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Experts warn that giving children smartphones too early may fuel anxiety, poor self-esteem, sleep problems and online harms, with girls facing heightened social media pressures.
A surge in alleged drink-spiking incidents, including deaths and robberies, has heightened fears over Kenya's nightlife, prompting calls for tighter security and greater public vigilance.
A billboard made from 2.9T of recycled plastic waste is drawing attention as the Tuna Taka Taka campaign urges Kenyans to embrace responsible waste disposal and recycling.
Experts say decades of English-first education, including punishing students for speaking Kiswahili, have entrenched negative attitudes toward the language.
A tactical pause during heated arguments helps couples regulate emotions, prevent escalation, and return to difficult conversations with greater clarity and respect
Ken Musili rose from selling sodas and working as a construction labourer to becoming the general manager of Pullman and Mercure Hotels in Nairobi.
The annual Great Migration has returned to the Masai Mara, where millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles brave the perilous Mara River in one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events.
Doctors are urging parents to recognise the signs of juvenile arthritis early, warning that prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent permanent joint and eye damage in children.
Experts are urging parents to make household chores part of children's daily routines, warning that shielding them from responsibility may leave them ill-equipped for independence and adulthood.
Politics has overshadowed the 2026 World Cup after Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's suspension and a row sparked by racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé triggered global controversy.
Experts say social media bans alone will not protect children, calling for digital literacy, parental guidance and stronger platform safeguards.
Mapangala, best known for the classic hit Vunja Mifupa Kama Bado Meno Iko, said he has finally given in to the wishes of his East African audience.
Doctors are urging people with persistent stomach pain, bloating or heartburn to get tested for H. pylori, a common bacterial infection that can lead to ulcers and stomach cancer if left untreated.
Persistent sibling envy can turn family relationships toxic, but setting boundaries, avoiding emotional reactions, and separating your self-worth from a sibling's jealousy can help restore peace.
Doctors are urging men not to dismiss urinary changes as normal ageing, stressing that early screening and treatment of prostate conditions can prevent serious complications.
As more Kenyan parents live longer with chronic illnesses, adult children are taking on caregiving roles, balancing love, grief, financial pressures and the responsibility of their parents' dignity.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka says embracing the digital era and continually reinventing herself has helped her remain relevant after more than four decades in African music.
Sky's public defence of her stepfather has intensified a bitter custody dispute with her father, Kanyari, raising legal, psychological and child welfare concerns amid intense social media scrutiny.
A police raid in Thika has reignited debate over Kenya's fast-growing pleasure economy, from sex toys to digital adult content, as changing attitudes, technology and entrepreneurship reshape intimacy.
Excessive overthinking creates a cycle of anxiety and mental exhaustion, making it essential to set boundaries, focus on facts and take decisive action.
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