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Why brands are partnering with artistes to shape the country's creative future

Today, they function as business entities with negotiating power, creative leverage and massive audiences behind them, communities that brands cannot buy, only borrow.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2025-12-05 10:45:00
Kenyan communities are reinterpreting traditional initiation rites for boys by blending cultural teachings with modern medical practices, emphasising mentorship, identity and responsible masculinity.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2025-11-30 09:28:15
Unlike Jaramogi, Raila, Oburu, Ruth, or Akinyi, who have all had their public moments, Beryl chose to disappear into silence.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2025-11-29 12:50:00
Years after billionaire Nelson Muguku died, his children and widow now find themselves in the corridors of justice over the upkeep of his two grandchildren.
By Kamau Muthoni 2025-11-29 12:30:00
How disabled music creatives have defied stigma, reshaped music culture, and expanded representation by proving that disability is no barrier to artistry or influence.
By Mkala Mwaghesha 2025-11-28 11:30:00
The story of Purity Kendi exposes the rising threat of sextortion in Kenya, revealing how emotional vulnerability, digital illiteracy and online predators devastate victims and their families.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2025-11-24 11:22:28
Dr Rebecca Mwikali Wambua’s The Hows is a warm, practical and faith-rooted guide that helps parents understand their children’s behaviour and raise them with empathy, connection, and clarity.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2025-11-23 10:12:25
In a video that went viral, the former governor is seen ranting at his son-in-law, accusing the man of habitually battering his daughter.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2025-11-22 09:00:00
What begins as harmless gaming is quickly becoming a breeding ground for paedophiles and extortionists. For many young players, the nightmare becomes visible when it’s too late.
By Molly Chebet 2025-11-21 10:00:00
Housing projects reflect a recalibration of Nairobi’s landscape, where buyers value space, controlled density, and functional design.
By Solomon Koko 2025-11-18 11:30:00
Mama Ida Odinga’s reflection at her husband’s burial reignited a national conversation about the deep cultural, spiritual, and emotional meaning of naming children.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2025-11-16 10:20:30
Long school holidays can be chaotic, but with planning, routine, and patience, families can turn them into opportunities for bonding, creativity, and growth across all age groups.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2025-11-09 11:16:40