Ella Obota

February 21, 2026 06:11 (EAT) • 1 month 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) • 2 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) • 3 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) • 5 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) • 6 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) • 6 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) • 7 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) • 8 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...

July 08, 2025 03:25 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Inside Summer Tides: A Weekend of Sun, Sand and Saba Saba

Summer Tides 2025 will go down as one for the books—equal parts epic and chaotic. One minute we were jamming along to our favourite songs, the next minute, we were arguing with police who were blocking us from leaving Mombasa because of the Saba Saba protests.

July 06, 2025 11:50 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Charlene Ruto calls for generational reconciliation amidst youth protests

Her comments come at a time when Kenya is witnessing a rising wave of youth-led protests, largely driven by Gen Zs who have taken to the streets—and to social media—demanding accountability, reforms, and a more inclusive government.