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How to Use Social Media Without Losing Yourself in It
10 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
CHOOSING BALANCE
Staying connected to the real world is not a nostalgic longing — it’s essential for our emotional health. Studies have consistently shown that in-person interactions increase feelings of belonging, boost mood, and strengthen resilience.
Staying connected to the real world is not a nostalgic longing — it’s essential for our emotional health. Studies have consistently shown that in-person interactions increase feelings of belonging, boost mood, and strengthen resilience.
From FM Dials To Streams: Why Podcasts Are The New Radio
07 Aug, 2025 04:00 PM
NATURAL EVOLUTION
Today, you don’t have to wait for scheduled interviews with political analysts on media houses, you can just stream it online on various podcast platforms and get just what you are looking for.
Today, you don’t have to wait for scheduled interviews with political analysts on media houses, you can just stream it online on various podcast platforms and get just what you are looking for.
Expert Insight: You Don’t Need Perfect Habits to Thrive
07 Aug, 2025 08:42 AM
WELLNESS WISDOM
The mental health also matters, though usually neglected. WHO encourages people to maintain a good emotional state through proper rest, daily contact with loved ones, and moments of awareness.
The mental health also matters, though usually neglected. WHO encourages people to maintain a good emotional state through proper rest, daily contact with loved ones, and moments of awareness.
Ruto’s July Diary Sets Kenya on Fast Track to Transformation
05 Aug, 2025 12:50 PM
TRANSFORMATION AGENDA
Religious leaders, who are often left out of the policymaking table, found a firm seat at Ruto’s State House. On July 30, he met officials from the Anglican Church and emphasized moral leadership, saying, "We are working closely with religious leaders to
Religious leaders, who are often left out of the policymaking table, found a firm seat at Ruto’s State House. On July 30, he met officials from the Anglican Church and emphasized moral leadership, saying, "We are working closely with religious leaders to
Surface Wins Won’t Solve Kenya’s Drug Problem
04 Aug, 2025 01:00 PM
CRIMINAL NETWORKS
Drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. It destroys lives, undermines communities, and erodes the moral fabric of society. We must shift from reactive measures to preventive strategies, starting in schools, families, and local institutions.
Drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. It destroys lives, undermines communities, and erodes the moral fabric of society. We must shift from reactive measures to preventive strategies, starting in schools, families, and local institutions.
African- American Migration to Kenya Is Reshaping Identity
02 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
COMING HOME
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, the act of returning—of claiming space in a land where one’s ancestors may have once walked—is a powerful declaration. It communicates a strong message that, 'We were never lost.'
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, the act of returning—of claiming space in a land where one’s ancestors may have once walked—is a powerful declaration. It communicates a strong message that, 'We were never lost.'
Why Many Women Still Believe Slim Bodies Define Beauty
01 Aug, 2025 01:06 PM
TOXIC IDEALS
However, here is the bigger question: who sets these rules? Why do women tear down other women over size when we all know the struggles—stretch marks, hormonal changes, C-section scars, and sleepless nights? Instead of empathy, the internet dishes out
However, here is the bigger question: who sets these rules? Why do women tear down other women over size when we all know the struggles—stretch marks, hormonal changes, C-section scars, and sleepless nights? Instead of empathy, the internet dishes out
The UN Is Coming to Kenya: What Does It Really Mean for Us?
31 Jul, 2025 11:50 AM
NOT ENTIRELY ROSY
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
A Nation at Risk: When Free Education Stops Being Free
30 Jul, 2025 01:01 PM
EDUCATION CRUMBLE
Yes, Kenya is facing economic challenges, but that is no reason to roll back our commitment to the most vulnerable. Instead of scaling back on education, the government should cut wastage, trim unnecessary expenditures, seal corruption loopholes and reinv
Yes, Kenya is facing economic challenges, but that is no reason to roll back our commitment to the most vulnerable. Instead of scaling back on education, the government should cut wastage, trim unnecessary expenditures, seal corruption loopholes and reinv
Passaris Recall Bid Proves Who’s Really in Charge: The People
29 Jul, 2025 03:30 PM
CIVIC CONTROL
Whichever way the process goes, a wake-up call has already been dialled, and Passaris is just its pioneer. Kenya is looking at an imminent reality where passive citizenship is a thing of the past, and citizens are actively demanding accountability
Whichever way the process goes, a wake-up call has already been dialled, and Passaris is just its pioneer. Kenya is looking at an imminent reality where passive citizenship is a thing of the past, and citizens are actively demanding accountability
Gen Z Conclave? Analyst Says Raila Is Just Rebranding Himself
28 Jul, 2025 02:51 PM
SURVIVAL TACTICS
Responding to Raila’s recent claims of neutrality—his ability to speak to the government while simultaneously engaging the opposition Dr. Ndonye compared him to “the church of Laodicea in the Bible, which is neither hot nor cold.”
