In recent decades, traditional marriage has undergone significant transformation. While marriage once served as the central institution for romantic unions, economic partnerships, and family formation, it is increasingly being bypassed in favor of alternative arrangements—chief among them, partnership agreements. These legally binding or informal documents allow couples to define roles, responsibilities, and financial obligations outside […]
Being a celebrity has never been as easy as it currently is with the internet and, most importantly, social media. Of course, it is not a walk in the park, but compared to the past, when getting a multitude’s attention was like rocket science, it surely is quite a simple task. With Instagram, one can […]
In recent decades, marriage rates have declined across much of the developed and developing world. In countries like the United States, UK, and even parts of Africa, more men are opting out of marriage altogether. But what’s behind this quiet exodus from the altar? Why are many men refusing to marry? While there are multiple […]
There is a quiet revolution unfolding in Kenya. It’s not marked by riots or rebellions, but by bold choices, intentional living, and unapologetic voices. It’s taking place in living rooms, workplaces, farms, lecture halls, and social media feeds. And at the center of it all are women who are no longer asking for permission to […]
Exploring how money, class, and materialism are redefining love in Kenya’s urban spaces. In Nairobi’s upscale lounges and on the timelines of TikTok and Instagram, a new love language is emerging—and it’s heavily laced with M-Pesa, lifestyle flexes, and financial expectations. Modern relationships, especially in Kenya’s urban spaces, are increasingly being framed not by emotional […]
An honest look at the rising tide of single-parent homes in Kenya and what it means for the next generation. In Kenya’s cities and rural towns alike, the sight of single mothers and fathers raising children alone has become increasingly common. Whether through divorce, death, abandonment, or choice, the traditional two-parent family is no longer […]
A critical look at how shifting economic power is reshaping gender dynamics in relationships In Nairobi and across urban Kenya, an uncomfortable truth is emerging from dinner tables, dating apps, and divorce courts: when a woman earns more, love often gets complicated. While women are steadily rising through the professional ranks and breaking income ceilings, […]
In a quiet estate outside Nairobi, Tom (not his real name) still remembers the day he drove his then-girlfriend, Mercy, to her first day back at college. She had dropped out years earlier due to lack of fees, and he promised her a second chance—not just at education, but at life. He kept his word. […]
