Europe is often portrayed as a continent of liberal democracy, human rights and equality. But for people of African descent living there, the experience can be very different. A major European Union survey found that racial discrimination is widespread—and in some countries, extraordinarily high. When people talk about racism in Europe, the conversation often becomes […]
There was no diplomatic summit, no state banquet, and no political orchestration between two prominent families. According to Charlene Ruto, her first encounter with Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge happened in the most ordinary way possible: a mutual friend brought them together. That detail stands out as the most revealing insight yet into the relationship […]
On paper, East African cross-border unions should be the ultimate poster child for regional integration. We share Swahili, porous geographic borders, bustling trade corridors, and a shared East African Community identity. Yet behind closed doors, couples—whether it is a Kenyan married to a South Sudanese, a Ugandan with a Kenyan, or a Tanzanian with a […]
When a man is raised by a single mother, his emotional landscape, views on gender roles, and approach to relationships are built on a very specific foundation. He grew up witnessing firsthand the grit, vulnerability, and sheer effort it takes for a woman to sustain a household alone. For anyone dating or preparing to marry […]
Across the globe — and in Kenya — people are reaching what used to be early adult milestones much later than in past generations. From long-term careers and home ownership to marriage and family, the traditional timeline (finish school → job → marry → kids → house) has stretched into someone’s 30s, 40s, or even […]
Dating in Kenya is increasingly resembling a negotiation table — a place where emotions meet budgets, expectations meet financial realities, and relationships rise or fall depending on one’s economic muscle. While love has never been entirely free of financial considerations, today’s dating landscape feels more transactional than ever, shaped by rising living costs, shifting gender […]
Internationally acclaimed singer and entrepreneur Akon is facing a high-stakes marital and financial dispute after his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce and demanded a €100 million settlement. Court documents and legal sources suggest the case has turned more contentious than anticipated, with questions emerging over the ownership and control of the star’s assets. The […]
As couples grow old together, their love deepens, but physical intimacy often changes. In many Christian marriages, especially in Africa, age brings challenges that test the depth of marital vows. For example, a devout Christian man in Kenya who marries his beloved at 20 may find himself still romantically devoted by age 75, yet facing […]
