There's a moment that comes to many of us, a quiet realization that something needs to change. If you're considering therapy, that consideration alone is significant. Discover what therapy really involves, why it might be one of the most important decisions you'll make, and exactly what happens in your first session. This comprehensive guide helps you take that first courageous step.
On 26th June 2025, Convo Africa took part in the IDADA Day event in Kangai, Kirinyaga County, partnering with NACADA and other stakeholders under the theme “Break the Cycle: The Evidence is Clear – Invest in Prevention.” The event highlighted alarming substance abuse trends in Kenya and called for urgent community-led prevention efforts to protect youth, support families, and build a drug-free future.
Convo Africa held its second grassroots mental health clinic in Ngaru on 17 May 2025. With 51 patients seen, the event demonstrated growing community readiness to seek mental health support. Backed by local health professionals and the Chief, this effort is part of our May campaign theme: Turning Awareness Into Action.
In a bold effort to make mental health care accessible to all, Convo Africa is bringing free support, counselling, and education to Kiamwenja Market through its grassroots campaign Healing Is Possible. Happening this May, the outreach targets stigma, raises awareness, and reminds Kenyans that mental wellness is within reach.
Building wealth Kenya. Think you need a lot of money to start investing? Think again. In Issue 10, Pius Muchiri breaks down how young Kenyans can build wealth from the ground up. With tools like CHUMZ, you can start with as little as five shillings. It’s not about how much you have — it’s about starting now.
Family caregivers are the quiet backbone of support for seniors living with chronic illnesses. When they are equipped with clear knowledge, practical tools, emotional support, and a real voice in decision-making, both caregivers and older adults experience better health and quality of life. Empowering caregivers means offering training on daily care tasks, guidance on medication and symptom management, access to supportive communities, and time for rest. With the right structures, routines, and technology, families can navigate complex long-term conditions with greater confidence, resilience, and dignity.
