Kenyan lifestyle publication covering relationships, culture, wellness, travel, careers, business and personal development.
It’s human nature to share anything we find fascinating with people we know who’d like that information. With the prevalence of social media, it’s become even easier to share anything we find. Unfortunately, this leads to the proliferation…
With how accessible resources are in the present day, it’s alarming to realize that things only changed for the better a few years ago. This discussion was triggered by a tweet, where a user, vanna, was astounded to realise that women in…
Money personalities are the unique attitudes, behaviours, and emotional responses individuals have toward money. These personalities are shaped by upbringing, experiences, and beliefs, influencing how people approach spending, saving,…
It was a Saturday evening, so it was date night for Sally and Marcus. They had established a routine, including going on a date every Saturday to keep their connection alive. Sally loved that Marcus made an effort. She had come from a…
Some people believe that the body keeps the score. When you experience emotional or physical trauma, your body retains some memory of this pain. This is easy to believe when it comes to physical trauma, but how does your body keep…
When I graduated from campus, I was jobless and hopeless. I spent most of my days in the cyber cafe looking for jobs or wandering around the estate to kill time until I bumped into an old classmate. It was a regular day like any other. I…
I know I should be grateful that I have a mother who cares about me but I can’t stand her persistent calling anymore. I’ve reached a point where I envy those who don’t have a close relationship with their parents. Sometimes, I wish my…
It’s really shocking how quickly men move on. I don’t understand how they do it. Do they not care as much as women do? Do they have a special power to recover from a heartbreak faster than women do? I may never know the answers to these…
If bad luck was a person, I would be it. I’ve always envied people, especially girls, who could get good partners easily and have the life they dream of. I’ve never been that lucky, even in situations where it should be easy for me to find…
There’s an alarming trend going on in Nairobi where young men are targeting pretty women in their late 20s and early 30s. They seduce them then move into their homes and refuse to leave. My friend and I call them “the homeless hotties”…
They had reached that stage of “adulting” where everyone was busy, and any chance they got to spend time together was cherished. Steve, Fridah, and Miller had been friends since their first year of university. They had seen each other grow…
If you’re an adult living in Nairobi and you haven’t experienced a heartbreak that left you swearing you’ll never date again, you need to teach a masterclass on how to avoid toxic people. Nobody is safe in this city, even the ones in long…
Disinformation is one of the most widely used weapons wielded by people who want to prevent access to safe abortion. They use misleading statements and distorted facts to create narratives meant to scare women never to seek safe abortions…
When Phil said, “My parents will love you,” I was delighted. I thought I was lucky. Many people worry about their in-laws not liking them. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would have to worry about my husband not loving me. In…
Joe was excited about introducing me to his parents. We had been dating for two years. He was almost perfect. With him, I didn’t have to explain myself or get defensive over everything because he understood me. We met through a mutual…
The phone rang, sending Norrie into a panic. “Oh shit!” She cursed. “What’s wrong, babe?” Asked a concerned Nate. “Oh, nothing. It’s just something I forgot to do. I’ll be right back,” she told him as she left the living room. Norrie went…
Meeting the parents is an issue that many have conflicting opinions on. Some feel like it’s a big deal while others don’t. For me, it’s a big deal. I will never be comfortable with meeting someone’s parents after dating for a few months,…
I can’t imagine anything more heartbreaking than getting back with an ex only for them to do the same thing that caused the breakup the first time. This is genuinely one of the saddest things I’ve ever experienced in my life. To make…
When you go on any social media “For You” page—a discovery feed driven by an algorithm, the content is always varied. There will be videos and posts about your favourite artists, sports teams, or upcoming movies. But there’s also world…
With the current state of the economy, many organizations are taking cost-saving measures such as lowering operational budgets. In unfortunate circumstances, this includes lowering wages and job loss through layoffs. Companies use…
Getting the opportunity to grow generational wealth is a great responsibility. However, it’s also a difficult task for most black families. This is because of multiple factors including the volatile state of the economy, increasing cost of…
Ken was peculiar in every sense of the word. At first glance, you would see that he was completely different from most men. He had an eccentric fashion sense which I noticed almost immediately and when he spoke, he had conviction. He was…
Oliver Oduor is a young architect, communication enthusiast, poet, musician, author, investor and Christian from Kenya. He has a passion for creative work with a natural talent for expressive writing. He has written and performed poetry…
Have you ever found yourself struggling to finish tasks? You’ve used all productivity hacks from psychologists, influencers, or motivational speakers. You know you’re not lazy, you do get things done—eventually. But starting every task…
