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Angela Kezengwa

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    When mental health struggles go unheard By Angela Kezengwa October 14, 2026 12:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Some Kenyan families go through mental-health difficulties which start wit …

    When mental health struggles go unheard
  3. Citizen Digital

    … When the gender question goes unanswered, undocumented in birth certificates By Angela Kezengwa October 04, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Agnes Anyango’s first child was born …

    Baby boy or girl? When the gender question goes unanswered, undocumented in birth certificates
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Lead exposure: The hidden health threat around us By Angela Kezengwa September 27, 2026 05:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal, but human activitie …

    Lead exposure: The hidden health threat around us
  6. Citizen Digital

    Sickle Cell: When Surviving Isn’t the Same as Living By Angela Kezengwa September 10, 2026 01:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize For one mother, living with sickle cell disease was never s …

    Sickle Cell: When Surviving Isn’t the Same as Living
  7. August 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    'Go home...no pity here;' When hospital halls become hub for violence against women By Angela Kezengwa August 23, 2026 08:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Sunday remembers the words more …

    'Go home...no pity here;' When hospital halls become hub for violence against women
  9. Citizen Digital

    When every drop counts: How rising prices are driving micro businesses to reuse cooking oil and the health concerns By Angela Kezengwa August 11, 2026 11:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A man fries manda …

    When every drop counts: How rising prices are driving micro businesses to reuse cooking oil
  10. Citizen Digital

    Cost of not knowing: How delayed diagnosis hinder development in autistic children By Angela Kezengwa August 05, 2026 02:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize For years, Prof. …

    Cost of not knowing: How delayed diagnosis hinder development in autistic children
  11. July 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    When immigration status becomes a weapon; A Congolese national’s search for elusive justice By Angela Kezengwa July 19, 2026 07:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image shows Jean's work station. …

    When immigration status becomes a weapon; A Congolese national’s search for elusive justice
  13. June 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Loita Paradox: The missing piece in climate justice for Narok women By Angela Kezengwa June 18, 2026 10:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Loita Women tending to cattle while fetching water. …

    Loita Paradox: The missing piece in climate justice for Narok women
  15. Citizen Digital

    Human development should begin with a child's brain - Experts By Angela Kezengwa June 14, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Africa has made significant progress in reducing child …

    Human development should begin with a child's brain - Experts
Society

Kenyan families struggle to recognize and address mental health

The News

Some Kenyan families experience mental-health difficulties triggered by loss or hardship but struggle to understand what is happening, whether grief, substance use, medical conditions, or other causes—and this interpretation determines whether a person receives professional care, isolation, or violence.

14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Kenyan families struggle to recognize and address mental health

    Some Kenyan families experience mental-health difficulties triggered by loss or hardship but struggle to understand what is happening, whether grief, substance use, medical conditions, or other causes—and this interpretation determines whether a person receives professional care, isolation, or violence.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Kenya grapples with intersex infants lacking gender documentation

    A Kenyan mother's experience raising a child born in 1996 with ambiguous sex characteristics and no gender recorded on the birth certificate illustrates broader challenges facing intersex individuals in Africa, including confusion, stigma, and difficulty accessing clear medical information.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Lead exposure poses hidden health risk in Kenya

    Lead is a toxic metal that enters environments through mining, manufacturing, battery recycling, paints, and contaminated soil and water. According to the World Health Organization, there is no level of lead exposure known to be without harmful effects, with young children and women of child-bearing age particularly vulnerable.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Sickle cell disease extends beyond pain to disrupt family life

    A mother's account describes how sickle cell disease in her son affected not only his physical health through emergency visits and crises, but also disrupted his education, work prospects, and mental health over years of managing the illness.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Health workers dismiss women's reproductive health concerns in hospitals

    A woman seeking treatment for fibroids says a health worker dismissed her pain and told her to go home, raising questions about negligence, poor-quality care, and violations of patient rights in reproductive health services. According to a legal expert, such dismissals may constitute violations of human dignity and rights, though not necessarily obstetric violence under narrower definitions.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Rising cooking oil prices push micro vendors to reuse oil

    As cooking oil prices rise—averaging more than KSh358 a litre, a 3.3 per cent increase year-on-year from June 2025 to June 2026—micro vendors and households are reusing cooking oil to stretch their budgets, raising health concerns.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Delayed autism diagnosis in Kenya hinders child development

    A Kenyatta University lecturer's experience discovering both her children were autistic illustrates Kenya's diagnostic and treatment gaps for developmental disabilities. Families face structural barriers in accessing diagnosis, therapy, and support services.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Congolese migrant's exploitation and immigration vulnerability in Kenya

    A Congolese national who entered Kenya in 2019 seeking tailoring work found himself in western Kenya facing exploitation and poor living conditions instead of promised employment in Nairobi. The article examines how migrants' vulnerable immigration status can be used against them across African migration corridors.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Legal land titles mask climate-driven hardship for Narok women

    Maasai women in Loita, Narok County are receiving individual land titles through land adjudication, celebrated as empowerment. However, the article argues that despite this legal progress, women's daily lives remain constrained by climate-driven time poverty in a semi-arid region marked by frequent droughts and water scarcity.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Early brain development crucial for lifelong well-being in Africa

    According to researchers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, while Africa has reduced child mortality, millions of children are surviving but not thriving due to poor nutrition, limited early learning, inadequate healthcare, and weak caregiving. Early childhood education and development investments are among the strongest predictors of future well-being and shape learning outcomes, productivity, health, and economic opportunities throughout life.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Menopause-related urinary incontinence affects women's dignity and mobility

    Health experts estimate one in three women experience urinary incontinence during perimenopause or menopause, though many avoid seeking help due to stigma. The issue remains largely unspoken in health systems and urban planning, affecting women's public participation and quality of life.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Stakeholders bring menstrual health advocacy into women's prison

    For Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, the Kenya Youth Parliament for Water brought menstrual health education and sanitary products to Lang'ata Women's Maximum Security Prison, aiming to address hygiene challenges faced by incarcerated women and amplify conversations often ignored in broader menstrual health discussions.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Civil society questions Africa Forward Summit transparency

    At the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, Ruto called for Africa to shift away from dependency and be viewed as a strategic global partner, emphasizing equal partnerships and self-financing of continental transformation.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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