Responding to Raila’s recent claims of neutrality—his ability to speak to the government while simultaneously engaging the opposition Dr. Ndonye compared him to “the church of Laodicea in the Bible, which is neither hot nor cold.”
Will Kenya Escape the "Curse" of Violent Incumbent Elections in 2027?
27 Jul, 2025 11:03 AM
BLOODY BALLOT
Right now, Kenya teeters on a knife’s edge, politically. But again, Knowledge is Power. By unravelling the layers of electoral power play, we may carve out a bolder, safer path toward the looming elections ahead.
Right now, Kenya teeters on a knife’s edge, politically. But again, Knowledge is Power. By unravelling the layers of electoral power play, we may carve out a bolder, safer path toward the looming elections ahead.
Why We Are Quietly Losing The Reading Culture In Kenya
26 Jul, 2025 11:14 AM
REDISCOVERING READING CULTURE
Reading teaches us to sit still. To focus. To imagine. It builds empathy in ways that headlines and hashtags can’t. A novel lets you live inside someone else’s skin. A biography teaches you the weight of another life.
Reading teaches us to sit still. To focus. To imagine. It builds empathy in ways that headlines and hashtags can’t. A novel lets you live inside someone else’s skin. A biography teaches you the weight of another life.
Bitter Deal, Sweet Win: How ODM-UDA Pact Will Crown Ruto in 2027
24 Jul, 2025 05:13 PM
ALLIANCE OR AMBUSH?
While Raila’s camp flexes undeniable political muscle, the fractures within may be precisely what propels Ruto back to State House in 2027.
While Raila’s camp flexes undeniable political muscle, the fractures within may be precisely what propels Ruto back to State House in 2027.
A Flip Back When Play Lived Outside, Not Behind a Screen
24 Jul, 2025 12:00 PM
PAUSE AND REWIND
This Throwback Thursday, I miss the raw, imaginative joy of growing up before everything became digital. Before “indoors” became a lifestyle and “content” replaced curiosity. We made up games, invented rules, and created worlds from scratch.
This Throwback Thursday, I miss the raw, imaginative joy of growing up before everything became digital. Before “indoors” became a lifestyle and “content” replaced curiosity. We made up games, invented rules, and created worlds from scratch.
Kenyan Celebs Say ‘I Do’—But Why Doesn’t It Last?
19 Jul, 2025 04:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT SHADOWS
And don’t forget ego itself. Many celebrities are used to being the centre of attention. Put two people with prominent personalities and bigger ambitions in one relationship, and you get fireworks—not always the good kind.
And don’t forget ego itself. Many celebrities are used to being the centre of attention. Put two people with prominent personalities and bigger ambitions in one relationship, and you get fireworks—not always the good kind.
Suspicion: When ‘Don’t Touch My Phone’ Means Trouble
18 Jul, 2025 12:23 PM
NO GO ZONE
We are not saying relationships should be based on snooping, but if the words “don’t touch my phone” carry more weight than “I love you,” you might want to pause and think.
We are not saying relationships should be based on snooping, but if the words “don’t touch my phone” carry more weight than “I love you,” you might want to pause and think.
Healing Begins When We Unpack the Invisible Inheritance
16 Jul, 2025 04:07 PM
HABITS INGRAINED
Not everything handed down deserves to be passed on. Maybe you grew up in a home where no one said “I love you.” That doesn’t mean you can’t flood your own children with words of affirmation.
