by Stanley mbithi mwendwa In an ideal world, marriage is the one place where I should feel safe, understood, and free to unburden my soul. But in reality, there are moments when I, like many men, would rather stay silent than speak about the things that are troubling me — even with my wife. It’s […]
Read MoreBy Grace Kabui Okay, so here’s the thing about first love: it’s wild. Not in the cool, edgy, Instagrammable way — no. It’s wild in the “I just cried over a two-word text” kind of way. In the way you think you’ll marry them even though you’re both still arguing over whose turn it […]
Read Moreby Alex Amukune In the last ten years, social media has swiftly emerged as a major influence in Kenya’s communication environment. Due to the rising availability of smartphones and low-cost internet, countless Kenyans now rely on platforms such as Facebook, X (previously Twitter), TikTok, and WhatsApp for news, engagement, and personal expression. Initially a venue […]
Read Moreby Faith wanjiru Growing up, I heard it everywhere — be polite, don’t talk too much, sit properly, cook well, and above all, be “wife material.” The phrase was thrown around like a badge of honor, something every girl should aspire to. It didn’t matter what you truly wanted — what mattered was how well […]
Read Moreby Antony shibia Success isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to stop. Most people chase, sunk costs: – money invested, time spent, reputation built. They stay loyal to ideas, markets, or relationships long after the spark dies — because quitting feels like failure. NB: But real failure is staying too […]
Read Moreby Liam Kilungya When I first arrived in Qatar as a domestic worker, I had one goal: to create a better future for myself and my family. It wasn’t easy. The work was hard, the hours were long, and I missed home every single day. But I kept my dream in sight—to one day build […]
Read MoreBy Tecla Mwende Love today is a complex maze of emotions,expectations and uncertainties. We’re more connected than ever, yet lonelier in relationships. We crave intimacy but often fear the vulnerability that real connection requires. Somewhere between ghosting, situationships, and soft-launching love on social media, many of us are still longing for something deeper: a love […]
Read MoreA gentle revolution is taking place in dusty villages in Kitui or in maize covered hills in Uasin Gishu. The young generation who were once bound by the cycle of a farm or the rumors around town, are now addicted to their phones, and they swipe through TikTok. No longer a gateway to 5G Wi-Fi […]
Read Moreby James Shiloli We live in a society where menstrual cycle is treated as a sacred event. While our mothers understand that it is normal for our daughters to experience a monthly period, our most of our fathers find this as a weird happening. Some of us will go to an extent of treating it […]
Read Moreby Loventine Mulai In today’s world, the conversation around women’s voices, empowerment, and gender issues has gained significant momentum, yet many challenges persist. Understanding these interconnected themes is crucial for fostering a more equitable society where every individual can thrive. The Importance of Women’s Voices Women’s voices have historically been marginalized or silenced […]
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