World AIDS Day came and passed again. We donned red ribbons and posted updates on social media tagged #WorldAidsDay. That’s commendable. But how much do we want to talk about HIV and AIDS? How badly do we want to bring new infections to zero? How badly do you want to end...
Founding and running a business is exciting. There is always so much to look forward to. Sure, “CEO & Founder” sounds like a great title. It goes a long way in rubbing one’s ego. All the same, I hate to break it to you–a fancy title can only go so far...
Admit it—you often run into the dilemma of choosing between “manning up” and asking for help. And I am pretty sure that you almost always go for the former. I don’t blame you; we all do. You see, growing up, we were discouraged from expressing our emotions, lest we come off...
If you have been an avid follower of my blog since its inception, you will notice that I did not publish a post last week. After weeks of poor (or no) planning, procrastination finally got the best of me. I found myself swamped with a million things to do and naturally,...
Divorce or spousal abandonment can be devastating for a family, especially when one partner is left to bear the burden of raising children on their own. Unfortunately, this is the most common turn of events when two partners in a marriage or relationship with kids go their separate ways. While it...
If you are fast approaching third floor like me, you are likely going through a rough patch. Here’s my best guess—at least one of the following statements describes you right now: You’ve just finished school with big dreams, only to realize that your expectations were way too high and you should drop your...
How well do you know the person who sleeps next to you every night? Or that girlfriend you occasionally have coffee with…or that friend with whom you wish to partner in business? What if the love of your life is actually a mad scientist who practices pseudoscience and conducts illegal...
This year’s mental illness awareness day is set to be commemorated on October 10, 2018. I bet you are not aware of this and even if you are, chances are pretty good that you do not have plans of attending any event. At worst, you might even forget to share a...
It is awkward but true: the average Kenyan (read African) man grows up with hardly any relationship with his father. Either he is too busy earning a living to spend time with his son, or he is completely absent (by choice, incarcerated or dead). This absence impacts the lives of...
I recently chanced upon a video about a 21-year-old sugar-baby on BBC News Africa’s Facebook page. In the video, she explains how life as a sugar-baby is working out for her. Despite coming from a humble background, Jane is able to afford a life that her fellow students can only dream...
Have you ever sat with someone for just a few minutes, say 5 minutes, and left feeling drained? Like a huge portion of your soul has just been sucked out? I thought so. I have too. On the other hand, I am sure you have ever conversed with someone for hours...
Robert is a freelance writer, blogger and e-preneur. He is interested in all issues mental health, lifestyle and online business.