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After the initial excitement of reopening fades, families across Kenya confront the emotional, financial and routine demands of school life, as experts urge parents to stay engaged.
A reflective journey through Amboseli National Park reveals how rain, wildlife encounters and vast open landscapes offer a powerful contrast to Nairobi’s chaos.
The first day feels beautiful, you take photos and feel proud, but soon the real work begins, with fees, shopping lists, and the realisation that the term is a marathon
Rhino Charge 2026 returns to Samburu’s rugged northern frontier, bringing together endurance motorsport, conservation fundraising, wildlife, and community impact.
Across Kenyan households and beyond, many firstborn daughters are raised into premature responsibility, a pattern experts describe as “eldest daughter syndrome”
Experts warn that busy lifestyles and digital distractions are contributing to declining manners among children, with families urged to intentionally teach respect, empathy and gratitude.
As screens, busy schedules and modern parenting reshape family life, experts warn that kindness, patience and respect must now be taught more intentionally than ever
After surviving a bandit raid as a child in Samburu, Trizah Eyanae has dedicated her life to peacebuilding, helping conflict-affected communities in Northern Kenya foster dialogue and trust.
For Prof Wambua, discipline and mindset are not motivational slogans but principles that have shaped her journey to becoming one of East Africa’s leading voices in Distance, Open and e-Learning.
Frequent missing-child alerts, safety concerns and social media-fuelled anxiety are prompting many Kenyan parents to adopt stricter routines, reshaping childhood freedoms as families seek balance.
The EV Explorers team in Car No 29 became the first electric vehicle entrants to complete the conservation event, marking a milestone in Kenya's electric mobility sector.
Motherhood often strengthens women's empathy and caregiving abilities in hospitality, while workplace support and solidarity among women help them navigate these challenges.
Experts say the reported death of a student who allegedly lacked bus fare highlights a growing erosion of collective responsibility, calling for greater protection and support for children.
A journey through Thika captures a town where industry, community and nature coexist, anchored by the power of Fourteen Falls, which reflects both the movement and calm that define everyday life.
Women in Nairobi’s hospitality industry balance demanding jobs with motherhood, often carrying emotional strain while relying on workplace support to manage responsibilities.
According to Rhino Ark, the Upper Imenti Forest Reserve lies on the hydrological divide between the Tana and Ewaso Nyiro river catchments and forms part of a nationally protected forest ecosystem.
It was just after dawn, the familiar rush of a Kenyan morning—children in uniforms hurrying out, tea taken too fast, and parents already on the move.
Kenya’s football viewing culture is shifting from traditional communal watching to large-scale entertainment experiences driven by brands, technology and fan activations.
Panic erupted at an All Saints Cathedral budget forum after a group of youths disrupted proceedings, leaving participants shaken and some phones stolen.
A post-budget forum at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi was briefly disrupted when a group of boda boda riders stormed the venue, causing panic, reported thefts and a swift security response.
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