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Legally CluelessFriendship, Shame & Sisterhood With Janet Mbugua | For Mannerless WomenIn this deeply honest episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle Onyango sits down with journalist, advocate, and founder of the Inua Dada Foundation, Janet Mbugua, for a vulnerable conversation on the realities of female friendships. Together, they explore:How the media and society pit women against each otherThe quiet shame and trust issues that shape how we show up in friendshipsFriendship breakups, ghosting, and learning how to confront with loveWhy adult women aren’t taught how to make friends—and what intentional friendship looks likeThe everyday magic of sisterhood in small acts of care and presenceThis is a heartfelt remi...
2025-09-1049 min
Legally CluelessFriendship, Shame & Sisterhood With Janet Mbugua | For Mannerless Women In this deeply honest episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle Onyango sits down with journalist, advocate, and founder of the Inua Dada Foundation, Janet Mbugua, for a vulnerable conversation on the realities of female friendships. Together, they explore:How the media and society pit women against each otherThe quiet shame and trust issues that shape how we show up in friendshipsFriendship breakups, ghosting, and learning how to confront with loveWhy adult women aren’t taught how to make friends—and what intentional friendship looks likeThe everyday magic of sisterhood in small acts of care and pres...
2025-09-1049 min
Beyond Comfort ZoneWhatWomenWantSummit 3.0Welcome to Beyond Comfort Zone Episode 32! April is my birthday month! And this is a gift from me to me and you. In this episode we share some of the lessons picked from what women want summit 3 day event organised by Pinky Ghelani.A ton of International women gathered in this summit for workshops, connections, webinars and listening to amazing speakers that graced the venue at TradeMark Hotel.Some of the Speakers were Muthoni Drama Queen, Official Janet Mbugua,Millie Odhiambo Martha Karua Adelle Onyango Chika, June Gachui, Tracy Wanjiru, Suzie Wokabi...
2025-05-1015 min
Journalists for Human Rights PodcastKenya’s Femicide Crisis: Stories, Data and SolutionsOn a recent trip to Nairobi, Lisa LaFlamme sat down with journalists Patricia Andago, lead researcher for the Silencing Women Project that has tracked femicide in Kenya since 2016, and Janet Mbugua, a renowned media personality, host of Fixing the Nation, and founder of the Inua Dada Foundation.Together, they painted a stark picture of Kenya’s ongoing fight against femicide. In 2024, the country recorded its deadliest year for women. And 2025 is on a similar trajectory.Protests have forced the crisis into the headlines, but what happens next? Awareness must lead to action, from challenging the normalization of mi...
2025-04-0459 min
Legally CluelessEp 313 - Do You Consider Yourself A Feminist?To celebrate International Women's Day, we teamed up with WomenLift Health, and hosted a powerful live discussion on feminism. The event featured influential voices such as Dr. Norah Obudho, Janet Mbugua, and Evelyne Opondo. Before a live audience, we dove into feminism within the African context, exploring the root causes of gender inequality in our communities and discussing how we can go about achieving equal rights, power, and opportunities for ALL women. You can learn more about WomenLift Health’s mission athttps://www.womenlifthealth.org/ Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter here: ...
2025-03-0946 min
Legally CluelessEp 313 - Do You Consider Yourself A Feminist? To celebrate International Women's Day, we teamed up with WomenLift Health, and hosted a powerful live discussion on feminism. The event featured influential voices such as Dr. Norah Obudho, Janet Mbugua, and Evelyne Opondo. Before a live audience, we dove into feminism within the African context, exploring the root causes of gender inequality in our communities and discussing how we can go about achieving equal rights, power, and opportunities for ALL women. You can learn more about WomenLift Health’s mission athttps://www.womenlifthealth.org/ Sign up f...
