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At 77 years old, Manasse Gakiga carries his years with quiet dignity, and unmatched endurance. When we found him at Kagarama Secondary School, where he works as a school nurse, Gakiga beamed with the energy and exuberance of a 40-year-old. The long-serving school nurse showed no signs of fatigue or exhaustion, despite having participated in a marathon just the day before. For a man his age, one might expect him to be at home nursing cramped legs. Instead, the veteran nurse was back at the Kicukiro-based school, in the dispensary where he regularly attends to sick students – a job he has done for over two decades. The father of four is not your average septuagenarian. While many of his peers are retired or dealing with age-related challenges, Gakiga continues to defy the odds, living each day on his own terms – running. On Sunday, June 8, Gakiga laced up his running shoes once again and participated in the Kigali International Peace Marathon, for the umpteenth time. ALSO READ: Photos ...

At 77 years old, Manasse Gakiga carries his years with quiet dignity, and unmatched endurance. When we found him at Kagarama Secondary School, where he works as a school nurse, Gakiga beamed with the energy and exuberance of a 40-year-old. The long-serving school nurse showed no signs of fatigue or exhaustion, despite having participated in a marathon just the day before. For a man his age, one might expect him to be at home nursing cramped legs. Instead, the veteran nurse was back at the Kicukiro-based school, in the dispensary where he regularly attends to sick students – a job he has done for over two decades. The father of four is not your average septuagenarian. While many of his peers are retired or dealing with age-related challenges, Gakiga continues to defy the odds, living each day on his own terms – running. On Sunday, June 8, Gakiga laced up his running shoes once again and participated in the Kigali International Peace Marathon, for the umpteenth time. ALSO READ: Photos ...

Let’s talk about something we’ve all noticed but rarely discuss: Pee that smells off. You know, those moments when you use the toilet and think, "Wait, did I eat something weird?" or "Is this normal or should I panic?" First, relax. Smelly urine doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Sometimes, it’s just your body reacting to food or dehydration. At other times, it could be a subtle nudge from your kidneys or bladder, saying, "Hey, something’s not right here." So, before you ignore it or start googling your way into an anxiety spiral, let’s break down the real reasons your pee might smell strange and when it’s time to see a doctor. YOU MIGHT LIKE: Why is my urine foamy? 1. You’re not drinking enough water When you don’t drink enough water, your urine becomes more concentrated. That means less water and more waste products (like urea, ammonia, and other chemicals your body is flushing out). The result? Pee that smells...

We can all agree that being a father can be stressful. On one hand, you are chasing work deadlines and trying to provide for your home and on the other hand, your attention is still needed at home with school runs, family errands and so much more. With all of these, many Nigerian dads barely have time for themselves, let alone a workout. But staying fit doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the gym or running marathons. You can do so by making some intentional and manageable choices. So, if you are a busy Nigerian father, here are some practical fitness tips for you. 1) Turn chores into workouts Most Nigerian fathers can testify to having lots to do around the house such as carrying loads, washing the car and other chores around the house. You can totally turn this into a workout session. Things like carrying loads, gardening, mopping, or washing the car can burn calories and strengthen your muscles. You can even take it a step further by squatting while lifting, stretc...