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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…
Four things to know if visiting Zanzibar
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.…
For a long time, premium draught beer was something you would only find in niche craft bars and a handful of high-end urban outlets. These establishments invested heavily in custom barrel displays and specialized cooling systems to set up their…
Sopa Lodge launches Astro tourism in Samburu. [File Courtesy] In an era where light pollution increasingly obscures the night sky, a hotel in Samburu is…
Weekly Round Up
Chophouse in Radisson Blu.[David Gichuru/Standard] The kitchen hums like an orchestra. Somewhere behind the gleaming counters of Chophouse, a flame crackles to life, slicing…
Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of Government Solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of…
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…
A father lifting his adorable daughter into the air while enjoying a day at the beach. [Courtesy] At an apartment in Mwendantu residential estate,…