2025-03-0946 min
Circling The Rabbit Hole with Dr. Claire KinuthiaSpotlight Series: Janet Mbugua on the Inua Dada foundation & her book My first time stories🎙️Welcome back for episode 11 of CTRH Podcast, where we have real conversations intended to make an actual difference.Today, I’m joined once again by the amazing Janet Mbugua, for the first episode of our Spotlight Series where I hold space to interview and shed light on individuals and organizations that are doing important and impactful work in the SRHR space here in Kenya. Basically, think of it as a series intended to celebrate our very own change-makers. Janet is a well renowned and respected media personality here in Kenya. She is also a Menstrual Justice advocate, an activist, author, global...
2023-11-1756 min
Circling The Rabbit Hole with Dr. Claire KinuthiaAddressing the Culture of Shame series: Menstrual Justice with Janet Mbugua🎙️Welcome back for episode 3 of CTRH Podcast, where we have real conversations that make an actual difference.Today, I’m hosting the formidable Janet Mbugua, a well renowned and respected media personality here in Kenya. She is also a Menstrual Justice advocate, an activist, author, global moderator, content creator and mum of two lovely boys.In this episode we discuss menstrual justice, explaining exactly what it means and the work being done to ensure that everyone (not just menstruators) has adequate and appropriate information on periods, access to products, sanitation and hygiene. We help to break down how injustices and infring...
2023-09-2245 min
Better Angels with Sarah BrownThe global early years crisis This year, Theirworld launched the Act For Early Years campaign, calling on world leaders and global institutions to act to support the world’s youngest children. In March, Theirworld brought together a panel of experts to discuss at the critical issues around providing quality care and early learning for young children - and the burden that falls unfairly on women to plug the gap. Sarah Brown, Theirworld Chair, was joined on an Instagram Live by Professor Dame Leslie Regan, the first women's health ambassador for England; Janet Mbugua, Kenyan media personality and gender equality advocate; Sarah...
2023-07-1225 min
Okay KiasiIt Gets Bloodier Ft. Janet MbuguaThis episode continues last week's discussion on ending period stigma. We hosted Janet Mbugua who is a media personality, advocate for social impact and boy mum. She shares the story of her first time and let’s us know how we can play our part as individuals to amplify and advocate for period justice. Here are the resources mentioned of organizations playing their part in ending period injustice. Like, follow, share and continue this important conversation in your own circles.Heels for Pads https://www.sisterspeaksglobal.org/heels-4-padsSuperb CBO https://www.facebook.com/su...
2023-06-201h 08
An Idiot's Guide to Saving the WorldWomen Reclaiming the NarrativeEnding all discrimination and violence against women and girls is not only a human rights issue, it’s crucial to achieving a more peaceful and sustainable world. In March we highlight and celebrate women’s stories on ‘International Women’s Day’ and during ‘Women’s History Month’, because it’s through stories that we understand their perspectives and experiences, and reshape the world. In this episode Gail and Loyiso look at the Global Goal to achieve gender equality (Goal 5) and are joined by three storytellers. Author and podcaster Janet Mbugua explains why we need to talk about periods, jour...
2023-03-2854 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E14 - Safe Space - Part 2We continue with our conversation on Safe Spaces with University of Nairobi, UNESCO and the #O3plus campaign and learn about the RADA app, available for students on campus to be able to access information on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, as part of a larger conversation on students safety and agency. Here is part 2
2023-02-2419 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E14 - Safe Space - Part 2We continue with our conversation on Safe Spaces with University of Nairobi, UNESCO and the #O3plus campaign and learn about the RADA app, available for students on campus to be able to access information on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, as part of a larger conversation on students safety and agency. Here is part 2
2023-02-2419 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E13 - Safe Space - Part 1Creating Safe Spaces on Campuses, for students to talk about their reproductive health and rights as well as violence, is important. But what happens when they feel like they've been seeking safe spaces for a long time and don't feel heard? We spoke with students at the University of Nairobi, I collaboration with UNESCO as part of their #O3plus campaign, and learnt about their struggle to balance their studies with Social issues that keep them from thriving at their full potential. Here is Part 1 of that conversation on My First Time Stories.
2023-02-2419 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E13 - Safe Space - Part 1Creating Safe Spaces on Campuses, for students to talk about their reproductive health and rights as well as violence, is important. But what happens when they feel like they've been seeking safe spaces for a long time and don't feel heard? We spoke with students at the University of Nairobi, I collaboration with UNESCO as part of their #O3plus campaign, and learnt about their struggle to balance their studies with Social issues that keep them from thriving at their full potential. Here is Part 1 of that conversation on My First Time Stories.
