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They waited years for jobs that were never their dream

Nairobi, Sept. 8 -- Many Kenyans seeking greener pastures abroad imagine that you leave the country, and in a few weeks or months, you start earning good money or stumble upon your dream job. On the ... Read More


Kenyan spa therapist finds new career path in Mongolia

Nairobi, Sept. 1 -- When Faith Rose Wambui took a job as a spa therapist in Mongolia, she expected to spend the next two years perfecting her craft and earning more in a country she knew little about.... Read More


Kenyans risk Sh32.3m fine over sham US marriages, immigration lawyers warn

Nairobi, Sept. 1 -- Immigration lawyers are seeing a surge in work as more Kenyans in the US fight to remain in the country amid the Donald Trump administration's crackdown on sham marriages-arrangeme... Read More


Enjoying that sunroof view? It could cost you, driver hefty fines, jail term or both, says law

Nairobi, Aug. 26 -- Standing through a sunroof or leaning out of a car window looks like harmless fun to many Kenyans. It happens often during wedding convoys, on game drives, and in slow-moving traff... Read More


Tug of war, twerking, and TikToks: Has team building gone too far?

Nairobi, Aug. 25 -- It is a Tuesday, and you are deep in your work. Then someone taps you on the back and tells you to hide under your desk. They are planning a birthday surprise for a colleague. Lat... Read More


A Kenyan solo traveller's month-long Mongolia trip

Nairobi, Aug. 25 -- In July, Netty Nyong'a decided to travel alone to Mongolia for a month. She had always been fascinated by the country's rich traditions and nomadic way of life. "Most of the people... Read More


Ruth Ngei, 55, keeps growing muscle, defying the science of ageing

Nairobi, Aug. 22 -- When most people her age are winding down, swapping gym shoes for walking shoes and easing into quiet evenings, Ruth Ngei is stacking plates on the barbell. She calls it her game o... Read More


Kenyans earn big driving trucks in the US and Europe

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- Martin Tetu has rarely stayed in one place for long. After finishing Form Four in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, he joined the National Youth Service (NYS) in 2010 and stayed for two year... Read More


How they set up successful law firms in the US

Nairobi, Aug. 11 -- Building a successful a law firm in the US as a Kenyan is less about courtroom drama than about managing the economics of survival. The setup costs can run into millions of shilli... Read More


Deadlift: How this one exercise builds strength, burns fat and improves posture

Nairobi, Aug. 8 -- The deadlift is one of the most effective exercises for those looking to build strength, lose fat and develop a leaner physique. By working multiple muscle groups at once, it also i... Read More