LIFESTYLE NEWS

Obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among children and adolescents globally, according to a new UNICEF report. The report, Feeding Profit: How food environments are failing children, reveals that one in five people aged 5 to 19, around 391 million globally, are…

Two brothers in Kilifi County, Kenya, are living with severe, untreated cases of lymphatic filariasis that have left them physically disabled and unable to work.   Jefwa Kalama Ndiro, 69, and Mganga Kalama Ndiro, 50, from Mfuleni village, have suffered from painful scrotal swellings, locally…

In Nairobi’s barbershops, aftershave massage by specialist women has become a vital part of men’s grooming, fostering strong trust and loyalty beyond basic hair care.   In many Nairobi barbershops, specialist women known locally as “shampoo girls” provide aftershave massages that go beyond…

Bullfighting in Western Kenya is experiencing a revival, blending long-standing cultural traditions with contemporary social and political themes.  More than just a sport, these events, especially among the Isukha community, are powerful expressions of identity and cultural heritage, prompting…

In many Kenyan households, domestic workers often remain unseen and overlooked, with few opportunities for personal growth.  However, Nigerian Nollywood films have become an important source of comfort and inspiration for these women, offering emotional support, moral lessons, and a vision of…

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…