Retirement Without a Safety Net: Marital Fallout and the Cost of Financial Unpreparedness Retirement without income is a silent crisis affecting millions of aging men worldwide. While the golden years are often romanticized as a time of peace and leisure, the harsh reality for many is far from idyllic. For men who exit the workforce […]
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 […]
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, […]
A Historic Bond Under Strain For decades, the Israel–US relationship has been a cornerstone of American foreign policy in the Middle East. From generous military aid to unwavering diplomatic support, Israel has often been treated as a privileged ally by both Democratic and Republican administrations. This is especially true during Benjamin Netanyahu’s long political tenure, […]
Gaza has long stood as a beacon of educational resilience in the face of adversity. Under colonial rule, military occupation, and economic blockade, the people of Gaza cultivated a culture of learning that transformed classrooms into sanctuaries of hope. Education was more than an academic pursuit—it was a collective act of resistance, a means to […]
