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Boiling water in a sufuria. [GettyImages] Ishmael Oundo, 26, still struggles to sleep through the night. Even when exhaustion finally overpowers the pain, he startles awake at the slightest sound, his body tensing instinctively, as if bracing for another attack. Sleep, once a…
Young boy holding teddy bear while alone. [Courtesy/GettyImages] As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy’s quiet…
Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South…
A tourist dives into the waters at one of the beaches in Zanzibar. [Peter Muiruri,…
Jeremiah Mwenda, the head guide at Ngare Ndare Forest, walks through the endangered red cedar trees.…
A Kenyan-Canadian film that tells the story of a village genius whose algorithm attracts powerful forces has been making waves on the international film circuit. This has seen it earning critical acclaim at prestigious awards ceremonies. Shot across both Canada…
Little hugs her dad standing with a suitcase leaving for a trip. [Courtesy/GettyImages] Fathers are often viewed as providers and protectors. In a child’s life,…
Weekly Round Up
Kenyan politicians who loved theatre. (Courtesy) Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has been news all week for the brouhaha brought about by his…
Businessman Dr. Manu Chandaria gives a talk to students and innovators at USIU University in Nairobi on June 22, 2023 [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Mahatma…
As a parent, you serve as the principal builder of your child’s world, shaping their values, behaviours and aspirations. From the moment a child…
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden unveils new inclusive menu.[Courtesy] There’s something about Karen that slows time. On this particular afternoon, as my friend Prof Rebecca…