LIFESTYLE NEWS

Health professionals are cautioning against the use of cotton swabs to clean ears, citing evidence that the practice can cause harm rather than improve hygiene. Earwax, or cerumen, is often mistaken for dirt, yet it plays an important protective role. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO…

Cancer rates among millennials, those born between 1981 and 1995, are increasing sharply, with global cases in people under 50 rising by nearly 80 percent between 1990 and 2019.  Deaths have also climbed by 28 percent, highlighting growing concern over the environmental and lifestyle factors…

A single mother of two in Thika has seen her monthly income double to Sh39,000 following a court order requiring her first child’s father to pay Sh20,000 in monthly child support. The 28-year-old receptionist, who earns Sh19,000, has begun reassessing her finances after years of managing a tight…

Kenya’s restaurant service features a wide range of waiter behaviours that significantly impact the dining experience. Across the country’s eateries, waitstaff display diverse approaches shaped by their temperament, training, and working conditions. A common challenge involves waiters frequently…

Veteran motoring enthusiast Sati Gata-Aura has won the Best of Show award at the 53rd Africa Concours d’Elegance, held on Sunday at the Nairobi Racecourse, with his restored 1947 MG TC. Gata-Aura, 79, presented the British sports car in a bright green finish, earning top marks from the judges for…

Nutritionists warn that drinking milk alongside iron-rich leafy greens can reduce the body’s ability to absorb iron. In many Kenyan households, leafy greens such as sukuma wiki (kale), terere (amaranth), mrenda (jute mallow), or spinach are commonly served with milk or milky tea and ugali. While…

A growing number of adults in Kenya are learning to swim for the first time, driven by personal goals, safety concerns, and a renewed focus on health and lifelong learning. Marilyn Wanza, a seafood entrepreneur and mother of two, began swimming at the age of 40 after a comment from her four-year-…

In Kenya, veterinary experts are urging dog bite victims to immediately wash wounds with soap and water to reduce the risk of rabies infection. Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted primarily through the saliva of infected animals, with dogs being the main source of transmission in Kenya. The…

Two Kenyan women, Jackline Moraa and Ann Keziah, have successfully established water vending businesses, responding to growing demand for clean drinking water in urban and peri-urban areas. Jackline Moraa turned to water vending after the COVID-19 pandemic brought her 16-year hospitality career to…

Unregulated nail salons in Nairobi’s city centre have been linked to a rise in infections, including cases of tetanus and severe ingrown toenails, according to health professionals. Dozens of low-cost beauty parlours operating in the central business district are reportedly failing to meet basic…