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Black tax trap: When family obligation leads to emotional and financial burnout
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
By Jasmine Atieno
14h ago
Money and love often make an uneasy pair. Even the strongest relationships can be tested by disagreements over spending, saving and financial priorities
By Anjellah Owino
Feb. 19, 2026
Many women who choose to remain at home sacrifice personal ambitions, education, salaries and societal recognition to nurture their families
By Jael Wakesho
Feb. 18, 2026
Understanding love languages provides a practical approach to ensuring that affection is not only offered, but also truly received
By Joan Oyiela
Feb. 17, 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
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 17, 2026
Most of my female friends are getting hysterical about how much their men are going to spend on them on St Valentine’s night. What happened to just enjoying each other’s company?
By Chris Hart
Feb. 14, 2026
Every February, the world turns red and social media becomes a digital love parade. While couples lean into the romance, singles master a different art: humour, strategy and survival
By Tania Omusale
Feb. 14, 2026
Money and love often make an uneasy pair. Even the strongest relationships can be tested by disagreements over spending, saving and financial priorities
By Anjellah Owino
Feb. 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure. People feel they need to outdo themselves or everyone else every single year
By Brendah Makena
Feb. 13, 2026
Many couples feel pressure to book fancy dinners, buy expensive gifts and wear matching outfits. Social media can make it seem as though love must come with a receipt
By Brendah Makena
Feb. 11, 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
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 11, 2026
Your first paycheck is the most expensive money you will ever earn. Not because of its size, but because of its potential
By Anjellah Owino
Feb. 11, 2026
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