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This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan
Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.
By 28 days ago
This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan
Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally
In the wake of a shrinking international space, African countries may want to strategise to make home viable and save their citizens the indignity of being treated with contempt out there.
By 1 month ago
Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally
Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr
We are not honest if we paint Charlie Kirk solely as a martyr for free expression without acknowledging the harm his rhetoric caused.
By 1 month ago
Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr
Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best
Faith Odhiambo has earned her place as a professional and a woman of principle. She deserves the benefit of the doubt.
By 1 month ago
Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best
Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us
Kenyans online had a field day making fun of Kericho MCAs and their inability to communicate and articulate themselves before the Senate.
By 1 month ago
Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us
Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest
The drama, sparked by the President’s accusation about the mode of conduct of our ‘hounarable’ members revealed how the House has been operating for the longest time.
By 2 months ago
Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest
Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel
The conversation is between two women: One encouraging the other to find something gainful to do to "save for a rainy day.
By 2 months ago
Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel
Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile
Harambee Stars have given us a moment and we are taking it all in. We are soaking in the beauty of victory, sharing in their joy because their story feels like ours.
By 2 months ago
Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile
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Why we should start thinking twice before having children
A man in India is suing his parents for giving birth to him. He argues that he had no say in the decision to be born. He believes he owes his parents nothing for his existence.
By 2 months ago
Why we should start thinking twice before having children
Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy
The past week has been brutal for women globally and right here at home.
By 3 months ago
Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy
Senators must reject National Assembly's bid to retain NG-CDF
The other day, MPs closed ranks and, in one accord, pushed through a constitutional amendment Bill to entrench the NG-CDF in law.
By 3 months ago
Senators must reject National Assembly's bid to retain NG-CDF
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How Kenyans are losing their humanity in bloody turmoil
We are not okay as a nation and this calm we are living in amidst the bloodshed and chaos should terrify us.
By 3 months ago
How Kenyans are losing their humanity in bloody turmoil
We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes
I recently came across a clip of former US President Obama casually walking out of a restaurant. As he made his way out, diners broke into spontaneous applause.
By 4 months ago
We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes
Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care
Globally, over 430 million people suffer from hearing loss requiring rehabilitation
By 4 months ago
Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care
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High cost of thinking aloud
Malala Yousafzai once said, “let us pick our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.” In my beloved country, however, it is increasingly becoming illegal to embrace.
By 4 months ago
High cost of thinking aloud
This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan
Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.
By 28 days ago
This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan
Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally
In the wake of a shrinking international space, African countries may want to strategise to make home viable and save their citizens the indignity of being treated with contempt out there.
By 1 month ago
Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally
Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr
We are not honest if we paint Charlie Kirk solely as a martyr for free expression without acknowledging the harm his rhetoric caused.
By 1 month ago
Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr
Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best
Faith Odhiambo has earned her place as a professional and a woman of principle. She deserves the benefit of the doubt.
By 1 month ago
Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best
Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us
Kenyans online had a field day making fun of Kericho MCAs and their inability to communicate and articulate themselves before the Senate.
By 1 month ago
Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us
Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest
The drama, sparked by the President’s accusation about the mode of conduct of our ‘hounarable’ members revealed how the House has been operating for the longest time.
By 2 months ago
Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest
Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel
The conversation is between two women: One encouraging the other to find something gainful to do to "save for a rainy day.
By 2 months ago
Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel
Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile
Harambee Stars have given us a moment and we are taking it all in. We are soaking in the beauty of victory, sharing in their joy because their story feels like ours.
By 2 months ago
Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile
Premium
Why we should start thinking twice before having children
A man in India is suing his parents for giving birth to him. He argues that he had no say in the decision to be born. He believes he owes his parents nothing for his existence.
By 2 months ago
Why we should start thinking twice before having children
Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy
The past week has been brutal for women globally and right here at home.
By 3 months ago
Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy
Senators must reject National Assembly's bid to retain NG-CDF
The other day, MPs closed ranks and, in one accord, pushed through a constitutional amendment Bill to entrench the NG-CDF in law.
By 3 months ago
Senators must reject National Assembly's bid to retain NG-CDF
Premium
How Kenyans are losing their humanity in bloody turmoil
We are not okay as a nation and this calm we are living in amidst the bloodshed and chaos should terrify us.
By 3 months ago
How Kenyans are losing their humanity in bloody turmoil
We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes
I recently came across a clip of former US President Obama casually walking out of a restaurant. As he made his way out, diners broke into spontaneous applause.
By 4 months ago
We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes
Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care
Globally, over 430 million people suffer from hearing loss requiring rehabilitation
By 4 months ago
Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care
Premium
High cost of thinking aloud
Malala Yousafzai once said, “let us pick our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.” In my beloved country, however, it is increasingly becoming illegal to embrace.
By 4 months ago
High cost of thinking aloud
This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan
Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.
By 28 days ago
This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan
Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally
In the wake of a shrinking international space, African countries may want to strategise to make home viable and save their citizens the indignity of being treated with contempt out there.
By 1 month ago
Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally
Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr
We are not honest if we paint Charlie Kirk solely as a martyr for free expression without acknowledging the harm his rhetoric caused.
By 1 month ago
Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr
Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best
Faith Odhiambo has earned her place as a professional and a woman of principle. She deserves the benefit of the doubt.
By 1 month ago
Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best
Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us
Kenyans online had a field day making fun of Kericho MCAs and their inability to communicate and articulate themselves before the Senate.
By 1 month ago
Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us
Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest
The drama, sparked by the President’s accusation about the mode of conduct of our ‘hounarable’ members revealed how the House has been operating for the longest time.
By 2 months ago
Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest
Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel
The conversation is between two women: One encouraging the other to find something gainful to do to "save for a rainy day.
By 2 months ago
Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel
Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile
Harambee Stars have given us a moment and we are taking it all in. We are soaking in the beauty of victory, sharing in their joy because their story feels like ours.
By 2 months ago
Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile
Premium
Why we should start thinking twice before having children
A man in India is suing his parents for giving birth to him. He argues that he had no say in the decision to be born. He believes he owes his parents nothing for his existence.
By 2 months ago
Why we should start thinking twice before having children
Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy
The past week has been brutal for women globally and right here at home.
By 3 months ago
Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy
4C hair isn't hard, it's just being handled wrong
Fashion and Beauty
By Esther Muchene
23 mins ago
Easy recipe: Biscoff  half-pound  cookies
Food
By Chef Ali Mandhry
34 mins ago