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How to truly honour a mother beyond words and gifts

While the world often demands grand gestures, towering bouquets, expensive trinkets, or public proclamations, the most profound tributes are usually found in the quiet corners of daily life

By Agnes Mwandawiro 2026-05-10 06:00:00

How to truly honour a mother beyond words and gifts

Things our mothers left us that death couldn't take

By Tania Omusale 2026-05-09 08:00:00

Not every mother-in-law relationship is a battle

From films to family gossip, mothers-in-law are often depicted as difficult. But many families are redefining that narrative through relationships built on warmth, respect and understanding

By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-09 07:01:00

Ten nail tech characters every Kenyan girl has encountered

From saints to suspects, from artists to storytellers, the nail salon is a full ecosystem. Here are ten types of nail technicians you are likely to meet in Kenya

By Silas Nyamweya 2026-05-08 10:45:54

Ten nail tech characters every Kenyan girl has encountered

Honouring mothers beyond Mother's Day

Many mothers struggle silently with self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy and emotional exhaustion. Simple acts of affirmation can strengthen and encourage them

By Bishop David Muriithi 2026-05-08 10:02:08

Paranoid, carefree or cautious: What kind of mum are you?

From the moment a child arrives, every choice feels weighty, with constant questions such as how much freedom is too much and how much caution is enough

By Jael Wakesho 2026-05-06 11:52:26

Paranoid, carefree or cautious: What kind of mum are you?

How micro-milestones turn ordinary days into small victories

You know that feeling when you finally tick something off your to-do list and suddenly feel like you have your life together, that is what people are celebrating now

By Tania Omusale 2026-05-02 13:10:25

How micro-milestones turn ordinary days into small victories

From childhood dream to travelling across 88 countries and counting

For Deborah Tendo, travel isn’t just about destinations; it’s about redefining perspective, one experience at a time

By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-29 08:00:00

From childhood dream to travelling across 88 countries and counting

Together yet apart: Inside Kenya's urban loneliness pandemic

In today’s world, many people want love without losing themselves, holding on to connection while still protecting their individuality, but is that balance really sustainable?

By Peter Muiruri 2026-04-25 10:33:34

Together yet apart: Inside Kenya's urban loneliness pandemic

How black tax, rising living costs are reshaping family size

The birth rate in Kenya is steadily declining. It dropped from 32.67 births per 1,000 people in 2010 to 26.79 births per 1,000 in 2025

By Kenyatta Otieno 2026-04-24 11:55:19

How black tax, rising living costs are reshaping family size

Is the 'office family' dying or just evolving under Gen Z?

Every office has them: the work mum, work dad, work siblings. But for a younger generation entering the workplace, that familiar family dynamic is starting to feel different

By Tania Omusale 2026-04-18 07:46:32

Is the 'office family' dying or just evolving under Gen Z?

Why you should be wary of people who fake it

Fakers use their superiority complex to hide deep-seated feelings of inferiority. By placing themselves on a pedestal, they choose to avoid the vulnerability of being seen as ordinary

By Esther Muchene 2026-04-15 08:05:47

Why you should be wary of people who fake it

Return of 'analogue hobbies' in a digital age

Somewhere between burnout, endless scrolling and constant notifications, people are starting to choose hobbies that don’t involve a screen or an audience

By Tania Omusale 2026-04-14 06:42:58