Nkatha is a Kenyan name adapted from the Ameru community who reside on the slopes of Mt.Kenya. The Ameru are from the Bantu community. The Bantus are also found in Eastern, Central, and South Africa. When growing up, I was told that Nkatha meant a dignified rich, and prosperous woman. When I was older, IContinue reading “Nkatha’s World💖”
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Music saved my life
Every time I heard a beat I smiled Every time I smiled to a beat I wanted to move Every time I moved I made a dance This is why music saved my life I remember when my life was filled with melancholy Peace was scarce as everything crashed around me But there was oneContinue reading “Music saved my life”
About to give up?
It has been quite a year. In the beginning, it all was blissful and sweet. Towards the end of the first quarter, I found myself in a rather uncomfortable position. It was bearable so I resort to keeping it in the subconscious mind. That bit worked for a while. At the end of the secondContinue reading “About to give up?”
The Forgotten Tribe – The Elderly. Who are they?
When you step out from your apartment block, how many elderly people can you count? Sometimes people don’t even know who an elderly person is. An elderly person is anybody who is beyond the middle ages: by number above 65years. This is considered the mean retirement age globally. It marks the reduction in productivity butContinue reading “The Forgotten Tribe – The Elderly. Who are they?”
MSK
I have been at home for over six months since the first case of COVID19 was reported in the country. During this period I encountered a call for application for my sisters keeper for female health practitioners. At first, I puzzled on what the program would be about several times. Eventually, after frequent checks, IContinue reading “MSK”
PRACTICAL PREVENTION OF UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) comprise one of the most typical presentations for outpatient consultations. Pathogenesis of UTI UTIs are naturally caused by bacteria from the intestinal system that find their way in the urethra, bladder even the kidneys. These specific pathogens typically include E.coli, Proteus Vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Morganella morganii, and even Enterococcus faecalis. Women are more prone to getting UTIs; at least 30 times more than men.Clinical symptoms consist of: – · Frequency in passing out urine. · Pain or burning sensation when voidingContinue reading “PRACTICAL PREVENTION OF UTIs”
Why is COVID19 still spreading?
Since late last year, there was an invasion which shook our society to it’s core. The invader, too miniscule to see, was a novel virus dubbed COVID19. At the time, it was only in the East; Asia specifically in China. People in the west that is Africa, just heard of it and never gave itContinue reading “Why is COVID19 still spreading?”
Delightful Dismay 15:12 Ke
When Entrepreneurships bites hard I have been in high spirits since I started my new trade, just a fortnight ago. Each passing day felt like a dream come true. I was experiencing a flight of brilliant ideas all which saw my new venture go from zero to 💯. This must be the same feeling allContinue reading “Delightful Dismay 15:12 Ke”
I will not limit myself
Today and yesterday, I have been regulating the amount of water I have been using in the washroom. We are currently experiencing a water shortage in this COVID-19 crisis especially in the urban center. Despite having a 120 litre full jerrican of water, I was still scared that I would run out of water. HavingContinue reading “I will not limit myself”
Viral Pandemic
I was sitting on my couch drowning myself in some anime that I had gotten from my sisters. The mobile phone rang and it was my friend K on the other end. Once in a while we check on each other. I consider him a good friend and our chats are to relish. After theContinue reading “Viral Pandemic”
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