UNFPA estimates seven million unintended pregnancies likely to occur as the pandemic continues to upturn lives globally. By Mike Mwaniki info@womannewsroom.africa That the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to health services in Kenya, as it has done world over is a glaring reality. Among the critical health services that have been disrupted is
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UNICEF estimates that at least 80 million children under one at risk of childhood diseases. By Mike Mwaniki info@womanewsroom.africa The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting life-saving immunisation services not just in Kenya, but around the world, putting millions of children – in rich and poor countries alike – at risk of diseases such as diphtheria, measles
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President Kenyatta assures that measures are in place to cushion farmers. By Robert Laban mokeiralaban@gmail.com Angeline Mwikali is a happy farmer. She may not be engaging in large-scale farming in their seven-acre farm in Kitui county, but she has not only been making ends meet, but she also ensured that her family has access
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CREAW Kenya says it is time to start age appropriate sexual education in schools By Facility Odero info@womansnewsroom.africa As if the dreaded Covid-19 and the disruptions it has caused in Migori County is not bad enough, the shadow pandemic-Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and especially sexual and domestic violence against women and girls- has
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More children forced to work even in difficult circumstances as the pandemic hits families By Dorcus Nekesa, info@womansnewsroom.africa One look at 15-year old Miriam will leave you wondering whether she is a girl or a young man. You will be forgiven to argue that her shoulders and chest are too broad for a girl her
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