Author: Khusoko

Teenage years are a time of transition, growth and challenges for parents and children. As they progress in school, they face new academic, social, and emotional pressures that can affect their well-being and behaviour. While this stage might feel perplexing and challenging for parents, they play a crucial role in helping their children transition from childhood to adulthood. Parents often find it hard to understand and connect with their teenagers, who may seem distant, rebellious, and unnecessarily moody. However, effective communication is arguably the most effective strategy to help parents navigate the teenage years and support their children’s development. Most…

Regular eye examinations are as crucial as check-ups for any other disease. They help detect certain eye diseases, such as Glaucoma, that could adversely affect your eyes. Glaucoma is a disease that causes progressive and irreversible damage to the eye, slowly leading to blindness.  There is usually no warning or apparent symptoms to detect until marked irreversible loss of vision has occurred, leading to Glaucoma being described as “the sneak thief of sight.” The disease is usually associated with increased pressure within the eye. Once the pressure builds up to high levels, damage occurs to the optic nerve, which relays…

Habil Olaka, who has led the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) for 14 years, has stepped down as CEO effective March 31, 2024.  The KBA Governing Council announced Raimond Molenje as acting CEO, effective April 1, while they search for a permanent replacement. John Gachora, KBA Governing Council Chairman, acknowledged Olaka’s exceptional leadership and the significant milestones achieved under his guidance. “Under Olaka’s leadership, KBA has continued to reinforce a reputable and professional banking sector that best supports Kenyans, who entrust their ambitions and hard-earned resources with its member banks,” KBA Governing Council Chairman and NCBA Bank Group Managing Director John…

If you have experienced toothaches, you know how excruciating that pain can be. It might rob you of sleep and peace until the pain goes away. A toothache is a pain in and around your teeth and jaw, sometimes accompanied by a fever.  Toothaches typically manifest as a sharp on-and-off or constant pain lasting for a few hours or even days. The pain, which can be mild or extreme depending on the cause of the ache, can also be magnified by hot or cold food or drinks. Causes of toothaches There are different causes of toothache. One of the minor…

Equity Group Foundation and the French Embassy have committed to supporting sustainable business activities in the country and bridging the gap between local businesses and their counterparts in France.  Through strategic partnerships and outreach initiatives over the years, Equity Group has continuously supported Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) in their sustainability journey. The French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Arnaud Sequet, and Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi toured several businesses and projects supported by Equity in and around Nairobi, where they interacted with various business leaders and entrepreneurs on sustainable development and business growth.  Among the projects…

Earlier this week, on February 19, 2024, there was a silent protest outside the office of Mercy Corps, an American NGO, in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Activists laid a pile of stones drenched in red paint, symbolizing blood.  On posters nearby, one can also read slogans: “Let’s not let them interfere in the internal affairs of the CAR” and “Stop the U.S., enough blood.”. Central Africans are tired of endless bloody conflicts; they want to leave them in the past, live their peaceful lives, and develop the infrastructure of their country.  They didn’t like to be…