High inflation dims consumer optimism
Faced with declining incomes, consumers in Kenya are now more cautious with their spending, opting to buy fewer items, cut
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Lifestyle
Safaricom backs 2024 Magical Kenya Open with Sh6.2 million
Telco giant Safaricom has once again demonstrated its commitment to sports development by becoming the official technology partner for the
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Beyond retail: How Buy Now, Pay Later boosts financial inclusion
It’s no secret that there’s still a long way to go when it comes to achieving true financial inclusion in
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Flydubai’s direct flights to Mombasa propel tourism revival
Flydubai has extended its reach to Mombasa, Kenya, initiating direct flights from Dubai—a move poised to significantly bolster the recovery
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Further squeeze on payslips as NSSF deductions go up
Millions of workers in Kenya are poised to experience a further reduction in their take-home pay as the government plans
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Single parenthood, the triumph of feminism or pyrrhic victory
Historically, single parenthood was perceived as a failure of the family unit. In the past, single women with children, especially
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Jubilee Live Free Race attracts cyclists from over 20 nationalities
Jubilee Insurance and the Grand Nairobi Bike Race hosted approximately 2000 participants during the second edition of the Jubilee Live
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Kenyan chef Maliha’s solo cooking spree sets New Guinness World Record
Kenyan Chef Maliha Mohammed has won the title for the longest individual cooking marathon, achieving an impressive 150 hours and
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Beard it up for men’s health
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of the year again when we put our razors down and embrace the wild and free spirit of “No Shave November.” This uniquely cherished month has been a part of our lives for the past two decades, and it’s a journey worth experiencing. The story of “Movember,” short for “Moustache November,” all began in 2003 with the humble desire of two Australian men who simply wanted to grow moustaches. Their idea gradually evolved, and a year later, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery decided to take it a step further by starting a fundraiser that would involve not only those…
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Beyond bread: The varied ways we embrace wheat
In many households in Kenya, the mention of wheat brings up memories of tasty chapatis or maandazi. This is because this how the crop impacts majority of Kenyan homes. Wheat grain flour is the main ingredient of many foods such as pancakes, cakes, and breakfast cereals. Biscuits, crackers, scones, wafers, pizza, pasta, pastries are all made of it. Wheat-based soups, spaghetti, noodles, muffins and even in drinks such as ale and bear have it, too. And the list goes on and on! It is, therefore, not a surprise that this is one of the most ancient and versatile crops. It has been a cornerstone of
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