2023-02-2419 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E12 - The Flow Of LifeAbby was continuously bothered by girls in her community missing school, and the inconsistently of providing school girls with sanitary products. While on campus, she formed a group with her friends, to raise funds to mentor young girls and she's gone on to publish a book, which details the lengths to which undeserved girls and women have to go, to manage their period. It's called The Flow of Life. Here is our conversation.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-11-2416 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E12 - The Flow Of LifeAbby was continuously bothered by girls in her community missing school, and the inconsistently of providing school girls with sanitary products. While on campus, she formed a group with her friends, to raise funds to mentor young girls and she's gone on to publish a book, which details the lengths to which undeserved girls and women have to go, to manage their period. It's called The Flow of Life. Here is our conversation.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-11-2416 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E11 - Acting and ActivismSheila Munyiva is a formidable actress who stunned on the screens in the critically acclaimed Kenyan movie, Rafiki. She continues to use her advocate for inclusion, whether that means diversity on screen or inclusivity and equity in Menstrual Justice. We spoke with her about how she hopes more of us can uplift those whose stories are often shrouded in stigma and shame. Her latest series, Country Queen, is currently on Netflix!Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-11-1719 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E11 - Acting and ActivismSheila Munyiva is a formidable actress who stunned on the screens in the critically acclaimed Kenyan movie, Rafiki. She continues to use her advocate for inclusion, whether that means diversity on screen or inclusivity and equity in Menstrual Justice. We spoke with her about how she hopes more of us can uplift those whose stories are often shrouded in stigma and shame. Her latest series, Country Queen, is currently on Netflix!Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-11-1719 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E10 - At the Frontlines; And Why We Should Never Judge What We Don't Fully KnowWhen I met Fenny, I was drawn by her passion for social impact as much as her passion and enthusiasm for the flute! Fenny has grown up surrounded by the injustices she now spends a lot of her time working towards ending, as a core part of the Inua Dada Foundation team, at our centre in Korogocho. I spoke to her about how deep the issue of Period Poverty goes, what she's witnessed and why we should all have empathy and not judge things on the surface. Here's our conversation.Follow My First Time...
2022-11-1016 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E10 - At the Frontlines; And Why We Should Never Judge What We Don't Fully KnowWhen I met Fenny, I was drawn by her passion for social impact as much as her passion and enthusiasm for the flute! Fenny has grown up surrounded by the injustices she now spends a lot of her time working towards ending, as a core part of the Inua Dada Foundation team, at our centre in Korogocho. I spoke to her about how deep the issue of Period Poverty goes, what she's witnessed and why we should all have empathy and not judge things on the surface. Here's our conversation.Follow My First Time...
2022-11-1016 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E9 - My First Time Stories latestI've been up and down, out and about but that's no excuse My travels and engagements have however allowed me to begin to see the urgency in ensuring that access to reproductive health and rights information, is made available, NOW!I also talk about the Day of the Girl and how much more progress we need to push for, plus a highlight on World Mental Health Day.Listen in as I encourage YOU to take action, take up space, and share your story or be involved in S...
2022-10-1308 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E9 - My First Time Stories latestI've been up and down, out and about but that's no excuse My travels and engagements have however allowed me to begin to see the urgency in ensuring that access to reproductive health and rights information, is made available, NOW!I also talk about the Day of the Girl and how much more progress we need to push for, plus a highlight on World Mental Health Day.Listen in as I encourage YOU to take action, take up space, and share your story or be involved in S...
