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From Nursing to health research

By: Joy Mukubuyi, ALMA and IDeAL Postgraduate Diploma Fellow

I have always been intrigued and motivated by change. As such, it did not come as a surprise when I felt the urge to drive change in my society. My background is in nursing, and through the training, I witnessed firsthand the gaps within the health sector, a lack of quality local data for evidence-based […]





Finding my Path into Brain Health Research

By: Basil Masinza, ALMA and IDeAL Postgraduate Diploma Fellow

My first encounter with research felt like entering a new world. I was fascinated by how scientific papers could uncover hidden patterns, answer complex questions, and even influence health policies. I wanted to learn more of what happens in research. “How do you convince people and policy makers to adopt certain practices?”. This curiosity drove […]





The Unfathomable Mind

By: Wema Macharia, Grade 8, Jabali Christian Schools, Nairobi County

A marvel it is, A breathtaking feat— The brain, That master control, Igniting every system, And feeding them with knowledge. An unfathomable creation.   As slumber deepens, This mastermind awakens, Sorting thoughts, Mending weary parts, Securing memories, Ensuring they flow. All, while you softly snore. What an unfathomable creation.   Swifter than morning’s flash, With […]





Your Brain Your Power

By: Precious Chepkemoi, Grade 9, Ansam Pioneer, Bomet County

Take care of your brain each day, It helps you think, work, and play. Rest it well, keep it bright, A healthy brain feels just right.   Don’t let anger stay too long, Talk to someone, stay strong. Crying is okay, it’s not wrong, It helps you feel safe and belong.   Say no to […]





Brain Health

By: Bramwel Wanguche, Grade 9, St. Francis Hambale Junior School, Vihiga County

Your brain’s the boss, the CEO supreme, Keeping you sharp, or so it would seem. Feed it well with Omega 3s in a row, Exercise too, let those neurons grow!   Sleep’s essential, don’t you forget, Memories consolidate, connections are set. Stress? It wrecks, the damage is real, Chill out, relax, let your brain heal. […]





I Must take care of my Brain

By: Emmanuel Amani, Grade 9, Psigirio Junior school, West Pokot County

A part so small yet vital, A part so diligent that it can’t afford sleep. Like a machine, its neurons communicate, In their billions, they must coordinate, Lest the body will not operate, Since this is the engine of the body.   In my teen, I must be keen with my brain, Since it’s my […]