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Boarding vs. Day School: The Hidden Mental Divide

December 9, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
14 min read
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Introduction Late one Sunday evening in Nairobi, a 14-year-old student packs her books after finishing homework at the family dining table. Her mother’s gentle check-in, “How was your day?” gives the girl a chance to...

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Youth Mental Health and the Digital Future of Work in Urban Kenya

November 24, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
22 min read
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Abstract Urban Kenyan youth face a critical moment: a digital economy is rapidly growing, creating new opportunities for employment (e.g., app-based work, online freelancing, AI data tasks), even as mental health issues among...

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The Psychophilosophical Puzzle of Infidelity in Kenya: Love, Sex, and Loyalty

November 24, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
32 min read
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ntroduction In Kenya today, the dating scene is characterized by a mix of excitement and anxiety. Viral “loyalty test” videos show couples swapping phones in public, only to reveal secret flirtations and betrayals. Often...

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Between Flesh and Spirit: Male Sexual Desire in African Philosophy

August 23, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
45 min read
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Introduction Human sexual desire has long been a focus of philosophical and cultural discussion. The male sexual drive, in particular, raises key questions about human nature, psychology, and spirituality. What triggers desire...

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The Three Lies of Identity: A Satirical Descent into the Absurdity of Self-Definition

June 13, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
4 min read
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Henri Nouwen’s three lies: I am what I have, I am what I do, I am what others say about me, are not mere psychological pitfalls; they are the sacred commandments of modern existence, recited daily in the temple of consumerism...

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN FAMILY LIFE

February 21, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
6 min read
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Does Emotional Intelligence Matter in Family Life? Author: Gabriel Simon Lulu, MA in Counselling Psychology, Uganda Martyrs Family life is a complex unit in which relationships often evolve. The evolution of relationships...

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Valentine’s Day as the Celebration of Love, Lies, and Lamentations

February 21, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
5 min read
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Ah, Valentine’s Day! That one day in the calendar when love is not only expected but also monetized, exaggerated, and, quite frankly, weaponised. A day when the air is thick with the scent of overpriced roses, the sound of...

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Transforming Mindset in Marital Relationships

November 1, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
4 min read
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Do you know how mindset contributes to the quality of marital relationships? Author: Gabriel Simon Lulu, MA in Counselling Psychology, Uganda Martyrs University What is mindset? Mindset is an established attitude...

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Shaping Sexual Identity in a Digital World

October 7, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
24 min read
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Introduction Young people’s understanding of sex is undergoing a significant transformation, primarily driven by the pervasive influence of digital media and the constant availability of information. Social networks and...

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THE FUTURE IS NOW

October 5, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
7 min read
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Dear Bernard, There’s a restlessness in you, isn’t there? A constant, nagging thought that lingers in your mind, questioning, second-guessing, and stirring up emotions you can neither define nor silence. You’ve become a...

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