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Monthly Archives: June 2023

Magdalene Ndung'u, a tomato supplier based in Kisii town. She has three years into the business and says it has been profitable all along. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Magdalene’s successful journey from local vendor to owning tomato depot

Shifting from mitumba business, she started her tomato supplying business in 2020. She handpicked a group of hardworking and committed employees who shared her vision...
Student Council body of St. Mary's Ukwala High School pose for a photo at the main gate. Photo/Bonface Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

George Onyango, newly-crowned Chief Principal steering St. Mary’s Ukwala

He currently serves as the Siaya County KESSHA Chairperson, a position he took in 2020 to date.  Pursuing additional qualifications and attending workshops, seminars, and...
Regularly brushing your teeth, staying hydrated and visiting the dentist are some of the approaches to halitosis or bad breath. PHOTO/Shutterstock.

How to empower your smile and boost confidence with fresh breath

Scientifically known as halitosis, bad breath affects millions worldwide.  Halitosis may sometimes be a symptom of underlying health issues.   Regular dental check-ups allow for professional cleanings...
Evangelists and other Christian leaders join hands in a book dedication prayer during the launch of Essays in African Theology and Christianity, authored by Reuben Kigame. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Theologian and gospel musician Reuben Kigame launches new book

Apart from his well-known music career, which spans over three decades, Kigame is also a trained teacher, journalist, evangelist, social activist, and a future...
An e-poster with details of the power-packed webinar which unleashed research-based details on women's potential in the digital economy concerning the shea value chain in Uganda. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

Shea Value Chain: Fueling women empowerment in Uganda’s digital economy

Women face numerous obstacles within the shea value chain, including limited access to finance, markets, and information. A majority of women in the chain access...
Bamboo trees at a tree nursery in Nyamira. It is one of the alternatives to the water-thirsty eucalyptus, in a bid to combat climate change. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Nyamira residents list measures to counter climate change effects

Hazards were identified in an action plan that was created through a public participation exercise. Climate public participation is entirely a participatory process. To counter...
Participants dance as part of a wellness and healing session during Global Wellness Day celebrations last year at Nairobi Street Kitchen. This year's event will be on June 10, 2023 at Anzana Gardens, Nairobi. PHOTO/GWD Kenya.

Dance Magenta: Kenya to join the world in celebrating Global Wellness...

The essence of the day is to make everyone aware of the value of our lives. To dance, you don’t have to be a professional...
With the disruption caused by the internet and technology in current era, Gen Z are becoming choosy and sensitive on the kind of content they consume. PHOTO/Freepik.

Media Dynamics: What Gen Z can and can’t consume

Over time, technology has caused unimaginable disruption for media. Just a small portion of Gen Z relies on texts and blogs. Simplicity of payment options key...
Some of the Kereri Girls High School alumni introducing themselves on June 3, 2023, after they visited the school for a two-day mentorship program with their school. Alumni engagement in schools is a resource worth tapping by all schools for students' benefit. PHOTO/Kereri Girls.

Rejuvenation evident as Kereri Girls High School alumni visit alma mater

A school’s alumni base offers numerous educational opportunities for its current students.  Kereri Girls High School alumni visited their alma mater for a two-day mentorship...
Alex Ogwal (center) presenting a poem in sign language in Nairobi to create awareness about uniqueness of sign language. He has been championing the need for sign language spaces where the wider communities come together to have discourse in sign language. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Ogwal: Learn sign language and embrace the hearing impaired

He lost his hearing while aged 13. He defied all odds stacked against him and emerged best student in the O’level exams with 20 aggregates.  Ogwal...