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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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


How rich Kenyans protect family wealth from predatory spouses

Nairobi, July 27 -- For generations, wealthy families have encouraged their children to marry within similar socio-economic circles, partly to preserve their fortunes. "People naturally meet partners... और पढ़ें


At nearly 50, she's still pushing her body to new limits and it's paying off

Nairobi, July 18 -- Ask Wairimu Keriri about the fitness routine that has made her have an athletic physique of someone decades younger, and she won't name just one exercise. Hockey. Swimming. Marath... और पढ़ें


How a Kenyan entrepreneur turned ice cubes into a six-figure monthly business

Nairobi, June 10 -- Many people drop a few ice cubes into their favourite drink without giving much thought to how they are manufactured. Yet behind the ice cubes used in cooling whiskies or juice are... और पढ़ें


Physiotherapy becomes Kenya's most popular university course

Nairobi, June 9 -- Physiotherapy is increasingly emerging as one of the most popular courses among Kenyan university students, reflecting a shift in career interests and a growing awareness of rehabil... और पढ़ें


Do oestrogen creams really reverse ageing?

Nairobi, June 7 -- Hot flushes, weight gain and vaginal dryness are among the most common signs of menopause. But the changes do not stop there. The skin also undergoes noticeable changes, including w... और पढ़ें


Exposure to sunlight: Are you getting enough vitamin D?

Nairobi, May 25 -- Urban living has changed the way we experience the sun. We spend long hours indoors, follow white-collar routines and commute in cars, all of which limit our direct exposure to sunl... और पढ़ें