Strictly speaking, there are no countries today where women can legally marry multiple husbands under formal state-recognized law. While polygyny (one man with multiple wives) is legally accepted in several regions, polyandry has never been widely institutionalized in modern legal systems. However, anthropologists have documented a few historical and cultural cases where polyandry existed in […]
“Me and my uterus, we appreciate the time we spent with you in Kenya,” Akothee says in emotional goodbye. Popular Kenyan musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Esther Akoth Kokeyo, widely known as Akothee, has officially relocated abroad, marking the end of an era for one of Kenya’s most recognizable public figures. The outspoken entertainer announced her […]
For many Kenyans outside of Northern Kenya or coastal regions, the term Duksi (often spelled Dugsi in Somali) is completely new. With the government’s recent discussions about integration, it is crucial to understand that a Duksi is not just a classroom—it is one of the oldest, most resilient indigenous educational systems in East Africa. Put […]
A directive by William Ruto during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir on June 1, 2026 has ignited a nationwide conversation on the future of education in Kenya. The proposal seeks to formally integrate madrassas and duksi systems—long-standing religious and community-based learning institutions—into the country’s mainstream education framework. While the move has been widely […]
The situation surrounding the proposed U.S. Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has rapidly escalated into a major legal and diplomatic standoff. The High Court in Nairobi has officially ordered a temporary suspension of the entire plan, blocking any deal or implementation until a formal legal challenge can be heard. Here is a breakdown of the […]
The men’s 100-meter final at the Enhanced Games 2026 in Las Vegas quickly became one of the most talked-about sprint events of the year—not just because of the result, but because of everything surrounding it. What was meant to showcase “superhuman” performance through medical enhancement ended up producing an outcome that surprised even critics and […]
Kenya’s sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala delivered a powerful performance to win the men’s 100m race at the Xiamen Diamond League in China, clocking an impressive 9.94 seconds. The African record holder showed his class with a strong late surge, edging out South Africa’s Gift Leotlela, who finished second in 10.00 seconds. American sprinter Trayvon Bromell […]
A 45-year-old Nigerian woman who had long waited for the joy of motherhood has tragically passed away just hours after successfully delivering quintuplets. The delivery, which initially brought immense relief and celebration to her family, later turned into deep sorrow following complications that led to her untimely death, leaving behind her newborn babies who are […]
