Politics 2013
Kenyans love politics, and here’s a little math to prove it; the size of the crowds outside the...
Picking the right emcee
Whenever I go for events, I like to sit back and observe how it all goes down. I...
The Best Smartphones In Kenya under Kshs. 15,000
1. Samsung Galaxy Pocket – Kshs. 9,999 Samsung Galaxy Pocket is an android smartphone which runs on Android...
Watch Pegasus Warning’s New Video “Try So Hard” Directed By Wangechi Mutu
Acclaimed Kenyan visual artist Wangechi Mutu has directed Pegasus Warning’s new video for the song “Try so hard....
This thing called age
I was watching KTN’s Livewire the other day and the discussion was about age in politics. The debate...
Where to watch Kenya’s Presidential Debate
The first ever presidential election debate in Kenya is set for tomorrow from 7.30pm. The debate will be...
New MPESA tariffs effective February 2013
A week after announcing the MPESA rates would rise, Safaricom has released the new rates which will take...
Issue based politics: Is Kenya ready for it?
I was sitting at home bored then I heard this loud campaign convoy pass by. Curiosity got the...
A peace message from 9 year old Charlene Mugo
Charlene was only 4 years old in 2007 when the post-election violence broke out but she remembers it...
The Top Mobile Operating Systems in Kenya
1. Series 40 – 39.33% 2. Android – 28.06% 3. Symbian – 12.99% 4. Unknown – 11.15% 5....
Microsoft and Huawei Partner To Launch Low Cost Windows Smartphone
Via techweez Microsoft has today announced a low cost Windows phone 8 device in partnership with Huawei, the...
A little courtesy in public offices
You walk in to an office for a 9.00am interview appointment and greet the receptionist. They look you...
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...
M-Pesa tariffs set to rise
Via Mulika Mwizi Following amendments to the Customs & Excise Duty Act gazetted on 1st February 2012, Safaricom...
Mobile conference returns to Nairobi
The third edition of Mobile Web East Africa, a mobile conference, will be on February 19-21 at the...
Youtube channel for Kenyan elections launched
Google has today launched a Youtube channel for the upcoming Kenyan elections. The channel will be run in...
Something necessary – film review
Something Necessary opened in cinemas on Thursday 24th January 2013 to a lot of excitement. I was at...
Indisciplined kids: Whose fault is it?
“Mama Ian leo mtoto amevunja dirisha ya jirani†“Mama Ian umeambiwa utoe pesa wanunue side mirror Ian aliharibu...
Kenyan Government and Nailab Launches $1.6 Million Business Incubation Program
The Kenyan government has today launched a $1.6 million public-private sector partnership with Nailab to create a Tech...
Introverts and dating
There is no straw heavy enough to break the camel’s back as the straw of ‘Is this a...
Nailab becomes Microsoft BizSpark Plus Partner
The Nailab has become a Microsoft Bizspark Plus partner. This places them in a select group of incubators,...
Nairobi’s quality of life would improve if better transportation options existed
So last week there was all this hooha about an article that outlined, albeit shallowly, that Nairobi is...
Kenyan media: Where’s the follow up?
Did you know Rose Nasimiyu went into remission? Yes, she did. But most of us do not know...
Of half baked cookies
So there has been a lot of hullaballoo about some politicians and fake degrees from universities. The number...
Homosexuality: Why does it concern you?
I have this friend who everyone says is a lesbian. Some people are ok with it others, not...
A letter to the President: Solution to the hawker problem
Dear Mr. President, I have often heard our Minister for Local Government lament and cry foul saying that...
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...
Q&A Monday: Judith Owigar (@Owigarj)
Judith Owigar is the owner of a tech startup JuaKali which is a directory for skilled blue collar...
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...
Vulgarity vs Humor
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who says something then they laugh but all you can...
Apocalyptic Kenya
Light bulbs, phones, television, radio, cars, and computers: once upon a time they never existed. In the last...
(The benefits of) self-importance
I overheard a very interesting conversation in a matatu recently. I wasn’t eavesdropping, the guys were yelling. They...
Nairobi, I’m begging you
“Auntie, nisaidie… naskia njaa..†The words are barely audible but it is not lost on anyone what is...
Sex and the word NO
I rarely watch news, but when I do I see things that put my mind into overdrive, I...
Q&A Monday: Sam Gichuru (@SamGichuru)
Sam Gichuru is the CEO and director of the Nailab, one of the first and top incubators in...
Lost innocence: Who is to blame
Growing up, I had no idea what sex was about. In fact at my age I still don’t...
The face of Nairobbery
It happened really fast. Had I not been paying attention, I would have missed it entirely. He grabbed...
Q&A Monday: G Money (@Gmoneyizme)
G Money is a radio presenter and DJ with almost 20 years broadcasting experience. He began by running...
Celebrating Kenyan bloggers
The Kenyan blogging scene has experienced explosive growth in the last couple of years and it doesn’t seem...
Kenyan media: Drawing the line
Watching news has become a little depressing of late. Story after story is about death, violence and murder....
Taking it to the ballot
A few months ago had you asked me if I was voting, I would have shrugged and said...
Q&A Monday: Jim Chuchu (@jimchuchu)
Jim Chuchu is a Visual artist and 1/4 of the Super-Nerdy Electronic Music/Art collective, Just A Band. He...