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Jan 10, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Purity Maina
The beginning of a new year often brings the allure of fresh starts and bold promises for self-improvement. Millions participate in the tradition of setting New Year resolutions and committing to ambitious goals, such as losing weight, saving money, or breaking bad habits. However, this well-meaning practice is often counterproductive, leaving many people feeling frustrated and defeated rather than inspired. One of the key problems with New Year's resolutions is that they tend to be unrealistic.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Purity Maina
Suffering has a peculiar way of sneaking into our lives, settling like an unwelcome guest, and then overstaying its visit. Thankfully, society has awakened to the idea that no one should endure abuse or disrespect in relationships. The mantra “accept and move on” has become a rallying cry, encouraging those in toxic unions to choose themselves over their pain.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Purity Maina
Ladies, please gather around. Because it is time to discuss a phenomenon that has baffled scientists, relationship experts, and even the occasional astrologer: the Great Male Vanishing Act, also known as ghosting. Now, I know what you are thinking. Ghosting, really? Has it come to this? Yes, it has.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Purity Maina
As the year hurtles to its inevitable end, a peculiar phenomenon is unfolding. Singles everywhere are embarking on an extraordinary race—not to meet work deadlines, not to crush fitness goals, but to do something far more audacious: find love. Not just any love, mind you, but a kind that can serve two urgent purposes—tick off the pesky "find a partner" resolution from their 2024 list and provide a respectable companion to dazzle their families this Christmas.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Purity Maina
There was once a time when love was a journey, not just a destination. Back then, marriage signified commitment, and women proudly took on their husbands’ names, changing their IDs and transforming their identities to signal a new beginning. Divorce was nearly unthinkable; prenuptial agreements? Scandalous. A Nigerian mother might exclaim, “Tufyakwa!” at the mere thought of it. Today, we find ourselves in a different landscape altogether.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Mugambi Mbaabu |Ben Ahenda |Vincent Kejitan |Purity Maina
Studies indicate almost a third of all adults do not get the recommended sleep, leading to mental health and physical implications. The recommended sleep duration in adulthood for optimal health is 7-9 hours, from years 18-65 and 7-8 hours for adults above 65 years. Sleep is defined as a natural state of rest characterized by reduced responsiveness to external stimuli, altered consciousness, and specific physiological changes. It is essential for various bodily functions and overall health.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Purity Maina |Jacqueline Mahugu |KIrsten Kanja |Philip Muasya
Ladies, please gather around, because it’s time to discuss a phenomenon that has baffled scientists, relationship experts, and even the occasional astrologer: the Great Male Vanishing Act, also known as ghosting. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Ghosting? Really? Has it come to this? Yes, it has.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Purity Maina
Ladies, please gather around. It is time to discuss a phenomenon that has baffled scientists, relationship experts, and even the occasional astrologer: the Great Male Vanishing Act, also known as ghosting. Now, I know what you are thinking. Ghosting? Has it come to this? Yes, it has. In a world where men can summon pizza at the click of a button and meticulously build entire fantasy football teams, they somehow can’t manage to muster the courage to send a simple, “Hey, it’s not you, it’s me” text.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Manuel Ntoyai |Molly Chebet |Vincent Kejitan |Purity Maina
American musician Diddy (Sean Combs), 54, is the latest in a long list of powerful stars arrested over stunning accusations. He was arrested and charged last week with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. His arrest is predictably sending shockwaves across the showbiz world.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Molly Chebet |Vincent Kejitan |Purity Maina |Manuel Ntoyai
Various challenges face Kenyan college students. These challenges range from financial instability, drug and substance abuse, depression and mental health issues, peer pressure, and academic problems. Most who have been to campus, college, or TVET institutions can relate. They say it is always darkest before dawn, so it is normal to encounter these challenges before receiving the prize—graduation.
