“The first defence against rape is letting your child know that they can come to you and you will believe them.” Trevor Mimano Nowadays many cases of children being sexually assaulted are being reported. But even more worrying is that for every case reported there are many others that have not been reported. It is also important […]
Most parents dread the idea of giving a sex talk. The idea of speaking to your children about intercourse is hard especially if you are an African parent. Until recently discussing sexuality has been taboo to talk about in the open but with the rising exposure to the internet at an early age for that […]
TECNO mobile released the second device in the TECNO Spark series, the TECNO Spark 2 on Jumia on the 14th of June and is set to release it into stores countrywide on the 18th of June. This is a next-generation device that is designed for productivity and a style pop-up. Every smartphone enthusiast should have […]
Winter is here! Well, at least Kenya’s version of winter. The drop in temperature is enough to make you want to lock yourself up in the house all day. Where you get cosied up in your warmest clothes, a blanket, some hot chocolate and you can binge watch a great series. Sadly, that is not […]
If you are a naturalista you know the struggles of keeping your hair looking good and tangle free. There are however some great ways that you can style your natural hair so that it lasts for a while. The most automatic thing we do with natural hair is blow dry but with this cold weather […]
Sunday is often the day most people use to go to church, spend time with their family and friends. You just want to relax and gather your strength before you start your work week on Monday. One great activity you can get into one day or even make a Sunday tradition is going for brunch. […]
Adulting is hard. For most adults, the ultimate gift you can give them is a day of rest but for most of us, a day free from working is really not free now is it? We get caught up in chores so that our day ends too fast. So apart from getting a whole day […]
“Yes, you have a social responsibility to your community. You are not, however, solely responsible for your community. Your biggest responsibility is yourself – do not forget that.” Joan Thatiah. It is often said that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Each day you are alive there are tasks that require your attention, and […]
Organizing a party for a small group can either be a thing of joy or a headache, because there are so many details to think about, from the number of people to the food and drinks preparation and just when you think everything is done you have to think about entertaining your guests so that […]
Have you prepared your child on what to do if there is an emergency? There are many things that happen that we have not planned for. Things like floods, terrorism attacks or fires are unusual and something we usually think is unlikely to happen. But what if your child is caught up in such a […]
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit- E.E. Cummings Whenever I talk about self-confidence, it feels like such as small issue. Something you tell a child so that they learn to love and appreciate themselves. However, even in our adult lives, whether […]
On Friday Uber Eats formally launched in Nairobi. The launch came after Uber made the announcement about Uber Eats coming to Nairobi earlier in the week. Uber Eats is now available In Nairobi.Uber Eats has partnered up with numerous restaurants to deliver food to customers. The food ranges from traditional food such ad Ugali and […]
Today on Man Around Nairobi we feature creative Gift Mirie Mwaura. Gift Mirie is a Director and the Head of Digital and Strategy at Pied Piper Agency, a Digital and Media Communications Agency based in Nairobi. He has a background in advertising and marketing, having worked on iconic accounts in the FMCG, banking, telcos and sport […]
It’s funny how we are always laughing about Nigerian movies and their interesting plotlines that end up being about witchcraft or some shady evil person, but even so we still end up watching them. Then there are the fantastic movies that are on another level, movies that show the best of what Nigeria has to […]
My favourite thing to do when I am free is to cook, but sometimes it feels like the universe is not on my side when I am in the kitchen. Some things can be frustrating whether you love cooking or you don’t. For the things that prove to be a challenge to me, I have asked […]