The untold stories of Kenya’s female retirees

Too often in this country, a retired public servant reemerges as a politician. Kenyans are just about to witness tens of former teachers, doctors, engineers, CEOs, etc., who have worked for the government joining politics.

They will soon be promising Kenyans abundant progress. There will be no irony in their public declarations of taking Kenya to the next stage of human development, assisted by technology, especially artificial intelligence. It will all be artificial talk by men — they are mostly men — who were celebrated for their intelligence, which is why they were in public or civil service.

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  Our stories and chasing fitness in retirement

  This group of retirees have taken the adage, ageing like fine wine, to the next level.

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  After the children leave: How parents can cope with quiet homes

  Many parents are caught unprepared by the emotional shock that follows when children leave home.