Mercy Atieno
There’s been a lot of fuss about Red Ginger restaurant in Parklands Avenue, and since I’ve had a lot of time for myself lately, I decided to go check it out on a Friday night and enjoy all the buzz that’s been going around for the last two years. In a nutshell, Red Ginger is … Read more
I’ve been hearing a lot about The Copper Ivy Restaurant in Westlands, Nairobi. It’s become such a famous spot for all-day dining and a perfect spot for dates, casual meets with friends, and even small gatherings with family. I’ve been compelled to check this place out after seeing all the fancy pictures online. Recently, when … Read more
Are you looking for specific cooperative bank branches or their codes? The Cooperative Bank of Kenya, better known as Co-op Bank by the locals in Kenya, is a renowned financial institution in the country that was established in 1965. Before its great pivot, it started off serving cooperative societies and members. Its rare objective of … Read more
Not many people know where to access fridge repair in Nairobi. Unfortunately, most residents in Nairobi dispose of their faulty fridges or take them to quacks that fleece them of their money. As painful as it may seem – that happens more often than you think. A couple of months ago, my tiny studio fridge … Read more
Getting the best accommodations near JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) in Nairobi might seem like a cakewalk. Still, if you land in Nairobi late at night or in the wee hours of the morning, you might get stranded if you did not make prior plans. It’s happened to many of my travel buddies. You book … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk about the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and what it is all about. Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is a national healthcare initiative governed by SHA (Social Health Authority) to offer all citizens affordable and accessible healthcare. SHIF replaces the National Healthcare Insurance Fund (NHIF) as Kenya’s national … Read more
Last night, I met some old friends and played an interesting bar word game on “female friend in Spanish.” For context, one of my friend’s friends was in Nairobi for Safari – yes, it’s that time of the year to see wildlife in Kenya, and he told us this interesting story that’s morphed into a … Read more
Finding the best dermatologists in Nairobi can be a little frustrating. Honestly, the entire profession of Dermatology isn’t well known in Kenya. Therefore, most people who encounter skin conditions get treated by a physician. While there’s nothing wrong with getting treatment from a general physician, a dermatologist would be the best option. Dermatologists treat various … Read more
If you live in Juja, you’ve heard of Funworld Juja City Mall Swimming Pool. It is one of the best places to swim in Juja, along Thika Highway, in Juja City Mall. I got the chance to visit this place while visiting a friend who lives and works in Juja—and the mall is her perfect … Read more
There’s a perfect weekend getaway 30 minutes out of Doha, Qatar, in Al Wakrah City, called Wakrah Mini Zoo. The Animal park in Qatar is located at Street 8،, Qatar, and is the perfect getaway for families on the outskirts of Doha. It’s also the ideal sanctuary where families with young children can enjoy the … Read more