2022-10-1308 min
My First Time StoriesS2: E8 - Catching You Up!Hey folks! Thank you for walking with our podcast and winning an APVA award with us! I'm truly inspired by the stories we've highlighted and your own passion to address matters to do with Social Justice. In this episode, I catch up with you all and tease what's to come, as we continue to push for Menstrual Justice and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, one story at a time!Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-09-2912 minMy First Time StoriesS2: E8 - Catching You Up!Hey folks! Thank you for walking with our podcast and winning an APVA award with us! I'm truly inspired by the stories we've highlighted and your own passion to address matters to do with Social Justice. In this episode, I catch up with you all and tease what's to come, as we continue to push for Menstrual Justice and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, one story at a time!Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-09-2912 min
My First Time StoriesS2: E7 - My First Period Was Marked by Lots of Celebration! A conversation with Nadia Abdalla, Kenya's Youngest Deputy Minister, Global Youth Speaker and Author'When a girl gets her first period, the family throws a big party because the girl becomes a woman ' - Testimonial from Greece." You need to lick a teaspoon of honey to make the future periods easier." - Testimonial from Israel"I called my grandma over the toilet and told her what I saw on my panties. When she saw the blood she SLAPPED ME." - Testimonial from Turkey All of these reactions are ways in which a girl's first period is met w...
2022-09-1510 minMy First Time StoriesS2: E7 - My First Period Was Marked by Lots of Celebration! A conversation with Nadia Abdalla, Kenya's Youngest Deputy Minister, Global Youth Speaker and Author'When a girl gets her first period, the family throws a big party because the girl becomes a woman ' - Testimonial from Greece." You need to lick a teaspoon of honey to make the future periods easier." - Testimonial from Israel"I called my grandma over the toilet and told her what I saw on my panties. When she saw the blood she SLAPPED ME." - Testimonial from Turkey All of these reactions are ways in which a girl's first period is met w...
2022-09-1510 min
SHORTS BY APVA[Coming soon!] - APVA Awards | Spotify to Launch Audiobooks|Afripods at the Podcast Movement 2022*Shorts by APVA* Episode 8Catch up everything that has been happening in the audio industry.Here are your highlights for the week 👌🏾APVA Awards coming soon set your reminder now https://bit.ly/3Qo93rP Community Manager, Gathoni Ngumba shares insights about the PodcastMovement 2022.Spotify to Launch AudiobooksSpotlight of the week- My First Time Stories Podcast by Janet Mbugua
2022-09-0803 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E6 - I Lied About My Period and Thought That Tampons We're Sweets! Conversation with Karen Kaz LucasAccording to Huck Magazine, in their article 'Why Do So Many Girls Lie About Starting Their Period', girls are getting their period post-millennium averages at 12.5 years, making way for puberty to hit at the earliest stage since the 1800's. At the same time, young women today are under immense pressure to adhere to societal expectations of womanhood. It's a toxic combination.So when Kaz, an activist and Ted Fellow from Kenya, told me she lied about starting her period, she's in plenty of company, among the countless other girls who feel 'out of place...
2022-09-0811 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E6 - I Lied About My Period and Thought That Tampons We're Sweets! Conversation with Karen Kaz LucasAccording to Huck Magazine, in their article 'Why Do So Many Girls Lie About Starting Their Period', girls are getting their period post-millennium averages at 12.5 years, making way for puberty to hit at the earliest stage since the 1800's. At the same time, young women today are under immense pressure to adhere to societal expectations of womanhood. It's a toxic combination.So when Kaz, an activist and Ted Fellow from Kenya, told me she lied about starting her period, she's in plenty of company, among the countless other girls who feel 'out of place...
2022-09-0811 min
My First Time StoriesS2: E5 - What I Wish I Knew About Periods'I wish I knew how uncomfortable they could be''I wish I knew how moody I would be''I just wish someone had told me!'What do you wish you knew about periods?According to healthpartner.com, over 50% of people who menstruate experience some pain with their period. In fact, pain is the most common problem that people complain of during their menstrual cycles.That honest conversation forms our latest podcast episode, where we speak to o...
2022-09-0116 minMy First Time StoriesS2: E5 - What I Wish I Knew About Periods'I wish I knew how uncomfortable they could be''I wish I knew how moody I would be''I just wish someone had told me!'What do you wish you knew about periods?According to healthpartner.com, over 50% of people who menstruate experience some pain with their period. In fact, pain is the most common problem that people complain of during their menstrual cycles.That honest conversation forms our latest podcast episode, where we speak to o...
