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Your guide to wise holiday spending

With social gatherings, gift exchanges and travel plans all competing for a share of our wallets, it’s easy for December cheer to turn into January regret
By Anjellah Owino Dec. 13, 2025
Having a baby is one of life’s greatest joys, but it also brings challenges that new mothers often underestimate
By Jael Wakesho Dec. 11, 2025
The purple square may seem like just a digital fad. But for many women, it has become a marker of an uncomfortable truth: the vigilance woven into everyday life is not unique to one country
By Eve Waruingi Dec. 10, 2025
With December being a natural time for reflection, what better moment is there to also plan ahead for the new year?
By Anjellah Owino Dec. 9, 2025
It's end-of-year bonus season! Often referred to as a 13th-month salary, it has the potential to have a significant impact on your finances
By Anjellah Owino Dec. 9, 2025
Having money so easily accessible on our phones and having so many apps offering loans has driven many of us to near-poverty
By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki Dec. 5, 2025
Navigating any relationship, be it with friends, romantic partners, or work colleagues, requires establishing and enforcing boundaries, a process fundamentally rooted in assertiveness
By Esther Muchene Dec. 4, 2025
Nature and human socialisation make women self-conscious. Ladies, from an early age, care about how they appear and how people view them. Men catch up with this much later
By Kenyatta Otieno Dec. 3, 2025
Social prescriptions, sometimes referred to as community referrals, are recommendations made by healthcare providers that direct individuals toward social activities or support groups
By Dr Alfred Murage Dec. 3, 2025
Most agencies, brands, and photographers offer a very low pay, claiming they don’t have a budget. Some try to pay with ‘exposure.’
By Molly Chebet Nov. 29, 2025
Consultant psychologist James Bosse notes that many men struggle to view physical intimacy as a gift. He encourages another perspective.
By Anjellah Owino Nov. 29, 2025
Families and friends are encouraged to create traditions rooted in thoughtfulness, like handwritten letters, shared experiences or even charity contributions.
By Anjellah Owino Nov. 29, 2025