LIFESTYLE NEWS

Kenyan courts are increasingly navigating the fraught landscape of matrimonial property disputes, with a pronounced emphasis on tangible evidence to substantiate claims of ownership. Recent judgments from the Kitale High Court and the Supreme Court of Kenya emphasise that while contributions to a…

As Kenyan families increasingly embrace indigenous vegetables for their nutritional benefits and cultural significance, health experts are raising concerns that traditional cooking methods may be undermining their potential.  While these greens are heralded as a solution to combat lifestyle-…

A non-hormonal contraceptive pill for men, identified as YCT-529, has successfully completed its first human safety trial, heralding a potential paradigm shift in reproductive health. The trial’s findings, published in Nature, confirm the pill's safety for human use, with no reported adverse side…

A new international study has revealed that "coolness" is not merely a fleeting trend or a matter of superficial style, but rather a consistent psychological profile recognised across diverse global cultures. The research, encompassing almost 6,000 participants across 12 countries, including…

A subtle but significant demographic shift is underway across urban Kenya, as an increasing number of single men embrace cats as companions, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and solitude.  This emerging trend sees professionals in cities such as Nairobi, Nakuru, and Limuru…

Kenya is facing significant challenges in achieving its national breastfeeding goals, as evidenced by recent Ministry of Health data indicating that only 61 percent of newborns are exclusively breastfed for the recommended first six months.  This figure falls considerably short of the 2030…

A statement by Lilian Ng’ang’a, former First Lady of Machakos County, expressing her aversion to home-hosting has sparked a nationwide debate. Ng'ang'a's candid remark during a YouTube interview – "I don’t like guests at my place… people come with different energy" – has resonated with many,…

The public perception of marriage in Kenya is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of social media and evolving cultural norms.  While traditional community celebrations persist, the modern Kenyan marriage is increasingly becoming a public performance, dissected and…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is urging the Luo community in Kenya's Nyanza region to reconsider goyo dala, the longstanding tradition of building individual homesteads.  The practice, deeply ingrained in Luo culture, has historically represented a rite of passage for men, symbolising…

Child adoption rates in Kenya have risen steadily over the past five years, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2024 report.  Figures documented in the Kenya Vital Statistics 2024 Report highlight a preference for adopting girls and a geographical concentration of cases…