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From guard dog to family member: Kenya's shift toward modern pet care

Lifestyle labels such as the DINKWAD model (Double Income, No Kids With A Dog) are gaining visibility among young professionals in cities such as Nairobi.
By Boniface Mithika 2026-02-21 12:04:50
Street children are challenging the government double its effort on the fight against drugs and substance abuse, build more rehab centers and take them back to school
By Okumu Modachi 2026-02-20 13:30:00
Parents and experts say children absorb powerful lessons about leadership, conflict, responsibility and self-control by observing how adults handle failure, success and everyday life at home.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-16 09:15:22
The romantic imagery surrounding Valentine’s Day can trigger feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, and social exclusion, particularly for single women, making the holiday’s emotional impact linger.
By Esther Muchene 2026-02-15 09:26:52
This Valentine’s Day, more Kenyans are choosing presence over performance, embracing travel experiences that celebrate love in its many forms, from rest and healing to laughter, daring and reflection.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-09 09:39:42
Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim uses ancestral knowledge, community land rights and climate justice to bridge grassroots realities with global policy spaces.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-09 09:25:43
Unspoken expectations in relationships create resentment and conflict, but clear communication and mutually agreed boundaries can turn recurring frustrations into shared problem-solving.
By Esther Muchene 2026-02-08 09:49:39
Valentine’s Day can be a powerful teaching moment for parents, showing children that love begins at home through presence, guidance and everyday acts of care, not just romance.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-08 09:44:47
The wider industry acknowledges the progress. Clubs are increasingly willing to host female DJs for headline nights, and promoters recognise that talent draws crowds beyond aesthetics.
By Boniface Mithika 2026-02-06 18:00:00
Many modern parents, juggling work, home, and societal expectations, are experiencing silent burnout that affects both their well-being.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-01 09:41:45
The initial surge of collective optimism that defines the new year often begins to fade, leaving many of us facing the harsh reality of unmet resolutions.
By Esther Muchene 2026-02-01 09:38:57
Experts say that predictable routines provide children with emotional safety, reduce anxiety, and help both parents and children navigate daily transitions.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-01-25 09:44:59