2022-09-0116 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E4 - Myths And Misconceptions ContinuedAccording to the International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, All religions of the world have placed restrictions on menstruating women. Be it Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism. Sikhism is the only religion where the scriptures condemn sexism and don't impose any restrictions on menstruating women. While we were honored to feature progressive religious leaders in our book My First Time (currently available at Text Book Centre stores in Nairobi), in reality, many religions perpetuate stigma related to Menstruation.We spoke to our #InuaDadaVoices advocates on this and m...
2022-08-2516 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E4 - Myths And Misconceptions ContinuedAccording to the International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, All religions of the world have placed restrictions on menstruating women. Be it Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism. Sikhism is the only religion where the scriptures condemn sexism and don't impose any restrictions on menstruating women. While we were honored to feature progressive religious leaders in our book My First Time (currently available at Text Book Centre stores in Nairobi), in reality, many religions perpetuate stigma related to Menstruation.We spoke to our #InuaDadaVoices advocates on this and m...
2022-08-2516 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E3- Period Myths and Misconceptions with our Inua Dada Voices AdvocatesStudies report that many girls have lots of misconceptions about Menstruation. Most of this information is acquired from their mothers, television, friends, and teachers. Such taboos affect girls' and women's emotional state, mentality, lifestyle, and most importantly health.We sat with Inua Dada Foundation youth advocates, including a Doctor (Sharon), to debunk some of these misconceptions, in a sometimes funny, sometimes concerning a conversation with podcast host Janet Mbugua.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-08-1836 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E3- Period Myths and Misconceptions with our Inua Dada Voices AdvocatesStudies report that many girls have lots of misconceptions about Menstruation. Most of this information is acquired from their mothers, television, friends, and teachers. Such taboos affect girls' and women's emotional state, mentality, lifestyle, and most importantly health.We sat with Inua Dada Foundation youth advocates, including a Doctor (Sharon), to debunk some of these misconceptions, in a sometimes funny, sometimes concerning a conversation with podcast host Janet Mbugua.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-08-1836 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E2- Menstruation and PCOS…Ciku Shares Her Lived Experience"Please don't call it Pee-Coz! It's PCOS!" Ciiku insists, rightfully so as she discusses her condition and normalizing the conversation.PCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome is described as a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.Ciiku popularly known as Ciiku Wa Soxxy talks to us about the condition that affects up to 20% of women worldwide. Listen to the conversation.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-08-1119 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E2- Menstruation and PCOS…Ciku Shares Her Lived Experience"Please don't call it Pee-Coz! It's PCOS!" Ciiku insists, rightfully so as she discusses her condition and normalizing the conversation.PCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome is described as a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.Ciiku popularly known as Ciiku Wa Soxxy talks to us about the condition that affects up to 20% of women worldwide. Listen to the conversation.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-08-1119 min
My First Time StoriesS2:E1- Male Allyship in the push for Menstrual Justice.Welcome to Season 2 of our Podcast! I can't believe we're here! To kick off this next phase of conversations, I sat down with Alfred Muli to hone in on just how critical male allyship is in addressing issues around Menstrual Health.He's a Menstrual Health Champion and continues to host conversations as well as distribute Menstrual products, in a bid to mobilize more men to support the push for Menstrual Justice.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-08-0429 minMy First Time StoriesS2:E1- Male Allyship in the push for Menstrual Justice.Welcome to Season 2 of our Podcast! I can't believe we're here! To kick off this next phase of conversations, I sat down with Alfred Muli to hone in on just how critical male allyship is in addressing issues around Menstrual Health.He's a Menstrual Health Champion and continues to host conversations as well as distribute Menstrual products, in a bid to mobilize more men to support the push for Menstrual Justice.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-08-0429 min
It's Related, I PromiseWhat Are Our Toxic Traits? With Janet MbuguaAfter a two year (unplanned) hiatus we're finally back and we're so excited to resume podcasting! To kick off season two, we invited seasoned media personality Janet Mbugua, to join us as we unpack our toxic traits. Why did we choose this topic? For absolutely no reason, but... it's related, i promise! Loool. This session was nothing short of CATHARTIC! We had deeply missed sharing our experiences on the podcast and it was a beautiful reminder of the wonderful sisterhood & community we had created here at iRIP.
