Professor George Njoroge grew up in a small village in Kiambu, raised by his herbalist grandmother with no obvious path to greatness. Today he holds over 100 US patents, a first for any African, has discovered drugs that saved thousands from Hepatitis C and progeria, and has just been awarded Sh446 million to crack oesophageal cancer: a disease killing 4,400 Kenyans every year with a 99.3% fatality rate. His story is not just about one man. It is proof that Africa's scientists, given the platform, can change the world, and a promise that someday, every cancer will have an answer.
Pen and paper might seem quite outdated, but what if you were told there was a way of making the internet your canva? This is the narrative of Carson Anekeya, a student at Zetech University and a Mental Health Advocate who has decided to approach mental health advocacy in a very unique manner.
Depression among men is often silent but deadly. Society teaches boys not to cry, to hide emotions, and to “drink it off,” creating a cycle of isolation and untreated mental health struggles. It’s time to redefine what true strength means: the courage to speak up, seek help, and heal.
Many graduates face a harsh reality: unemployment despite their acquired knowledge. This situation can lead graduates to question the value of education, wondering, "Is there another strategy out there?"
Finding a therapist in Kenya no longer needs to feel overwhelming. Convo E-therapy gives you instant, private access to professional mental health support, without endless referrals or awkward searches. Discover a simpler way to prioritise your wellbeing and start your healing journey today.
Professor George Njoroge grew up in a small village in Kiambu, raised by his herbalist grandmother with no obvious path to greatness. Today he holds over 100 US patents, a first for any African, has discovered drugs that saved thousands from Hepatitis C and progeria, and has just been awarded Sh446 million to crack oesophageal cancer: a disease killing 4,400 Kenyans every year with a 99.3% fatality rate. His story is not just about one man. It is proof that Africa's scientists, given the platform, can change the world, and a promise that someday, every cancer will have an answer.
Some people walk into rooms and simply exist, as if that alone is enough. They don’t rehearse their worth. They don’t negotiate their presence. They just sit there, fully convinced they belong.
But some of us, every opportunity feels like a test. Every relationship feels like an assignment. And somewhere in the back of our minds, there’s always that question: “Did I actually earn this, or did I just slip through by mistake?”
Because growing up, worth wasn’t something you had, it was something you proved. Over and over again. Preferably with results. Good ones.
So now, even in rooms we fought to enter, we hesitate. Not because we don’t belong, but because no one ever taught us that belonging didn’t need to be earned in the first place.
Healing is not linear. This reflective piece explores the emotional reality of heartbreak, loss, and moving on, reminding us that healing takes time, patience, and self-compassion.
herapy is not a last resort or a sign of weakness. Discover what therapy really means, what to expect from the process, and how Convo e-Therapy provides safe, confidential online support at your pace.