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Why you should keep a separate emergency fund for medical bills only
Imagine waking up at midnight to a crying child burning with a high fever. You get dressed quickly,
How steam and heat make hard bread fresh again
Throwing away a hard loaf of bread is a common sight in many homes. When bread gets stiff
Govt official’s forged degree saga: How employers detect fake academic credentials
A recent case involving a former high-ranking government official accused of using a forged academic…
Why Billy went to the gym to stay alive
Billy Onyango's chiselled physique carries a story of sadness and hope. The 33-year-old believes he …
Deadlift: How this one exercise builds strength, burns fat and improves posture
The deadlift is one of the most effective exercises for those looking to build strength, lose fat an…
Cleaning products that kill germs may be putting your health at risk
Classified as pesticides, quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, are the active ingredients in many…
Love in Transit: How some Kenyans are finding romance on their daily commute
For millions of commuters across Kenya, the daily journey to work or school is usually defined by he…
What to eat when recovering from flu or severe cold
Recovering from a severe cold or flu requires giving the body the right fuel to fight off infection.
Why upcountry school holidays may be better for children than endless screen time
School breaks often bring a familiar dilemma to households across Kenya as children easily spend lon…
Why Gen Z wear pyjamas and crocs in public without caring
Remember when your mum insisted you change before leaving the house, even if you were only going to
Love Next Door: Why more people are finding romance in their own neighbourhoods
The landscape of modern dating in Kenya is shifting away from the pressures of digital apps and long
The art of building the perfect weekend charcuterie board on a budget
You do not need a fancy wallet to eat like you own a vineyard. The words charcuterie board
The hidden risks of taking instant loans
Instant loans have changed the way many people access money. With just a few taps on a mobile
Why some foods leave you bloated and others don’t
Feeling uncomfortably full after a meal is something many people experience, yet the reason behind i…
Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn
Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn Far-right fitness clubs mask extrem…
My mother-in-law announced her engagement at my wedding — Then I met the groom
The worst part of my wedding wasn't my mother-in-law stealing the spotlight. It was what my newlywed…
How to make a 2-day weekend feel like a mini holiday
The problem is not that weekends are too short. It is that we often treat them like an
Reasons why people are posting less but scrolling more on social media
Once, social media felt like one big neighbourhood party. Everyone was posting selfies, food photos,…
Pius Mwendwa: “Nobody can take away my legacy at KPC”
Before joining KPC as Chief Accountant in 2010, Pius Mwendwa spent more than a decade at Nation Medi…
A taste of world’s most expensive food...it's worth Sh230,000 a kilo
Not many invitations warrant clearing your calendar, but the chance to taste black truffles right he…