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It’s a little over a year since the first covid-19 case was reported in our country. Within 13 months, a lot has changed. These unprecedented times have not only made life uncertain and challenging for adults, children have also been adversely affected. While asking kiddos to frequently wash their hands, wear masks and social distance…
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Have you ever tried taking a child from their parent’s arms or hugging your niece who’s grown so much since you last saw her and they blatantly refused? I wonder what you did next, did you go ahead and forcefully take them from their parent’s arms as they cried in protest or did you respect…
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My 16year old cousin who is currently in form 2, reached out to me two weeks ago asking for some advice as he was feeling overwhelmed with school. So, I hopped on a call with him that went on for about an hour. He shared with me something that most of us who went through…
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“Wakurugenzi! Tumepatana tena?”, Baba Boi greeted his friends as he pulled a chair and sat next to them. “Leo game ni moto sana!”, one of his friends commented. “I see. Muturi is almost winning the game?”, Baba Boi speculated. “I think it’s something in his tea…what else can explain his lucky streak?”, Jimmy teased. Every…
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“Mamaaaa! I can’t find my blue socks with white stripes!” Boi called out. I laughed at my silly thoughts as I walked towards my son’s room. “Wewe…Sindio hizi socks… Ukona mchezo sana Boi!” I said. “Tihihihi, thanks, mama!” “No worries Boi, actually, would you mind helping me clean up the compound? I was thinking of planting tomatoes today and make us some…
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Apart from her work championing for environmental conservation which earned her the Nobel Peace Prize, what else do you know about the remarkable icon that is Wangari Maathai? Well, here are some facts I bet you didn’t know! She was an academic! Wangari Maathai was a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at The University of Nairobi.…
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(Boi walks towards the kitchen to catch up with his mum after binging on his favourite shows from the Teke Teke Haiya Block. Do you remember Boi mentioning them?) Mum, umeshindaje? Boi asked. Nimeshinda poa, Boi. Why do you look concerned? I replied. “You seem tired, especially because Keni was up all-night crying, and I could hear you ‘bembeleza’ her and now you’re washing the dishes. What time do you rest mama?” Boi asked while holding my hands. …
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‘Na hii nywele yako sasa tutaifanyia nini?’ my mum asked as she helped me pack in preparation for the new school year. It would be my first time to join a boarding school and her biggest concern was my hair! According to her it was too kinky and would be a challenge to maintain. She…
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Previously on Boi and his lovely parents at home: https://akilikids.co.ke/keeping-up-with-boi-teke-teke-haiya/ There’s a knock on the door. Mzee wa Boma amewasili. Daddy! Boi ran towards the door and hugged his dad! “Mkurugenzi! I watched your friend Dora the Explorer on Akili Kids! on my way home. She’s a smart one and can speak Spanish too! Any new word you’ve learned from Dora?” Boi’s dad asked as…
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