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2022-08-031h 09
My First Time StoriesS1:E10- Periods and Frequently Asked Questions: A Conversation with A GynecologistDr. Claire Kinuthia extends her passion for the field of Gynecology, to mainstreaming less talked about reproductive health matters by using her social media platforms to amplify key information. We went over a few frequently asked questions that we picked from our My First Time social media platforms. Dr. Claire also talks about the role she feels medics can play, in pushing for Menstrual Justice and access to information on our bodies and rights. Here's that conversation…Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-07-2735 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E10- Periods and Frequently Asked Questions: A Conversation with A GynecologistDr. Claire Kinuthia extends her passion for the field of Gynecology, to mainstreaming less talked about reproductive health matters by using her social media platforms to amplify key information. We went over a few frequently asked questions that we picked from our My First Time social media platforms. Dr. Claire also talks about the role she feels medics can play, in pushing for Menstrual Justice and access to information on our bodies and rights. Here's that conversation…Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-07-2735 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E9- Activism Towards Menstrual Justice in KenyaFor Yasmin, Period Poverty is something she has witnessed since she was a little girl growing up in Kibra. Over the last few years, she has continued to lend her voice to speaking out against Menstrual Injustice and lead efforts to lobby for increased budgetary allocation. The Kenyan Parliament slashed the current budget for allocation of sanitary pads from Sh470 million to Sh260 million. Yasmin continues to push back against this through her SUPERB CBO initiative, saying that there is far too much to lose if we continue to de-prioritize Menstrual Health and have an inclusive approach to empowering...
2022-07-2140 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E9- Activism Towards Menstrual Justice in KenyaFor Yasmin, Period Poverty is something she has witnessed since she was a little girl growing up in Kibra. Over the last few years, she has continued to lend her voice to speaking out against Menstrual Injustice and lead efforts to lobby for increased budgetary allocation. The Kenyan Parliament slashed the current budget for allocation of sanitary pads from Sh470 million to Sh260 million. Yasmin continues to push back against this through her SUPERB CBO initiative, saying that there is far too much to lose if we continue to de-prioritize Menstrual Health and have an inclusive approach to empowering...
2022-07-2140 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E8- Periods and DisabilityOver 1 billion people – about 15% of the global population – currently experience disability and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), women and girls with disabilities may experience menarche and menstruation differently—and more negatively—compared to non-disabled women.I sat down with Josephine Muturi, teacher living with disability who continues to empower many women and girls to live to their best abilities, more-during their Menstruation and has an important call to action for the government.Follow My First Time across social media here:Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStoriesFac...
2022-07-1423 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E8- Periods and DisabilityOver 1 billion people – about 15% of the global population – currently experience disability and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), women and girls with disabilities may experience menarche and menstruation differently—and more negatively—compared to non-disabled women.I sat down with Josephine Muturi, teacher living with disability who continues to empower many women and girls to live to their best abilities, more-during their Menstruation and has an important call to action for the government.Follow My First Time across social media here:Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStoriesFac...
