In the heart of Kibra, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, a quiet transformation is taking place. While much focus has been placed on teenage mothers, little attention has been given to teenage fathers—young men who are now stepping up to raise their children on their own. Unlike the common narrative, some teen dads in Kibra are taking […]
M-Shwari is a mobile banking service provided in partnership with NCBA Bank and is accessible through M-PESA. It enables users to save money and access loans directly from their mobile phones. This service is available to all M-PESA users. With M-Shwari, customers can save as little as Ksh1 and borrow amounts starting from Ksh1,000 up […]
A woman living with HIV has opened up about the challenges many people with the condition face when it comes to relationships and love. She revealed that one of the hardest parts of living with HIV is dealing with rejection and stigma, especially when trying to build romantic connections. Disclosing one’s HIV status can lead […]
Mary-Ann Musangi, daughter of the late billionaire Chris Kirubi, is among the most influential women in Kenya. She took over the management of her father’s Sh40 billion estate after his passing in June 2021. Kirubi had investments in media, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. Born in 1971 in Nairobi, Mary-Ann grew up alongside her […]
Being a hawker is never an easy job. Their typical day begins very early in the morning. They walk around with their goods, braving the cold, scorching heat, and sometimes even heavy rains. The most challenging part of the job is convincing potential customers to buy the products. Without sales, all the hard work, perseverance, […]
It’s easy to make a mistake when buying KPLC (Kenya Power and Lighting Company) prepaid tokens—especially when you’re in a rush. You may accidentally enter the wrong meter number and end up purchasing electricity for someone else’s account. But don’t panic. In most cases, it’s possible to reverse the tokens and get them credited to […]
Boniface Muchiri, a key player for Ulinzi Stars and the Harambee Stars, captured national attention not just for his performance in the 2024 CHAN tournament, but for what he chose to do with his reward. After helping Kenya reach the quarter-finals and earning a promotion in the Kenya Defence Forces, Muchiri announced that he would […]