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2 days ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anjellah Owino
How couples can navigate finances (Photo: iStock)Love and money are often seen as opposing forces, but financial coach and advisor Margaret Njeri shows how couples can navigate this intersection. Why do you think money and love are intertwined and sometimes in conflict? They both touch on core aspects of human life like security, identity and trust. Money decisions mostly reflect values and priorities, which, when misaligned, can create tension.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anjellah Owino
Building a better relationship with money (Photo: iStock)The idea that money is linked to our beliefs and habits isn’t new. Finance coach and advisor Margaret Njeri explains how women can cultivate a healthier relationship with their finances by understanding and reshaping their beliefs and daily actions. It is one where one feels informed, in control and at peace.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anjellah Owino
Newly elevated cardinal, Giovanni Angelo Becciu from Italy, attends the courtesy visit of relatives following a consistory for the creation of new cardinals on June 28, 2018 in the Apostolic Palace at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican. [AFP]Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu on Tuesday, April 29, renounced his right to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, in line with the wishes of the late Pope Francis.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anjellah Owino
How women can plan for their dream retirement (Photo: iStock)The best time for women to start planning for their dream retirement is in the early years of their careers. The next best time is today. Financial advisor and coach Margaret Njeri offers tips on the best approach to take to make that dream a reality. Why should women start planning for retirement early on? They typically live longer than men, take more career breaks due to caregiving and often earn less over their lifetimes.
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2 weeks ago | 
tnx.africa | Anjellah Owino
As mourners gather at St Peter's Basilica, the late Pope Francis lies in an open coffin, clothed in the sacred vestments that symbolise centuries of Catholic tradition and papal authority. On his head rests a white mitre, the iconic ceremonial crown of the Catholic Church. Shaped like an elongated bulb meeting at two edges, the mitre represents the Old and New Testaments.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anjellah Owino
The College of Cardinals will elect a new pope starting Monday, May 7, following the death of Pope Francis, a senior Vatican source confirmed. The 135 cardinals under the age of 80 will gather at the Sistine Chapel for the conclave. They will cast their votes in secrecy, with the cardinal receiving two-thirds of the vote being announced as the new pope. White smoke from the chimneys will signal the election of a new pope, while black smoke will indicate that no consensus has been reached.
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3 weeks ago | 
tnx.africa | Anjellah Owino
Nairobi theatre scene trembled with haunting echoes of blind faith, manipulation, and death reflections of real-life horrors that shocked the nation. Two deeply provocative musical plays, 'In the Name of the Father' by Kenda Creatives and 'Against the Tide' by Son of Man Theatre Productions, confronted audiences with the dark side of religion.
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3 weeks ago | 
tnx.africa | Anjellah Owino
The opening scene of 'Picha', a play in Kiswahili, quietens the murmurs from the audience, gripping their attention. The stage lights are turned on, and we see Mwana Kwetu (Suzanne Karani) asleep on a sofa as she is writhing in terror. She lets out a scream. Her mother, Kanini (Lucy Wache), runs towards her to find out what transpired. Trembling, Mwana Kwetu narrates the nightmare to her mother she has just had of her father, Mkwaju Mrefu (Michael Ndunda), inflicting violence upon her.
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3 weeks ago | 
tnx.africa | Anjellah Owino
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the cinematic lens once again turns towards the Vatican, a city-state steeped in spirituality, mystery, and political intrigue. Over the decades, filmmakers have ventured beyond the towering colonnades of St. Peter’s Square and into the enigmatic world behind the Vatican’s ancient walls, capturing the allure of its secretive rituals and timeless architecture.
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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anjellah Owino
With many Kenyans seeking ways to supplement their income during these challenging economic times, the need for guidance on side jobs is clear. Finance coach and advisor Margaret Njeri offers her expertise on navigating this path. HOW DO PEOPLE GAUGE IF THEY CAN START A SIDE HUSTLE? They can assess responsibilities like work, family and personal time to see if they have extra hours weekly to dedicate to a side hustle.
