Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappCulturally, a widow wears black, to show the whole world that she is mourning the death of someone that was very close to her. And so, expectedly, there are widows who wear black. But not everyone wears black, because not every woman can mourn the loss of a […]
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram Whatsapp Tanzania, In what is considered a first for one of the most peaceful countries in Africa, took to the streets to question the credibility of their election. A sham election – if you may – where president Suluhu won 98% of the vote. A total of 31
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappMarking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists – November 2 Oftentimes, we underestimate the amount of bravery it takes to write the truth. A quiet but undeniably brave decision. Just the simple act of holding a pen or a camera in a world that
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappNO. A two lettered word that carries a lot of weight. Why do we always find it so hard to say such a small word? It catches in our throats, tangled with fear of disappointing others. Other times we are scared of being labelled as difficult or selfish,
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThe beauty about cocktails is that they were never meant to be complicated. You could look at your kitchen, realise you have a left over drink from a week ago and decide to create something playful. It does not even matter if the leftover drink is whisky, gin,
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappTanzania, the country that prides itself in being a peaceful nation – a title that once firmly belonged to Kenya – is bleeding. On election day, this country that has on numerous occasions been hailed as one of East Africa’s most stable democracies descended into chaos. All hell
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappGoing to visit my mom back in the village always brings these thoughts in my head. The more I talk to the old folks, the more I realise how big of fools we have been, trading wisdom for convenience. At what point were we brainwashed enough to see
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappMali, beautiful melanin filled Mali, just showed the world that sovereignty isn’t negotiable. In what can only be described as a diplomatic checkmate, Bamako reminded Washington that respect goes both ways. The United States recently announced higher visa fees for some African nations and Mali was one of
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappI told you guys how a few days ago I woke up in my mother’s house in the village, surrounded by the smell of mandazis, laughter and the kind of peace I haven’t felt in years. I found it hard to wrap my mind around the fact that
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappWe are living in very interesting times, where after breaking up with a woman he legally got married to, a man can stand tall and without blinking demand for the dowry he sent to her home in form of cows! It’s not even the asking for the cows
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThere is an alarming trend on the rise in some private hospitals where almost half of the women giving birth go under the knife in operating rooms rather than delivery wards. What was once an emergency procedure meant to save lives has become a routine option. In some
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThe Pina Colada has been one of my favorite drinks for a minute now. The name is beautiful and sounds like something exotic that you sip while on vacation at the Maldives or even closer home, at a bar in the middle of the ocean. If you’ve ever
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThis morning I woke up and everything felt so different. The night before, I had “beaten” stories with my mom till late. Before we both realised it, it was 2 in the morning. I just came to the village a few days ago, you see, to attend the
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappPresident Ruto has promised a new start for single mothers. He has said the government plans a KSh 20 billion initiative meant to train and empower women with business skills. The question on every one’s mind I guess is if this one would actually reach the women who
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappNew York City has always been, for a while now, the heart of global diplomacy. But if recent developments are anything to go by, a shift may be happening quietly. You have probably already heard that a growing number of United Nations agencies are relocating parts of their
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappI was shocked to learn that the famous plant everyone is now blending into smoothies and uji power sellers we’re adding in their porridge was growing right outside our doorstep in the village. I got curious you see, after my local uji seller told me about all the
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappHe said he wanted a Proverbs 31 woman. Well, don’t they all? A wise, humble and prayerful woman. A submissive woman that gives him peace of mind. The kind who wakes up before dawn to prepare breakfast and not content. One that does not “expose” herself to the
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappAt this point, the paradoxically quiet yet loud question in our minds is if Tea farming is as economically viable as it was back then. And rightfully so. What was once considered a rich man’s crop is now in shambles. As the economy keeps going to the pits
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappAs parents we all choose what is best for our children. Although previously not so popular, homeschooling has been gaining momentum in Kenya. The number of reasons vary, with some parents wanting to protect their teens from overcrowded classrooms and exam-centered pressure. Other parents believe their children thrive
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappI remember when my daughter “graduated” from her pp2 class. We had to part with ksh 6,000 for her gown, food and drinks and what have you. A gown that came complete with the “hat” like someone that was graduating her masters. As if the 6,000 was not
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