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Sunday Magazine - (12/07/2009 )
A touch of love for mothers
Elizabeth Mwangi was about to deliver her first baby. Like every new mother, she was excited and well prepared. But on June 3, after the baby’s due date had passed, she went to hospital for a check up. The doctors found the umbilical cord was wrapped tightly around the baby’s neck. She needed an urgent Caesarean Section. ... Read More
 
What happened to family planning?
As resources shrink in the wake of global warming, the global financial crunch and our own careless destruction of our natural heritage, driven by greed and ignorance, family planning as a method of checking population explosion has virtually collapsed, thanks to unfavourable policies. ... Read more
 
The nauseating fashion fads
We are truly an amazing and diversified nation as far as our dressing style is concerned. And a social event is easily the best place to sample Kenya’s whirlpool of fashion follies and gaffes. ... Read more
 
Managing financial goals
There are three types of financial goals that every couple grapples with — immediate or short-term, medium-term and long-term. For most people, immediate goals constitute those things that you want to do now or in the next six months. Medium-term goals will often be realised within three to five years while long-term goals extend beyond that. ... Read more
 
Link your gift to your purpose to enjoy life
The death of Michael Jackson has undoubtedly been the most talked about news item in recent weeks. Millions of people around the world mourned the passing of ‘the king of pop’ in emotional and very personal ways. ... Read more
 
Community outreach touches more women
Ruby Centre recently became a beneficiary of the Government sponsored OBA (Output Based Aid) Project which has so far been rolled out in areas of Kiambu, Western Kenya and Nairobi slum areas. Low income women pay a nominal fee of Sh200 and are issued with a voucher that allows them to access antenatal care for up to six weeks at any facility that is part of the project. After that they can get a family planning voucher of Sh100 for any long-term family planning method including Norplant and permanent methods. ... Read more
 
My daughter’s shyness worries me
My 16-year-old daughter is so shy that I fear for her. She is chubby, has a mild case of acne and, therefore, very self-conscious. She likes to hide in her room, even when we have visitors. To us as parents, she remains our sweet, beautiful princess. ... Read more
 
Playwright moulding moral youths
He may be visually impaired but Isaac Nyang’au’s achievements as a playwright, poet, musician, teacher and pastor are living proof that disability is not inability. ... Read more
 
A melting pot of cultures
Sigana Hadithi Festival brought together cultures from Africa, America, Europe and Asia for the sharing of stories passed down through generations, last Sunday at Alliance FranÁaise. ... Read more
 
Sensual preparations for first wedding anniversary
The big day was last Thursday. Interestingly, it started off kawa…the hubby woke up, did his thing and left the house with a brisk kwaheri. That kinda broke my heart since I was expecting something a bit more intimate. Surely his heart should melt a little today considering it was our first wedding anniversary! ... Read more
 
Dangerous learners on roads
There are a number of things on the road that scare the hell out of a motorist. A slow moving lorry going uphill and a matatu ahead are some of these. However, nothing frightens a driver more than the ‘L’ sign. These guys are to be avoided at all cost— even if it means having to endure flashing lights and blaring horns from oncoming traffic. ... Read more
 

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