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Want to hire family, friends to your business? Be careful

In the working environment, emotions play a vital role in the engagement and performance of employees. Whether positive or negative, it affects the business

By Peter Theuri 3 days ago

Want to hire family, friends to your business? Be careful

Killings in families raise concerns over mental healthcare

Killings in families raise concerns over mental healthcare

By Boniface Gikandi 15 days ago

Virtual inmate visitation program unveiled at Nakuru G.K Prisons

Virtual inmate visitation program unveiled at Nakuru G.K Prisons

By Yvonne Chepkwony 19 days ago

Rai to tighten market grip with new Sh5.2b sugar factory

Rai to tighten market grip with new Sh5.2b sugar factory

By Brian Ngugi 24 days ago

Secrets of a 53-year-old family business

Running a family business requires efficient communication. The family must be on the same page in matters of leadership structure, goals to pursue and what every member has to contribute.

By Ishaq Jumbe 25 days ago

Secrets of a 53-year-old family business

Without a trace: Agony of Migori families whose kin went missing

Relatives claim the men were abducted by people suspected to be police officers. One of the men was pulled out of a PSV at Narok on his way to Nairobi, in the full glare of his wife.

By Jesse Sikali 26 days ago

Without a trace: Agony of Migori families whose kin went missing

Nakuru families yet to see their kin seven months later

Vincent Motari was allegedly ‘abducted’ together with his brother Alfred Omboto, 38, at his other rented house in Kiondo.

By Daniel Chege 27 days ago

Nakuru families yet to see their kin seven months later

Nakuru Women Prison: Where women offenders farm to take care of families

The convicts engage in greenhouse farming and get chance to reconnect loved ones. Sales money used to facilitate visits to children and support families of needy prisoners.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Nakuru Women Prison: Where women offenders farm to take care of families

State mulls over domestic funding for contraceptives as donors pull out

Dr Andrew Mulwa, the Acting Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, said that every financial year, Kenya faces a Sh1.3 billion deficit in family planning financing.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

State mulls over domestic funding for contraceptives as donors pull out

Lobby group seek family law reforms

Africa Family Law Network (AFLN) revealed that despite the Constitution guaranteeing equality before the courts, women are still being discriminated on the basis of religion among others.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Lobby group seek family law reforms

What it takes to save family businesses from themselves

Wanja Michuki: Parents need to be careful not to put the burden of performance on the child.

By Silas Nyanchwani 1 month ago

What it takes to save family businesses from themselves

Rigathi: Have many children who will educate younger siblings

The deputy president, who has two sons, says he 'regrets taking family planning advice too far'.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Rigathi: Have many children who will educate younger siblings

Kitili Mwendwa left no will and lived on fast lane

Despite a sound training in law and being propertied, Chief Justice Kitili Mwendwa died intestate- without leaving a will.

By Nzau Musau 1 month ago

Kitili Mwendwa left no will and lived on fast lane

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate says

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate says

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate says

Man pleads with court to be in pregnancy journey

The man code-named EMM has sued his partner, identified as JNC, arguing that he has a right to be involved in her pre-natal checkups.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Man pleads with court to be in pregnancy journey

Fighting contraception myths promotes women's bodily autonomy

The uptake of modern contraception method is at 56.4 per cent; unmet need for family planning for women of reproductive age is at 15 per cent.

By Evelyn Samba 1 month ago

Fighting contraception myths promotes women's bodily autonomy

Myths and traditions hindering the uptake of contraceptives

According to data from the county department of health, uptake of contraceptives is at 45 per cent. The same stands at a paltry 16 per cent in Endebess Sub-county alone.

By Martin Ndiema 1 month ago

Myths and traditions hindering the uptake of contraceptives

Court refuses to help jilted man after lover ran away with newborn

The man wanted the hospital found culpable for allowing his lover and their newborn baby to leave facility with another man.

By John Muthoni 2 months ago

Court refuses to help jilted man after lover ran away with newborn

Leaders condole with DP on kin's death

Jack Reriani fell sick at his Mathira home and was rushed to Jamii Hospital in Karatina but was pronounced dead on arrival.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Leaders condole with DP on kin's death

Report: 53 per cent of women have access to contraceptives

Adolescents aged between 10 and 14 years who accessed the family planning services between 2021 and 2022 was 10,836.

By Gloria Milimu 2 months ago

Report: 53 per cent of women have access to contraceptives

Queen Elizabeth II buried next to husband, parents and sister

Queen Elizabeth II buried next to husband, parents and sister

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II buried next to husband, parents and sister

Queen Elizabeth II's committal service in Windsor

Queen Elizabeth II’s committal service in Windsor

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's committal service in Windsor

Day royals went to Kakamega to 'launch' a house on Queen's order

The owner of the house, James Shiraku was one of the first locals in Khwisero and Kakamega County to own a permanent house.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Day royals went to Kakamega to 'launch' a house on Queen's order

How to get over toxic family members

If you came from a family where you experienced violence, abuse, neglect or other forms of problems that affected you negatively, the truth is, you have a toxic family.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

How to get over toxic family members

Nyachae linked Credit Bank sells 20pc stake to US private equity fund

ShoreCap III Fund usually injects up to Sh1b in target institutions. Competition watchdog says the deal is awaiting regulatory approvals.

