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Many introverted children grow up trying to navigate environments that celebrate constant group participation; a parenting style equipped with information is needed.
Social media has become the driving force in Kenyan theatre marketing, helping production companies attract younger, more discerning audiences while traditional methods play a smaller role.
Let's say that your New Year resolves to prioritise intimacy. This could mean getting lost in deep conversations with your partner. Or enjoying candlelit dinners before getting intimate
When children see parents setting and working toward their own goals, they learn by example. Younger children may not understand the concept of a full year, so weekly or monthly check-ins work better
Vision boards are celebrated as a manifestation tool that psychology suggests can influence the subconscious mind and nudge behaviour toward the achievement of your goals
From gym memberships to savings plans, resolutions often fizzle because we forget the basics: planning, environment and realistic steps
Mombasa’s historic Little Theatre Club faces possible closure after Kenya Railways Corporation issued a directive to take over the gazetted national monument for a training institute.
Landscapes from Home, a group exhibition featuring six Kenyan artists, opens in London this January, using diverse visual languages to explore ideas of home, memory, and identity for Africans abroad.
Men may say yes, not because they want to, but to protect their masculinity. This is why many men find it difficult to refuse intimacy even when they feel uncomfortable
But through all these shifts, debates and challenges, one city has remained stubbornly unshaken. Mombasa.
sexual trauma can be caused by sexual violation, coercion into sexual activity, rape, harassment, repeated boundary violations, and a fearful and shameful upbringing
In his first solo exhibition, A Lot Has Happened, Ian Gichohi experiments with paper, composition and assemblage to reimagine how photographs are displayed and experienced.
From Wangarĩ Maathai’s inspiring story and political satire to coastal taarab storytelling and Valentine’s comedy, Kenya’s theatre scene is set to showcase a rich mix of productions.
True financial freedom isn’t found in how much you earn, but in how intentionally you direct it
Finding true friendship is often described as rare, but when it happens, it carries the depth and familiarity of something long-lived
This edition follows an exclusive Lamu one that explores its colonisation and gentrification.
Caroline Ngorobi, a leading figure in Mombasa’s theatre scene, continues to champion original plays, cultural archiving, and emerging artists through her productions and the Wimbi la Sanaa Festival.
Investing is often misunderstood, as many believe they need a lot of money to start, when in fact wealth is built by starting early and consistently
Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is allure. It can mean being found attractive by many people without seeking it, or being desired by just one person, which can feel complete in itself
The Kenya Theatre Awards 2026 nominees were unveiled at the Kenya National Theatre, with categories reduced to 29 as the industry gears up for the February 26 ceremony.
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