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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |Boniface Mithika |Molly Chebet |Fay Ngina
Paint portrait of an unhappy woman. (Courtesy/Getty/Images)Wanjiku Gacheru, aka LG Shiks, a travel curator, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017. Since then, her life has been a rollercoaster of challenges. She shared her story with SILAS NYAMWEYA. Kindly introduce yourselfMy name is Wanjiku Gacheru, also known as LG Shiks. I am a passionate travel curator and a skilled photographer. I am also a mother of two, living with bipolar disorder type II.
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |Manuel Ntoyai |Fay Ngina |Molly Chebet
A couple arguing. (Courtesy)Valentine’s Day is when mbivu na mbichi hujulikana (the wheat is separated from the chaff) in relationships. This is the day you find out whether your supposed lover is truly yours or has other ‘commitments’ elsewhere. While the day is meant to be about love, many end up with heartbreaks—like that mpango who resigns herself to reality when her sponsor retreats to his family, leaving her in the dark.
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |Manuel Ntoyai |Boniface Mithika |Nehemiah Okwembah
No one aspires to become a baby mama, but circumstances sometimes make it inevitable. While some accept their reality and move on, others remain a constant source of chaos in the life of their baby daddy. Here are ten types of baby mamas you are likely to encounter in Kenya:The blackmailerShe wields the child as a weapon of manipulation, using them to coerce the baby daddy into meeting her demands.
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |Vincent Kejitan |Boniface Mithika |Stevens Muendo
Like many upcoming artists, Doreen Ndenga faced her fair share of struggles in the music industry. But her unwavering faith, resilience, and determination saw her rise to enjoy the fruits of her labour, including becoming a TV host. She shares her incredible journey with SILAS NYAMWEYA. Briefly introduce yourself. I was born in Western Kenya and raised in Nairobi.
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki |Silas Nyamweya |Molly Chebet |Boniface Mithika
Humans are shockingly predictable, which is disappointing for such a complicated piece of machinery. We can claim differences, and in a way we are because people come in all different sizes, shapes, colours and characters, but when you cut into the soul, we are just versions of one another. It is like having a certain brand of phone but available in different colours – even when they do upgrades, the basics remain the same as the aesthetics change. How are your New Year’s resolutions going?
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |Molly Chebet |Boniface Mithika |Manuel Ntoyai
Robert Stanley Matano was a Kenyan politician who succeeded Tom Mboya as Kanu Secretary General. He also served the country in various Cabinet positions under Presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi. Among the ministries led were Transport and Communications, Lands and Settlement, Information and Broadcasting and Health. Matano’s father, Stanley Mwenda, was a well-known teacher, recognised for his strict disciplinarian approach.
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Ndungu Gachane |Silas Nyamweya |Manuel Ntoyai |Molly Chebet
A storm is brewing among Kenyans in the US, with allegations that some are tipping off immigration authorities about undocumented compatriots. A viral TikTok video set off a firestorm, claiming a man reported two Kenyan women to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to their arrest. The post sparked outrage, with some condemning the alleged snitch while others offered tips on dodging ICE officials.
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2 months ago | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |George Njunge |Manuel Ntoyai |Kevin Tunoi
Kenyan politicians, including Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), are always an interesting group. Many are masters of sweet-talking and luring voters, only to abandon them to pursue their own interests soon after being elected. While some disappear without a trace, others switch lanes and move into posh estates. Here are ten types of MCAs you’re likely to encounter in Kenya:Missing in actionAfter winning the election, this MCA shows up for work for only a few months before disappearing.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
tnx.africa | Fay Ngina |Silas Nyamweya |Harold Ayodo |Boniface Mithika
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered to adopt a three-year-old boy who tragically witnessed the stabbing death of his father in Mathare. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Monday morning when Michael Oworo, 32, was escorting his son to a baby care centre in the Mathare 4A area. According to witnesses, Oworo was attacked by suspected robbers and stabbed. Despite efforts to save him, he died at the scene before an ambulance could arrive.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
tnx.africa | Silas Nyamweya |Molly Chebet |Harold Ayodo |Boniface Mithika
Antony Wanjohi: Giving you clean, affordable cooking solutionsBriefly introduce yourself!I am a social research scientist, sustainable development expert and a patent innovator (Portable Biogas Plant). Tell us about your portable biogas programmeAnchored on Sustainable Development Goal 7 - access to affordable and sustainable clean cooking energy for all, KENPRO runs Kenpro Biogas Programme (KBP).
