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Dear social media baddie and wannabe, I see you. You’re young, confident and living your best life. Your pictures are flawless, your angles are perfect and the likes keep rolling in. You’re building a brand, turning heads and enjoying the validation that social media gives. But before you post that next overly revealing photo or seductive video, pause for a moment. Ask yourself: “Will I still be proud of this in five years? In ten?” Right now, it may feel empowering, even profitable to embrace an oversexualized image of yourself online. But fast forward a few years from now, and…

The Gigiri Police Station in Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi, recorded a gunfire incident on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, between a General Service Unit (GSU) officer and two National Police Officers at the residence of South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s residence. In the report, it happened that Police Constables Nicholas Gitimuy and Denis Okenye had been on patrol along Gigiri Road, Karura, when they came across a man seated under a tree near the perimeter wall of President Kiir’s residence. “Information received is that the two officers on patrol came across the suspect sitting under the shade smoking bhang at the edge…

The United Kingdom has rolled out a new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot that will aid select applicants during their visa applications to access the European nation. “The rollout of VFS Global’s AI-powered chatbot demonstrates our continued commitment to ensuring our visa services are accessible, efficient and meet the needs of all customers. Providing instant access to accurate information about the visa application process will ensure we continue to offer the best service to our customers,” said Ms Jen Vidler, the Deputy Director, Cross Cutting Service Operations, Visa, Status and Information Services, Customer Services Group, UK Visas and Immigration, in…

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, also the Chief Executive Officer of top Kenyan company, Keroche Breweries, is on a mission to have Kenya’s political elite banned from seeking treatment abroad. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Senator Karanja said the bill would seek to address lack of medicine and modern equipment in local hospitals, and stop leaders from seeking treatment abroad. “As I address the lack of medicine and modern equipment in our hospitals, I’m pushing for a Bill to stop leaders from seeking treatment abroad while our own healthcare suffers. We need to use our taxes to…

Is it modern love or midlife crisis? We live in times where relationships are constantly evolving, and one of the most perplexing trends emerging is those whereby some men leave their wives and kids to commit to single or divorced women with multiple children from previous relationships. This phenomenon raises deep psychological and societal questions, especially in Kenya, where family is considered a pillar of identity. While some see it as a pursuit of true love, others argue it reflects an internal crisis or an escape from responsibilities. “Many men who make such drastic life changes may be grappling with internal…

Kenya’s YouTube scene has grown tremendously, with content creators building massive followings and even turning their channels into full-time careers. While this is commendable, some trends have become repetitive, annoying and downright exhausting for viewers. It’s time Kenyan YouTubers gave us a break from these overused and sometimes misleading tactics. One of the biggest offenses is the rampant use of clickbait titles and misleading thumbnails. Far too often, a video promises jaw-dropping content only for viewers to realize they’ve been tricked into watching something completely different. Titles like “You Won’t Believe What Happened!” or “I Almost Died!” create unnecessary hype,…

On the morning of Monday, February 24, 2025, tons of garbage was dumped outside the Kenya Power headquarters, Stima Plaza, located in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The perpetrators were staff from the Nairobi City County (NCC). The staff went ahead to clamp vehicles belonging both to Kenya Power and clients of the electricity generating and billing company. The NCC staff dumped the garbage after Kenya Power disconnected electricity at the Nairobi County offices after the County failed to pay their electricity bills that amounted in billions. In a statement issued after the incident, Kenya Power stated that the Nairobi City…

In the midst of Kenya’s political and economic turbulence, a unique voice emerged, resonating profoundly with Millennials and Generation Z: Crazy Kennar. Through his incisive comedy and satire, Kennar, born Kennedy Odhiambo and a member of Gen-z, has become a beacon for young Kenyans, articulating their frustrations and aspirations in a manner both accessible and impactful. Kennar’s recent sketches, particularly those highlighting politicians’ extravagant lifestyles funded by taxpayers (did you watch his skit on a politician funding dancing baddies in the club with Constituency Development Funds?), have struck a chord. In one viral video, he humorously depicts the dramatic transformation…

Have you ever come across a wedding proposal- whether in real life or on a social media reel- where a guy pulls out all the stops for a romantic marriage proposal but it probably ends up being ruined when the woman overreacts to the proposal? Be honest, how much eye rolling did you do at that time? Did you almost go blind? See, a marriage proposal is a deeply personal moment, but in this age of viral videos and grand romantic gestures, some women’s reactions seem to go above and beyond- screaming, crying uncontrollably and even collapsing in disbelief. Their…

I am Ms Audrey Oluyole, a licensed Counselling Psychologist based in Nairobi. I understand that discovering your teenager is sexually active can be overwhelming, even frightening, but ignoring the topic won’t make it disappear. In this open letter, I want to help you navigate this sensitive issue with compassion, knowledge and the right tools to support your child without fear or judgment. As a psychologist, I see firsthand how misinformation about contraceptives impacts both teens and parents in Kenya. Many parents fear that giving teens access to contraception will encourage promiscuity, while some teens believe myths like contraceptives cause infertility or they are…