LIFESTYLE NEWS

Injectable weight-loss drugs are seeing rising use in Nairobi’s wealthier areas, with pharmacies reporting increased demand for brands such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, despite concerns about long-term effectiveness and health risks. The medications, which are taken weekly, are promoted for…

A Kenyan motorcyclist has completed a 43-day, 18,000-kilometre journey across East and Southern Africa, using the expedition to promote visa-free movement across the continent. Wako Hassan Boru set off from Nairobi on 24 August 2025 with basic tools and spare parts, riding through Kenya, Tanzania,…

Cabbage is gaining recognition in Kenya as an affordable and nutritionally valuable food, with health experts highlighting its role in supporting balanced diets and managing lifestyle-related conditions. Nutritionists say cabbage is widely consumed because it is filling yet low in calories. A…

Health experts say there is no scientific evidence to support claims that a drink made with Himalayan salt and cayenne pepper improves metabolism, promotes weight loss, detoxifies the body or lowers blood pressure. The mixture, often prepared with warm water, has gained popularity in gyms,…

Fireworks used to mark the start of 2026 in Kenya caused anxiety and distress for some people and animals, according to mental health specialists and animal welfare groups. While public displays lit up cities and towns, experts say the loud and unpredictable explosions can trigger serious stress…

Psychologists say most New Year’s resolutions fail because they are poorly planned and driven by symbolism rather than sustained motivation. As the year changes, many people use the moment to reflect on their lives and set goals for improvement. The shift from one calendar year to the next is often…

For many Kenyans, the Christmas season is marked not by celebration but by grief, pressure, and painful memories.  What should be a time of joy for family and community instead becomes a reminder of loss, unmet expectations, and unresolved emotional struggles. Mental health professionals…

In a wedding ceremony held in Western Japan, a woman named Yurina Noguchi exchanged vows with a virtual partner, Klaus, an AI-generated persona displayed through augmented reality glasses.  The ceremony, which included traditional elements such as a gown and rings, marked a growing trend of AI…

In Kenya, cosmetic surgery alone is not grounds for divorce.  The Marriage Act of 2014 outlines five reasons for dissolution: adultery, cruelty, desertion, exceptional depravity, and an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Physical changes resulting from surgery do not fit into these…

Mutura, a traditional Kenyan blood sausage, remains one of the country’s most recognisable and enduring street foods. Prepared over open flames, mutura is filled with a mixture of meat, blood, and spices, then grilled until its casing expands and eventually splits. The cooking process is marked by…