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Topic: Dating

Dating app date turns nightmare as Nairobi man allegedly robbed Sh108,000 at iron point

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-13 10:35:48

A Nairobi man alleges a woman he met on a dating app lured him to her home, where he was threatened with a hot iron, forced to reveal his M-Pesa PIN, and robbed of Sh108,000.

Rising femicide in Kenya: Dark side of online dating and digital relationships

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-05-01 11:31:58

KDHS 2022 shows sexual violence rises with age: 7% of women aged 15–19 report it, increasing to 18% among those aged 40–49, highlighting growing risk across age groups and relationships.

Is dating someone at work really as risky as everyone says?

By Chris Hart   2026-04-25 10:32:57

I’ve started having feelings for a guy at work and I’m really tempted to start flirting with him. But all my friends tell me that office relationships are a bad idea. Is that true? 

I'm dating an expat who hates everyone, what am I missing?

By Chris Hart   2026-04-22 08:29:51

I’m dating a really nice expat I met at work. He’s very critical of everyone and seems reluctant to socialise with my friends. What can I do to help him?

Am I dating someone or walking on eggshells?

By Chris Hart   2026-04-16 09:57:34

I love my boyfriend, but after a romantic start to our relationship, his mood swings have become scary! One moment he’s smiling, the next in a wild rage. What’s going on?

Hot for mhesh: How 'thirsty' young men are flooding female MPs' DMs in bold dating trend

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Manuel Ntoyai   2026-04-10 10:05:53

Gen Z men are boldly pursuing older female MPs online, sparking viral moments, controversy and debate on respect, mentorship, and shifting relationship norms.