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Wellness
When both your dignity and career are on the line, handling unwelcome sexual advances from a senior manager requires a clear, strategic approach
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Aug. 11, 2026
Every African woman deserves to feel beautiful without changing who she is to please others. Looking good is wonderful, but feeling good is even more important
Readers Lounge
By Jael Wakesho
Aug. 7, 2026
Protecting the first and last hour of the day can help. These are periods when the mind is either preparing for the day or winding down from it
Wellness
By Anjellah Owino
Aug. 6, 2026
When people look directly into each other’s eyes, they can read not only what is being said verbally but also the emotions behind the words
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Aug. 4, 2026
Many people feel perfectly healthy while their blood sugar remains consistently elevated. That is why regular screening is important
Health
By Joan Oyiela
Jul. 29, 2026
The word 'trauma' comes from the Greek word 'trauma', meaning 'wound'." We often think of a wound as something we can see on the body, but psychological trauma is an invisible wound
Wellness
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 29, 2026
I’m in my late thirties and I recently met a super guy. But he’s in his 50s, and I can feel my friends pitying me. Maybe I’m being oversensitive, but does that age difference really matter?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jul. 29, 2026
A hidden loan, secret savings or undisclosed debt may seem like a small financial decision, but it can create a deep crack in a relationship
Living
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Jul. 29, 2026
Before getting too excited and saying yes, you must first audit the finances and analyse a real-life scenario. If you have young children, for instance, access to good healthcare is non-negotiable
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Jul. 29, 2026
Listening to your body is nothing new, but many women are taking it a step further by planning their routines around the different phases of their menstrual cycle
Health
By Joan Oyiela
Jul. 25, 2026
Playfulness shows emotional flexibility, creativity and resilience, while helping couples build stronger emotional bonds and go through life’s challenges together
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 22, 2026
Escalating an issue is not about starting a war but a calculated, strategic move to protect your career and well-being. To do it successfully, you must understand the rules of engagement
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Jul. 21, 2026
Building a healthier relationship with money does not always require major changes. Sometimes, it begins with a simple shift in perspective
Wellness
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 18, 2026
Love may bring two people together, but marriage also brings together two family histories, two sets of traditions and sometimes, two very different ideas about how a family should function
Living
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Jul. 18, 2026
While depression and trauma are usually linked to emotional numbness, unprocessed grief, trauma and certain medications like antidepressants are some of the main causes
Wellness
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 17, 2026
Love may bring two people together, but staying together often depends on qualities that receive far less attention during courtship
Relationships
By Kenyatta Otieno
Jul. 17, 2026
When you develop a headache, skin rash or stomach upset, what is the first thing you do? Increasingly, the answer is not to visit a health facility but to reach for a smartphone
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jul. 17, 2026
Constant exposure to idealised images damages self-esteem and body image, especially for girls, while late-night phone use disrupts sleep and emotional regulation
Parenting
By Jasmine Atieno
Jul. 17, 2026
Hyper-independence can come about in children who have experienced parentification, emotional neglect, the loss of a parent or caregiver or inconsistent caregiving
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 16, 2026
By mastering this healthy practice, couples can transform even the most volatile disagreements into manageable problems,
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Jul. 15, 2026
People can be deeply attached to someone they never officially dated, due to attachment patterns formed early in life
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 15, 2026
Asking for a pay rise can feel risky, especially when companies are restructuring and cutting jobs
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Jul. 14, 2026
Hearing you're pregnant after 35 can bring excitement, but for many women, it also comes with a flood of worry and fear
Motherhood
By Joan Oyiela
Jul. 14, 2026
Jane Atieno Otieno's workplace is one that many would struggle to enter, but she has spent years proving that compassion can exist even in the face of death
Achieving Woman
By Rodgers Otiso
Jul. 11, 2026
If you grow up receiving affection, you will welcome and enjoy close contact. If you grow up without it, physical closeness can feel threatening
Between The Sheets
By Jael Wakesho
Jul. 11, 2026
I’m very good at my job, but somehow my career’s stalled. No matter how hard I try, I’m never selected for more senior roles. Have I hit some sort of glass ceiling?
