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How Far We Have Come: Storytelling, Legacy, and the Rise of African Women in Law

Articles, BlogAugust 11, 2025173Views 0Likes 0Comments

This past Friday, I had the honor of attending the launch of African Women Judges: Storytelling as Judicial Freedom, edited by Professor J. Jarpa Dawuni—a distinguished academic, lawyer, and founder of the Institute for African Women in Law. Professor Dawuni’s work reaffirms that our identities as African women in law—and beyond—are not only multidimensional but…

Why We’re Craving Connection in a Digitally Connected World

Blog, Mental HealthAugust 5, 2025161Views 0Likes 0Comments

Exploring the paradox of modern loneliness and what it really means to be seen It’s August 2025, and when the month began, I shared on my LinkedIn page that I’d be focusing on the theme of connection. And now, as we turn the page into a new month, I find myself reflecting more deeply than…

What Does Psychological Care for a Judicial Officer or Judge Look Like?

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 28, 2025238Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi Kenyan Mind and Justice Digest | Magistrate | Therapist | July 28, 2025 Judges are human. Yes, we wear robes. Yes, we carry the enormous responsibility of interpreting and applying the law. But beneath the bench is a person — often overwhelmed, frequently indoors, always thinking, and silently grappling with life’s…

July 25th: Judicial Wellbeing Day—A Milestone for the Mental Health of Justice Workers

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 25, 2025162Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today, July 25th, marks an extraordinary milestone in the world of justice and mental health: Judicial Wellbeing Day. Officially recognized by the United Nations, this day is dedicated to acknowledging and supporting the psychological and emotional well-being of judicial officers across the globe. Here in Kenya, the Chief Justice has directed that all courts take…

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Are You Raising a Gen Z or Alpha Child? Why You Need a New Kind of Parenting

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 21, 2025175Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi | Kenyan Mind and Justice Digest | Judicial Officer | Counselling Psychologist There’s something I’ve been meaning to say, and I’ll say it gently—but directly: The way you were raised will not work for the world your child is growing up in. Today’s parenting landscape is almost unrecognizable compared to a generation…

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💸 Lessons About Money I Wish I Was Taught As a Child (And What I’m Now Teaching My Own Children)

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 14, 2025205Views 0Likes 0Comments

By: Muthoni Njagi | Magistrate | Counselling Psychologist When I think back to my childhood, money was never an open conversation. It was discussed in hushed tones, during a crisis, or in the middle of arguments. For many of us, money wasn’t just scarce—it was sacred, secretive, or shameful. It was used to control, reward,…

🛡️ When Trust Turns Toxic: A Wake-Up Call to Protect Our Children From Grooming, Abuse, and Silence

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 7, 2025207Views 1Like 0Comments

Keywords: grooming, child abuse prevention, teenage vulnerability, teacher misconduct, parenting tips, religious abuse, Erik Erikson, trauma, autonomy, how to talk to kids about abuse, psychological manipulation 💔 A Shocking Exposé—and a Personal Wake-Up Call In July 2025, Africa Uncensored released one of the most disturbing investigations in recent memory—“The Teacher and the System” by journalist…

Navigating Your 40s: The Truths, The Pain, and The Light

Blog, Mental HealthJune 30, 2025150Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1623, William Shakespeare wrote: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. From the screaming infant to the finality of oblivion, Shakespeare poetically captured the journey of life…

Love Is Not an Afterthought: Why Intentional Relationships Matter More Than You Think

Blog, Mental HealthJune 23, 2025168Views 0Likes 0Comments

This morning, as I sat at my desk wondering what I wanted to write about for this week’s blog, one word kept finding its way back to me: Love. It was in my morning devotion. It showed up in a simple conversation with my daughters on the drive to school. And then, like divine punctuation,…

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Trapped at Work: Coercive Control, Trauma Bonds, and the Diddy Case We Can’t Ignore

Blog, Mental HealthJune 11, 2025239Views 0Likes 0Comments

“When fear is in the room, consent is not.” – Laura Richards, Criminal Behavioural Analyst In the aftermath of multiple lawsuits and harrowing testimonies, one story stands out like a flashing red warning light: that of Rodney “Diddy” Combs’ former employee, Ms. Clark. Her disturbing account offers us a rare and brutal glimpse into…

Children and Mental Health: What Every Adult Needs to Know

Blog, Mental HealthJune 2, 2025312Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi Magistrate | Psychologist | Child Advocate As someone who has worked in the Kenyan Judiciary for the last 13 years, I've presided over many cases that involved children — children who had experienced unspeakable trauma, abuse, and violations of their innocence. My heart broke repeatedly sitting in courtrooms listening to child survivors…

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Meeting My Younger Self: A Reflection on the Diddy Trial and the Vulnerability of Young Women

Blog, Mental HealthMay 21, 2025326Views 0Likes 0Comments

Description: Exploring the psychological dynamics of coercive control and trauma bonds in the context of the Diddy trial, with insights from experts Laura Richards and Dr. Nadine Macaluso. The recent revelations from the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial have been both shocking and deeply unsettling. Cassie Ventura, who met Combs at the tender age of 19,…