By Brian Ngugi 2 months ago

Nyachae linked Credit Bank sells 20pc stake to US private equity fund

Emotional reunion for two sisters who last met in 1962

The sisters had last seen each other as young girls but as they met yesterday, it was evident that age had taken a toll on them as their children made the big surprise a reality.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago

Emotional reunion for two sisters who last met in 1962

Family dynamics can make or break you

It is through your family that you first learn how to relate to others. They have a big influence on how you get along with others.

By Esther Muchene 2 months ago

Family dynamics can make or break you

Here's what to do when planning a family vacation

Packing for a family vacation is not an easy thing

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2 months ago

Here's what to do when planning a family vacation

Queen Elizabeth II to lie in state for four days before state funeral

The Queen will lie in state for four days before her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19 September.

By BBC News 2 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II to lie in state for four days before state funeral

DNA test drags tycoon's Sh200m succession case for fifth year now

One of the women claiming to be married to Olweny has failed to present herself and her son she says was sired by tycoon for a DNA test.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

DNA test drags tycoon's Sh200m succession case for fifth year now

Rachel Ruto, Kenya's new First Lady

A born-again Christian, Rachel met and fell in love with President-elect after meeting as evangelists.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

Rachel Ruto, Kenya's new First Lady

Increased lending grows Family Bank's half-year profit to Sh1.6 billion

The bank’s total non-performing loans and advances rose to Sh10.4 billion during the period under review - up from Sh9.4 billion last year.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Increased lending grows Family Bank's half-year profit to Sh1.6 billion

Kilifi residents: 'Modern contraceptives are killing our sex lives'

Despite the vigorous sensitization programmes carried out in the area, the men, claim that the contraceptives have negative side effects that in the long run, affect their sex lives.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

Kilifi residents: 'Modern contraceptives are killing our sex lives'

How Louis Leakey used Kikuyu as his trump card

The local Kikuyu nicknamed him ‘giteru’ due to his long and bushy beard, so bushy that a rat in the dusty mud hut had made a “hearty meal out of the moustache” without his knowledge!

3 months ago

How Louis Leakey used Kikuyu as his trump card

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

The burial was conducted last Thursday, under the supervision of senior police officers from Njoro police station.

3 months ago

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Uhuru's exit leaves Kenyatta kin with 'political dry spell'

Since independence, the First President’s family has been well represented in powerful offices. The family will be left with little representation at national level at the exit of Uhuru.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Uhuru's exit leaves Kenyatta kin with 'political dry spell'

Distribute your property as you like, Appeal court rules

The High Court noted that the deceased made the Will to disinherit his own daughters. Appellate court said the High Court overreached itself by considering a matter not in dispute.

By Stephanie Wangari and Beldeen Waliaula 3 months ago

Distribute your property as you like, Appeal court rules

How to absorb your kids into your small business

70 per cent of family businesses fail or are sold before they’re passed on to the second generation. 90 per cent of family-owned businesses don’t make it to the third generation.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 3 months ago

How to absorb your kids into your small business

Sheikh Abdallah Juma: Muslim cleric on mission to push men to embrace family planning

His wife stopped at baby number three, yet she wanted five. Her husband would get angry whenever she got pregnant.

By Fay Ngina 4 months ago

Sheikh Abdallah Juma: Muslim cleric on mission to push men to embrace family planning

Esther Waitherero: Kibaki's sister buried in low-key sendoff

She was buried where she had lived as a widow for most of her life after her husband Gichuki Macharia, also known as Kamami, died in the Mau Mau liberation struggle.

By The Conversation 4 months ago

Esther Waitherero: Kibaki's sister buried in low-key sendoff

Struggles, miracles and coincidences that made Pastor Dorcas Rigathi

Mathira MP’s wife opens up on life challenges and opportunities that dotted her path. In her words, she has learnt to deal with public life, including negative vibes around politics

By Nzau Musau 4 months ago

Struggles, miracles and coincidences that made Pastor Dorcas Rigathi

Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, dies aged 73

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, died on Thursday at age 73.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, dies aged 73

What it takes to translate the Bible

Many residents cannot read and understand foreign languages. Translation of the Bible is key in helping youths keep abreast with the word of God.

By Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago

What it takes to translate the Bible

Men should find time from busy work routines to be with their families

Do you really make time for your children and family? I try my best and I think that sometimes I judge myself too harshly.

By Suleiman Shahbal 5 months ago

Men should find time from busy work routines to be with their families

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