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Budgeting for college – Itâs never too early
Congratulations, you are now proud parents of a bouncing baby. As you hold her, swelling with pride, 18 years from now seems too remote to worry about. âI have plenty of time to save for her education, you think confidently. So you keep putting it off. Before you know it, your bundle of joy is…
Plan your meals to make cooking enjoyable
Have you ever stood in front of an open fridge at, say, 7 pm, waiting for some sort of meal planning inspiration to strike? I know you probably have and I also know that at the end of a long day, it can seem like a monumental task to decide what to make for dinner.…
Why sanitary pads are a ‘do-or-die’ thing to girls
Hundreds of girls miss up to five days of school every month due to lack of sanitary pads. Most use risky methods to deal with the menses. It is a reminder of the case in the Bible of âthe woman with the issue of bloodâ who desperately needed a miracle to ease the bleeding as she was considered unclean. A…
Securing her future-with a bank account, insurance, shares and property
Every day, you sweat it out to lay a strong foundation for your childrenâs lives and secure them a bright future. By investing and growing your money, you will not only retire in comfort, but also set your children on a strong footing to establish themselves as financially independent adults. Below are some of the…
The bite-should be on food, not on baby
As I researched on the content of this story, I was reminded of a story that happened several years ago, at our village in Bungoma. That fateful morning, my two younger sisters had been sent to the shops to buy breakfast when they spotted a wild dog walking by the roadside. In an attempt to…
Who will nurse me after delivery?
Should it be my mother-in-law, my husband or myself? Esther: âI delivered my first baby, Stacy, six months ago. I knew my small sister who had just completed fourth form and was waiting for her results, would be the one to take care of me. I had also employed a house help a month before…
Have TB? Take heart you can be cured
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease brought about by bacteria scientifically known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its characteristic name is a result of the appearance of the bacteria, which is the shape of a tuber. A German physician, Dr. Robert Koch, discovered the cause of Tuberculosis in 1882. He was awarded a Nobel Prize for this discovery, which was a great milestone in diagnosing and finding…
Where to get school fees
The financial implications of school fees can often be a matter of stress and worry for many parents. Advisors will generally recommend that you start saving for your child’s education immediately they are born, giving you maximum time to grow an investment portfolio. The cost of quality education has risen along with the cost of…
Acquire first aid skills for rescue during emergencies
Accidents and emergencies are part of the everyday life of small children. Therefore, parents need to take precaution to guard the little ones against unnecessary injuries. According to George Kirubi, an Emergency Medical Trainer at AAR Emergency Rescue Services, âFirst Aid is the provision of emergency treatment and life support for people who are ill or injured, including…
First Word 46
Let us teach kids how to give The horrific scene, a couple of months ago, of two kids suckling their dead mother in Turkana in Kenya was heartbreaking. As a result, the nation was so moved that a rallying call raised more than half a billion Kenya shillings to assist families ravaged by drought and…
