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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.…
The mental disorders of psychosis and schizophrenia have always been discussed interchangeably even in the medical circles, but there exists a clear delimitation between the two. Psychosis refers to a group of symptoms that indicate loss of touch with reality…
The East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association officials during the launch of their magazine in Nairobi, on May 13, 2025. [Jayne Rose Gacheri, Standard]…
Weekly Round Up
Ngabo’s El’cesart’S home a living gallery. [Nailantei Kenga, Standard] Ngabo El’Cesart is a bold visual artist and illustrator whose honest and unapologetic work celebrates Black people, culture, and…
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…
Traveling with family can be an enriching experience, but it has its share of challenges. The following essential tips will ensure every member, big…
A father lifting his adorable daughter into the air while enjoying a day at the beach. [Courtesy] At an apartment in Mwendantu residential estate,…