Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThe Unspoken Loss I remember the first time I visited my friend after she had just had a miscarriage. She opened the door for me and without saying anything went back to bed and covered herself from head to toe. She had this blank look and her eyes […]
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappFrom Shouting to Streaming: How a Protest (and a Dance Move) Rekindled Kenya’s Love for Kenyan Music For years, Kenyans have been shouting into the void. Those who know me know how I have always been the biggest advocate for supporting local talent. In fact, if you visit
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappWhy Knowing Your Rights at the Clinic Matters A clinic or hospital is meant to be a place of safety that we fully trust and expect healing from. That, however, is not always the case. For many people around the world, walking into a medical facility (hospital, pharmacy
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappWhat is Emergency Contraception? What is Emergency Contraception and Why Might You Need It? Emergency contraception (EC), often called the morning-after pill or e-pill, is a type of birth control you can use after unprotected sex or if your regular method fails. Regular method in this case means
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappTravel Season Is Here….. But Don’t Panic Pack Yet Ah, December. The month when everyone suddenly remembers (deservedly so) that they need a break but somehow forgets how to pack like a sane person. Destinations are vast, from the coast, to the village, Naivasha or wherever else you
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThe Rise of the WFH Kenyan Remember the year 2020, when the world was battling a pandemic and businesses had to close? What began as lockdowns and curfews created a new wave where people had to work from home, and even after offices reopened, many Kenyans never fully
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappGood Wi-Fi, a mug of strong coffee and calm vibes – that’s what’s up.. In a city that is constantly on the move, finding a calm, well-connected spot to work from can be an uphill task. Nairobi – fondly referred to as “the capital of Africa” by its
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappAs of today, wednesday, June 11, 2025 – exactly two weeks to the historic June 25, 2024 – I am a very proud Kenyan. Not the kind of pride that waves a flag only on national holidays or during a football match but the kind that swells in
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappFrom Bean to Brew: How Kenya’s Coffee Reforms Are Reshaping the Industry When the Coffee Dried Up Years ago, Kenya’s coffee sector was the pride of the nation, a globally acclaimed producer of some of the world’s finest Arabica beans. From the lush highlands of Nyeri to the
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThey came after our minerals first. Then it was the land. They evolved and went after our culture. But alas, it was not enough, because as i write this they are after our bodies. When does the exploitation of Africans stop – if ever? Kidneys for Sale: How
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappLove is blind – but red flags are red for a reason. Ever found yourself explaining away a man’s behavior like you’re his PR team? “He’s just misunderstood.” “He’s healing.” “He only yells when he’s passionate.”Come on, is he really? That’s not passion. That’s a red flag in
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram Whatsapp“Sometimes, to catch a killer in the crowd, all it takes is one click.” — Opening line, BBC Africa Eye: Blood Parliament That opening line sets the tone for what becomes one of the most harrowing pieces of investigative journalism in recent Kenyan memory. One click. One protest.
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappIn a world where most presidents wear suits and say a whole lot of nothing, Captain Ibrahim Traoré walked in with a military jacket, a fierce stance and the unapologetic energy of a man who’s read too much Sankara to play nice with colonizers. “We will mine our
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappThe Pope is Dead. When Jorge Mario Bergoglio stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in 2013 as the newly elected Pope Francis, the world met a pontiff unlike any before. A Latin American Jesuit with a soft smile and firm convictions, he brought fresh air (and
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappIf I had a dollar for everytime i come across the word ozempic in a day … .Well, you know how the saying goes. Unless you’ve been living in a blissfully disconnected part of the world with absolutely no social media, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Ozempic;
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappIf there is one statement I’ll never forget as a literature student is how art mirrors what is currently going on in a society. Most students at the time didn’t really understand this statement in its deepest meaning but the more we grow, the more we understand. “Fasihi
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappSomeone once told me that trying to humanize ChatGPT is like trying to apply lipstick on a pig. It sounds fun, but at the end of the day, it’s still a pig. At that moment, I felt they were hating or simply riding that wave of “AI is
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram Whatsapp If we are being honest, as much as being married is great and all, relying solely on your partner’s income in this economy is not the best idea. That’s like going to the desert with just one bottle of water; brave, but terribly risky. Having a side
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Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram WhatsappAre there Tradwives in Africa? Are more African women, often seen as traditional homemakers (tradwives) blending cultural roles with entrepreneurship? I might be late to the party, because apparently this tradwife faze has been gaining momentum for a while now. Isn’t a traditional wife just a glorified stay
Share this… Facebook0 Pinterest0 Twitter Linkedin0 Telegram Whatsapp The school holidays are here! Parents across Kenya are now faced with the big question—how do we keep our kids entertained without breaking the bank? Economic times are tough for most people, a majority of whom do not look forward to schools closing. But these are supposed