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Day of the African Child: A tribute to the past, a promise to the future

The Day of the African Child honours the legacy of the 1976 Soweto uprising while spotlighting both the persistent challenges facing African children.

Celebrating the unbreakable father-daughter bond

On Father’s Day, we celebrate the powerful role of present and engaged fathers whose emotional support, advocacy, and active involvement shape their daughters.

Father's Day: Why men must prioritise their well-being

Despite societal privileges, men face higher rates of preventable illness and early death due to harmful masculine norms, delayed healthcare seeking, making men’s health a societal concern.

Digital defiance: How Kenyan youth are using tech to speak to power

The killing of Albert Ojwang over a critical tweet highlights rising police brutality and how Kenya’s youth are using digital platforms to fight back against state repression.

Nakuru: Ann Waithera's husband turns into prime murder suspect after digital footprints, money trail discovery

After 23-year-old Ann Waithera disappeared while running an errand in Nakuru, her husband Zacharia Wanjohi, who first raised the alarm, was later arrested as the prime suspect in her murder.

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Juja storm rider: George Koimburi's unending trouble trail

Juja MP George Koimburi is known more for controversy and drama than lawmaking, including forgery charges, bribery claims, and a staged abduction.

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

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.

Matatus in cheering football: Growth of Nganya culture

Vibrant 'nganyas', decked with interesting murals and booming music, are often used to ferry passionate fans to matches turning match-day travel into a cultural celebration.

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KUCO chief: Unlawful organ harvesting claims need to be urgently investigated

Peterson Wachira discusses the Social Health Authority’s failures and speaks out on organ harvesting allegations and ongoing reforms in Kenya’s health sector

Let's Cook Kenyan Meals: Online group that's feeding the diaspora

Pamellah Oduor turned her passion for cooking into a thriving online food brand that now serves millions across the globe and connects diasporans to authentic Kenyan flavours.

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How scenic Nyambene hills became a cattle rustlers' paradise, hell for locals

Beneath the breathtaking beauty of Nyambene Hills in northern Meru lies a growing crisis of cattle rustling, conflict, and insecurity that has left residents in fear and poverty.

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Married women increasingly compete for free condoms with sex workers

Married women are increasingly competing with female sex workers for free condoms. Kenya has 285,505 sex workers, according to estimates by the Ministry of Health.

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Why creditors cannot auction government assets to recover debts

Government creditors in Kenya are facing significant challenges as legal protections make it nearly impossible to execute debt recovery proceedings.

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Love, lies and pregnancy that wasn't: Okoth Obado recounts Sharon Otieno's shady tales

Obado testified that Sharon repeatedly misled him, falsely claiming to own businesses, hiding the true number of her children, and faking a pregnancy.

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Mary Biketi: I quit nursing career for love, flashy life with CS Oparanya

CS Oparanya encouraged Mary Biketi to resign from public service and channel her energy into building her own enterprise.

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Inside controversial Rongo church where members live, buried in compound when they die

Members of the church the Melkio St Joseph Mission Messiah Church Africa live in the compound and are buried there when they die.

Waste to wealth: How black soldier flies are transforming livestock farming in Nyeri

Flourish Farm Ventures in Karatina runs a Black Soldier Fly (BSF) training programme that equips aspiring agripreneurs with practical skills to launch sustainable insect farms for livestock feed.

Nine years on: Papa Wemba's voice echoes across Africa's rhumba legacy

Papa Wemba, the legendary Congolese rhumba star, passed away on April 24, 2016, but his musical legacy continues to inspire Africa and beyond.

How to protect your child from online dangers

How to protect your child from online dangers during the school holidays

More than just talent: Why strategy defines success in Kenya's music scene

Why talent without a plan won’t cut it in today’s evolving music landscape