Author: Lynet Awino

Relationships are messy. Emotions run high, words can cut deep, and sometimes, even the strongest bonds hit breaking points. For many married couples, separation or divorce feels like the end. But in some cases, it’s just a pause. A painful, necessary moment of reflection that can lead to healing and a fresh start. That’s what happened with Kenyan gospel power couple DJ Mo and Size 8. In August 2024, they shocked fans when they went their separate ways after over a decade together. There were misunderstandings, pain, and a lot of silence. But months later, they found their way back…

In Kenya’s evolving healthcare landscape, the introduction of the Social Health Authority (SHA) under the Social Health Insurance Act of 2023 marked a significant shift towards universal health coverage. While this initiative aims to ensure that every Kenyan has access to quality healthcare, the onus isn’t solely on the government or employers, employees must also play an active role in safeguarding their health rights. Understanding SHA The SHA replaced the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), streamlining healthcare contributions and services. As of May 12, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that 22 million Kenyans have registered under SHA,…

We live in a time where dating is just full of ‘What’s your favourite colour?’ and ‘Let’s go with the flow’. But real relationships, especially the kind that last, need real talk. Not just the cute stuff, but the hard, awkward, grown-up conversations that actually shape your future. If you’re thinking long-term love, not just vibes and soft life selfies, these five conversations can save you heartbreak, confusion, and emotional detours. 1. Pre-existing medical conditions: Your health matters too Let’s not sugarcoat it, your body isn’t just yours when you’re in a relationship. What you live with, they’ll live with…

In what could become a historic legal moment for Kenya’s digital future, seven civil society organizations have jointly filed a public interest petition challenging the Kenyan government’s role in recent internet disruptions. The petitioners: The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), International Commission of Jurists Kenya Section (ICJ Kenya), Paradigm Initiative (PIN), Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), Katiba Institute, The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)—are asking the court to declare internet shutdowns unconstitutional and to introduce judicial checks on any future disruptions. Their case targets the Communications Authority…

For most Kenyans, Naivas is not just a supermarket chain,  it’s part of their everyday routine. From quick lunch snacks to monthly shopping, the retailer has woven itself into the rhythm of urban life. So when social media lit up on 14 May with alarming claims that the retailer was selling expired goods and had been ordered to shut its Nairobi branches, panic spread fast. Within hours, screenshots circulated, hashtags trended, and worried consumers began to question the safety of the food in their baskets. But as it turns out, the real story was d far less scandalous. Where it…

No one tells you that after the baby is born, the silence gets louder. That in the stillness of the night, after the congratulations fade and the visitors stop knocking, a woman can find herself sitting on the edge of the bed, numb, tired, staring at the wall, holding a life she grew but barely recognizing the pieces of herself. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, more than 1 million births were recorded in 2024. That’s millions of women who’ve brought life into the world, and many of them, quietly, are breaking down while everyone’s busy celebrating. The…