Relationship experts: Financial manipulation by women linked to rising male depression crisis in central Kenya

Relationship experts: Financial manipulation by women linked to rising male depression crisis in central Kenya

Several men narrated painful experiences of betrayal after investing heavily in women they thought loved them. Boniface Elvis, a 35-year-old marketer, revealed he spent over Ksh500,000 on a woman who promised commitment, only for her to vanish after getting financial assistance to start a salon and boutique.

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Reflections: Kenya’s national team Harambee Stars has a long way to go in African football

Reflections: Kenya’s national team Harambee Stars has a long way to go in African football

Harambee Stars wrapped up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers campaign with a record of 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, scoring 18 goals and conceding 14. The biggest goal contributions were by Michael Olunga with six goals and two assists in total.

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‘Our reality, our values’: Graffiti finds growing acceptance in West Africa

‘Our reality, our values’: Graffiti finds growing acceptance in West Africa

These days, graffiti has grown more assertive in Senegal, becoming part of the political messaging around anti-government protests. In Guinea, Diaw’s graffiti has addressed issues like migration.

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Coalition accuses US state officials of driving down vaccination rates, deliberately fuelling rise in dangerous infectious disease outbreaks

Coalition accuses US state officials of driving down vaccination rates, deliberately fuelling rise in dangerous infectious disease outbreaks

Hudson said Cody’s Law has “evolved from the proposed state law … into a joint effort between state and federal organisations and politicians working together … to bring a national solution for the severely vaccine-injured to get medical care at the time of injury.” She said this effort has received “critical support” from lawmakers.

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Standard Group science journalist Rosa Agutu bags 2025 biotechnology media award

Standard Group science journalist Rosa Agutu bags 2025 biotechnology media award

The authority will continue to deepen partnerships for media training on biosafety fundamentals so reporters can confidently translate complexity for the public

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While abortion is a taboo topic in Kenya, post-abortion care still threatens women’s health even when the law permits

While abortion is a taboo topic in Kenya, post-abortion care still threatens women’s health even when the law permits

Women Collective Kenya official Ms Lilian Maina addressing participants. She explained that many women and girls suffer complications from unsafe abortions due to the continued criminalisation of abortion care under Kenya’s 1963 Penal Code.

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Why discipline, time management and sociality became critical ingredients of success in Uganda’s pioneer institutions of higher learning

Why discipline, time management and sociality became critical ingredients of success in Uganda’s pioneer institutions of higher learning

Discipline is critical because without it we cannot set and achieve goals, develop good habits, overcome challenges, improve time management, and enhance family and community growth and development. In a sentence, we cannot be successful.

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TV journalist’s body flown to Nairobi as his death by suicide adds to worrying numbers in central Kenya

TV journalist’s body flown to Nairobi as his death by suicide adds to worrying numbers in central Kenya

The journalist’s body was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Sonko Rescue Team, a service run by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, which facilitated the entire process of moving Mbugua’s remains from Mombasa to Nairobi.

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Home ownership: Mushroom farm in Kenya grows fungi on industrial scale to make affordable building materials

Home ownership: Mushroom farm in Kenya grows fungi on industrial scale to make affordable building materials

Building a one-bedroom unit in Nairobi using materials such as brick, timber and tin sheets typically costs up to 150,000 Kenyan shillings (about $1,000), for a simple structure, and the figure can double depending on the quality of finishes, according to estimates from builders.

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Bereft of financial support, ingenious students in Kenyan universities develop coping mechanisms to overcome odds

Bereft of financial support, ingenious students in Kenyan universities develop coping mechanisms to overcome odds

Under the new funding model introduced in May 2024, students are now expected to seek scholarships, loans, and household contributions, with allocations based on financial need – ranging from 30 to 70 per cent. However, not all students benefit equally. While some find the model manageable, those from low-income backgrounds continue to face hardship due to limited family support.

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