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Love beyond roses: How Kenyans are redefining Valentine's travel

This Valentine’s Day, more Kenyans are choosing presence over performance, embracing travel experiences that celebrate love in its many forms, from rest and healing to laughter, daring and reflection.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-09 09:39:42
Unspoken expectations in relationships create resentment and conflict, but clear communication and mutually agreed boundaries can turn recurring frustrations into shared problem-solving.
By Esther Muchene 2026-02-08 09:49:39
Valentine’s Day can be a powerful teaching moment for parents, showing children that love begins at home through presence, guidance and everyday acts of care, not just romance.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-08 09:44:47
The wider industry acknowledges the progress. Clubs are increasingly willing to host female DJs for headline nights, and promoters recognise that talent draws crowds beyond aesthetics.
By Boniface Mithika 2026-02-06 18:00:00
Many modern parents, juggling work, home, and societal expectations, are experiencing silent burnout that affects both their well-being.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-02-01 09:41:45
The initial surge of collective optimism that defines the new year often begins to fade, leaving many of us facing the harsh reality of unmet resolutions.
By Esther Muchene 2026-02-01 09:38:57
Experts say that predictable routines provide children with emotional safety, reduce anxiety, and help both parents and children navigate daily transitions.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-01-25 09:44:59
TikTok users are now gravitating toward raw, humorous, real-life content, favoring what the platform calls “messy authenticity.”
By Winfrey Owino 2026-01-23 11:45:00
With a strong classical grounding, he naturally progressed into playing songs he loved and writing his own
By Solomon Koko 2026-01-23 09:20:00
A global backlash against Elon Musk’s Grok AI erupted in early 2026 after the chatbot was used to generate non-consensual explicit images, prompting bans across Asia.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-01-22 06:19:25
Negative bonding, where family members connect through criticism or scapegoating, creates fragile relationships that harm both the excluded child and those relying on negativity for connection.
By Esther Muchene 2026-01-18 09:33:34
January does not demand perfect parenting or fresh starts, but calls parents to practice purposeful parenting—rooted in presence, honesty, patience, and understanding who their children are becoming.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-01-18 09:20:31