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Topic: Relationships

Why do we romanticise almost-relationships?

By Anjellah Owino   2026-07-15 11:57:49

People can be deeply attached to someone they never officially dated, due to attachment patterns formed early in life

Why physical touch can be difficult in relationships

By Jael Wakesho   2026-07-11 10:18:37

If you grow up receiving affection, you will welcome and enjoy close contact. If you grow up without it, physical closeness can feel threatening

Esther Musila urges fans to choose peace over toxic relationships

By Boniface Mithika   2026-06-27 11:04:22

Esther Musila has sparked online conversations after sharing a powerful message urging people to let go of toxic relationships, embrace healthy boundaries and prioritise peace over negativity.

From bedroom toys to virtual relationships: Inside Thika's closed-door pleasure boom

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-06-26 20:13:41

Discovery of vibrators, dildos, butt plugs, massage oils, computers and ring lights during a police raid in Thika has reignited a conversation that many Kenyans would rather avoid in public.

Shifting Tides III: Nairobi exhibition examines growth, resilience, evolving relationships

By Anjellah Owino   2026-06-22 09:16:58

The Shifting Tides III exhibition at Kobo Trust brings together 64 works by emerging artists who explore identity, resilience, relationships and self-acceptance through figurative and mixed-media art.

Can slow-burn romance build stronger relationships?

By Anjellah Owino   2026-05-30 10:13:11

In a generation driven by instant gratification, modern dating has become faster, with emotional connection often expected long before it has time to develop