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My name is Brian and I had an accident in 2014 that changed my life. I was a university student when it happened. Find part one of my story here. I was in the hospital for 2 months before I was discharged to go home, a broken man who did…
Garlic is a miracle herb that has been widely used since time immemorial due to its medicinal value. Since ancient times, garlic has been used to treat or prevent conditions and diseases. In the modern day, it is mainly used as a spice. It…
The way your body responds to the outside environment plays a critical role in determining your level of extroversion and introversion. Who is an introvert? As an introvert, I have been puzzled time and again by this question, especially…
Leaving your 9 to 5 job for self-employment is a leap of faith. You’re leaving behind a certain comfort and venturing into the unknown. With enough preparation and research, this can be highly rewarding. However, some find themselves…
Student loans come in handy in the course of our university or college years. However, the joy of graduating is cut short when you realize that you are now a couple of thousands of shillings worth of debt. Student debt is not the easiest…
I had never ever experienced someone else’s pain until I found my brother kneeling on the floor crying his heart out. It was unbelievable, I had never seen Alvin shed a tear in my 22 years of living. Yet here he was, looking defeated,…
If you have never owned a car or have a lot of knowledge about cars it can be taxing to buy your own car. Buying a car is a commitment. You want to find the perfect or at least close to perfect fit for yourself. You want a car that will…
When you mention cybersecurity, anyone around you will think about computers and phones but rarely about printers. This is because hackers are mainly known to attack computers and phones as opposed to printers and other machines. As a…
A spa facial features a lot of skin benefits. Some of these benefits include removing impurities, supporting your skin’s moisture barrier, facilitating new cell turnover, and generally boosting your skin’s health. Additionally, spa facials…
Just when you thought you’ve solved all your problems by making a budget, someone invites you out for dinner and you have to re-evaluate your priorities. Making a budget is only half the battle, sticking to it is another. However, you…
Mosquitoes are quite the menace and right now Nairobi seems to be under attack from those bothersome insects. Their buzzing keeps you up at night and not to mention those nasty mosquito bites. Additionally, they seem to target certain…
The battery life on your phone seems to get worse with time. Though this is something you can’t avoid, there are ways to ensure you get the most out of it. Depending on how you use your phone and the following tips, you will be able to…
When you walk into a house, you want it to smell heavenly. Oftentimes, this isn’t the case. It’s worse when you invite a friend over and the first thing they comment about is the smell. However, bad smells in the house aren’t completely…
Good hygiene is hard to maintain when you’re drenched in sweat from the heat. This could lead to more serious skin problems like pimples and skin rashes. Though there’s nothing much to do about the heat, there are ways to maintain good…
Being single in Nairobi comes with its randomness. This time, it was a random night out with my girlfriend. Nancy had just come from the US after leaving to do her Masters. She barely was in the country for two days before she called me to…
Running for a marathon isn’t just waking up and deciding to join the race. Professional athletes will tell you the importance of preparing adequately for a marathon. It all starts with an early commitment, then physical preparation. Even…
There are some things that you can only learn from family. Since we spend a huge part of our lives with them, family members play an integral role in developing the people we are today. They teach us a lot about ourselves and life, in…
We learn a lot from observing successful people. Some might even go as far as to emulate their eating habits in a bid to be as successful. However, their habits are simple things that everyone can do. It doesn’t involve crazy hours or too…
With the growing number of women wearing makeup, the demand for these products has also skyrocketed. More women are now shopping for makeup than ever before. For new buyers, this can be a confusing experience as there are a lot of products…
Before starting a business, you have to consider a lot of possibilities – the elephant in the room being if the business is right for you. There’s a lot that goes into having a successful business. The first question to ask yourself is…
Teaching children how to set effective goals helps them learn some essential skills they’ll need in the future. As parents, one of the most important tasks is to equip children with the right tools that help them grow into productive…
Everybody goes through days, weeks and even, months when you can’t seem to shake off that dark cloud. Though many people might pride themselves on being optimists, staying positive during hard times takes a lot of willpower. The truth is,…
Single lady in Nairobi – Don’t be eager to over-impress Have you ever met those ladies in university who do everything for their boyfriends? I don’t mean ‘everything’ in terms of love and care for them; I mean cooking, cleaning his house,…
During the week, I have a lot of activities to participate in; whether it is getting to the gym, going to class, getting to work or the simple lunch dates here and there. In transit, I have realized that I simply cannot keep walking around…
