Category archive: Lifestyle
Top Ten Natural Hair Channels on YouTube
In this age of embracing one’s curls, natural hair know-how is in demand. Here are a few YouTubers showing us how it’s done.
DetailsUrban Presence: Skating Against the Odds
There may be challenges…but they will carry on skating because it’s what they love to do. Besides, if there’s one thing skateboarders do well, it’s jump over hurdles.
DetailsParkour in Kenya
Parkour is featured in lots of blockbuster films but did you know it’s in Kenya too? Here’s what you need to know about it and how you too can be a part of it.
DetailsUrban Survival Guide: Natural Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests and Insects
Stop common household pests and insects from invading your home by using these easy natural methods!
DetailsTop Ten Tuesdays - Ten Hilarious Parodies By Kenyans
Hilarious parodies by Kenyans. Disclaimer: We will not accept liability for ribs broken due to laughter!
DetailsThe Weekend Wishlist
The Weekend Wishlist curates a list of hip and happening events this weekend that you simply cannot miss out on!
DetailsTop Ten Tuesdays - 10 Distinctly Kenyan Eating Habits
As Kenyans many things bring us together, and we think that food is one of the biggest things we have in common. Here are some familiar eating habits we can all relate to.
DetailsHere’s Another Way to be Black: Blackout Tattoos
Blackout tattooing may just be the next big thing when it comes to body art. You might be shocked that there are people already taking this idea quite seriously.
DetailsUP Blogger Share: 9 Steps You Can Take To Become A Chic Afropolitan In 2016
Afropik.net is a blog dedicated to creating as much content as we can about hair care and black culture that is relevant to the African experience. In this post they give us 9 tips on how to afropolitize our 2016!
DetailsOP/ED Women in Work in Kenya
“Case in point, the arts scene in Kenya is evolving in the shape of a woman, in such a great way. Where there was a massive gap in Kenya for creativity, women have filled the space, putting Kenya and creativity on the map. Here’s to the Ladies.” -Nik Jackson
DetailsUP Blogger Share: Meditations on The Lamu Yoga Festival
March 6th, 2016 marked the end of the 3rd annual Lamu Yoga Festival that saw 225 yogis coming from 20 countries visit Lamu to enjoy a long weekend feast of yoga, culture, beach and fun. Cecilia Garama shares the details of her fantastic experiences in the sleepy town.
DetailsUP Urban: Establishments That Will Outlive Us All
It’s an admirable feat to survive the ever changing cutthroat environment that is Nairobi’s nightlife. Here are some of the establishments that have been doing exactly this for eons.
DetailsMade in Kenya: Kenyan Held Guinness World Records
You gotta love being Kenyan! Here are six Guinness World Records proudly held by Kenyans- that aren’t related to athletics!
DetailsThe African Invasion of the Alchemist - Jameson Style
It was a warm African summer’s night, when Jameson and their Invite-Only guests invaded the Alchemist in Nairobi. A collision of cultures in music, pretty girls with afro hair and men on stilts: now that’s what I call a party.
DetailsUrban Survival Guide: Throwing a Party on a Lean Budget
Are you throwing a party with not much money to work with? Here are a couple of ways you can throw a party on a lean budget without breaking bank.
Details6 Questions with Soko 254 Co-founder Maggie
It occurred to me that rather than just address my problem, I (AM Café) could host a pop-up market, where vendors who face challenges similar to mine could pop-up, sell their product, increase the visibility of their brand, and access new customers that they haven’t been able to reach by engaging online
DetailsAlternative Wishlist
Not really a loud music/party kind of person- here’s a list of fun and entertaining things lined up for the weekend. We can’t wait for the Naivasha trail run!
DetailsWeekend Wishlist
Here’s a list of fun parties going on this weekend. Start this March with a bang!
DetailsBlogger Share: #Wifiandflashlights: Jay Take a Pic on Life
It was serendipitous, us stumbling onto this young man’s blog. We were looking for a blog that covered all aspects of Nairobi Living, and Jay’s blog ticked all the boxes. Take a look into the life of Jay.
DetailsThe Alternative Wishlist
UP presents The Alternative Wishlist for those who prefer a more chilled scene- here’s what to do that isn’t partying: from bike rides to gamer meet ups!
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