Health

Suicide Among the Youth

By Mercy W. (Form 1) A human being’s life is always faced with challenges but we should always try to overcome them. When challenges become too rigid, many people tend to lose hope, hail curses at themselves and even others especially the youth heed to taking away their

October 15th, 2019|

People with Albinism

By Brenda N. (Form 1) Albinism is a genetic disorder that causes the skin, hair or eyes to have little or no color, and it is also associated with visual problems. Albinism is caused by a defect in one of several genes that produce or distribute melanin.

December 31st, 2018|

Causes of Environmental Pollution

By Reginah A. (Form 3) The causes of environmental pollution are many, including oil, air pollution, and soil erosion.Oil spillage causes environmental pollution when oil is spilled in water. Oil kills the aquatic animals, thus causing decomposition that will lead to further pollution. Smoke and fumes from

December 17th, 2018|

It Takes Two People To….

By Zeituna A. (Form 3) and Dorcus A. (Form 2) Have you ever sat down to imagine how life would be if you got pregnant now? Teenage pregnancy is the state of having a baby developing inside a teenager. It is stated that for every 1,000 girls in

November 15th, 2018|

The Noise in the Silence

By Stella W. (Form 4) The key to understanding addiction lies in a small number of points. First, many systems in the body work to maintain an unchanging internal environment. In particular, several systems produce compensatory reactions whenever a change occurs, in order to oppose the change and

September 10th, 2018|

The Importance of Food Safety

By Farhia I. (Form 1) Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illnesses. In various parts of the world, especially in rural areas people do not practice food safety. In such places street food trade is developing

August 30th, 2018|

Let’s End FGM

By  Esther N. (Form 3) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is girl’s circumcision.  Most of you may wonder what it is and where this type of circumcision is practised. I am a witness of these FGM practices and learnt its consequences. I am a girl who has been trying

August 16th, 2018|

Keeping The Love Tank Full

By Irene M. (Form 1) It has been proven that many teenagers tend to keep the love tank full by engaging in irresponsible behaviors. When they feel that the love they get at home is not enough, they seek attention from somewhere else. In the process, they meet

June 25th, 2018|

Breast Cancer in Kenya

By  Nancy W. (Form 1)   According to Kenya Cancer Network, breast cancer causes about 7% of deaths  among women per year. Women face a higher  risk of breast cancer than men. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast

November 12th, 2017|