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Wearing makeup on sensitive skin

Good skin does something to your self-esteem. But when dealing with skin that is both sensitive and acne-prone, that’s another monster altogether.Moreso if you love a proper face beat and it becomes a question of whether or not to apply makeup. Well, the truth is, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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Letter From Mogadishu: Somalia in the throes of drought and hunger

A fish porter carries tuna carcasses on his shoulders from an open-air beachside market where local fishermen land their catch at dawn in Mogadishu, on November 12, 2025.[AFP]The Horn of Africa and Somalia in particular are in the throes of yet another severe drought situation. The long rains, which

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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Father claims God told him all his children are still alive

A father has disputed a claim by the Director of Public Prosecutions that one of his children died at Shakahola, insisting that God told him all his children are still alive.Anthony Wycliffe Muholo, while testifying before Justice Diana Mochache, told the High Court that his wife left with the child

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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The smartphone has transformed life for better and for worse

Often, I look at the number of transactions I make through my phone in a day and wonder how people survived during the Stone Age. Please note that in this case, the Stone Age refers to just about two decades ago, and I was a fully functional adult who paid her taxes diligently.The year was 2000 AD w

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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Cocktail bar: Lemongrass gimlet

The refreshing lemongrass gimlet is a modern twist on the classic gimlet cocktail, which traces its origins to the 19th-century British Royal Navy. The original gimlet was a simple mixture of gin, or occasionally rum, and lime juice. Its purpose was largely medicinal: sailors were required to consum

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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December done right: Enjoy the festive season without burning out

The festive year-end month is already with us. December often arrives with packed schedules, social events, rich meals, and long travel days. Festivities can strain the routines that support good health. Beginning the festive season with a clear and balanced approach helps maintain energy, prevent b

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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Man accuses MP Kibagendi of assaulting him over 'girlfriend'

Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament, Antony Kibagendi, has been accused of assaulting a man at a restaurant in Kisii town on November 27, 2025.Omariba Astarico claims the lawmakersuspected him of having an affair with his girlfriend.Speaking to journalists two days later at Nairobi Hospital, wh

By The Standard Dec 05, 2025

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