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List of articles in this edition
Rest, reflection, renewal
Sitting in Nairobi’s traffic jam the other day, I could feel my body become tense as anxiety welled up in me. I was running late despite leaving the house an hour earlier than usual. The discussion on the FM station did not help-all the news about Kenya and Africa, for that matter, was distressing. Most…
Strengthening your relationships
‘Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of…
Costing before Christmas
Christmas is here, again. Your heart is full of anticipation, with promises of rest after a year’s hard work. You dread being left out as others have a meaningful celebration. Everyone is in a spendthrift mood. Among the expenses topping your list are travel, buying gifts for family and friends and of course food for…
Basis of HIV and AIDS
Granted, the subject of HIV/AIDS is not strange to many of us. But though familiar, it is easy to forget the basics, the facts about this scourge. We seek to remind you of what you may have forgotten, and what you may not know. Early this year, findings released by the government showed that Kenya’s…
Nutritional and herbal supplements to complete your diet
THE NEW AGE OF NUTRITIONAL AND HERBAL MEDICINES The substances and products we think of as supplements are by no means entirely new. Vitamins in pill form have been available for more than 50 years. Herbs, also known as botanicals or phytomedicines have been staples in the clinics and the kitchens for centuries, and were…
Is he the ideal father for your children?
My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘you’re tearing up the grass.’ ‘We’re not raising grass; dad would reply. ‘We’re raising boys.’- Harmon Killebrew (former league baseball player) An unknown author once wrote. Any man can be a father. It takes someone special…
The Fun & Stylish Scarf
Need an accessory to complement that outfit that looks a tad plain or drab, one that will not make you rob the bank? Then the scarf it is. A scarf is a piece of cloth worn around the neck or on the head for warmth, decoration, or concealment. It can spice up all forms of…
Make beans a part of your daily diet
According to history, when people first started tilling the earth and developing agriculture, beans were among the first crops to be cultivated. Since then, beans have remained an important constituent in the diet of man. They come in a variety of colour and size, and because of their non-perishable nature they can be stored for…
Fathers should take the lead
Sylvester Okumu is a man who loves his role of a father. He shares his passion of fatherhood with Pregnant’s Rebecca Njoki. Admittedly, having a second baby on the way is not as anxious an experience as the first time when my wife. Constance, was expecting Jeanne, our first born daughter. Then, everything seemed to…
