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Dream house cracks: Who pays when the foundations falter?

Nairobi, Sept. 28 -- Homeowners at Karibu Homes, also known as River View Estate in Athi River, recently raised concerns about their houses developing serious defects after moving in. Their complaints... Read More


Why three minutes of vigorous movement may lower cancer risk

Nairobi, Sept. 27 -- If you spend most of your working day seated at a desk, a few minutes of vigorous movement could be more useful than you think. A new study suggests that replacing sedentary time... Read More


Why moving with your pet abroad costs nearly Sh2m

Nairobi, Sept. 21 -- Moving a cat or dog out of Kenya can cost anywhere between Sh65,000 and Sh2 million, depending on where it is going, how big it is and how the airline decides to carry it. Dr Den... Read More


Pet owners rethink budgets on unexpected care costs

Nairobi, Sept. 16 -- When one of her cats fell sick, first with diarrhoea, then later with calicivirus, Joan Bingi did not see the bill coming. By the time treatment was done, she had spent Sh18,500. ... Read More


How much can your landlord raise your rent?

Nairobi, Sept. 14 -- A landlord's decision to increase monthly rent can alter a household's budget, particularly when the new figure runs into thousands of shillings. The Kenyan law does not prescrib... Read More


Are young investors getting sound money advice online?

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- For many young people, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram have become unlikely classrooms for money matters. Bite-sized videos and casual posts now cover everything from saving and budg... Read More


Sportswear traders cash in on Kenyan's new fitness craze

Nairobi, Sept. 2 -- Every month, another marathon appears on Kenya's race calendar, and for Caroline Njeri, that means more runners walking into her shop looking for a new pair of shoes. She estimate... Read More


How Elijah Manyeki turned cowboy culture into a Sh15m business

Nairobi, Aug. 26 -- When Elijah Manyeki opened a shop dedicated exclusively to cowboy apparel in Nairobi, he was betting on what many dismissed as a fringe lifestyle. Today, that gamble has grown into... Read More


What happens when a relative refuses to repay a loan?

Nairobi, Aug. 24 -- You lend Sh500,000 to a relative who needs the money to get through a difficult financial period. You agree that they will pay you back, but because you are family, you do not put ... Read More


A bouquet for him: Kenyan men buy flowers to brighten their homes

Nairobi, Aug. 17 -- Eli Mwenda likes his flowers fresh and simple. The digital content creator and entrepreneur, who co-hosts the Mantalk.ke podcast, buys himself a bouquet roughly every 10 days to tw... Read More