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Men are losing it, and women are not helping

Vulnerability in men is often stigmatised, and viewed as a weakness rather than a natural aspect of the human experience.

Nina Ogot: Unwavering pillar of Afro-fusion music

Nina Ogot's name is synonymous with Afro-fusion music, she has been at it for more than 15 years. With every project, her music feels like a breath of fresh air.

Nina Ogot: Unwavering pillar of Afro-fusion music

Nina Ogot's name is synonymous with Afro-fusion music, she has been at it for more than 15 years. With every project, her music feels like a breath of fresh air.

It's Sarah Hassan's season

A young Sarah Hassan popped up on our screens in the navy blue Tahidi High Uniform in 2009, playing the role of Tanya.

Contraceptive talk: Creating safe spaces

As she was turning 16, Felista Mumo got pregnant with a young man who was 22 at the time. The pregnancy was unplanned and a shocker to her, the boyfriend and the family.

Elizabeth Irungu: why people change their lifestyle to cope with harsh economy

Elizabeth Irungu is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Head of Asset Management Limited – Absa Bank Kenya. She shares her insights on financial management

Taking piss for health bliss

People who ingest urine claim it helps in restoring skin texture, aiding blood flow and weight loss. Experts warn users to be cautious while sampling their body waste.

Death of a party city: Can Nairobi's CBD nightlife ever recover?

The nightlife was at its peak during these times and would start at dusk especially with the Mututho rules coming into effect to reign in the inebriated masses.

Kenya's Remix Revolution: Arbantone takes over, but is it stealing the show?

The Arbantone movement quickly took over from their predecessors, Gengetone, and is shattering the mould of Kenyan music while at it. 

Why children give the best life lessons

The psychologist explains that there is great satisfaction in being drawn and learning from children

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Christina Shusho: Entertainer, teacher, preacher

Christina says she is not only an entertainer but also a teacher and preacher.

Under Beyonce's wig: Stars and their hair

She has gone from flowing blonde hair, her signature look, to braids from time to time, among other diverse styles.

Mulu Mutisya: An 'Illiterate genius' who became a legend in Kenya's political arena

The “father of the Kamba Community” is said to have passed his leadership mantle to Kalonzo Musyoka. 

Tips for parents when discussing sex and sexuality with teenagers

Continuous dialogue allows parents to provide ongoing guidance, address emerging concerns, and reinforce values over time.

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How I found myself in Kamiti, and redemption

Back to the evening when it all started, Eric was taken to Ngong Police Station.

Mau Mau child detainee, becomes an author at 70

His book Sibiloi, is a fictional story of a group of scientists, who set up camp among the Amalek, a community found in Northern Kenya, where they make a discovery.

The dangers of butt chugging

In this worrying trend, revelers choose to get drunk  by inserting alcoholic drinks into the rectum through the anus instead of drinking using the mouth. 

Married sex workers are now keeping official working hours

The women report to 'work' at 8am and leave at 5pm for their motherly and wifely duties. This trend raises concerns about its implications for public health and social welfare.

Rise of sex for basic needs in Busia's victims camps

More than 1,000 people who have been displaced by the perennial floods are living in at least 60 camps spread across the Bunyala area.

Asunta Wagura: Babies don't come cheap

Asunta’s journey of life has been a rollercoaster of sorts. For her, life has been out of the ordinary. “I believe as a human being we can live our dreams, we simply have to believe.”