Articles By: Kamaru Mathenge

Gamblers face mandatory SHA deductions and pension contributions under new regulations
HUMAN INTEREST .

Millions of Kenyans who wager daily are about to discover that their betting habit comes with an unexpected retirement plan.…

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The hidden games behind a kilo of meat: How butcheries are shortchanging customers
HUMAN INTEREST .

Ever bought a kilo of beef only for it to look suspiciously lighter when you get home? Tuko wengi! Across…

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How Hurricanes form & why Jamaica is facing nature’s wrath with Hurricane Melissa
WORLD .

When the ocean gets too hot, nature throws a tantrum. That tantrum has a name: a hurricane. Hurricanes are born…

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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s surprise birthday party
HUMAN INTEREST .

What was meant to be just another quiet evening became something far more profound when Kenya’s retired president, Uhuru Kenyatta,…

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Do pineapples really ‘clean the office’, make it taste better?
HEALTH .

As the weekend rolls in, somewhere a Nairobi baddie is probably slicing a pineapple like she’s defusing a high-stakes bomb…

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Why eggs explode in the microwave: A deep dive into Kenya’s craziest kitchen disaster
HUMAN INTEREST .

Somewhere, a comrade just tried to reheat a boiled egg in the microwave because “si ni 30 seconds tu?” Now…

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Kenyan Ray Roberts inks 3-year professional deal with Everton-U18
Sports .

The moment Everton’s futuristic Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium opened, someone was going to make history. But nobody expected that first historic…

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How “Kuinama” (skipping meals) is becoming Kenya’s boldest health revolution
HUMAN INTEREST .

In Kenya, missing a meal is officially called “kuinama!” But what if kuinama wasn’t a sign of suffering or being…

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Freelancer networking in Nairobi: A working wanderers meetup experience
HUMAN INTEREST .

Walking into a room full of people who truly understand the freelance hustle is energizing. Last week, I joined the…

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy begins 5-year jail sentence
WORLD .

In a historic first for modern France, former President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence, sparking shockwaves…

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