Novotel Nairobi Westlands a flagship global brand of Accor is delighted to announce its special 2025 Father’s Day Brunch, themed “Honour the Bond That’s as strong as the Flavour” set to take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025. This unique event is designed to celebrate the strength, warmth, and love of the fathers and father figures who have shaped our lives The Father’s Day Brunch promises an unforgettable experience for the entire family, centered around a delectable “Nyama Choma” feast. Guests can choose from two packages: the Non-Alcoholic Package at Ksh 5,000 and the Alcoholic Package at Ksh 6,500. Beyond…
Author: Lynet Awino
Lynet Awino
Lynet Okumu, a Masinde Muliro University graduate, is a digital journalist passionate about impactful storytelling. She writes on health, business, relationships, and daily life, blending accuracy and creativity to craft engaging, informative content.
Millions of men experience mental health challenges every year, which is why Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, marked every June, matters now more than ever. Yet, if we’re being honest, how many people even know that such a month exists? And even among those who do, how many actually pause to consider what it means for the men in their lives? While society has made considerable progress in opening up conversations around mental wellness, the reality for many men remains painfully unchanged. A large number continue to exist in that silent, dangerous space between functioning and falling apart—not because they…
The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, with brands battling to deliver value without breaking the bank. Enter the HMD Arc—a device that prioritises repairability, long-lasting battery life, and a clean Android experience. But how does it fare against heavyweights like Xiaomi, Samsung, and Realme? Let’s break it down and see why the HMD Arc deserves your attention. Competitor 1: Xiaomi Redmi Series Xiaomi’s Redmi series, such as the Redmi 13C, is a budget favorite, boasting powerful specs like the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 6.74-inch 90Hz displays, and 5000mAh batteries with 18W fast charging. Priced at around KSh 14,000, Redmi…
The death of Albert Ojwang’, an activist and secondary school teacher from Voi, has sparked national concern and renewed public scrutiny of how law enforcement handles arrests. Ojwang’s case began when he was reportedly arrested by officers from the Directorate will of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Homa Bay on Friday, June 6, 2025, following a complaint by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat. The complaint was tied to alleged false publications on social media platform X. He was later transported to Nairobi for further interrogation at DCI Headquarters. By Saturday, he had been transferred to Central Police Station.…
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that tightened immigration rules for citizens from 19 countries, reigniting global debate on immigration and human rights. President Trump justified the ban as a necessary measure to “protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors.” He cited a recent flamethrower attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado by an Egyptian national as a motivating incident, despite Egypt not being included in the ban. Trump stated, “The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted. We don’t want…
The question most Kenyans have been asking since the week began is: Is Friday, June 6 a public holiday? Well, Kenyans can now exhale. The answer is yes. In a Gazette Notice released on Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. The announcement was made under Section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, giving Muslims across the country the green light to prepare for one of the most sacred festivals in Islam. What Is Eid-ul-Adha? Eid-ul-Adha is the…