59 Kenyans have been killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This is according to the watchdog Stop Russian Recruiters which has been keeping tally of the number of Africans who have been killed in the war.
The watchdog says...
Alice Muhuhu’s motivation is deeply personal. Growing up in Nairobi, she experienced the devastating consequences of delayed medical care after losing her father following a road accident. That loss exposed her early to how fragile life can be when...
Naom Monari trained as a nurse and experienced early in her career within Kenya’s public health system how difficult it was for patients with long-term conditions to access care outside major cities.
In 2017, she founded Bena Care to provide...
The Question: My name is John. I am 44 years old. I got a job in Europe and moved to Romania, Eastern Europe, two months ago for work.
I have a wife and three kids who are in Kenya. Every...
Gertrude Njeri who is an accountant, personal finance and investment consultant and the founder of Financial Buddy Africa Ltd, responds to a Kenyan who is looking to retire at 40. Is this the right age to retire? How much...
When the current fiscal year ends, the cost of presidency under President William Ruto will hit Sh100 billion in under four years. This means that currently, President Ruto is running the most expensive presidency in Kenya’s history.
A contrast with...
The Question: My name is Eunice. I work in the public sector. My gross salary is Sh50,000 and after taxes and deductions I take home Sh38,000.
My husband is an intern teacher at a public primary school in Nairobi. His...
The Question: I am 33. I am single and don’t have children. I am a nursery school teacher upcountry. I earn Sh13,000 per month. I pay house rent Sh3,000, water and power Sh500, and food and groceries Sh6,000. I...
Question: My name is Julia. I am a 21-year-old Form 4 leaver with a mean grade of C Plain. I have a small job in Embakasi, Nairobi, where I am earning Sh8,000 per month. I started this job after...
Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what's normal and what could be a complication — even if you've given birth before.
The postpartum period is generally...