2022-07-1423 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E7- Periods And Adolescence, Homabay StoriesFor a lot of teen girls, the onset of their periods comes with trauma and the ever familiar statement from their mother; do not play with boys! But how do they internalize the information across counties in Kenya? We learnt about experiences in Homabay County, which hosts the valuable Lake Victoria which is a source of livelihood for many residents and also heard from boys, some of whom are pushing normalize the conversation in their communities.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-07-0715 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E7- Periods And Adolescence, Homabay StoriesFor a lot of teen girls, the onset of their periods comes with trauma and the ever familiar statement from their mother; do not play with boys! But how do they internalize the information across counties in Kenya? We learnt about experiences in Homabay County, which hosts the valuable Lake Victoria which is a source of livelihood for many residents and also heard from boys, some of whom are pushing normalize the conversation in their communities.Follow My First Time here:Instagram: @myfirsttimestories
2022-07-0715 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E6- My First Time, Voices From The Book: Adelle OnyangoShe's one of the most recognizable voices in advocacy in Kenya and is a global champion for human rights, an author, a podcaster and a style icon! We spoke with Adelle Onyango about her thoughts on legislation and empathy for Menstruators, many of whom continue to struggle to access sanitary products and information on their sexual and reproductive health and rights.Follow My First Time across social media here:Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStoriesFacebook: My First Time Stories
2022-06-3021 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E6- My First Time, Voices From The Book: Adelle OnyangoShe's one of the most recognizable voices in advocacy in Kenya and is a global champion for human rights, an author, a podcaster and a style icon! We spoke with Adelle Onyango about her thoughts on legislation and empathy for Menstruators, many of whom continue to struggle to access sanitary products and information on their sexual and reproductive health and rights.Follow My First Time across social media here:Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStoriesFacebook: My First Time Stories
2022-06-3021 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E5- My First Time: In Their WordsWhen the book My First Time was published, some of the diverse voices that were represented in text, came to life through a series of audio conversations that continue to hold true just two years later. Legendary Kenyan Sports Commentator Carol Radull, talked to My First Time about period poverty, myths and the power to do so much more. Follow My First Time across social media here:Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStoriesFacebook: My First Time Stories
2022-06-2310 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E5- My First Time: In Their WordsWhen the book My First Time was published, some of the diverse voices that were represented in text, came to life through a series of audio conversations that continue to hold true just two years later. Legendary Kenyan Sports Commentator Carol Radull, talked to My First Time about period poverty, myths and the power to do so much more. Follow My First Time across social media here:Instagram: @MyFirstTimeStoriesFacebook: My First Time Stories
2022-06-2310 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E4- Periods through GenerationsIn many communities, family, especially the mother, has the most important role in the education and health behaviors of girls, in order for them to have a healthy transition during their puberty. Madhvi, who is a Menstrual Health Champion and founder of the progressive platform, PadMad, has been empowering girls across Kenya and is now often time joined by her 12 year old daughter, Neeyati. Not only has this allowed Neeyati to become comfortable in her own transition, but she's also developed a period starter kit for girls. On today's episode I spoke to the mother-daughter duo about how they're...
2022-06-1618 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E4- Periods through GenerationsIn many communities, family, especially the mother, has the most important role in the education and health behaviors of girls, in order for them to have a healthy transition during their puberty. Madhvi, who is a Menstrual Health Champion and founder of the progressive platform, PadMad, has been empowering girls across Kenya and is now often time joined by her 12 year old daughter, Neeyati. Not only has this allowed Neeyati to become comfortable in her own transition, but she's also developed a period starter kit for girls. On today's episode I spoke to the mother-daughter duo about how they're...
2022-06-1618 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E3- Period PovertyAccording to UNICEF, more than 1.2 million primary school-age children in Kenya, which has a population of 50 million, do not attend school at all. Research shows that 65% of Kenyan women and girls are unable to afford basic sanitary pads. As a consequence, girls often rely on the men in their lives for period products and some girls engage in transactional sex in order to secure sanitary products, perpetuating a patriarchal cycle of reliance and exploitation. In this episode I spoke to Benazir Omotto and Lavender Akinyi of Umande Trust, a rights based agency based in Kenya, on the w...
2022-06-0919 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E3- Period PovertyAccording to UNICEF, more than 1.2 million primary school-age children in Kenya, which has a population of 50 million, do not attend school at all. Research shows that 65% of Kenyan women and girls are unable to afford basic sanitary pads. As a consequence, girls often rely on the men in their lives for period products and some girls engage in transactional sex in order to secure sanitary products, perpetuating a patriarchal cycle of reliance and exploitation. In this episode I spoke to Benazir Omotto and Lavender Akinyi of Umande Trust, a rights based agency based in Kenya, on the w...