Career Tips
By Chris Hart
Jul. 11, 2026
There are different levels of trauma. Some experiences require specialised individual care, even though community is an important part of healing
Wellness
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 9, 2026
My children are a real handful. They’re disrespectful and aggressive, especially my oldest, who’ll soon be a teen. And I’m worried that the others are going the same way. What can I do?
Parenting
By Chris Hart
Jun. 13, 2026
In competitive workplaces, many professionals would rather struggle in silence than risk looking incompetent by asking for help
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Jun. 13, 2026
Mental health terms are everywhere today, but their growing popularity is raising important questions about meaning and misuse
Wellness
By Joan Oyiela
Jun. 13, 2026
Most people want financial stability for their families, but few understand how to build wealth that lasts beyond a single generation
Managing Your Money
By Anjellah Owino
Jun. 13, 2026
Birthdays are fascinating. For some, they are grand celebrations planned months in advance. For others, there are days to avoid at all costs
Living
By Ronald Kipruto
Jun. 12, 2026
Every decision involves an element or degree of risk. Those who take the risk accomplish a lot in life. You can reduce the risk involved by making the right decisions
Wellness
By Bishop David Muriithi
Jun. 12, 2026
Healthy skin is not necessarily flawless skin. Persistent acne or other skin concerns should be assessed by a dermatologist rather than treated using self-prescribed online advice
Skin Care
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jun. 12, 2026
A morning routine focuses on preparing and protecting your skin for the day ahead, while a night routine is more focused on cleansing, treatment and overnight dehydration
Fashion And Beauty
By Cellestine Waeni
Jun. 10, 2026
A negative performance review can feel like a threat, especially in a tough job market where job security feels uncertain
Career Tips
By Esther Muchene
Jun. 10, 2026
I’m a dreadful procrastinator. And I’m beginning to realise that the thought of all those things that are not getting done is stressing me out. But how do I change?
Living
By Chris Hart
Jun. 10, 2026
While thoughtful consideration is a common human trait, excessive analysis is different. It strips you of your peace and converts simple decisions into sources of profound psychological exhaustion
Wellness
By Esther Muchene
Jun. 9, 2026
A thriving houseplant can do more than brighten a room; it can lift your mood, teach patience and even help you slow down in a fast-paced world
Living
By Anjellah Owino
Jun. 9, 2026
Nothing in my life ever goes right! My husband says I’m imagining things and that I see the dark side of everything. I know that side of me annoys him, so is there anything I can do?
Wellness
By Chris Hart
Jun. 6, 2026
She is raising children while watching a parent slowly fade. Between both roles, she is barely holding herself together
Living
By Jael Wakesho
Jun. 6, 2026
One of the first steps to building confidence is learning to accept yourself. Every young woman is unique, with her own strengths, talents, and personality
Wellness
By Cellestine Waeni
Jun. 5, 2026
Self-discipline gives you the power to stick to your decisions and follow them through without wavering
Living
By Bishop David Muriithi
Jun. 5, 2026
While healthy habits certainly matter, emerging research suggests that small improvements in everyday behaviours may have a meaningful impact on longevity
Healthy Eating
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jun. 5, 2026
A new piercing is a stylish way to express yourself, but it needs proper care to heal well and avoid infection. The good news? Aftercare is simple
Fashion And Beauty
By Cellestine Waeni
Jun. 4, 2026
While many people invest in expensive lotions, serums, and treatments, one of the most effective beauty rituals begins in the shower
Wellness
By Tania Omusale
Jun. 4, 2026
The most common form of violence inflicted on a child is physical punishment. It can have serious effects on physical and mental wellbeing in childhood and adulthood
Parenting
By Anjellah Owino
Jun. 3, 2026
Arthritis often starts subtly; morning stiffness or joint aches that are mistaken for fatigue or ageing, but can worsen over time, affecting movement, sleep and quality of life
Health
By Joan Oyiela
Jun. 3, 2026
Psychologists say children’s behaviour is often a reflection of unmet emotional needs and that connection, not punishment, is the foundation of healthy development
Parenting
By Binny Brahmbhatt – Sharma
Jun. 3, 2026
Stepping out of your comfort zone as an adult to learn a new skill fortifies mental health, preserves cognitive longevity, and systematically shields an ageing body from physiological decline
Living
By Agnes Mwandawiro
Jun. 3, 2026