Purity Jelagat

August 13, 2026 04:25 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Nairobi's youth turn to street vending to make a living

They say creating their own opportunities has become necessary because of the limited chances of securing formal employment.

August 13, 2026 11:11 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Street photographers turn passion into livelihood despite the rise of smartphone cameras

Technology has also transformed the way they work.

July 21, 2026 10:55 (EAT) • 1 month ago

SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Is formal employment overrated? - Dr. Mary Kinyanjui weighs in

Kenya's informal economy remains the backbone of the country's workforce, yet it continues to receive limited policy and institutional support despite its significant contribution to economic growth.

July 17, 2026 10:06 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Roadside flower vendors speak of uncertain sales and daily struggles

According to Rithare, some days bring customers, while others end without making a single sale. One of the biggest challenges he faces is operating in public spaces, where county authorities occasionally ask traders to relocate.

July 13, 2026 04:32 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Raising two sickle cell warriors: A mother's journey of resilience and hope

The baby also had sickle cell disease. The diagnosis left her heartbroken.

July 02, 2026 11:22 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Burna Boy sets new Spotify record as Africa's most-streamed artist

The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar surpassed the previous record of 46.58 million monthly listeners set by South African singer Tyla.

June 19, 2026 03:02 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Alarm as youth and children account for over half of Kenya's new HIV infections

Despite these progress, the report raises concern over the growing number of infections among young people and children. Youth account for 55 per cent of new HIV infections, while children aged 0 to 14 years account for 24.4 per cent.

June 17, 2026 06:34 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Why mental health treatment remains out of reach for many Kenyans

For patients who require long-term medication, the financial burden can be overwhelming.

June 16, 2026 06:03 (EAT) • 2 months ago

The pain of living with Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder passed from parents to their children. It is not contagious and cannot be spread through physical contact. Yet many people living with the condition say they face discrimination due to widespread misconceptions about the disease....

June 12, 2026 12:53 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Pension gaps, poverty push elderly women to seek casual jobs in Kilimani

For many of them, this routine is not a choice but a matter of survival. They say the rising cost of living has made life increasingly difficult, leaving them with few or no stable sources of income.

Purity Jelagat

Nairobi's youth turn to street vending to make a living

Street photographers turn passion into livelihood despite the rise of smartphone cameras

SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Is formal employment overrated? - Dr. Mary Kinyanjui weighs in

Roadside flower vendors speak of uncertain sales and daily struggles

Raising two sickle cell warriors: A mother's journey of resilience and hope

Burna Boy sets new Spotify record as Africa's most-streamed artist

Alarm as youth and children account for over half of Kenya's new HIV infections

Why mental health treatment remains out of reach for many Kenyans

The pain of living with Sickle Cell Disease

Pension gaps, poverty push elderly women to seek casual jobs in Kilimani

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