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Scramble for presidential suites as VIPs jet in for Africa-France summit

Nairobi, May 11 -- With the scarcity of presidential suites, Nairobi's luxury hotels have been forced to improvise as they scramble to cash in on the wave of VIPs and VVIPs arriving for the Africa-Fra... और पढ़ें


He quit a Sh20m job, shed 65kg and now fighting pays the bills

Nairobi, May 9 -- Kimani Macharia weighed 150 kilos the day he walked away from his second well-paying job in less than a year. He doesn't look like that man anymore. He sports an impressive, lean an... और पढ़ें


Inside Mbita's only bar, with people watching football while drinking soda

Nairobi, May 7 -- I still haven't cracked the psychology of it. People who walk into a bar, order a soda, and babysit it for 90 minutes just to hate-watch Manchester United play Liverpool FC. Then, a... और पढ़ें


Why nightclubs are spending millions on seat fillers

Nairobi, May 6 -- On a Friday or Saturday night, in most of Nairobi's creme de la creme nightclubs, everything hinges on one question. Will the place be packed? Like in any business, numbers run the ... और पढ़ें


Grief and grit: How calisthenics became Mumbi Kagombe's anchor

Nairobi, May 2 -- It is hard to take Mumbi Kagombe at her word when she calls herself an introvert, even when she insists on it. Not on this chilly Nairobi morning, with the air still wet from last n... और पढ़ें


The Kenyan women driving Sh500,000 niche perfumes

Nairobi, April 29 -- Over the years, as demand for perfumes has risen, getting your favourite scent as become as easy as walking into any one of the hundreds of cosmestic shops in Nairobi's city centr... और पढ़ें


Women setting the pace for Nairobi's running lifestyle

Nairobi, April 26 -- Three years ago, lawyer Emily Chepkor put out a simple Instagram post inviting anyone in Nairobi to join her for a free Saturday morning run at 8 am, no fuss. Only three women sh... और पढ़ें


Why rich Kenyans are investing in watches above Sh1 million

Nairobi, April 22 -- Pre‑owned luxury watches are rapidly becoming a serious investment option among Kenya's ultra‑wealthy. While real estate remains the traditional safe bet, a growing c... और पढ़ें


Raymond Otieno: The man who ran 6,000km and now chases impossible distances

Nairobi, April 11 -- You would expect Raymond Otieno to cite the Bible as the source of his motivation. After all, he makes a living selling Bibles and motivational books. But the 38-year-old draws h... और पढ़ें


Why Kenya's top firms are betting big on comedians

Nairobi, April 7 -- Kenya's blue-chip companies are now ditching traditional influencers and leaning more toward comedians to help market their products or create brand awareness. Influencer marketin... और पढ़ें