Kenyan lifestyle publication covering relationships, culture, wellness, travel, careers, business and personal development.
Today on Pearls And Heels we feature Neema Nasirumbi. Neema Nasirumbi (Nem R) says “I am a deep thinker, born and raised in the ghetto of Langas, Eldoret. I am a musician. I am an independent Kenyan songwriter, singer and rapper. I have a…
Cohabitation is an arrangement where you live together and have a sexual relationship without being married. It is an arrangement that is becoming increasingly common, especially among younger people. In a society that prioritizes the…
Part of what makes life cosier is friendships. When one mentions friendship the things that come to mind are all the good things that come with friendship, including fun times, laughter, warmth, and support, rarely does anyone mention the…
A brain haemorrhage, also known as a brain bleed or an intracranial haemorrhage, refers to bleeding in the brain. It is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding. Brain haemorrhages…
How long do you go before changing your pyjamas and other clothes? Most people choose how long to go without washing their night clothes based on what they were taught. But what do the experts say? Many factors determine how long you…
Brass jewellery is a staple since it is affordable, long-lasting and fashionable. It’s especially loved for its bright, golden shine that bears a close resemblance to real gold. However, unlike gold, brass easily becomes dull and tarnishes…
For Ben, a successful accountant, money was never a problem and he never thought it would ever be. However, he had one problem – his son. Being an only child, Daniel was a little spoilt and entitled. He dropped out of school and started…
I casually joke with my kids about how I must have been an award-winning actress in my previous life. If you haven’t watched Empire yet, you probably should because you’ll understand why sacrifices aren’t necessary sometimes. This is in…
We live in a world where there are so many things that give us joy. This is technically a good thing but when these things are easily accessible, they can cause a dopamine overload in the brain and decrease our reward sensitivity over…
Harry had been pursuing me for a really long time but I never saw him as anything more than just a friend. He was a great friend who I could rely on when things were not going well. However, whenever he tried to make a move on me, I would…
Dealing with a baby mama is stressful especially when they are as stubborn as Sheila. However, as my mother said when you got her pregnant, didn’t you know she was stubborn? I knew she was stubborn but let’s just blame it on the heat of…
When I started dating Lamar, I knew he was serious about his beliefs and religion. Whenever we talked, he would teach me something about his religion which I thought was really cute and sweet. He taught me phrases and greetings which…
I wasn’t a fan of the family WhatsApp group. I had been added several times but I managed to exit without anyone noticing. When someone finally caught on, my excuse was always that I wasn’t in the country and I had changed my number.…
For years, marijuana was criminalized in most parts of the world and classified as a hard drug along with drugs like cocaine and heroin. However, in recent years, marijuana has become decriminalized in many parts of the world and people…
Chris had fallen in love with Mace, a beautiful lady who was on a wheelchair. He asks her out and they start dating. Then she finds out she is pregnant and his family threaten her. She decides to end their relationship even though Chris…
Our third date was in the outskirts of Nairobi, at a restaurant she had picked, “Jennie’s”. I didn’t know it then, but Jennie’s meant more to her than just the four walls where they made ridiculously priced food. This had been where she’d…
Galentine’s Day is a celebration of female friendship and is traditionally observed on February 13th which is the day before Valentine’s Day. First popularized in the TV show “Parks and Recreation”, Galentines has become a popular…
Rule number one of the jungle: Never look back. Jacob made the one mistake that almost cost him his life. Even the best forget the rules sometimes especially when they’re being chased by an angry mob armed with stones and large sticks.…
Mouthwash is an oral hygiene product that dates back thousands of years. It has existed in various forms including salt water and vinegar sometimes mixed with wine, honey and spices. Back then they were marketed as a cure-all for all…
The story is told of a child who upon coming across a TV set different from theirs asked, “Daddy, what’s that behind the TV?” And reader, there was nothing behind the TV. It was just one of those old models and this child had never seen…
During pregnancy, most women experience a wide range of emotions including anxiety. It’s perfectly normal to feel these emotions since there are a lot of changes happening in your body. However, some women can experience intense emotions…
Greenwashing is a deceptive practice in which companies make false or exaggerated claims about their environmental practices and impacts. It involves making unsubstantiated claims in order to deceive consumers into believing a company is…
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may be looking for a unique idea for a date. If you and your partner love to read books, there are several great bookshops for dates in Nairobi. Exploring bookstores can be a budget-friendly…
We bumped into each other in a corridor next to the staff canteen on the ground floor. He had a laptop in his left hand, a pile of books in his right and a backpack. He seemed pretty disgruntled. What caught my eye, however, is the fact…
