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Five strategies for a budget-friendly festive season
For the most part, December hospitality usually turns into January financial strain if there is no proper planning
By Anjellah Owino
28m ago
Statements like ‘you should be grateful, others have nothing’ can confuse or burden a child. Gratitude should be taught through experience, not comparison.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
58m ago
Festive trails are not about distance covered or destinations reached. They are about reconnection with people, with memory, with parts of ourselves we neglect the rest of the year
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Dec. 25, 2025
The moment you step off the bus, your parents switch roles. You may have survived Nairobi traffic, rent and deadlines, but nothing prepares you for the festive season back home
By Silas Nyamweya
Dec. 24, 2025
The maternal bond is traditionally viewed as the ultimate source of nurturance, yet, for some, this relationship is characterised by a pattern of psychological control and manipulation
By Esther Muchene
Dec. 24, 2025
During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows
By Anjellah Owino
Dec. 24, 2025
I have teenagers, and we row! They roll their eyes, storm off, slam doors, they’re prickly, rebellious and secretive. What am I doing wrong?
By Chris Hart
Dec. 23, 2025
The tradition of gift-giving, particularly when appreciating the efforts of a dinner party host, has long been a cherished practice
By Jael Wakesho
Dec. 23, 2025
Gone are the days of unsolicited advice and intrusive questions. Today’s aunties are redefining what it means to be a supportive, loving and fun presence in the lives of their nieces and nephews
By Anjellah Owino
Dec. 23, 2025
My boyfriend’s never been violent, but he puts me down, he’s possessive, insists on looking at my phone messages and is funny about me visiting friends and family. What can I do to get him to change?
By Chris Hart
Dec. 22, 2025
The holiday season brings joy, laughter, and family gatherings, but for mums, it often transforms into a never-ending to-do list of last-minute shopping and festive preparations
By Jael Wakesho
Dec. 22, 2025
Whether it's for family photo ops or cosy evenings spent together, these festive sets bring an extra dose of cheer to the season
By Molly Chebet
Dec. 20, 2025
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