2022-06-0919 min
My First Time StoriesS1:E2- Periods and AdvocacyTalking openly about Menstruation has often been deemed taboo. Although this is beginning to change as we see more members of society speaking up against stigma and poverty, myths, misconceptions, and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women, and people who menstruate around the world. On this episode I spoke to Angela and Mo, two thirds of the trio Sister Speaks Global, who are Menstrual Champions and Podcast hosts, on matters women, health and more. We also learn about how they are providing access to products for girls across Kenya, one...
2022-06-0219 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E2- Periods and AdvocacyTalking openly about Menstruation has often been deemed taboo. Although this is beginning to change as we see more members of society speaking up against stigma and poverty, myths, misconceptions, and misinformation about periods feed into stigma which can be hugely damaging for many girls, women, and people who menstruate around the world. On this episode I spoke to Angela and Mo, two thirds of the trio Sister Speaks Global, who are Menstrual Champions and Podcast hosts, on matters women, health and more. We also learn about how they are providing access to products for girls across Kenya, one...
2022-06-0219 min
Mantalk.kePeriod Poverty with Janet MbuguaEli and Oscar interview the great Janet Mbugua on her passion - eradicating period poverty in Kenya. She educates the hosts on the plight of period poverty, the statistical reality on how the lack of sanitary towels disproportionately affects impoverished women and girls, and how men can get involved in facing the challenge of period poverty globally.
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2022-05-261h 22
My First Time StoriesS1:E1- Periods Behind BarsAccess to tampons and pads for incarcerated people is a right, not a privilege. Yet the world over, inmates have to beg for what they need to manage their period. On today's episode, we speak to Teresa Njoroge, the fonder of Clean Start who has also made her story global on TED Talks. She currently runs an organization that helps former inmates across Africa re-integrate in to society. A former inmate herself, she describes her experience when menstruating behind bars and appeals to policymakers to implement existing policies that protect inmates while asking for the public to extend empathy...
2022-05-2620 minMy First Time StoriesS1:E1- Periods Behind BarsAccess to tampons and pads for incarcerated people is a right, not a privilege. Yet the world over, inmates have to beg for what they need to manage their period. On today's episode, we speak to Teresa Njoroge, the fonder of Clean Start who has also made her story global on TED Talks. She currently runs an organization that helps former inmates across Africa re-integrate in to society. A former inmate herself, she describes her experience when menstruating behind bars and appeals to policymakers to implement existing policies that protect inmates while asking for the public to extend empathy...
2022-05-2620 min
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The Days for Girls PodcastEpisode 006: Advocating for Menstrual Equality in the Media with Janet MbuguaJanet Mbugua (she/her/hers) is a media influencer and gender rights advocate, especially when it comes to menstrual health. She started the Inua Dada Foundation, meaning “uplift the sister”, which works to change policy and provide education to girls and women in need with their period cycles. Among her many accomplishments, publishing her book “My First Time” is one of her most influential projects that includes conversations from women and men about menstruation. Today, Janet is here to talk about the Inua Dada Foundation, The Hive Project, and highlight the stories of others involving education around menstruat...
2021-02-1929 min
I Have No Idea What I'm Doing#18: Jumpstart Your Social Media With Olivia Ambani (Plus tips to implement TODAY) (Kenya)In the new episode, Social media strategist Olivia Ambani breaks down the ups and downs of building your brand on social media. She answers all your questions about using it efficiently-- and how to grow it.
Olivia has worked behind the social media strategies of some Kenya’s favorite brands, but she has also taken herself on as a client!
She recently released her debut solo album, “The Awakening” and she takes us through the social media strategy she used on herself that eventually had her being retweeted and shared by Mr Eazi (Yes, there was a...
2020-09-0853 min
The spread podcastTHE SPREAD | EP 59 | MY FIRST TIME WITH JANET MBUGUAFirst off, to those of you already following Dear Law, thank you. If this is the first time you are hearing about it, it’s a female led project set on creating narratives around survivors of sexual harassment. We are calling out and reaching out to people in the legal profession who have had any experience with sexual harassment and using this content to create an anthology with all the letters, a podcast and even a stage performance. So we urge, if you know anyone who is willing to come out and talk about their experiences with sexual harassment, there is...
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