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Burdening weight of men as expectations rise

A story from Laikipia explores shifting gender roles and rising marital tensions in modern Kenya, highlighting emotional strain and evolving domestic expectations.

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Calls grow to stop construction of Imenti airstrip in protected forest

Opposition to the proposed airstrip in Imenti Forest is growing, with conservationists urging regulators to halt the project over alleged legal breaches and threats to the Mt Kenya ecosystem.

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How Elon Musk's trillionaire status dwarfs Kenya's Sh4.82tr budget

If Musk were to liquidate his SpaceX holdings and channel the money to Kenya, he could fund the national budget for more than 25 years.

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Nairobi: A city running out of time to fix itself

Experts blame poor planning, weak drainage and unchecked development for worsening Nairobi floods, despite rainfall levels remaining relatively stable.

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How unchecked growth is killing Nairobi's natural lifelines

Nairobi’s forests, parklands and waterways are under growing pressure from urban expansion, raising concerns over flooding, pollution and climate resilience.

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Unplanned development: 'The place of cool waters' was never meant to be a city but a railway town

Nairobi grew from a swampy railway depot despite warnings it was unsuitable for settlement, creating planning and sanitation challenges that persist today.

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No closure for genocide victims as Kabuga dies before trial ends

The death of Félicien Kabuga before the conclusion of his genocide trial has left victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide without closure.

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From cooking ugali to jogging and podium rebuke, the light side of Macron

French President Macron caught many by surprise during morning run with marathon star Kipchoge displayed his love for football and culinary skills with Dennis Ombachi.

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Conservation pays: How protecting rivers has built a rural economy

Farmers living along the upper Tana have improved their livelihoods within the last 10 years by protecting Kenya’s largest river.

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Why children of British soldiers are searching for their fathers

A week ago, the BBC released a documentary in which lawyers and geneticists used commercial ancestry databases to trace British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya.

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Burdening weight of men as expectations rise

A story from Laikipia explores shifting gender roles and rising marital tensions in modern Kenya, highlighting emotional strain and evolving domestic expectations.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

Calls grow to stop construction of Imenti airstrip in protected forest

Opposition to the proposed airstrip in Imenti Forest is growing, with conservationists urging regulators to halt the project over alleged legal breaches and threats to the Mt Kenya ecosystem.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

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How Elon Musk's trillionaire status dwarfs Kenya's Sh4.82tr budget

If Musk were to liquidate his SpaceX holdings and channel the money to Kenya, he could fund the national budget for more than 25 years.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

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Nairobi: A city running out of time to fix itself

Experts blame poor planning, weak drainage and unchecked development for worsening Nairobi floods, despite rainfall levels remaining relatively stable.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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How unchecked growth is killing Nairobi's natural lifelines

Nairobi’s forests, parklands and waterways are under growing pressure from urban expansion, raising concerns over flooding, pollution and climate resilience.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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Unplanned development: 'The place of cool waters' was never meant to be a city but a railway town

Nairobi grew from a swampy railway depot despite warnings it was unsuitable for settlement, creating planning and sanitation challenges that persist today.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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No closure for genocide victims as Kabuga dies before trial ends

The death of Félicien Kabuga before the conclusion of his genocide trial has left victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide without closure.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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From cooking ugali to jogging and podium rebuke, the light side of Macron

French President Macron caught many by surprise during morning run with marathon star Kipchoge displayed his love for football and culinary skills with Dennis Ombachi.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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Conservation pays: How protecting rivers has built a rural economy

Farmers living along the upper Tana have improved their livelihoods within the last 10 years by protecting Kenya’s largest river.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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Why children of British soldiers are searching for their fathers

A week ago, the BBC released a documentary in which lawyers and geneticists used commercial ancestry databases to trace British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya.

By Esther Muchene 4 months ago

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Burdening weight of men as expectations rise

A story from Laikipia explores shifting gender roles and rising marital tensions in modern Kenya, highlighting emotional strain and evolving domestic expectations.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

Calls grow to stop construction of Imenti airstrip in protected forest

Opposition to the proposed airstrip in Imenti Forest is growing, with conservationists urging regulators to halt the project over alleged legal breaches and threats to the Mt Kenya ecosystem.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

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How Elon Musk's trillionaire status dwarfs Kenya's Sh4.82tr budget

If Musk were to liquidate his SpaceX holdings and channel the money to Kenya, he could fund the national budget for more than 25 years.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

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Nairobi: A city running out of time to fix itself

Experts blame poor planning, weak drainage and unchecked development for worsening Nairobi floods, despite rainfall levels remaining relatively stable.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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How unchecked growth is killing Nairobi's natural lifelines

Nairobi’s forests, parklands and waterways are under growing pressure from urban expansion, raising concerns over flooding, pollution and climate resilience.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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Unplanned development: 'The place of cool waters' was never meant to be a city but a railway town

Nairobi grew from a swampy railway depot despite warnings it was unsuitable for settlement, creating planning and sanitation challenges that persist today.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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No closure for genocide victims as Kabuga dies before trial ends

The death of Félicien Kabuga before the conclusion of his genocide trial has left victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide without closure.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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From cooking ugali to jogging and podium rebuke, the light side of Macron

French President Macron caught many by surprise during morning run with marathon star Kipchoge displayed his love for football and culinary skills with Dennis Ombachi.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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Conservation pays: How protecting rivers has built a rural economy

Farmers living along the upper Tana have improved their livelihoods within the last 10 years by protecting Kenya’s largest river.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

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Why children of British soldiers are searching for their fathers

A week ago, the BBC released a documentary in which lawyers and geneticists used commercial ancestry databases to trace British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya.

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Burden of breaking bad news

They say it does not get worse until you have to tell a loved one the devastating news of death, especially if they are unwell.

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Breaking down Ukraine war to children

Your child may not have all the details, but their radar is able to detect that something is off. And the truth is, they are just as bothered as you.

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Things you do that hurt a child’s self-esteem

Whatever you do as a parent will impact your children’s lives, and this moulds them into who they will become in future.

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Essential accessories to make your trip easier

The right accessories provide us with comfort and convenience for a smooth journey.

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Tips on saving for your dream trip

If you really want to travel you have to make it a priority and be intentional about making it come true.

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Vacation ready: Packing hacks when on the move

When travelling, we all want to pack as much as we can because which woman does not want the perfect outfit for every aspect of their holiday.

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How much salt do you need in a day?

Newborns between zero to one year should eat less than 1g of salt in a day or avoid it completely.

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More and more people want to travel and hopefully get their lives back to where they were before the pandemic threw a spanner in the works.

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Travelling light: Packing tricks to aid you

When packing, go for a small carry on, backpack or suitcase.

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Mindful eating can improve your diet

The common eating culture hasn’t always encouraged us to actually have a healthy relationship with our eating habits.

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