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Housing projects reflect a recalibration of Nairobi’s landscape, where buyers value space, controlled density, and functional design.
Mama Ida Odinga’s reflection at her husband’s burial reignited a national conversation about the deep cultural, spiritual, and emotional meaning of naming children.
Long school holidays can be chaotic, but with planning, routine, and patience, families can turn them into opportunities for bonding, creativity, and growth across all age groups.
President Claudia Sheinbaum being groped in public was a reminder that no amount of power, position, or prestige can shield women from harassment.
Nairobi River Regeneration Project, a Sh45 billion project funded by the state, is divided into different sites being carried out by China Engineering Group.
Across the world, celebrities have openly and sometimes controversially credited drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro for their weight loss transformations.
A national study shows that relationships between young South African women and “blessers” greatly increase risks of HIV, pregnancy, and violence, driven by poverty and inequality.
Experts argue that much of Gen Z’s hesitation is rooted in how they were raised. Kenya’s older generations often equated discipline with control — through harsh punishment.
From patriotic lyrics that uplift citizens to protest songs that critique the ills, rap music has been central to the country’s authentic heartbeat. Are rappers the true heroes we need to celebrate?
More than just a conference, Wakati Wetu has positioned itself as an artistic renaissance, underscoring the idea that justice is fundamentally a cultural question.
Traditionally, mourners would carry otugo diep (a club) and tong (spear), while dressed in Luo regalia.
She quickly dispelled the notion that their decades together were a fairytale. Like any family, she admitted, their journey had its "ups and downs".
The 2024 protests marked a turning point in Kenyan politics as Gen Z movement broke away from Raila Odinga’s legacy, signaling the end of an era and the rise of a new generation of leadership
Worry, while a normal human response to potential threats, becomes harmful when it turns chronic and uncontrollable, but setting structured “worry windows”
Experts say preparing older children before, during, and after a new baby’s arrival helps turn potential jealousy into bonding, making the transition seamless.
Retired teacher James Luvai, once a close friend of Daniel arap Moi and a witness to Kenya’s independence trials, narrowly missed a life-changing government appointment.
We explore how self-centred parenting, marked by emotional manipulation and control, leaves children burdened with guilt and anxiety.
As living costs rise, Kenyan parents are learning that open money talks are key to raising financially responsible, not entitled, children.
Jane Goodall, who dedicated her life to studying and protecting chimpanzees, inspired generations worldwide through her research, conservation work, and love for Africa’s wildlife.
Police officers, having received their cut, relax enforcement of traffic regulations, allowing unroadworthy vehicles and rogue drivers to operate unchecked.
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