Like many Kenyans today, I am watching the procession of the last rites of the Late Hon. Mwai Kibaki, as we bid goodbye to the country’s third president. He has…
Like many Kenyans today, I am watching the procession of the last rites of the Late Hon. Mwai Kibaki, as we bid goodbye to the country’s third president. He has…
By Beatrice Okech and Vania Kibui
Like most entities that want to be successful in their efforts, we at Y-ACT believing in pausing to take stock of the past; celebrating wins and recognizing our shortfalls. Such…
Every year on 28th May, the world celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day; a global advocacy platform that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector…
The onset of menstruation ‘menarche’ is undoubtedly a pivotal moment in a girl’s life, as it is a critical sign of good reproductive health. It also marks a girl’s transition…
Meaningful youth engagement means different things to different people. However, an ever-present component in its definition is young people, who are at its core. Meaningful adolescent and youth engagement can…
A FORCE BEYOND THE PRESENT DOWN CYCLE | COVID-19 Today, we’re in the middle of the deepest recession in living memory. As the pandemic triggered lockdowns and took hold around…
“Upholding the rights of women and girls is a game-changer!” Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. Kenya was not left behind in the renewed hope to accelerate the Cairo…
With 11 million youth aged 15-24 — a whole 20.92 per cent, or a fifth, of the population — one must wonder why there was a deliberate sidelining of this…