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From weekend trips to family visits, here’s how holiday habits shape spending and how you can enjoy the perks without breaking the bank
Managing Your Money
By Anjellah Owino
2h ago
Holidays are spent performing for others and managing logistics, rather than actually resting. It is the tiredness of a "recovery" that required more work than the routine it was meant to break
Wellness
By Sarah Nyambura
Apr. 3, 2026
While occasional indulgence is reasonable, excessive intake, especially of refined sugars and saturated fats, can contribute to acute gastrointestinal discomfort and longer-term metabolic strain
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Apr. 3, 2026
The rise of selfies, which came with the camera feature in mobile phones, has killed happiness. People no longer do things for their own enjoyment but to share with the public
Living
By Kenyatta Otieno
Apr. 3, 2026
Whether you’re at school, in the workplace, or at home, the feeling that people cannot stand your presence eventually creates a constant state of emotional defences
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Apr. 1, 2026
In recent years, there has been a growing shift toward reclaiming play not as a luxury, but as an essential part of emotional well-being
Living
By Anjellah Owino
Apr. 1, 2026
Motherhood’s most meaningful moments rarely announce themselves. They appear quietly, then pass in an instant, leaving behind a depth that only time reveals
Living
By Agnes Mwandawiro
Mar. 31, 2026
Long before many parents expect it, children begin forming ideas about identity, belonging and “otherness,” shaped not only by what they see but by what they hear, feel and experience
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Mar. 28, 2026
No one really tells you how much life shifts after a baby arrives. The experience is not just about raising a child; it’s about navigating a completely new version of themselves
Parenting
By Joan Oyiela
Mar. 28, 2026
Being rejected by those you love and value most cuts deep because it strikes at the core of a person’s sense of belonging
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 26, 2026
When children experience punishment, rejection or neglect repeatedly, they adapt by silencing their emotions and needs as a coping mechanism
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Mar. 25, 2026
We put our hands and feet through a lot. It’s no surprise that, over time, our palms and soles can start to feel more like sandpaper than silk
Beauty
By Agnes Mwandawiro
Mar. 25, 2026
In rooms where you’re the only woman, what you wear is usually the first piece of communication your colleagues see
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 24, 2026
When I entered my 30s, I started wanting a serious relationship. But I don’t seem to be getting anywhere! What do I have to do to find a serious man?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Mar. 24, 2026
Perfectionism is usually looked at in adulthood, where the pressure to perform and succeed becomes more visible. However, psychologists say it begins in childhood
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Mar. 14, 2026
Blink twice if you hate your job! That Sunday-night dread isn’t just the weekend ending; it’s the thought of going back to a role that drains you.
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 14, 2026
A study published in the journal ‘Nature Medicine’ found that AI health chatbots may sometimes give inaccurate or potentially unsafe advice
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Mar. 13, 2026
Relationships are often described with a familiar warning: they take work. Yet many people quietly ask themselves a harder question: should love really feel this difficult?
