Lulu Akaki, Author at HapaKenya

The Soap Opera Mentality Can Be A Good Thing

Lulu AkakiApril 29, 2013

The first memory I have of a soap opera is the Bold and The Beautiful. I think I was about seven when I watched it with my grandparents. Back then I didnâ€™...

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There’s Nothing Wrong With Women Buying Condoms

Lulu AkakiApril 24, 2013

Safe sex has been an issue in the public domain for quite some time. The number of adverts on TV and radio about using contraceptives are increasing. HIV an...

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When to talk to children about sex

Lulu AkakiMarch 26, 2013

If you ever find 11 year olds recreating a sex scene, what first thought would come into your head? I came across someone going through this scenario. She h...

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The Changing Roles of Adverts in Society

Lulu AkakiMarch 26, 2013

A huge debate has hit the Kenya and itâ€™s all about an advert that encourages the use of condoms in relationships. The advert in question is the â€˜Weka Co...

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Mob mentality on social media

Lulu AkakiMarch 12, 2013

Ever been walking down a street and met a group of people yelling and running? Ever been tempted to join them? Let's say you joined this group of people and ev...

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Tujuane: Dating show exposes class rifts amid questions of its authenticity

Lulu AkakiMarch 5, 2013

Every Friday for the last few weeks, Kenyans have been glued to the reality show Tujuane on KTN for entertainment purposes as well as getting a few dating t...

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Defining Infidelity

Lulu AkakiMarch 5, 2013

In a relationship, there is always one thing you fear. Something you would rather never encounter: infidelity. Itâ€™s the deal breaker in all relationships. You...

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Should you crush your child’s dream?

Lulu AkakiFebruary 28, 2013

As a child, we all have dreams. Something you want to become in life, something you would love to do. When you tell your parents about it, they encourage you. T...

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Respecting the freedom of speech

Lulu AkakiFebruary 22, 2013

We live in a world where every person is aware of their fundamental rights and freedoms as a human being. In most, if not all constitutions across the world the...

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Politicizing Religion

Lulu AkakiFebruary 21, 2013

I happened to tune in to the vice-presidential debate that aired on KBC and by the time it was done I was largely disappointed and somewhat angry. Throughou...

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Picking the right emcee

Lulu AkakiFebruary 14, 2013

Whenever I go for events, I like to sit back and observe how it all goes down. I like watching how the artists are introduced on stage, how they perform and how...

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This thing called age

Lulu AkakiFebruary 11, 2013

I was watching KTNâ€™s Livewire the other day and the discussion was about age in politics. The debate was largely centered on William Ruto saying the CORD ...

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A little courtesy in public offices

Lulu AkakiFebruary 5, 2013

You walk in to an office for a 9.00am interview appointment and greet the receptionist. They look you over, sneer and give a half-hearted response. You thin...

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Indisciplined kids: Whose fault is it?

Lulu AkakiJanuary 28, 2013

Image via â€œMama Ian leo mtoto amevunja dirisha ya jiraniâ€ â€œMama Ian umeambiwa utoe pesa wanunue side mirror Ian aliharibu kwa gari ya jiraniâ€ ...

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Kenyan media: Where’s the follow up?

Lulu AkakiJanuary 14, 2013

Image via Did you know Rose Nasimiyu went into remission? Yes, she did. But most of us do not know this because it was not on the news. When she first came ...

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Of half baked cookies

Lulu AkakiJanuary 10, 2013

So there has been a lot of hullaballoo about some politicians and fake degrees from universities. The number of people who buy degrees in Kenya is quite hig...

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Homosexuality: Why does it concern you?

Lulu AkakiJanuary 9, 2013

I have this friend who everyone says is a lesbian. Some people are ok with it others, not so much. Personally, I really donâ€™t care, she hasnâ€™t mentioned...

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Vulgarity vs Humor

Lulu AkakiDecember 24, 2012

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who says something then they laugh but all you can think is â€œin what world does being vulgar make you funny?â€ ...

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(The benefits of) self-importance

Lulu AkakiDecember 18, 2012

Image via I overheard a very interesting conversation in a matatu recently. I wasnâ€™t eavesdropping, the guys were yelling. They happened to be speaking m...

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Sex and the word NO

Lulu AkakiDecember 10, 2012

Image via I rarely watch news, but when I do I see things that put my mind into overdrive, I analyze situations and ask any questions. KTN aired the story o...

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Lost innocence: Who is to blame

Lulu AkakiDecember 4, 2012

Innocence (Oil-Painting) - By Kelly O'neill Growing up, I had no idea what sex was about. In fact at my age I still donâ€™t think I really do know what it i...

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Kenyan media: Drawing the line

Lulu AkakiNovember 30, 2012

Watching news has become a little depressing of late. Story after story is about death, violence and murder. I see the kind of stories given priority and wo...

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Life

Kombat Brigade hosts martial arts training expo in Umoja

Kenya’s private motorcycling movement is gaining momentum

How AI can help young Kenyans land their first jobs

Business

4 collaboration and productivity trends for businesses

What it takes to start a trucking company

Tech

The role of development platforms in creating East Africa’s next-gen applications

How AI can help young Kenyans land their first jobs

4 collaboration and productivity trends for businesses

Entertainment

Dancing To Fame; Brendan Olouch on spreading good vibes at Chapa Dimba

Boomplay hosts successful BoomFest concert in Nairobi

Michael Mwenda wins the Red Bull dancing competition in Eldoret

Lulu Akaki

The Soap Opera Mentality Can Be A Good Thing

There’s Nothing Wrong With Women Buying Condoms

When to talk to children about sex

The Changing Roles of Adverts in Society

Mob mentality on social media

Tujuane: Dating show exposes class rifts amid questions of its authenticity

Defining Infidelity

Should you crush your child’s dream?

Politicizing Religion

Picking the right emcee

This thing called age

A little courtesy in public offices

Indisciplined kids: Whose fault is it?

Kenyan media: Where’s the follow up?

Of half baked cookies

Homosexuality: Why does it concern you?

Vulgarity vs Humor

(The benefits of) self-importance

Sex and the word NO

Lost innocence: Who is to blame

Kenyan media: Drawing the line

Lulu Akaki