Not everything handed down deserves to be passed on. Maybe you grew up in a home where no one said “I love you.” That doesn’t mean you can’t flood your own children with words of affirmation.
Why Men Must Embrace Skincare and Break Gender Myth
15 Jul, 2025 03:30 PM
GENDER GLOW
Men also need to understand that skincare is about self-respect and confidence. Taking care of your skin doesn’t make you less masculine; it shows that you care about your health and appearance.
Men also need to understand that skincare is about self-respect and confidence. Taking care of your skin doesn’t make you less masculine; it shows that you care about your health and appearance.
Why Communication Holds the Key to Restoring Kenyans' Trust
15 Jul, 2025 02:30 PM
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
If Kenya is to heal from its divisions, it must start by restoring trust — between citizens and leaders, between communities, and within institutions. Words might just be the difference between a country that breaks apart and one that rebuilds.
If Kenya is to heal from its divisions, it must start by restoring trust — between citizens and leaders, between communities, and within institutions. Words might just be the difference between a country that breaks apart and one that rebuilds.
Shocking Child Abuse Case Raises Tough Questions For Kenyans
15 Jul, 2025 11:26 AM
SCARRED FOR LIFE
We live in a society that places family at the heart of everything. We hold our mothers up as sacred. We honour our fathers as providers. But what happens when that sacred bond is broken?
We live in a society that places family at the heart of everything. We hold our mothers up as sacred. We honour our fathers as providers. But what happens when that sacred bond is broken?
How Everyone Is Now Turning Into a Content Creator
14 Jul, 2025 01:30 PM
DIGITAL MONEY
Many people see content creation as a way to earn income. Influencers get paid through brand deals, ads, or gifts from followers. Young people, especially, are drawn to the idea of working online, being their own boss, and earning money from their passion
Many people see content creation as a way to earn income. Influencers get paid through brand deals, ads, or gifts from followers. Young people, especially, are drawn to the idea of working online, being their own boss, and earning money from their passion
The Elderly are Not a Burden, They are a Forgotten Legacy
14 Jul, 2025 12:32 PM
FOGOTTEN GENERATION
In the rush of modern life, where youth is glorified and productivity is worshipped, the elderly have quietly become society's most forgotten generation.
In the rush of modern life, where youth is glorified and productivity is worshipped, the elderly have quietly become society's most forgotten generation.
The Energy, Expression, and Economy of Nightlife
12 Jul, 2025 04:00 PM
KENYAN NIGHTLIFE
Nightlife in Kenya is fashionable and exciting. People take pride in dressing up, showing up, and enjoying themselves. It is more than just bottles on tables—it is an experience, a lifestyle, and part of our modern identity.
Nightlife in Kenya is fashionable and exciting. People take pride in dressing up, showing up, and enjoying themselves. It is more than just bottles on tables—it is an experience, a lifestyle, and part of our modern identity.
Why More Girls Today Are Choosing Peace Over Marriage
12 Jul, 2025 10:00 AM
NO MARRIAGE
When a girl says she does not want to get married, it is not rebellion. It is reflection. It’s a decision based on what she has seen, felt, and learned.
When a girl says she does not want to get married, it is not rebellion. It is reflection. It’s a decision based on what she has seen, felt, and learned.
Why Today's Youth Are Just Tuning Out, Not Giving Up
11 Jul, 2025 02:02 PM
NOT APATHETIC, TIRED
This generation was born into a burning world. So yes, some scroll past the news, tune out the noise. But it’s not because they’re indifferent. It’s because they’re overwhelmed by problems they didn’t create, yet are expected to solve.
This generation was born into a burning world. So yes, some scroll past the news, tune out the noise. But it’s not because they’re indifferent. It’s because they’re overwhelmed by problems they didn’t create, yet are expected to solve.
What Airbnb Teaches Kenya’s Young Entrepreneurs
11 Jul, 2025 01:55 PM
MORDEN ACCOMODATION
Let us start with the good. Airbnb has created a new way for ordinary people to make money. Someone with an extra room or unused house can now earn daily income instead of waiting for a long-term tenant.
Let us start with the good. Airbnb has created a new way for ordinary people to make money. Someone with an extra room or unused house can now earn daily income instead of waiting for a long-term tenant.