Words on Wellness with Kenyan Poet
Words on Wellness with Kenyan Poet
Podcast Description
I am Njeri Wangari, a Kenyan poet, multimedia Storyteller, and strategic communications specialist. I am also a running, fitness & outdoor exploration enthusiast.
As the founder and curating lead of Kenyanpoet Wellness, I am keen on exploring the intersection of creativity with wellness.
On each episode of the podcast, I dive deep into conversation with special guests from athletes, wellness & fitness enthusiasts, entertainers, CEOs, actors, and thought leaders. Join me for authentic conversations with real-life stories of indomitable will with new episodes dropping frequently.
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Content Themes
The show explores diverse themes surrounding wellness, fitness, and creativity, with episodes that include stories of athletic journeys, the importance of mental health, and the intersection of various art forms with wellness, such as episodes with athletes like Douglas Wakiihuri discussing endurance and creativity, as well as conversations with entertainers about the impact of fitness on their lives.
I am Njeri Wangari, a Kenyan poet, multimedia Storyteller, and strategic communications specialist. I am also a running, fitness & outdoor exploration enthusiast.
As the founder and curating lead of Kenyanpoet Wellness, I am keen on exploring the intersection of creativity with wellness.
On each episode of the podcast, I dive deep into conversation with special guests from athletes, wellness & fitness enthusiasts, entertainers, CEOs, actors, and thought leaders. Join me for authentic conversations with real-life stories of indomitable will with new episodes dropping frequently.
Skimo Njoro & Miss Kirui are some of Kenya's most prolific content creators on fitness & wellness.
In February this year, Skimo's videos of Thika rd vs Karen Billboards and Miss Kirui's video of the one hater who didn't go to Kili marathon both went viral, etching their creativity in the minds of many Kenyans.
When Miss Kirui is not creating content of her running, workouts, yoga or hiking, navigating the world of Fitness & Health, she is Dr. Charity (Chepkemoi) Kirui, a Medical Officer at the LONGISA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, Bomet, with experience working with public and private hospitals.
Clinton, aka Skimo Njoro, is an avid cyclist and an equally passionate digital content creator who works in the aviation industry and is an entrepreneur in electronics. Skimo also sits on the board of Challenge Hunters, a cycling club established in 2024.
In this episode, Skimo & Charity spoke to us on;
– What set them on their respective paths?
– The craft, ideation and motivations that inform their content creation
– Strength training for runners & cyclists
– Lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes and cancer, which have become the leading cause of deaths in Kenya
– Factors contributing to the rise of lifestyle diseases in Kenya
– How their content is contributing to shifting the narrative and misconceptions on how living a healthy lifestyle can prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDS)
– Fads, trends and fitness challenges
– What the future holds for them
Follow Charity on IG & Tiktok: @_miss_Kirui and
Skimo on IG & TikTok: @skimo_njoro
This episode was produced with the support of Semabox Africa.
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