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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 undoing opens…
Four things to know if visiting Zanzibar
Raising peaceful minds in turbulent times
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 taking advantage of the clear skies in the region with an Astro-tourism package. …
Pulling out of a traumatic loss
Depiction of a sad African-American woman. [Courtesy, iStockphoto] When the unfathomable happens, that sudden, brutal or…
Museum roots for the African story
Co-Founder PiCHA Museum Joel Lukhovi during the picha museum preview at the Cinema Rooftop Unseen Nairobi,…
Art Show on essence of a woman
‘Fabric of Our Being’ exhibition by April Kamunde. [Anjellah Owino, Standard] Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition…
From grit to glory – how Brian Kamandi danced into his destiny. [Jayne Rose Gacheri/ Standard] “The streets are always hiring,” says Brian Kamandi, because for him this is where he shaped a career and life. In the vibrant streets of Nairobi,…
The love of best friends. [Courtesy, Getty Images] Are you losing faith in humanity because of everything going on right now? If so, that is…
Weekly Round Up
Chalbi Desert. [Peter Muiruri, Standard] There are many reasons why foreign tourists fall in love with Kenya. It could be the renowned wildlife, with…
Co-Founder PiCHA Museum Joel Lukhovi during the picha museum preview at the Cinema Rooftop Unseen Nairobi, 623 Wood Avenue. June 19, 2025. [David Gichuru,…
Digital-art-ai-technology-background. Art has been around for as long as people have existed, maybe even longer. In Africa, traditional forms of art like pottery, basket…
Bespoke Soapstone’s Business Manager Mogusu Momanyi. [File, Standard] In a historic partnership with Muthaiga Golf Club, Bespoke Soapstone has launched a pioneering collection of…