The article is a personal narrative of a woman who pursued university education while adapting to her new life as a married individual. She describes the challenges she faced, including pregnancy, morning sickness, and the responsibilities of being a wife, which affected her attendance and concentration in classes. Despite these obstacles, she managed to complete her first two semesters with good performance. Her second year was interrupted by the birth of her child, leading to a deferment of her studies. Upon returning, she had to adjust to being a mother and to new classmates, which impacted her motivation. Throughout her journey, she credits the support of God in overcoming these challenges.

The article discusses the conflict over government funding in Kenya, where 2 billion is needed to combat a severe drought affecting the country. Members of Parliament (MPs) are demanding the same amount for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), which is intended for local development projects such as bursaries, infrastructure, and basic services. The MPs have boycotted meetings and refused to attend training sessions, insisting on the disbursement of CDF funds, despite the urgent need for drought relief. The author questions the priorities of the government and MPs, highlighting the opaqueness of the situation and the potential neglect of the immediate needs of those affected by the drought.

The article discusses the environmental degradation in Marsabit County, Kenya, particularly in the Dabel area of Moyale sub-county, where locals are engaging in gold mining due to the failure of their businesses caused by prolonged drought. The author describes how the search for gold is leading to further environmental damage, with only a few individuals finding small amounts of gold at great risk to the already fragile ecosystem. The mining activities involve cutting down trees without replanting and digging quarries that leave the land infertile and dangerous for both people and livestock. The article calls for government intervention, particularly from the Ministry of Environment, to protect the land and provide support to the locals to help them through this difficult period.

The article discusses the importance of a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the World Health Organization's definition of health, which includes mental, physical, and social well-being. It highlights the lack of physical fitness in many people's lives and recommends leisure time physical activities like walking, hiking, and swimming, along with a balanced diet. Nutritionists suggest eating more fruits and cereals for essential vitamins and minerals. Regular physical activity is promoted for its calorie-burning benefits, which help regulate body weight and reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disorders. Exercise also increases high-density cholesterol, lowering the risk of coronary health issues.

The article discusses the severe drought in Northern Kenya, particularly in Marsabit County, which has led to a drastic drop in livestock prices at the Moyale livestock market. The drought has severely affected the pastoralist communities, forcing them to sell their cattle for as low as 500 to 2000 Kenyan shillings. The situation has left the pastoralists with no source of livelihood, as they have lost their livestock, which is their primary means of survival. The article emphasizes the unprecedented nature of the crisis, stating that such harsh conditions have not been experienced in over a century. It calls for urgent government action and support from well-wishers to help the affected communities cope with the impacts of the drought.