Every year on August 1st, Girlfriend’s Day is marked around the world as a lighthearted occasion dedicated to celebrating female friendships. Unlike Valentine’s Day, which centers on romantic relationships, Girlfriend’s Day was created to honor the platonic bonds women share with their close friends — the people who show up …
Read More »Thika Woman Says Singles Are Confusing Love With Sex
A Thika woman, Lucy Washana, has sparked discussion on social media after sharing a candid post urging people to distinguish between experiencing a “dry spell” and genuinely wanting to enter a romantic relationship. In a Facebook post, Washana argued that some people may mistake a temporary lack of sexual intimacy …
Read More »Kambua Reveals Why She Ignored Her Husband
Gospel singer Kambua has revealed that she was not interested in starting a new relationship when she first met her husband, Jackson, because she was still recovering from a previous heartbreak. Speaking to Reverend Kathy Kauna on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Kambua said she had just come out of a …
Read More »Tears Flow as Kamba Star Solo Sita Gets Final Send-Off
Veteran Kamba benga musician and guitarist Solo Sita, whose real name was Boniface Kioko Kyambu, was buried on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home in Kambu, Makueni County, in a ceremony attended by relatives, fellow musicians, media personalities and hundreds of fans. The funeral procession began at the Kenyatta …
Read More »Nairobi Gen Z Tops Africa on Spotify
Nairobi’s Generation Z has emerged as Africa’s most active youth audience on Spotify, according to new data released by the streaming platform ahead of its Greasy Tunes cultural festival, which will run in the Kenyan capital from July 15 to 26. The report shows that users aged between 18 and …
Read More »It’s Over! Zuchu Dumps Diamond Platnumz
Zuchu has confirmed that her relationship with Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has come to an end after six years together, saying she is now focusing on healing and moving forward. The singer made the announcement on Sunday, July 12, 2026, following widespread speculation from fans over her absence at …
Read More »What is Summer Tides and Why is Everyone Talking About it?
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or X lately, chances are you’ve come across posts about the Summer Tides festival. The event has become one of the most talked-about youth festivals in Kenya, with excitement building both online and in everyday conversations. So, what exactly is Summer Tides, and …
Read More »5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fikirini Jacobs
When President William Ruto appointed Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi as Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, many Kenyans were introduced to a young leader whose rise to the national stage had largely been built through student activism, grassroots politics and public service in Kilifi …
Read More »7 Reasons Gen Zs are Delaying ‘Yes I DO’
For many years, getting married in your early 20s was seen as a significant life achievement in Kenya. Today, however, many members of Generation Z are taking a different path, choosing to delay marriage as they prioritise personal development and financial security. Although marriage remains an aspiration for many young …
Read More »The Rise of ‘Mumama’: Why More Older Women Are Dating Younger Men
In recent years, relationships between older women and younger men have become increasingly visible, sparking conversations across social media, entertainment circles and everyday life. Commonly referred to as “Mumama” relationships in Kenya, the trend is challenging traditional beliefs about age, love and gender roles. For decades, society largely accepted relationships …
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