AuthorKen Juma

When the first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Kenya on 12 March 2020, no one knew how deeply it would modify our realities. It changed physical activity, sport, social development and the overall wellbeing of the people. It was a turning point in modern history. Covid-19 pandemic changed the way we live and interact with one another. The pandemic halted sporting activity not just in Kenya...

The government of Kenya is at the forefront of promoting Covid-19 vaccines across the country. Despite launching the rollout, there have been barriers associated with refusal or delay in accepting the vaccine, vaccine hesitancy and challenges associated with logistics in remote areas. The North-Eastern region, formally known as the North Eastern province, comprises three counties, Garissa, Wajir...

Due to the yawning digital divide in the country, the lockdown, which meant learning could only be done digitally, disproportionately worsened learning for the poor. Despite an increased access to digital devices and the internet, the gap persists. In Kenya, students from low-income households and those from remote areas struggle to access the internet, making online learning impossible for many...

On 12th March of 2020 we confirmed the first case of Covid-19 virus in Kenya, since then, life has never been the same. Every single thing took on a new meaning. From the lifestyle, mental health and well being of adults and children, we couldn’t imagine what awaited us. We had to adapt, and quick, we had to learn to appreciate what we had previously taken for granted; like actually get to...

Experts are racing to learn more about the new strain of Covid-19 virus dubbed Omicron, scary right? Well here’s what you need to know; at least for now, Omicron has been designated as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is more likely to evade detection, less responsive to therapeutics and vaccines. While experts and scientists scramble to know more about the...