Relationships
By Purity Mwende
Mar. 12, 2026
In a culture that glamorises the "hustle," we have become a society addicted to the grind. We are constantly "on," moving from one task to the next without a pause button
Wellness
By Bishop David Muriithi
Mar. 12, 2026
Parenting has always been about consistency and emotional availability, but today, there’s an added pressure to appear involved. The danger is when performance replaces participation
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Mar. 12, 2026
Excessive screen use triggers dopamine, fostering addictive, compulsive online behaviour. Mindful limits, outdoor activity and learning offline can restore brain health
Living
By Mercy Kahenda
Mar. 11, 2026
Being health-conscious can only be a good thing. But it should never be taken to extremes. There is a great deal of medical marketing and hype, some of which is questionable
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Mar. 11, 2026
Identifying emotional pain requires a high level of self-awareness, as it manifests differently for each person
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 11, 2026
While counselling helps many, it isn’t always the first choice. If that’s you, developing personal coping strategies can aid healing and support mental wellness
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 10, 2026
These colours remind the world that the struggle for women’s rights has a rich history and that the movement for justice, dignity, hope and solidarity continues
Living
By Tania Omusale
Mar. 7, 2026
A welcoming aroma is more than just a bonus; it’s a vital part of home design that can instantly turn a house into a sanctuary
Your Home
By Agnes Mwandawiro
Mar. 7, 2026
To qualify, an individual must test HIV negative and should not have had any potential exposure to the virus within the past 72 hours
Health
By Mercy Kahenda
Mar. 4, 2026
Children experience transitions physiologically, not just emotionally and moving from structured school environments to home settings can dysregulate their nervous systems
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Mar. 4, 2026
Facing the fact that you have let people down takes a lot of emotional maturity. Otherwise, it is very easy to fall into a cycle of shame where you begin to feel as if you’re a bad person
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 3, 2026
After experiencing loss, crisis or failure, many people retreat into isolation because, to them, life feels over. They stop truly living and merely exist, going through the daily motions
Wellness
By Bishop David Muriithi
Feb. 27, 2026
At the workplace, we’re expected to give 100 per cent from the time we clock in to the time we punch out. That, however, is easier applied on paper than it is in practice
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 26, 2026
Good health is not achieved through a single action or medical visit; it is built gradually through daily choices, informed decisions, and the timely use of healthcare services
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 26, 2026
The role and title of being the reliable one in the family brings joy to some, forgetting that being too available to your parents and siblings can carry a hidden cost, especially if you’re married
Living
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 24, 2026
Women who pursue their careers often face silent judgment and tough trade-offs, yet the price of unrealised potential is far greater than the sacrifices they make for growth
Living
By Peter Muiruri
Feb. 21, 2026
Across many African communities, black tax is more than a bank transfer; it is an emotional and cultural contract, described by many as a blend of pride and pressure
Managing Your Money
By Jasmine Atieno
Feb. 20, 2026
The internet can be a ruthless place, especially when private actions are dragged into the public spotlight. In recent times, several Kenyans have learnt that secrets rarely stay hidden online
Living
By Silas Nyamweya
Feb. 20, 2026
Sleep occurs in defined phases, alternating between light sleep, deep sleep and the so-called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Each phase serves different functions
Wellness
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 20, 2026
We joke about it, and oftentimes you hear parents state that they haven’t slept in years, and everyone laughs. However, underneath the joke is a real strain
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Feb. 19, 2026
Hot weather increases fluid loss through sweating. Without adequate hydration, dehydration can quickly set in, causing dry mouth, fatigue and reduced urine output
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 19, 2026
Even if you get fulfilment from your career and social life, the saturated imagery of seasonal romance can create a temporary psychological void
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 19, 2026
If a parent explodes at every inconvenience, a child learns that power equals volume, and if a parent navigates conflict with calm and accountability
Parenting
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Feb. 18, 2026
In the corporate setting, silence is often mistaken for agreement or, worse, a lack of insight. Fear of appearing ‘pushy’ can keep even the best ideas in your notebook
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 17, 2026
Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure. People feel they need to outdo themselves or everyone else every single year
Living
By Brendah Makena
Feb. 13, 2026
Imagine coming back home to find it exactly as you had left it in the morning, dishes piled high in the kitchen, musty and surfaces untouched. Yet your partner stays home all day
Living
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 11, 2026
Real wellness isn’t about waking up for a 90-minute workout or surviving on green juice alone. True self-care is about nurturing your body in ways that fit into your real life
Wellness
By Joan Oyiela
Feb. 11, 2026
My boyfriend says that I’m difficult to handle, and that I’m always complaining and always nagging. I don’t think that’s true, of course, but why might he think that? And how should I respond?
Living
By Chris Hart
Feb. 7, 2026
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, characterised by heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea and headaches
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 7, 2026
The 60 days in January are no longer funny when you realise that we have transitioned to February and you are nowhere near accomplishing your goals, let alone following through
Living
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 5, 2026
It has been observed that many people are kinder to strangers and acquaintances than they are to those closest to them
Wellness
By Bishop David Muriithi
Feb. 4, 2026
In many cultures, conversations around intimacy have historically focused more on men’s pleasure than women’s
Between The Sheets
By Anjellah Owino
Feb. 4, 2026
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