Ella Obota

May 15, 2026 07:03 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Nairobi hosts first-ever global convening of beverage industry leaders in Africa

The high-level meeting marked a major milestone for the global non-alcoholic beverage sector as ICBA formally acknowledged the launch of its regional arm, ICBA Africa, amid growing interest in African markets.

April 21, 2026 07:41 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Not just a meal: Why Nairobi’s dining scene is finally getting interesting

As someone who genuinely enjoys food; not just eating it, but the ritual around it, I’ve learned to approach new places with a bit of healthy skepticism. Dressing up, showing up, taking photos… that part is easy. Nairobi has perfected that side of dining. But finding a place that delivers on flavour...

February 21, 2026 06:11 (EAT) • 3 months ago

The rise and slow fade of the backless dera craze

Traditional deras have been around for ages, especially among Coastal communities, where they were loved for their modesty, comfort and that easy, flowing silhouette. For years, the dera belonged firmly to home life and casual settings. Then designers stepped in and began giving it a gentle facelift...

January 13, 2026 08:39 (EAT) • 4 months ago

Why Nairobi’s beauty lovers are rethinking their routines

You’ll agree with me that beauty in Nairobi is no longer just about looking good, it’s about intention. From hair treatments to skin analysis and wellness, more Kenyans are paying closer attention to what they put on their skin and hair.

December 12, 2025 09:30 (EAT) • 5 months ago

⁠It’s show time! A cultural experience blending craft, creativity and Kenyan flavour

To know me is to know I love cocktails, so when Showtime launched at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, it was only natural that I found myself right in the middle of it, glass in hand and curiosity high.

October 31, 2025 07:00 (EAT) • 6 months ago

A seat at the secret table: Inside Nairobi’s most exclusive dining experience

The setting was serene; a grand country home nestled in the lush green hills of Tigoni, a beautiful hidden gem. In the garden, guests, a mix of expatriates and well-heeled Kenyans, mingled easily, glasses of welcome wine in hand. A seat at the table cost anywhere between $100 and $150 (roughly Ksh.1...

September 30, 2025 10:30 (EAT) • 7 months ago

Women in media call for stronger protection against online abuse

A 2024 study by Nendo & Dada Disinfo found that 58% of women creators had faced harassment, with cyberstalking, impersonation, and hate speech among the most common attacks.

September 29, 2025 11:55 (EAT) • 7 months ago

Dining in the Dark: A blindfolded culinary journey to help the blind

Dining in the Dark was more than a dinner. It was a journey into empathy, a celebration of senses beyond sight, and a reminder that the world is much bigger, richer, and kinder when we truly see with our hearts.

August 12, 2025 08:55 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Kenyan Iddah Asin appointed first Executive Director of ICBA Africa

Ms. Asin has previously been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers by the Nairobi Legal Awards in 2024 and as one of Kenya’s Top 40 under 40 Women by the Nation Media Group in 2017.Based in Nairobi, she will collaborate closely with ICBA’s leadership, including Vice President and Beverage As...

July 29, 2025 06:07 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Charlene Ruto forgives impersonation suspect, set to drop case

In a statement released on Tuesday, Charlene said she had been receiving persistent appeals through her lawyers, Kachapin & Company Advocates, from Ochora, who expressed remorse over his actions.She emphasized that her decision to forgive was anchored not in weakness, but in strength and a belie...