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Backbone of the family: Celebrating modern stay-at-home mothers

Many women who choose to remain at home sacrifice personal ambitions, education, salaries and societal recognition to nurture their families
By Jael Wakesho 8h ago
In the corporate setting, silence is often mistaken for agreement or, worse, a lack of insight. Fear of appearing ‘pushy’ can keep even the best ideas in your notebook
By Esther Muchene Feb. 17, 2026
Most of my female friends are getting hysterical about how much their men are going to spend on them on St Valentine’s night. What happened to just enjoying each other’s company?
By Chris Hart Feb. 14, 2026
Every February, the world turns red and social media becomes a digital love parade. While couples lean into the romance, singles master a different art: humour, strategy and survival
By Tania Omusale Feb. 14, 2026
Money and love often make an uneasy pair. Even the strongest relationships can be tested by disagreements over spending, saving and financial priorities
By Anjellah Owino Feb. 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure. People feel they need to outdo themselves or everyone else every single year
By Brendah Makena Feb. 13, 2026
Many couples feel pressure to book fancy dinners, buy expensive gifts and wear matching outfits. Social media can make it seem as though love must come with a receipt
By Brendah Makena Feb. 11, 2026
Imagine coming back home to find it exactly as you had left it in the morning, dishes piled high in the kitchen, musty and surfaces untouched. Yet your partner stays home all day
By Esther Muchene Feb. 11, 2026
Your first paycheck is the most expensive money you will ever earn. Not because of its size, but because of its potential
By Anjellah Owino Feb. 11, 2026
My boyfriend says that I’m difficult to handle, and that I’m always complaining and always nagging. I don’t think that’s true, of course, but why might he think that? And how should I respond?
By Chris Hart Feb. 7, 2026
The 60 days in January are no longer funny when you realise that we have transitioned to February and you are nowhere near accomplishing your goals, let alone following through
By Esther Muchene Feb. 5, 2026
Networking is not an optional soft skill but a critical career move. And by curating those interactions to align with your goals, you remove the social burden and replace it with professional momentum
By Esther Muchene Feb. 3, 2026