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Why warm water is better for your skin and health

Is showering necessary every day? Whether it’s after a long day, a sweaty matatu ride or just to cool off in humid coastal heat, bathing is a daily ritual

By Ryan Kerubo 16h ago

Why warm water is better for your skin and health

How to help children deal with pain

By Esther Muchene 16h ago

Timeless love: Gestures enduring modern times

Romantic love has been expressed through diverse gestures, from Western chivalrous acts like scroll love letters to traditional African displays of affection such as gifting beaded ornaments

By Anjellah Owino Mar. 18, 2025

Hysteria: Understanding the complex condition

Hysteria is characterised by a wide range of uncontrollable symptoms, including fainting, shortness of breath, paralysis, spasms, convulsions, irritability and delirium

By Mugambi Mbaabu Mar. 18, 2025

Hysteria: Understanding the complex condition

A mother's love: How close is too close for women and their sons?

Parenting isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. For mothers raising sons, the challenge lies in nurturing independence while remaining a comforting presence

By Jayne Rose Gacheri Mar. 18, 2025

A mother's love: How close is too close for women and their sons?

I think I am overwhelmed, do I need help?

I’ve had some bad times, but recently, I’ve started to feel overwhelmed by my problems. My friends have suggested that I might need help. But how do I know if they’re right?

By Chris Hart Mar. 18, 2025

I think I am overwhelmed, do I need help?

All you need to know on property ownership

Property issues are gender neutral. We give you a deep insight into understanding property ownership and inheritance in Kenya

By Stevens Muendo Mar. 18, 2025

All you need to know on property ownership

How romantic relationships turn you into a better person

By Anjellah Owino Mar. 17, 2025

The 50-30-20 rule: Simple budgeting guide for women

Prof Ngángá Gachara shares insights on how women can effectively manage their income and achieve financial empowerment.

By Anjellah Owino Mar. 17, 2025

The 50-30-20 rule: Simple budgeting guide for women

Workplace stress: Is your job taking its toll?

If you find yourself increasingly dissatisfied with your job, feeling unappreciated, or experiencing a loss of enthusiasm for work, it may be a sign of stress

By Esther Muchene Mar. 15, 2025

Workplace stress: Is your job taking its toll?

The struggle of being a dark-skinned woman

For a long time, the market has been skewed towards ‘light-skinned’ beauty, leaving a vast spectrum of our diverse complexions from the rich (kahawia) to the deep (mweusi) underserved

By Lolita Bunde Mar. 15, 2025

The struggle of being a dark-skinned woman

The real connection between love and intimacy

My husband and I don’t seem to make love as much as we used to, and I’ve noticed that we’re not as happy together as we used to be. Does a couple’s happiness depend on how often they make love?

By Chris Hart Mar. 15, 2025

The real connection between love and intimacy

Motherhood vs feminism: The battle few want to talk about

Feminism rose from Marxism, maybe because women found themselves as workers without voting rights. Women's Empowerment was meant to add value to mankind, not endanger its existence

By Kenyatta Otieno Mar. 14, 2025