The day I turned 21 was filled with congratulatory messages on how I was finally a woman. I did say thank you to all these messages but I believe one become...
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I am in the market for a new phone. Now selecting one has been big trouble for me; you see I’ve never shopped for my own phone. Previously, I’...
The Kenyan chapter of the Airtel Trace Music Star competition recently came to a close seeing Benjamin Webi emerge as winner. Should he have won? I think no...
As I write this post I’ve already resolved to pay my electricity bill so this is not a hit out at Kenya Power. Accept and move on. Isn’t that our nation...
Winner of the Woman Contractor of the Year with ARM CEO Pradeep Paurana with guests
The construction business has always been seen as a male dominated indus...
Kisumu Market in 1910
If you listen to discussions in the public space for and against all the the poor women who have been stripped, humiliated and moleste...
Grace Msalame
My Dear Grace Msalame,
I write this to you regarding your article that somehow landed on my timeline and left me a little bit disturbed, on...
In 1974, Athi River Mining(ARM) was founded and started producing agricultural lime. In the years since its existence, the company has grown in leaps and n...
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint hearted. I work in a small firm that does research and digital campaigns and stock market.
On Friday 7th November 2...
images by Billy Sketchmaster Mugambi
The Sondeka Festival 2014 went down this past weekend at the Ngong Racecourse bringing 3 days of art, music, dance, the...
I have talked about Zuku here and here. By now you should know that I am sold on the service and I am ditching my old providers. It seems that the grass reall...
Picture this you have a project to complete for school or work. It will need you to download a few files online or be connected to the internet for the soft...
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Social media has evolved so much over the past few years. From a platform to network with friends and meet new people to a platform for activism, ...
Deciding on what options you should get for your entertainment whether it’s in your home or office is no easy fete. There are so many options and each com...
Great leaders are hard to come by. When you find or come across one, it’s always important o pay attention and give them a pat on the back. Today I want to ...
"One thing you notice when you talk to people about problems in Kenya is that they answer it with, "Africa, Bwana" (pronounced 'Afreeka, Bwana').
"Why do...
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It's the norm when there is a National public holiday (like the past Madaraka Day), when the president is giving a speech, for the same...
In the developed world, classifieds are very popular. You will find many opting to sit on their computers and search different sites to get what they need. ...
A story is told of two Somali women who visited Kijabe hospital for medical treatment. At the gate, they met a watchman who was dressed in uniform. They und...
It's always a great thing when young people are doing well especially as entrepreneurs. It is inspiring and a win for Kenya where the young people are viewed as...
March 4th 2013, saw Kenya elect 47 governors to govern their counties. It was all about finally giving attention to the grassroots. 11 months down the line,...
To the Governor,
I’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of things that are wrong with Nairobi. These are issues ranging on the spectrum of big to s...
I have a little life growing inside me, and it amazes me each time she kicks that I am so blessed as to have been chosen as the channel through which this fei...
So you wanna go home, you’ve had it up to here!!! Even Africa wasn’t this bad, not another winter!! I remember I said the same thing every year, for 14 ...
If you grew up in the nineties, you must have heard the song I am a Jamaican in New York by Shinehead. Well, I am a Coasterian in Nairobi. If you are Kenyan...
Westgate Under Attack
It was in the news that they intend to reopen Westgate in 2 years. That was one of the lingering questions about the mall and the land...
Tis the season to be jolly and nothing makes a girl jolly than some presents. Of course, the loved ones and good food also bring out the jolliness of the season...
Every other day, you watch news and there’s a story on a road accident. Most of them happen to be something that could have been prevented. More than 2,800 pe...
There has been a lot of hullabaloo revolving around the Samsung ad that was at the top of the KICC. Opinion pieces, blog posts, tweets and Facebook posts ha...
Let’s be honest. We all know that loving something doesn’t make you good at it, and working at an awesome company that makes you look mediocre will stil...
Great Rift Valley - Mutua Matheka
From time to time, a patriot, on closer examination, can find near-half a dozen things to be grateful about. Today, in the...
The most we Kenyans know about Halloween is that it’s a festival where people dress up in costumes and children collect candy. Most of this we get from mo...
Learning to be your own person Have you ever been in a situation where people around you seem to change based on who they are with at the moment. When their...
I saw something the other day that was interesting if not a little bit disturbing. My neighbor was hitting his 12 year old daughter. When I say hitting I mean h...
If you are testifying against a sitting President and Deputy President of your own country there’s no amount of persuasion that can erase the fear. Its pa...
Yesterday I dragged my tired self to Java, Galleria for my usual Sunday evening coffee date. 2 waiters and a waitress passed me several times in a span for 25 m...
I fancy myself a champion for women. I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. I do not believe in equality as I think we are inherently different. Thi...
I ran into an article on the Art of Manliness about young men struggling with the transition from boy to man. The title of the post was "Want to Feel Like a...
It is a guarantee that it will be cold once every year. Since in Kenya we don't have to worry about snow and freezing temperatures, then those websites and maga...
Amina Mohamed, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs
“You ask a question, you get your response quickly.†This is the new vision the new lady at ...
If your fruit trees don’t bear fruit, do you uproot all the trees? I’d like to think not. Wouldn’t you try to figure out what could be contributing to t...
