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After 49 years in aviation across Canada and Kenya, Captain Jeff Dusang completed his final commercial flight with an emotional water salute at JKIA before transitioning to his new chapter.
Experts say the reported death of a student who allegedly lacked bus fare highlights a growing erosion of collective responsibility, calling for greater protection and support for children.
After donating about 450ml of blood, each unit is screened for infections, tested for blood type and separated into components such as red blood cells, platelets and plasma.
Nairobi’s matatu system has descended into chaos marked by reckless driving, fare disputes and weak enforcement, raising safety fears as deadly accidents expose deep failures in regulation.
Thika food vendor Wamboo and her two sons died after an alleged acid attack linked to her estranged husband, sparking shock, grief and renewed debate on domestic violence in Kenya.
Frequent missing-child alerts, safety concerns and social media-fuelled anxiety are prompting many Kenyan parents to adopt stricter routines, reshaping childhood freedoms as families seek balance.
As schools grapple with discpline and student welfare, same-sex relationships are emerging as a sensitive, contested and often hidden issues in learning institutions.
Kenya’s grillz trend is reshaping urban fashion, driven by artistes and creatives embracing custom silver and gold dental accessories as bold self-expression, status symbols and style statements.
A wave of student unrest across Kenya has disrupted learning in dozens of schools, with strikes, arson and closures exposing overcrowding, stress, poor welfare and safety failures.
Controversial preacher Father John Pesa of Coptic Holy Ghost Church of Africa has died, leaving behind a legacy of faith, controversy, alleged abuses, and a devoted but divided following.
From vape pens that resemble USB drives to nicotine devices disguised as highlighters, health experts warn that the tobacco industry is reinventing itself to attract a younger generation.
After surviving a bandit raid as a child in Samburu, Trizah Eyanae has dedicated her life to peacebuilding, helping conflict-affected communities in Northern Kenya foster dialogue and trust.
Ntutu family has shaped Narok's politics, land ownership and tourism for decades. From patriarch Lerionka to Governor Patrick Ntutu, their influence continues to spark both admiration and scrutiny.
Kenya faces a worsening child protection crisis marked by rising defilement, abduction and brutal murders of children, exposing systemic failures in justice, families and safeguarding systems.
Arthritis is increasingly affecting people of all ages, with doctors warning that late diagnosis and rising lifestyle risk factors are worsening long-term mobility and quality of life.
Nairobi’s top hotels faced intense logistical and security demands as they hosted about 30 heads of state and thousands of delegates during the Africa–France “Africa Forward” summit.
Experts warn that busy lifestyles and digital distractions are contributing to declining manners among children, with families urged to intentionally teach respect, empathy and gratitude.
Kitengela has become a recurring hotspot for violent protests over fuel, land and governance issues, leading to business losses, insecurity, destruction of property and disrupted livelihoods.
From boardrooms to bedrooms, a hidden world of power, desire and seecrets unravels, where love turns risky and private lives become bargaining chips in silence.
Liberian activist Mercy Hinneh says childhood trauma, poverty, and unstable family structures are fueling a mental health crisis among vulnerable children across Africa.
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