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Gachagua, Koinange, Karume: Kenya's prominent families locked in decades-long inheritance wars

Succession battles are tearing apart Kenya’s prominent families with disputed wills and decades-long court cases leaving estates frozen and heirs frustrated.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-04-03 13:45:00
Persistent feelings that everyone dislikes you often stem from a mix of social anxiety and learned patterns of perceived rejection, which can shape behaviour.
By Esther Muchene 2026-03-29 11:04:06
Education experts warn that rising hostile political rhetoric is shaping how children learn to disagree, urging parents and teachers to actively model respectful communication at home and in schools.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-03-29 09:46:13
As societal norms evolve, more older adults are embracing the idea that it is never too late to leave an unfulfilling marriages
By Jasmine Atieno 2026-03-27 14:20:00
Many cases of violence stem from the belief that affection, or emotional investment entitles one person to exercise control over another.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2026-03-27 09:50:00
Navigating family rejection requires setting boundaries, seeking support, and reclaiming self-worth while prioritizing your mental and emotional health.
By Esther Muchene 2026-03-23 09:21:20
Tropic Air pilot William Dyer explains how precision flying, discipline and experience come together to capture the dramatic aerial footage that defines the Safari Rally.
By Peter Muiruri 2026-03-22 09:45:35
Fourth-year Kenyatta University student Ted Mbevi shares his journey balancing academics and art, turning his passion for drawing into a growing campus hustle.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-03-18 12:58:56
Gina Din-Kariuki explores her new book Beyond the Ballot, her decades shaping strategic communications across Africa, and why leadership, storytelling, and credible institutions matter.
By Peter Muiruri 2026-03-16 08:57:35
As more Kenyan parents juggle demanding jobs, daycare centres are quietly becoming an essential part of urban childhood, even as families wrestle the emotional trade-offs.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-03-16 08:53:18
Many prominent politicians are married into powerful families and networks, forging alliances that extend beyond personal ties and shape national power.
By Joan Oyiela And Manuel Ntoyai 2026-03-13 17:30:00
While statistically less common than male-perpetrated violence, experts warn that violence against men is underreported, stigmatised, and often ignored.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-13 16:00:00