Silas Nyamweya

Silas Nyamweya writes for Evewoman

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He was infertile, but his parents kicked me out instead

By Silas Nyamweya May. 31, 2023

My clubbed feet didn't stop my journey to success

Phanice Favour wears many hats despite being born with a disability, which she didn’t let stand in the way of her success

By Silas Nyamweya Jun. 2, 2023

Doctors sent me home, said I had 3 days to live

One Friday afternoon, Caroline Anami learnt from her doctor that she wouldn’t make it through the weekend if she didn’t raise Sh500K for a medical procedure

By Silas Nyamweya Jun. 16, 2023

Doctors sent me home, said I had 3 days to live

One Friday afternoon, Caroline Anami learnt from her doctor that she wouldn’t make it through the weekend if she didn’t raise Sh500K for a medical procedure

By Silas Nyamweya Jun. 16, 2023

Ten unusual characters at a wedding ceremony

Not all people at a wedding function have good intentions. And in Kenya here are ten unusual people you are likely to meet at a wedding function

By Silas Nyamweya Jun. 23, 2023

Ten unusual characters at a wedding ceremony

I am bridging the largest health disparity we rarely talk about

Dr Dorcas Magai empowers the youth to be in charge of their mental health. Her research on mental health unearthed worrying statistics

By Silas Nyamweya Aug. 22, 2023

I am bridging the largest health disparity we rarely talk about

How search for a cure for my allergies birthed a business

Entrepreneur Careen Asamba has become a local sensation with her innovative approach to producing gluten-free flour using a variety of local food crops

By Silas Nyamweya Sep. 22, 2023

How search for a cure for my allergies birthed a business

Ten types of Kenyan house helps you will encounter

While you might argue that the bosses' attitude and behaviour largely determine how long house helps stay around, getting the right house help on the other hand is pure luck

By Silas Nyamweya Sep. 28, 2023

Ten types of Kenyan house helps you will encounter

I transform lives using art and play, mental health expert says

Unlike traditional mental health professionals, Mercy Masiga’s sessions involve engaging clients in various art and play activities, resulting in improved health outcomes for her clients

By Silas Nyamweya Oct. 6, 2023

I transform lives using art and play, mental health expert says

I never let the 'curse' of being born out of wedlock cloud my dreams

Joy Mugambi had a tough upbringing that almost made her lose hope of ever making it in life. But today she is a doctor and a gospel artiste. Here's her story

By Silas Nyamweya Nov. 17, 2023