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How eldest daughters are raised into adulthood before childhood ends

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
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
Rising cattle rustling in Meru has devastated livelihoods, with thousands of livestock stolen, deaths reported, and communities urging the government to declare the crisis a national disaster.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-09 13:05:00
Kenya’s esports scene is rapidly growing as young gamers turn FIFA, mobile gaming and streaming into career opportunities despite high costs, limited infrastructure and social stigma.
By Boniface Mithika 2026-05-08 11:10:00
Sudden deaths of prominent older Kenyan men in private settings continue to spark conspiracy theories, exposing society’s stigma, health blind spots and tendency to shame women.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2026-05-08 09:03:49
After the initial excitement of reopening fades, families across Kenya confront the emotional, financial and routine demands of school life, as experts urge parents to stay engaged.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-05-03 11:18:54
Health experts say maintaining a healthy gut is essential for hormone balance, influencing mood, metabolism and overall wellbeing.
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-03 11:10:05
Recent murders reveal how minor conflicts escalate into fatal confrontations, raising concerns about rising intolerance, emotional insrability and unchecked rage.
By Zadock Angira 2026-05-01 13:30:00