LIFESTYLE NEWS

In Kenya, cosmetic surgery alone is not grounds for divorce.  The Marriage Act of 2014 outlines five reasons for dissolution: adultery, cruelty, desertion, exceptional depravity, and an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Physical changes resulting from surgery do not fit into these…

Mutura, a traditional Kenyan blood sausage, remains one of the country’s most recognisable and enduring street foods. Prepared over open flames, mutura is filled with a mixture of meat, blood, and spices, then grilled until its casing expands and eventually splits. The cooking process is marked by…

Studies indicate that group singing can improve physical health, enhance mental wellbeing, and support recovery after brain injuries. Researchers describe singing as a complex activity that simultaneously engages cognitive, emotional and physical systems. Alex Street, a researcher at the Cambridge…

The Brazilian butt lift is gaining popularity in Kenya as surgeons warn patients about the strict recovery measures required after the procedure. The surgery involves removing fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or back and injecting it into the buttocks to increase volume and improve shape…

Russian wines were introduced to Kenyan sommeliers and wine enthusiasts at a curated tasting in Nairobi, where lesser-known regional varieties were presented to a local audience for the first time. The event, held in a city hotel ballroom and hosted by the Russian Embassy in Kenya, offered guests a…

Kenyan courts are increasingly being asked to determine how far individual rights extend when noise from private or public activities disrupts the peace of others. Chapter Four of the Constitution sets out the rights commonly invoked in such cases. Article 22 allows any person to seek the court’s…

Nairobi nightclubs are receiving increasing complaints from customers who say their images are being taken and shared online without their consent. Nightlife venues across the city routinely post photographs of revellers on social media as part of their marketing efforts, often relying on entrance…

More men in Kenya are undergoing cosmetic surgery, particularly abdominal liposuction, as changing views on masculinity, health, and appearance drive new trends in Nairobi’s private clinics. Plastic surgeons in the capital say men now make up a growing share of their patients. Dr Mukami Gathariki,…

Mobile phones are increasingly influencing the way mothers and children connect, raising concerns that technology is weakening traditional forms of emotional bonding and early development. For generations, mothers have been seen as a child’s first teacher, responsible for nurturing, guiding, and…

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…