Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has strengthened its sustainability credentials with two of its residential projects securing the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Preliminary Certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The certifications were awarded to KEZA Riruta Phase 1A, an affordable housing development, and Amaiya Garden City – Block C, part of the second phase of the Garden City master development. Both projects achieved certification at the design stage, underscoring Mi Vida’s commitment to delivering eco-friendly, cost-efficient homes for Kenya’s growing middle-income and affordable housing market. What EDGE Certification Means for Homebuyers The EDGE certification, issued…
Author: Gladys Njamiu
Gladys Njamiu
Gladys Njamiu writes on mental health, books and films. Holds a bachelor’s Degree in English and Literature from Machakos University. She is a poet and cat lover.
Do you often find yourself in toxic relationships? Have people told you to choose better and you can’t seem to decide what better is? Read on to find out what to look for in a healthy relationship. Intuition You’ve often heard people say, I didn’t want them at first, but they insisted and I decided to give them a chance. After a while their partner changed and they were left with a wound too deep. Our bodies know who we can trust and who we shouldn’t be around. Trust yourself. Sometimes, the relationship starts fairly well but one day you…
We often talk about relationships ignoring how important good friendship is. Friendships just like relationships play vital roles in our lives. Are you a good friend? Is your friend a good friend? Read on to find out. Your Gut is safe Our guts, and intuition, tend to feel wonky around people who are not good for us. Note, I said intuition, not trauma. Good friendship might trigger past traumas. When triggered we tend to flee the friendships. I suggest seat with the discomfort is it trauma or are you warned? Respectful Your friends should respect you and honour your boundaries.…
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where a person is obsessed with the flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often invisible to others. BDD is common in the teen years but can affect people of all ages. It affects all genders. The cause of body dysmorphic disorder is thought to be a combination of environmental, psychological, and biological factors. Some of the environmental factors that may contribute to the development of BDD include bullying or teasing which may create or foster feelings of inadequacy, shame, and fear of ridicule. Traumatic experiences such as abuse or bullying…
Sometimes life happens. When we wake up, we are okay, but heavy emotions seem to erupt. In honour of mental health awareness month, here is what to do for you or your friend. Breathe Baxter Bell, MD, a licensed medical acupuncturist and qualified yoga instructor. He adds that, as a start, we may improve our ability to think clearly and lower our blood pressure and stress levels. Deep breathing frequently results in feelings of serenity and centring, and he claims that breathing exercises can help one feel better overall. Breathing grounds, you, bringing you back to the present moment. A…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Men committed suicide 3.88 times more often than women in 2020, with an average of 130 suicides every day. However, whenever talks about men opening up, seeking help, and admitting they need help to happen, there’s always that one guy—sorry, most men—who will shout or whisper, ‘That’s women’s business,” followed by, “A real man takes something to the grave”. Before colonization, African forefathers acknowledged mental health. Priests, diviners, shamans, and nature were used to heal the disturbed souls of men. Older men were called upon to revive the spirits of disturbed people. Most African…