Culture

By Sharon Akose

A growing number of women are raising concerns about how some men define “peace of mind” in marriage.

A wedding ring. Photo/Courtesy

By Sharon Akose

When Velma Ondiso landed a well-paying job that required frequent travel and exposure, she believed it would uplift her family and ease the pressure on her husband. Instead, the new opportunity has become the source of endless fights at home.

By Sharon Akose

When Phelisters (not her real name) decided to buy food for her family after receiving her salary, she thought she was easing the burden on her husband. Instead, her kind gesture turned into a heated argument.

By Sharon Akose

In many households across Western Kenya, "Chimboka," (scientific name Amaranthus cruentus), a traditional leafy vegetable has long been a seasonal delicacy enjoyed during the rains.

By Waren Christopher

The county government of Kisumu has launched its Tourism Week 2025, a four-day celebration set to take place from September 24, culminating in the global observance of World Tourism Day on September 27.

By Sharon Akose

The phenomenon of ‘side chicks’ – women who engage in relationships with men already committed has become a subject of open discussion across Kenya, sparking debates on morality, economics, and modern love.

By Sharon Akose

A family in Vihiga County is locked in a dispute over who should bury a 49-year-old man, sparking fresh debate about the place of culture in modern society.

By Sharon Akose

While the term babymama has become part of everyday language in Kenya, for many women it carries a heavy weight of stigma and stereotypes.

By Sharon Akose

As the cost of living continues to soar, the practice of polygamy is coming under increasing scrutiny for its economic burden on families.

By Laurine Jepchirchir

Members of the Nandi community cherish myriad cultural practices that for years have kept them unique from other ethnic groups in Kenya.