Kenyan lifestyle publication covering relationships, culture, wellness, travel, careers, business and personal development.
How long do you need to date someone before you know them well enough to marry them? A few years, maybe? But what if you discover you were looking in the wrong places? Asakania could never have imagined that looking at a photo album would…
When I woke up that Friday morning, I thought I had broken up with the greatest love of my life. Everything tasted bland, even the coffee that I loved so dearly. My decision later in the day to go out with my girlfriends was purely because…
Belinda was ecstatic when Peter asked her to move in with him. Everything was moving according to plan. In fact, this was slightly ahead of its schedule. Dating Peter had felt serious from the beginning, and she could see a future with…
TECNO is stepping boldly into the future of mobile innovation, introducing a new era of intelligent smartphone experiences in Kenya and across emerging markets. At the heart of this evolution is the upcoming beta launch of EllaClaw—the…
Tongits Go terms can feel confusing at first, especially if you are new to the game or transitioning from casual play to more competitive matches. Many players jump straight into playing without fully understanding the meaning behind…
When your parents travel overseas, you are not just planning flights and hotels. You are also planning for the unexpected. A sudden health issue, a missed connection, or lost baggage can feel far more overwhelming for senior travellers,…
London is a city of abundance. Options multiply quickly, particularly when it comes to fine jewellery. For couples searching for engagement rings London, the sheer volume of choice can feel exhilarating at first, then unexpectedly…
At this year’s Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, innovation wasn’t just about futuristic concepts—it was about real life. And few brands captured that spirit better than TECNO, which unveiled a bold vision for how artificial…
Her hard choices began the day she brought her daughter into this world. It wasn’t a wonder that Paul’s marriage proposal delighted Anne beyond measure. You see, Anne became a mother out of wedlock shortly after she turned 18. The…
In a world where many people feel unseen in their daily struggles and quiet victories, TECNO Kenya has unveiled #CAMON50SEESYOU, a bold and deeply human campaign built on one simple but powerful promise: the CAMON 50 Series sees you. More…
Love will find you minding your own business and turn your life upside down. I think of the person I was before I met Shiverenje (Shiv) like someone I know from the past. She was chirpy, adventurous and excited about life. That must have…
Being widowed in her early thirties wasn’t something Risper had ever imagined—nobody expects it. When her husband of five years died, she poured herself fully into the businesses they had started. She had a career, and her husband ran the…
It had been a while since we had met up. We were a group of friends from our university days. Sam, Martin, Ken, Lydia and I had become friends in our first year of university. We’d seen each other through many phases of life, and our…
Opening up to your loved ones can be a gamble. In the ideal case, your vulnerability creates intimacy. They understand you better and do everything to consider your feelings. However, that’s not always the case. Many times, people use such…
She was straight out of campus when she met Bill. Wanja didn’t come from wealth, and neither did Bill. Education and hard work were their tools out of poverty. They’d been lucky to attend good public schools on merit, and they were among…
The first year of Alice and Robert’s marriage wasn’t what they had imagined. Robert’s mother fell ill. The caregiving responsibility fell on them, or rather on Alice. Robert was the only son, and it was expected that Alice would take care…
Kenny adored his mother. She was introverted, hardworking and a homemaker. Kenny had decided he would only date women with a similar demeanour. It felt like a safe bet. Ironically, Kenny’s female friends were the exact opposite, but he…
Some say that dating is much easier when your friends or loved ones play matchmaker, but they forget this only works if you can trust the matchmaker’s assessment. If you’ve tried advising someone who is in love, you can understand the…
Isn’t it funny how relationships change us? You meet someone when you have your way of doing things; you dress in certain things, have your food and music preferences, and your whole life is set in a certain way. Then, apparently, they…
Winter’s chill bites harder each year, and escaping the icy grip is top priority for many. As temperatures plummet, our homes must rise to the occasion. Small adjustments can make all the difference. These aren’t fancy ideas; they’re…
You didn’t intend on falling in love with the person you were cheating with—it just happened, as love often does. There are, of course, those who don’t need a justification to cheat, but for many, it starts with small boundary pushes that…
“I just want peace” is a phrase commonly associated with men. When women ask what men want from them, “Be his peace” is a prevalent response. From the surface level, it looks like a simple and reasonable request, yet that statement adds…
Family gatherings like weddings, Christmas, Easter or the celebration of a child’s birth are meant to be joyous occasions. However, for many people, such gatherings also entail the added challenge of navigating difficult family…
It was a little past 7 o’clock in the evening. My parents were in town. We were supposed to all have dinner together as I introduced Jimmy, my boyfriend, to them. My dad, a strict time keeper, was already angry. He didn’t need to say…
