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Topic: Living

Budget Day: Cost of living, public spending top Kenyans' concerns

By Esther Nyambura   2026-06-11 19:54:46

Kenyans on the ground and on social media have weighed in on issues of rising cost of living, government wastage, and the effectiveness of public spending in the 2026-2027 financial plan.

Sasa ni lunchtime: But where is the lunch?High cost of living affects feeding across Kenya

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-06-10 19:54:04

Many years since the songs were done, most Kenyans still can't afford basic needs. The 2026/2027 Budget is being unveiled today and rising unemployment and inflation.

Living with painful memories of sexual violence

By Wanjiku Kariuki   2026-06-09 13:37:54

Many survivors of sexual violence live with scars that are invisible to the eye, permanently etched into their hearts and minds.

Balancing adult style and child safety when designing living spaces

By Agnes Mwandawiro   2026-05-29 10:03:11

When a child transitions from a stationary observer to an active explorer, the home ceases to be merely a sanctuary for adults. It transforms into a dynamic space for a tiny, curious human

Stop blame game: Uhuru warns government over rising cost of living, tribal politics

By George Njunge   2026-05-26 12:35:10

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration over the rising cost of living and tribal politics, urging leaders to focus on the economic challenges facing Kenyans.

DP party blames government for rising cost of living

By Elijah Mwamuli   2026-05-20 20:01:57

DP has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of worsening the economic crisis through excessive taxation, fuel levy securitisation, and poor fiscal policies.