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Arthritis cases on the rise as doctors warn of early signs often ignored

Arthritis is increasingly affecting people of all ages, with doctors warning that late diagnosis and rising lifestyle risk factors are worsening long-term mobility and quality of life.
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-24 10:35:50
Experts warn that busy lifestyles and digital distractions are contributing to declining manners among children, with families urged to intentionally teach respect, empathy and gratitude.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-05-24 09:45:46
Kitengela has become a recurring hotspot for violent protests over fuel, land and governance issues, leading to business losses, insecurity, destruction of property and disrupted livelihoods.
By Zadock Angira 2026-05-23 14:30:00
From boardrooms to bedrooms, a hidden world of power, desire and seecrets unravels, where love turns risky and private lives become bargaining chips in silence.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-05-22 14:50:00
Liberian activist Mercy Hinneh says childhood trauma, poverty, and unstable family structures are fueling a mental health crisis among vulnerable children across Africa.
By Stephany Auma 2026-05-20 11:13:20
Across Kenyan households and beyond, many firstborn daughters are raised into premature responsibility, a pattern experts describe as “eldest daughter syndrome”
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-05-17 12:06:11
Families of premature babies in Kenya are facing severe emotional, psychological and financial strain during long NICU stays, as experts call for mental health support.
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-17 11:08:21
Kenya formally recognised polygamous marriages under the Marriage Act of 2014, allowing men to marry multiple wives under customary law without requiring the consent of existing wives.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-05-16 14:20:00
Kenyan creatives and celebrities open up about the hidden mental health toll of fame, revealing burnout, pressure, addiction, and coping strategies in an industry driven by constant visibility.
By Mkala Mwaghesha 2026-05-16 12:30:00
Nairobi land disputes leave families devastated as bulldozers demolish homes built on disputed or fraudulent plots, exposing rampant land fraud, fake titles, and costly failed investments.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2026-05-16 11:30:00
A child’s early exposure to money habits and conversations at home plays a major role in shaping their financial mindset, making practical financial education and positive modelling essential.
By Edith Siddondo 2026-05-10 11:42:09
As International Nurses Week coincides with Mother’s Day, nurse mothers are being recognised for balancing the emotional and physical demands of healthcare work with family.
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-10 10:42:25