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#BehindClosedDoors: Recognizing the Silent Struggles of Mental Health

Despite increasing awareness, mental health remains stigmatized, leading to discrimination, misunderstanding, and inadequate support. One of the greatest challenges in recent years has been gaining

HIV Prevention Campaigns: Are Boys Being Left Behind?

In the global fight against HIV, numerous interventions have been directed towards supporting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), who are more than twice as

Why Kenya deserves an effective front-of-pack label for food products

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is undergoing an epidemiological shift, with a significant rise in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases, though challenging to define, are commonly

Time to Act Now: Ending Violence Against Women in Education Spaces

As the world culminates the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign, the call to action is louder than ever. This year’s UNITE campaign

Beyond the Desk: Kennedy Kamau

If you could travel anywhere to study something new, where would you go and what would you study? I would travel to South East Asia

The Art of Fundraising

By Joy Maruti, Business Development Officer Fundraising is vital for organizations that rely on external support to sustain their operations and drive their mission and

Defying the Odds:  Fifteen Years and Counting After a Life-Changing Diagnosis

By Ann Waithaka, Senior Communications Officer and Isabel Radoli, Communications Officer One of the most rewarding aspects of being a development communications expert, especially in

Unleashing the Power of Youth through Education, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment

Young Africans face many challenges, including limited educational and employment opportunities, health disparities, and barriers to civic participation. Despite these, young people have immense potential

Creating Pathways for Refugee Teachers to Gain Formal Accreditation

In the arid plains of northern Kenya, within the vast expanses of the Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps, the wind of change is silently blowing,

Créer des passerelles pour permettre aux enseignants réfugiés d’obtenir une accréditation formelle

Dans les plaines arides du nord du Kenya, dans les vastes étendues des camps de réfugiés de Kakuma et de Dadaab, le vent du changement

Celebrating African Statistics Day: Empowering Africa through Data for Sustainable Growth

As we observe this African Statistics Day, the Center reflects on the transformative role of data in shaping Africa’s future. It’s a day to honor

Advancing Inclusive Sexuality Education for Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities in Kenya

Adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Kenya face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive and supportive sexuality education. For many, discussions about sexuality and relationships are overshadowed