Son and father playing basketball. [Courtesy/GettyImages] A father’s role is instrumental in the development of a child, influencing their self-esteem, social skills, and overall wellbeing. It’s important to note that the definition of a father is not limited to biological or legal ties, but can equally refer to individuals who fulfil the nurturing and caregiving roles typically associated with fatherhood — such as stepfathers or adoptive fathers. To reduce fatherhood to merely the male role in the act of human creation would be nothing short of a disservice. It is often said that all men are created equal, and indeed…
Author: By Nancy Muthoni
Most of the challenges we shall continue to face, as a country, on the mental health crisis are centered around parents who will release their youths to the world, very well educated but poorly mentored mentally. [iStockphoto] As May is now over, there is a question that I would want answered. Are we now more aware and educated enough about our mental health well-being, considering that we have had a whole month dedicated to giving the condition our attention and mindfulness? While the one-month campaign of spreading sensitisation and knowledge around this crisis is a good campaign, it is not…
We can all remember a date we have circled in our minds that brings memories of times and seasons when we were desperate. We face desperate times by either going through some persisting difficulties or challenges which are normal for any person as life is never a straight line. Desperation is a cover emotion that sits on top of the real emotion which is despair. We mostly use desperation to escape from despair. It involves mass hopelessness, discouragement and a downcast feeling. There is something about us when we are in a state of desperation; we simply lose our reasoning…
A security team led by Njoro Sub-County DCC Mokin Ptangu was deployed to the disputed 4,296-acre Muthera Farm in Mau Narok, Njoro, on March 25, 2025, following violent clashes between rival groups claiming ownership of the land. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Greed, if you ask me, is not knowing when to stop wanting more because you already have enough. Greed can also be defined as an extreme desire to acquire and possess more than one needs, especially with respect to material wealth. This incessant desire advances into an overwhelming urge of wanting to have something so badly that it quickly ceases…