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Topic: Mood

Inside silent struggle of new mothers: Sudden mood swings after childbirth

By Chris Hart   2026-06-20 11:56:23

New mother struggles with sudden sadness, anxiety, irritability and fear after childbirth. Expert explains postnatal depression, its symptoms, and urges support, counselling and open communication.

Budget reality check: Moody's warns Kenya of fiscal pain ahead

By Brian Ngugi   2026-06-17 12:33:19

Rating firm warns austerity measures unlikely to yield much amid revenue shortfalls. It also cites country’s heightened debt risks, potentially raising the cost of external borrowing.

Killing the mood: How smartphones are reducing birth rate

By AFP   2026-06-09 09:56:48

As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.

How digestive health shapes your mood and mental clarity

By Joan Oyiela   2026-05-05 10:42:12

We often only think about gut health when bloating or discomfort hits, but this complex system quietly influences everything from your hormones to your overall well-being

Moody's affirms stable outlook for Kenya's top three banks

By Brian Ngugi   2026-02-09 21:48:18

Ratings agency Moody's has given a stable outlook for Kenya's three largest banks, reflecting their systemic importance and solid capital buffers. 

Moody's upgraded credit rating: What it means for Ruto

By Brian Ngugi   2026-01-29 11:42:27

Moody's lifted Kenya's long-term foreign currency issuer rating to "B3" from "Caa1," citing a reduction in the near-term risk of default.