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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 multi-generational African American family is posing on the sofa in their living room. [File Courtesy] Ideally, when you think of home, it should be a sanctuary of peace and serenity where your closest relationships flourish. However, this isn’t always…
Parents and kids using laptop, smartphone and digital tablet on sofa at home. [Courtesy] While the digital world offers endless opportunities for learning and fun,…
Weekly Round Up
Experts say parenting is a journey of endless firsts. From the first cry, first step, first day of school—but perhaps the most difficult first…
Images of snorkeling at Kisite Mpunguti. [Jayne Rose Gacheri] I am back to Kisite Mpunguti for an adventure that combines the thrill of exploration with the serene beauty of…
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…
A family of hippos play at the banks of Ewaso Ng’iro, at the Hippo Pool, Mpala Ranch at the site of the Mpala Live…