Diana Anyango
14 Articles
Signs that scream ‘Keep this one’: Kenyans share their dating green flags
For some, green flags show up as emotional maturity; for others, it’s financial responsibility or even a great sense of humour.
Waiting for love: Do Kenyan women still believe in the 90-day rule?
Popularized by American comedian and author Steve Harvey, the ‘rule’ advises women to wait 90 days before being intimate with a new partner.But in the modern dating world, does the principle still apply to Kenyan women with shifting gender dynamics?
Roommate chronicles: The good, bad and messy
As young people try to live comfortably while managing the high cost of living, sharing a house can be a good experience characterised by laughter, personal growth, and at times long-term friendships.To some, however, it is a bad experience riddled with conflict and frustration. ...
Breastfeeding week: Why bottle feeding is not good for your baby
One of the risks related to bottle feeding is the increase of the chances of a baby getting infections like diarrhea and other forms of illnesses caused by bacteria.
Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumors: 'There hasn’t been one moment I thought of quitting my man'
The couple broke their silence during a recent episode of Michelle Obama’s podcast, where they engaged in a heartfelt conversation about marriage, parenting, and life in the public eye. While their discussion covered a range of topics, it was their joint response to the swirling divorce rumors that...
“No more suffering in silence”: Lupita Nyong’o speaks on battle with uterine fibroids
Lupita underwent surgery to remove them, with hope that it would be over after the surgery.
Lenacapavir: What to know about HIV injection to be rolled out in Kenya
Lenacapavir is an antiretroviral medication designed for people who are HIV-negative but at high risk of contracting the virus. It falls under a class of drugs known as capsid inhibitors, which work by disrupting the virus’s ability to replicate and spread within the body....
The silent breakup: Why making friends after school feels like dating
However, after the last school bell rings and the final semester comes to an end, many people experience an unfamiliar social shift with their friends, where maintaining old friendships as well as building new ones becomes difficult to achieve.
How Gen Zs are redefining the HIV conversation in Kenya
In today’s Kenya, a bold new voice has emerged. Gen Zs are stepping in and rewriting the script.They're talking about HIV with unflinching honesty, living openly, loving fearlessly, and pushing prevention into the spotlight. What was once whispered is now shouted - raw, real, and unapologetically lo...
Too broke, too busy, too cautious: Why young Kenyans are dodging marriage
“For me personally, marriage is something one enters into when ready to embrace not just love, but the full weight of commitment,” says Carson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur based in Nairobi. “I’m still trying to build my own life before I can consider supporting someone else.”...