Jackson Ngari

Kenya, Nairobi

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at Daily Nation

Lifestyle journo @NationAfrica & @BD_Africa

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Articles

A young generation goes to work for mom and dad's company

6 days ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

It wasn’t what they studied for. It wasn’t what they pictured. But it was a job, and it was available. They walked off graduation stages with crisp university certificates and big dreams, only to find a saturated job market that had little space for them. So, instead of folding their arms and sitting pretty, they turned to the familiar – they took up small roles in companies run by their families.
Why Kenyans can no longer afford potatoes

1 week ago | nation.africa | Sammy Waweru |Jackson Ngari

A majority of Kenyans can no longer afford meals made from potatoes—an alternative to ugali—due to a sharp rise in prices. The cost of a kilogramme of potatoes has surged by 20.9 percent, marking the highest increase among food items in the consumer price basket used to measure inflation.
‘I was scammed in CBEX get-rich-quick dream’

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

A number of Kenyans using a popular cryptocurrency and forex trading platform known as CBEX have lost their fortunes after their accounts were emptied. CBEX captured users with promises of AI-powered super profits, lucrative referral bonuses and easy withdrawals. Investors were promised returns of up to 30 percent in just 30 days.
Sh50,000 wigs: Bald men spend big to regrow confidence

3 weeks ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Jackson Ngari

For generations, wigs and weaves were a woman‚Äôs secret weapon ‚ÄĒ a quick fix to cover bald patches or switch up hairstyles. Men, on the other hand, had fewer choices. A receding hairline meant either embracing the bald look or hiding under a cap. But today, Kenyan men are taking back control of their hairlines ‚ÄĒ not just with hats, but with man weaves (also known as cranial prosthesis), hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo that mimics hair follicles.
Kenyan balding men spend up to Sh50,000 on wigs, scalp ink

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

For generations, wigs and weaves were a woman’s secret weapon — a quick fix to cover bald patches or switch up hairstyles. Men, on the other hand, had fewer choices. A receding hairline meant either embracing the bald look or hiding under a cap. But today, Kenyan men are taking back control of their hairlines — not just with hats, but with man weaves(also known as cranial prosthesis),hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo that mimics hair follicles.
'We graduated with first class honours but have no job'

4 weeks ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

For many years, getting a first-class honours degree was considered the golden ticket to a successful and fulfilling career. However, for many graduates in Kenya, that promise is quickly proving to be an illusion. Despite excelling academically, countless first-class degree holders are finding themselves stuck in an endless cycle of job applications, unanswered emails and disheartening rejections. Why are the brightest minds struggling to secure employment in a market that supposedly values merit?
Career catfishing: Why GenZs accept job offers then ghost employers

1 month ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

What you need to know:After careful consideration, Reggie declined the offer. “I would rather take a job that pays less but respects me and offers a good workplace culture. A bad environment affects everything—your health, your peace, and ultimately, your productivity. No salary is worth sacrificing your dignity and well-being,” he concludes. Ghosting is no longer just limited to the dating scene.
Spices market sizzles on Kenyans quest for healthy living

1 month ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Jackson Ngari

In a country where traditional cooking largely relied on a handful of basic ingredients‚ÄĒtomatoes, onions, and salt‚ÄĒspices were once an afterthought in most Kenyan kitchens. However, in recent years, a shift in consumer behaviour has turned spices into a booming business. What was once seen as a luxury item is now a staple, with hibiscus, basil, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, oregano, baobab and even maca powder rapidly becoming household names.
Textationships: Are online connections real or an illusion?

2 months ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

Let's get real – welcome to the wild world of "textationships", where love happens through screens faster than you can say "read receipt". Gen Z, we see you scrolling, sliding into DMs, and building entire relationships without ever seeing bae's actual face. It's not just dating; it's a whole digital dance of emojis, voice notes, and late-night existential conversations that never leave your WhatsApp.
The Gikomba guides: How young Kenyans make big bucks from mitumba shopping

2 months ago | nation.africa | Jackson Ngari

Nairobi’s Gikomba Market is chaotic. Intimidating. The populations are huge, and people walk in different directions. The routes to reach the shoe or fish seller are like walking through veins and arteries. Nothing is within easy reach, yet the shoes, carpets, utensils, or clothes are affordable, unique, and sometimes designer, meaning that those who have mastered Gikomba, a market for second-hand things and foodstuffs, get them at a bargain.