Wangu Kanuri

Nairobi, Thika

Journalist at Nation Media Group

Human Interest Journalist #itellstoriesthatmatter #storiesaboutsociety

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Articles

Skincare: What's the big deal about sleeping in your makeup?

4 days ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Wangu Kanuri

We get itâ€”after a long day of conquering the world (or just surviving it), the idea of scrubbing off your makeup feels like climbing Mt Everest in fuzzy socks. Your bed is calling, your mascara is hanging on by a thread, and your foundation has already declared a truce with your pillowcase. What's the worst that could happen if you skip cleansing... just this once?
'This is how I'm surviving Easter alone'

6 days ago | nation.africa | Wangu Kanuri

Easter is often painted with the familiar strokes of tradition—crowded tables, the smell of chapatis in the air, laughter echoing through rooms filled with family. It's a season of hugs, homecomings, and togetherness. But not for everyone. What happens when Easter comes...and you're alone? When there's no family lunch, no warm embrace, no one calling your name from the kitchen? When your plans involve quiet moments, not group photos? For some, this solitude is painful.
Meet Sanjit Gupta, the pastry chef for royalties and presidents

1 week ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Wangu Kanuri

When you meet Sanjit Gupta, the group pastry chef of Sarova Hotels and Resorts, you won’t guess how often he’s brushed shoulders with presidents, Sheikhs, and royal families. Dressed in full chef’s attire, with a calm presence and an easy smile, he doesn’t flaunt his accolades—but his pastries speak louder than any introduction ever could. He talks of how he built his career, a journey which did not just rise like a soufflé overnight.
Hofu visa vya kolera vikipanda nchini

2 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Wangu Kanuri

VISA vya maradhi ya Kipindupindu vimeongezeka kutoka 69 hadi 97 huku watu sita wakifariki, Wizara ya Afya imeeleza. Wizara ya Afya ilisema mapema wiki jana kupitia kwa taarifa kuwa kaunti za Kisumu, Nairobi na Migori zimeshuhudia vifo baada ya watu kadha kuathirika na maradhi hayo. Kwa visa 32 vilivyoripotiwa Kisumu, watu wanne walifariki huku Migori ikiwa na visa 53 na mtu mmoja akipoteza maisha yake. Katika kaunti ya Nairobi, visa 12 viliripotiwa na mtu mmoja akaaga dunia.
I lost weight because of my children

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Wangu Kanuri

For many parents, the journey of raising children slowly shifts the focus away from yourself. Somewhere between changing diapers, helping with homework, and juggling work demands, well-being slips through the cracks. Register to continue reading this premium articleTo continue reading, please subscribe for full accessTo continue reading, please subscribe for full access We're sorry, we couldn't load the articleIf you have an Ad-blocker please disable it and reload the page or try again later.
Beyond the suit: Why Kenyans hire etiquette coaches

2 weeks ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Wangu Kanuri

When Brian Karoney was promoted from chief technology officer (CTO) to chief executive officer of EnvoePay, a payment solutions company, he quickly realised that leadership required more than just technical expertiseâit demanded effective communication. Determined to lead his team better, he began the year by seeking the services of an image consultant.
How often should you wash your bra? Experts weigh in on hygiene and comfort

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Wangu Kanuri

Let’s be honest—some topics linger in the shadows of small talk, even though they’re very much a part of our daily routines. Washing bras is one of those topics. It might sound silly—or even too personal—but when I started asking women how often they wash their bras, the answers were far from predictable. I nodded in agreement, laughed in disbelief, and ultimately realised—sometimes, you just have to read and not judge. So, how often should women wash their bras?
How to address a colleague’s body odour

2 weeks ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Wangu Kanuri

It's a strange thing, how odour—something so fleeting and invisible—can completely alter the way we perceive someone. You can be dressed to the nines, speak with eloquence, and command the room with your credentials. But if your odour tells another story, it can quietly unravel all. Most times, the culprit is sweat. We asked an expert, is it possible to smell sweat and be completely unaware of it?
How to politely address a colleague's body odour

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Wangu Kanuri

It's a strange thing, how odour—something so fleeting and invisible—can completely alter the way we perceive someone. You can be dressed to the nines, speak with eloquence, and command the room with your credentials. But if your odour tells another story, it can quietly unravel all. Most times, the culprit is sweat. We asked an expert, is it possible to smell sweat and be completely unaware of it?
When family drama is the uninvited guest at your wedding

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Wangu Kanuri

If you thought the headache of wedding preparations involves finding the right décor, vendors, cake tastings, fundis who ghost you at the last minute, or even chasing after the right cars, think again. For some brides, the real heartbreak doesn’t come from event mishaps, it comes from an unexpected and deeply personal place: family. It’s like a slap in the face when you realise just how egoistic the people you call family can be.