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High-stakes divorce: What happens to offshore assets when marriage ends?

Nairobi, Sept. 9 -- For wealthy couples, divorce isn't just about who gets the house, the car or the bank account. Some property might be in a trust, and other assets could be sitting outside Kenya al... Read More


Why more women are being diagnosed with stroke

Nairobi, Sept. 6 -- One afternoon in September 2022, Hellen Wahonya and her husband, Sam Okello, had just returned from a meeting when she suddenly blacked out. In her book, My Stroke Attack, publish... Read More


Does sleeping with your earbuds put you at risk?

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- For some people, earbuds are a part of the bedtime routine to get what they call 'quality' sleep. They put them on to listen to their favourite music, settle into a favourite podca... Read More


In a blended family? How to ensure all your children inherit equally

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- When parents think about inheritance, the hope is simple. That every child will feel loved, remembered, and treated fairly. But in blended families where there may be children from... Read More


Inheritance in blended families: The special considerations when planning for all children

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- When parents think about inheritance, the hope is simple. That every child will feel loved, remembered, and treated fairly. But in blended families where there may be children from... Read More


Landlords push tenants to show payslips, tax records as rental vetting tightens

Nairobi, Aug. 24 -- Looking for a house in major cities is no longer just about finding the right neighbourhood or fitting the rent into your budget. It has become a form of interrogation from landlo... Read More


Why stomach cancer is often diagnosed too late

Nairobi, Aug. 23 -- Stomach cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with men continuing to bear a larger share of the burden. The latest figures from the Internat... Read More


What's in a name? Can your ex-spouse sue you for retaining their surname?

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- You were married, took your husband's surname and, over the years, built a life around it, but then the marriage ended. It now appears on your identification card, passport, bank r... Read More


Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day?

Nairobi, Aug. 1 -- Breakfast has for long been described as the most important meal of the day. Yet in the rush of modern life, it is often the first casualty of busy schedules. Some grab a quick snac... Read More


Kenyan curtain sellers thrive on diaspora demand

Nairobi, July 29 -- When Mercy Akoth moved to Canada nearly three years ago, she quickly discovered that setting up a home away from Kenya came with unexpected costs, particularly when it came to deco... Read More