Ciku Kimani-mwaniki

Of ageing and the great power of self-realisation

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-08-16 10:15:00

Life does begin at forty, but not physically - that comes later. It is when you realise that you have lived a life not for yourself but for society

Divorce does not mean hating your ex

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-09-05 09:30:00

If it is not working, happily move on. If the shoe no longer fits, get another shoe instead of folding your toes so that they can fit you

Three ways you can secure love

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-09-06 09:00:00

In whatever way you try to find a partner, there are risks involved. Choose your way wisely, because it is a jungle out here

Is black tax an obligation or honour?

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-09-12 11:00:03

Black tax is one of the reasons we care for our old, as opposed to bundling them together in old people’s homes where they only get to see family for a couple of hours a month if they are lucky

Divorce should not mean hating your ex

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-10-04 09:00:00

When you get divorced, remaining friends is not so hard. Understand that falling out of love just means you no longer want to be intimate with them is key

Three ways you can find love

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-10-31 09:00:00

Whichever way you choose to find a partner, it is clear that you will have to take risks. Choose your path wisely, because it is a jungle out here

Who will bury you? When burials are a must-go

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-11-27 09:16:00

The world we live in today, the one of chasing the shilling and constant rat race, dictates that family and friends no longer meet as often as they used to.

Men are what their testosterones say they are

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2024-12-03 15:44:00

It took me years to forgive him and when I think about it hard, I doubt I ever forgave him.

The five per cent rule: Why most of us can't stick to our goals

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2025-02-04 09:06:57

Humans are shockingly predictable, which is disappointing for such a complicated piece of machinery.

Living for the dead: When you have to stop grieving

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2025-02-12 09:34:05

In the end, you mourn more for those who are left alive than those who are dead.

Manifesting karma: Why wishing for payback might hurt you too

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2025-03-04 08:18:07

If you believe in karma, you think life repays in equal measure. Sometimes in installments, other times in lump sums.

Psychology of dressing: The lies your outfit tells about you

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2025-03-11 08:47:46

When I re-joined the gym about a year ago, I was often fascinated by a certain young lady who would rock in full makeup and then take regular breaks to renew it.

Opinion: When hope is a beautifully wrapped torment

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki   2025-03-21 10:08:46

In the realm of human experience, hope serves as a vital foundation for the soul. Yet, this vital force is susceptible to the insidious power of language