questions about how soon meaningful change will come.

The talks brought together representatives from more than 180 countries under the United Nations. Their goal was to agree on legally binding rules to , which has become a worldwide crisis. However, the discussions collapsed after sharp divisions: and the resisted calls for , preferring instead to focus on . On the other hand, African nations—including —pushed for , arguing that recycling alone cannot solve the plastic problem.

In Vihiga, plastic waste remains a daily reality. Market centers like , , and are struggling with littered single-use plastics despite Kenya’s ban on plastic bags. Farmers complain that plastic waste makes land less fertile, while health experts warn of the risks of microplastics contaminating food and water sources.

Environmental groups such as Greenpeace Africa and Kenya’s CEJAD say the failed talks in Geneva show how powerful interests continue to block progress. Still, they urge African communities to keep demanding action, noting that local solutions—like , drives, and alternatives to plastics—are still crucial.

As the world waits for the next round of negotiations, Vihiga residents are reminded that the fight against plastic pollution begins at home: , , and that use eco-friendly packaging. The global treaty may be delayed, but remains urgent.

18/08/2025

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