Miss World Kenya becomes Miss Africa

Miss World Kenya, Evelyn Njambi made it to top 5 out of the 117 ladies competing for the coveted title of Miss World in Washington DC yesterday.

Miss world Kenya, Evelyn Njambi

Kenya was up against Puerto Rico, Phillipines, Indonesia and Dominican Republic for the final spot.
Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico won despite fans on twitter suggesting that Miss World Phillipines deserved it more.

Either way, our girl Evelyn Njambi did us proud and since she made it to top 5, she was automatically crowned Miss Africa.
Congratulations ladies.

By: Ethel

For high quality shoes, the Ackel collection is what you need

Ladies, Christmas is just around the corner and you know how much we love shoes and what better way to rock your dress and shorts in these flawless opulent sandals.

Ackel Collection

Timothy Mghenyi from Malindi will hook you up with the shoes that are perfect for your feet from his ‘Ackel Collection’.

The shoes range between Ksh. 600- 1000 for sandals and Ksh. 1200- 2500 for gladiators and heels plus are hand made by him for both men and women.

Timothy does deliveries all over the country is very professional and dedicated to his work.

So if you are thinking of getting that Christmas present, birthday gift, bridal shower present and if you wanna look great on your vacation, make your order now and see how happy your feet will be.

Just find Timothy Ackel on Facebook or on phone +254 708306113 or Whatsapp and he will hook you up.

 

By: Ethel

Struggles of a Clinician in Kenya #HealthcrisisKe

Since the introduction of the Clinical Medicine and Surgery course in 1928 thousands have been trained and are now practicing Clinicians.

A Clinical officer is a licensed practitioner of Medicine in Kenya and East Africa as a whole.

John Mwawana, Clinical Officer from Kenya

Clinicians work at all levels of healthcare, mostly in primary healthcare centres, clinics and casualty departments in hospitals and are responsible for diagnosing, treating, interpreting results, carrying out procedures among others.
In Reproductive health for example, Clinicians have ensured MDGs (Millennium development goals) 4 and 5 that is reducing child mortality and improving maternal health are attained.

The success of TB, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment initiatives in Africa is mostly attributed to the input of clinical officers.

The Clinical Medicine and Surgery course itself is 4 years long of what is more like a crash program of Medicine and it takes a lot of hard work, determination and sacrifice to succeed and eventually graduate.

After graduation, that is when the main struggle begins. Clinicians are forced to look for internship opportunities by themselves, unlike Doctors, they are not guaranteed an internship position.

Harriet Mukana and John Mwawana during internship, years ago

In the event you are lucky enough to secure a place, you are not given any allowance or remuneration during the one year you do internship. You work from 8 a.m to 5 p.m and sometimes even late hours and weekends with zero pay in addition they are over worked and see approximately 80-100 patients a day.

Even after internship, there is no guarantee of securing  a job. Years after graduation there are many Clinicians out here who are still surviving on ‘lowcums’ with no permanent employment or no jobs at all.

If you think Clinicians are not important in the Health Sector, think again. The medics attending to patients in the rural areas (mashinani) and running those clinics, are non other than Clinical Officers. 

During this Health Crisis and Doctor’s Strike, Clinicians have joined in the strike and they have their own demands.

1. Have a Union they have been denied over the years.
2. Salary harmonization
3. CBA 
4. Interns to be paid
5. Employment opportunities for Clinicians

(Photographed Left) Dkt Jephath Athanasio Clinician, Bs.Pbh, KUCO strategic media communication

 

 

The Union has and is operating on an Interim registration permit from COTU (Central Organization of Trade Unions) plus they are fighting for universal healthcare standards.

It is about time Kenyans know the value of these Clinicians because they are our unsung heroes.

Written By: Harriet Mukana. (Clinical Officer)

Co-writer: Jephath Athanasio (KUCO strategic Media Communication)

Zari and Diamond welcome bouncing baby boy

Power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zari the boss lady welcomed their second born together at Netcare Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa a little past 4 a.m this morning.

The two are yet to name the bouncing baby boy as Diamond took to social media to ask for name suggestions.

Zari,now a mother of five had been strong throughout and could even afford a smile while in labour pains as seen on her snapchat.

Zari and Diamond with Diamond’s mother (center) after they arrived in their second home in South Africa a day ago.

Congratulations to the ‘new’ parents.
By: Ethel

Tourism boost as cruise ship docks in Mombasa

Barely one week into December and the festive season atmosphere has kicked in and so far many local tourists have flooded the Coast to enjoy the sandy beaches and tourist sites.

Silver Cloud

I was at Mama Ngina area near Likoni Ferry and was impressed by the many local tourists around enjoying the view, cool breeze, ‘kachiri and muhogo’ plus the many kids games around while adults enjoyed their drinks.
Silver Cloud cruise ship arrived yesterday with more than 400 tourists and this is a major tourism boost. With the international tourists and local tourists checked in at our local hotels and enjoying our Coastal towns, it is no doubt that this will have a positive effect on our economy.

We continue to welcome both international and local tourists to the Coastal region, relax, enjoy, tour and explore, with pleasure.

By: Ethel