The key lesson I took away from my mentor is to be courageous

A day in the life of Shiro Theuri as she talks about her dreams, career growth, leadership and how she copes with stress and anxiety

By CAROLINE OKELLO

My spell in prison won’t define my daughter and I

Beyond those prison gates I had once been a prolific career banker, a respectable woman

By EVE MOSONGO

Milka Yuda, menstrual health champion, wins Florence Nightingale medal

Milka Yuda is a Kenya red cross volunteer based in Tana River changing hundreds of lives through her endless efforts in promoting menstrual health

By LOLITA BUNDE

Turning 40 came with a new outlook on life

My career growth has been a journey of discovery. I never thought I’d be a lawyer, but I have surprised myself in many ways

By CAROLINE OKELLO

Model, 23, says she won’t amputate leg even though it adds 44kgs to bodyweight

Mahogany Geter, who was born with lymphedema, said she has had to rise above online trolls saying "I now believe I'm beautiful on the inside and out"

By MIRROR

I found reason to beat low self-esteem

One of my lowest points was when I developed vitiligo. It caused me depression and low self-esteem. It started on my fingers, arms then my face

By CAROLINE OKELLO

Lady Justice Martha Koome a heartbeat away from succeeding Maraga

The report approving her nomination is set for debate by the plenary before the MPs can take a vote to either adopt or reject it

By MOSES NYAMORI

I've learnt not to feel guilty for pursuing my goals

I am responsible for talent acquisition and management, a job I love because it’s in line with my purpose of stirring greatness in people

By CAROLINE OKELLO

Be your own chief financial officer

You are financially unhealthy if you are not keeping track of where your money comes from or where it goes

By YVONNE KAWIRA

Oprah Winfrey opens up on horrific childhood abuse

Oprah Winfrey has opened up about her "lonely" childhood and how she was made to sleep on the porch of her home

By MIRROR

Kenyan women who shattered the glass ceiling

We celebrate the women who have shattered the glass ceiling to become the firsts in their respective fields

By ROSE KWAMBOKA

Justice Martha Koome beat her boss, top lawyers to get CJ post nomination

“Leadership is gender-neutral. It doesn’t require a man or woman. It is skills that will deal with the challenges we face”

By STANDARD TEAM