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Why “Situationships” have replaced Real Relationships in Kenya

Something has quietly shifted in how young people in Kenya love. These days, when you ask someone if they’re in a relationship, you...

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Is Christianity in Kenya becoming more about branding than faith

Christianity has always been a central part of Kenya’s cultural identity. For generations, it has offered comfort, community, and moral grounding. But if...

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Why Nairobi is becoming impossible for middle class

There was a time when Nairobi symbolised possibility. It was the city where ambition met opportunity, where the middle class could dream of...

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Why Many Kenyan men are afraid of therapy

For generations, Kenyan men have been told to “man up,” “hold it in,” and “deal with it like a man.” The message is...

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How hustle culture is quietly burning out an entire generation

There was a time when hard work was a virtue. Today, it has been twisted into a lifestyle,one that never sleeps, never pauses,...

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Why Kenyan youth no longer believe in Traditional employment

For many young Kenyans, the dream of “getting a good job” has quietly died. What was once presented as a guaranteed path to...

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Why Rudeness in Kenya Customer Service Has Become Normal

Let’s be honest rudeness in Kenya customer service has become so common that getting good service feels like winning a lottery. You walk...

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Why President Ruto’s Controversial Decision to Lift the Logging Ban Could Harm Kenya’s Environment

When President William Ruto announced that the ban on tree logging was lifted, I couldn’t help but pause. For a moment, it sounded...

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Why Raila Jr Will Struggle to Unite the Luo Nation Ahead of 2027

As the country moves closer to the 2027 general election, the political temperature in Luo Nyanza is rising. The passing of Raila Amollo...