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Kenyatta Otieno

Dead expensive: Flashy funerals a measure of wealth, status, family pride

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-05-31 16:05:00

Mourning involved staying with the bereaved after the burial for a few days. It eased the transition for the family to life without their loved ones.

Love isn't enough: Power of assimilation in marriage

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-06-27 10:12:10

A long, fulfilling marriage is not defined by love; it is defined by the union of two lives that have become one

Schools should protect girls from predatory male teachers

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-07-11 09:45:36

It is not the responsibility of minors to protect themselves; the adult is responsible for setting boundaries

Will Bonface Ambani restore the lost glory in the den?

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-07-17 06:00:00

Bonface Ambani was recently elected as chairman of AFC Leopards. He becomes the second former player to lead the Leopards’ den.

Farouk and the broad based women: Victims or partners?

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-08-05 10:00:00

Farouk Kibet ignited the ire of Kenyans after he called MP Sabina Chege to the podium, asked her to turn around and show her backside, and dance. He later asked Millie Odhiambo to do the same.

Rise and fall of first love and the grace of lasting affection

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-08-15 10:32:12

“What are you bringing to the table?” is the question. In such a scenario, relationships will struggle because life is lived forward in seasons and understood backwards in its entirety

Why Kenya vs Madagascar quarter final match will be a close encounter

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-08-22 14:33:00

History shows there is no much difference in football depth between the two teams. Madagascar coach loves to press while Benni McCarthy brings a compact side in defence.

CHAN 2024: Tournament confirms money is the best motivation

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-08-22 16:30:00

Do not hire motivational speakers for Kenyans; just give them monetary rewards for their efforts. It was reported that a lady offered players evening services for free

East African sibling rivalry that just won't go away, ever

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-08-30 15:28:19

CHAN 2024 has revealed that there is no love lost between two of the three siblings. In football terms, Kenya and Uganda have a longer and deeper rivalry.

Divorce transition: Breaking up is not always absolute

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-09-05 09:13:10

When you see a couple who have separated or are undergoing divorce sharing a hearty moment, take a deep breath. In love, as it is in war, all is fair

Divorce transition: Why breaking up is not always absolute

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-09-06 16:57:00

Most African cultures do not recognise divorce. You could break up and reunite later even if the husband has taken another wife.

Why more men are dying single and childless

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-09-19 09:07:47

Single men can pass by supermarkets and get ready-made warm “home” food on their way home. It comes packed in a container, so they don’t need to use their plates

Living alone: Why more men are dying single and childless

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-09-20 17:10:00

Men gave in to domestication for the social pressure, but also for the sake of the child. Men are slowly throwing these expectations out of the window.

Is the heart truly innocent in love, or does it all come from the brain?

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-10-09 11:31:19

The heart is innocent in all matters of love. The culprit is the brain, whose thinking pathway seems to be inhibited the moment it releases the hormones responsible for love

Raila Odinga's burial: The art of avoiding drama in funerals

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-10-25 15:00:00

The family of Raila Odinga and the Odingas in general exhibited unity and civility throughout the funeral period. The family members carried themselves in decorum and fortitude.

Rat race that is life of a Kenyan middle class

By Kenyatta Otieno   2025-11-07 14:05:00

Among the middle class, two things define you. Where you live and where your children go to school. This is how you are judged.