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When men want babies
I recently met Edwin Wangila, such an extra ordinary man. He is planning for a baby – even before he is married. ‘I have come to learn that bringing forth a baby into this world is not as easy as A, B, C. Even where a man is on call 24/ 7, waiting to perform…
Beads…..
Lighted aquarium, shimmering lights, wood set, all these are beads you can wear to match any occasion or mood They were once a preserve of our fore fathers and women made them using clay, seeds, bones and brass but today, every girl owns at least one beaded piece of jewellery. Made of glass, plastic or…
Golden kitchen rules
The kitchen is an important part of the house. This is where all foods are prepared and when you think of food, you also want to think of cleanliness and high hygiene. Here are a few rules that will help you maintain order in this very important room: » Always wash your hands before handling…
Outdated family law – milking women dry
Achieng had lived with Jack for more than five years having married through the Kikuyu customary law. As fate would have it, Jack succumbed to cancer, leaving her with two young children to raise. She could not give her children the lifestyle they were accustomed to. School fees was due while the rent to the…
Suffering without bitterness – in the name of parenting
Her easy manner and smile put one at ease, making conversation with her a pleasant experience. Christine Vulimu is a mother and a teacher. Her daughters and pupils, continually shape her as she shapes them. Christine is pragmatic. She believes in moving on to the next thing without dwelling too much on what has been.…
Nurturing You to the best You
Likewise, the maternal instinct is one of man’s most powerful forces. Right from conception, bonding between mother and child begins. As the umbilical cord continually provides everything a foetus needs to thrive in the womb, the bond develops Many psychologists believe that after the cord is cut, a whole new level of physical and emotional…
My partner is HIV positive, but I can’t leave her
Some couples struggle to keep marriages afloat because of differences such as finances, infidelity and lack of children. There are others that are struggling to swim against the tide of HIV. Just what happens when a partner becomes HIV positive while the other is negative? David Njoroge* and his wife, Linet*, have been married for 12 years.…
FRUIT CAKE – A recipe for all seasons
Fruit coke Should be made a few weeks before icing and kept well wrapped in greaseproof paper and foil to mature. Because of all its rich ingredients, this cake can keep moist for several months. By Vivian Chemitai Cake Specialist, Bakers Bounty During my childhood I grew up with a dislike for the fruit cake,…
Flowers and Love. Jeremiah and Jane Kaibiria’s approach to parenting
‘I had girls come to me with very deep and hurting issues. Others, unable to talk about the issues, would act out. An otherwise humble girl would turn to be very rebellious.’ ‘I had told my children long time ago that unlike us, older people who came from big families with many siblings, they only…
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