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Inside controversial Rongo church where members live, buried in compound when they die

Members of the church the Melkio St Joseph Mission Messiah Church Africa live in the compound and are buried there when they die.

Waste to wealth: How black soldier flies are transforming livestock farming in Nyeri

Flourish Farm Ventures in Karatina runs a Black Soldier Fly (BSF) training programme that equips aspiring agripreneurs with practical skills to launch sustainable insect farms for livestock feed.

Nine years on: Papa Wemba's voice echoes across Africa's rhumba legacy

Papa Wemba, the legendary Congolese rhumba star, passed away on April 24, 2016, but his musical legacy continues to inspire Africa and beyond.

How to protect your child from online dangers

How to protect your child from online dangers during the school holidays

More than just talent: Why strategy defines success in Kenya's music scene

Why talent without a plan won’t cut it in today’s evolving music landscape

Feasts to fellowship: How churches have shifted from the traditional Easter

How Kenyan churches are redefining Easter amid economic hardship

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Swarup Mishra: Inside Mediheal chairman's flashy life, shadowed by kidney trafficking allegations

After working as a lecturer of Medicine at Moi University, the obstetrics and gynaecology specialist founded Mediheal Group of Hospitals alongside his wife Pallavi.

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Why C-section shouldn't be first option: Lessons from maternity veteran

In a world where Caesarean sections (CS) are on the rise, Wakaruigi remains a strong advocate for Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD).

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The dark reality of risky, drug-fueled teen house parties in Kenya

How private house parties have become clandestine venues where young people engage in risky behaviours, including unprotected sex and the consumption of illicit substances.

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Mumias widows turn grief into green energy one briquette at a time

The Wadada Solidarity Group, comprising 20 widows, has ventured into the production of eco-friendly briquettes to support their families and break free from stigma.

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Grades for flesh: Inside the toxic relationships trapping Kenya's university women

Students are reportedly coerced into sexual relationships by lecturers or senior students, while others remain in abusive relationships for financial support.

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Haunted by NHIF, driven by legacy: Geoffrey Mwangi wants to be Nakuru governor

Geoffrey Mwangi joined the civil service in 1988 as a clerical officer, working his way up until he became NHIF's Chief Executive Officer in 2016.

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Tragic lust: Lost bright futures in deadly campus love affairs

The suspect, Eric Mutinda, has told police he visited Kemunto’s room in a bid to win her heart. The 19-year-old had been trying to seduce Kemunto, but she had been resisting.

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When the machete strikes: A coastline held hostage by its own sons

A new reign of terror has descended upon the coastal towns from within. Young boys, hearts hardened by drugs, poverty, and a hopelessness

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Nana Dollz: Kasarani MP Karauri is my only boyfriend

Tanzanian socialite Nasma Hassan, popularly known as Nana Dollz, publicly confirmed her romantic relationship with Kasarani MP and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri.

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Big eyes: Jirongo blames his love of many women for losing first wife to friend

Cyrus Jirongo has, with a rare honesty for a politician, confessed that his obsession with beautiful women led to the loss of his first wife to a close friend.

How subscription-based platforms are reshaping the future of entertainment

Sub-Saharan Africa’s recorded music market saw a significant boost in 2024, with revenues reaching an impressive US$110 (Sh14b) million. It was the first time surpassing the US$100 million mark.

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House of fists: When the honourable members excel in dishonourable acts

Over the years, Parliament has sometimes transformed into a battleground — not of ideas, but of fists, flying objects, and unprintable insults.

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How old myth about smoke bringing rains fuels forest fires in Taita

For generations, desperate farmers in Taita Taveta County have clung to a long-held belief that setting forests ablaze can summon rainfall.