The name game
When we hear of kids called ‘Blessing’ or ‘Redemption’, there’s always that moment where you’re like ‘no, seriously,...
Mwende Nguti
A woman in a man’s world
One would think that a grown woman would have a say on what she could wear in the...
Introverts and dating
There is no straw heavy enough to break the camel’s back as the straw of ‘Is this a...
The news: A reflection of society
“Mum, Noni amenichapa..†“Shhh.. we’re watching news.†“But Mum…†“Hata mimi nitakuchapa. Ngoja news iishe†This scenario is...
Men vs women: The battle continues
I have a guilty pleasure, a secret rarely revealed. Well, here it is; I am a closet-fan of...
Apocalyptic Kenya
Light bulbs, phones, television, radio, cars, and computers: once upon a time they never existed. In the last...
Nairobi, I’m begging you
“Auntie, nisaidie… naskia njaa..†The words are barely audible but it is not lost on anyone what is...
The face of Nairobbery
It happened really fast. Had I not been paying attention, I would have missed it entirely. He grabbed...
Celebrating Kenyan bloggers
The Kenyan blogging scene has experienced explosive growth in the last couple of years and it doesn’t seem...
Taking it to the ballot
A few months ago had you asked me if I was voting, I would have shrugged and said...
Sony launches new laptops in Kenya
We are a generation on the move, with barely any time to even sit down for breakfast. With...
Nokia launches portable solar charger in Kenya
By Mwende Nguti Blackouts do not necessarily equate to a dead phone; not anymore. Nokia this week announced...