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Kombucha is the easiest probiotic drink you can make at home. Here is where to buy it in Kenya, how to brew your own, what the risks are, and what the science actually says about its benefits.
Most Kenyans unknowingly buy Swiss chard when they ask for spinach. Learn the nutritional differences between these two leafy greens and why it matters for fitness tracking.
Winged termites (kumbekumbe) are among Kenya's most nutrient-dense foods, containing 32-45% protein, 540-620 calories per 100g, 1-9g carbs, and rich in iron, zinc, and healthy fats.
Kienyeji eggs cost nearly twice as much as cage/grade layer eggs, but research shows no significant nutritional difference between them.
Nduma (Taro, Dasheen) is not arrowroot. In this article, Ms. Mutua explains the differences, along with its nutrition facts and health benefits.
Dried omena contains 61-70 g of crude protein per 100 g, but cooking method dramatically affects its protein content. When stewed, it provides 19-24 g, while if deep-fried, it retains 44-60 g per 100 g. In this article, we explain these variations and how omena compares to other protein sources.
Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the men's and women's 42km titles at the fifth Nairobi City Marathon, each taking home Ksh 3.5 million. Brian Kogo claimed the half marathon men's crown in 1:00:55, while a humanoid AI robot named JayTron made history as the first of its kind to run a 5km road race in Africa.
HYROX has gone global, but Kenya isn't on the official map yet. Here's what the sport is, how the local Hy.brid series compares, and what it would take to bring an official race to Nairobi.
Cheruiyot Koech and Dorrine Chesang claimed the Eldoret City Marathon 2026 titles, while Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history in London by becoming the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in official competition.
Vienna Loop in Karen is one of Nairobi's best-kept running secrets: a quiet, safe 3.5km public road circuit that grew organically from one runner's practical route into a venue for organised races.
From twice-weekly group rides in Karen to monthly Critical Mass gatherings in Nairobi and Kitale, here are the free cycling events worth knowing about in Kenya.
Winnie "Mashan" Wandiga joined Dominion Cycling Club for the Kigali Charity Ride, running her own KSh 40,000 fundraiser alongside the club’s KSh 1 million goal.
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