The EastAfrican; From humble beginnings to a regional media changer

Richard MureithiJune 2, 2015

The EastAfrican newspaper started out as an idea which later grew into a paper selling over 30,000 copies. The inspiration for the paper came from the expec...

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Kenyan Twitter culture 101

Nyambura NgugiMarch 23, 2015

Chief Kariuki There is this notion that we sell to ourselves. That Twitter is not all that, that Twitter is different from real life,that it is a separate e...

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Remembering the Wagalla massacre

James WamathaiFebruary 3, 2015

The Wagalla Massacre Monument at Korahey grounds, Wajir County. The monument is a national heritage site as recognised by The National Museums of Kenya The ...

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Beershara’s The Best of 2014

Staff WriterDecember 30, 2014

2014 draws to a close and like all year ends, we take the time to reflect on the year that has been and look forward to the new year ahead. 2014 served it's sha...

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The Security Laws Amendment Act 2014

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2014

The Security Laws Amendment Act of Parliament to amend the laws relating to security ENACTED by the Parliament of Kenya, as follows― Short title. 1. This Act ...

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Why African ‘traditionalists’ should be the loudest supporters of feminism

Wairimu MuthuiNovember 19, 2014

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...

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EABL set to launch a premium whiskey brand

Staff WriterNovember 19, 2014

East Africa Breweries Limited, EABL, is set to launch a new premium whiskey in a bid to boost its sales. The new Talisker Storm is a variant of Talisker 10 that...

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How people deal with a situationship break-up

Lokko MathekaNovember 10, 2014

If you thought the invention of zombies was the craziest thing (and I still think it is), think again. Stranger things have happened. AIDS is no longer the ...

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Beer Review: A taste of Africa’s Savanna

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2014

A couple of weeks back I had the chance of drinking Savanna Dry during the Sondeka Festival. Now, if you don't know Savanna Dry then you've probably heard their...

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20 Kenyan mountains that you should definitely explore

Euticus MolaOctober 27, 2014

There are many benefits to an outdoor experience such as hiking but you also need a perfect environment to make it enjoyable. Mountains offer such environments ...

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5 things you should stop doing if you want to be happy

Euticus MolaOctober 23, 2014

image via They say you make your own happiness. Unfortunately, majority of us do not see this and let your happiness be dictated by external factors. This b...

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The problem with Dead Beat Kenya and online shaming

Euticus MolaSeptember 26, 2014

image via 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, ...

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KCB edge closer to the Safaricom Sevens Series title

Euticus MolaSeptember 1, 2014

image via KenyaRugby247 All roads led to Nakuru this past weekend for the Prinsloo sevens in the penultimate leg of the Safaricom Sevens series. After Homeb...

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World Cup 2014 Match Day 12 Report

Euticus MolaJune 24, 2014

Match day 12 marked the start of the penultimate group matches with teams in Group A and B settling the top spots and setting up the first games in the roun...

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Paula Kahumbu’s Letter to Margaret Kenyatta on the Poaching Crisis

James WamathaiJune 14, 2014

Below is Paula Kahumbu's Letter to Margaret Kenyatta on the Poaching Crisis. Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta First Lady of the Republic of Kenya Stat...

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Death of Tsavo Icon Satao Should Awaken Authorities on Seriousness of Poaching Crisis

James WamathaiJune 14, 2014

Satao © Tsavo Trust Poaching is a big problem in Kenya. The elephant population in Kenya was 270,000 in the 1970's but it now stands at 40,000 largely due ...

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World Cup 2014 match day one report

Euticus MolaJune 13, 2014

The lead up to the world cup 2014 had been overshadowed by protests from Brazilian workers but the hope was that this would not dampen the festivities. The ...

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It’s a coincidental world

Dennis KiokoFebruary 2, 2014

I can neither find it here nor there, but it is somewhere. I have read about it. Somewhere, in a more developed country where accidents are not caused by bahati...

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Lupita Nyong’o wins Best Supporting Actress at Critics Choice Awards 2014

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o has started the year on a high note. Not only did she get an Oscar nomination yesterday for best Supporting Actress, she also took home a tro...

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Lupita Nyong’o bags an Oscar nomination

Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2014

Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has received a 2014 Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her role in Steve McQueen’s film ’12 Ye...

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How to spot a Coasterian in Nairobi

Haytham BhaloJanuary 16, 2014

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...

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Why you should date a geek

Lulu AkakiNovember 15, 2013

I love geeks. Maybe it’s because of all the programs I watch where the smart guy is funny and adorable or maybe it’s the fact that the geeks I know in r...

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5 fun places to take your friends in Nairobi

Annette MumbiOctober 30, 2013

Ever had the need to celebrate or just have fun with family or friends and you’re looking to try something new? Here are some of the activities in and aroun...

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Weekend Musix Mix [12]

Staff WriterJune 7, 2013

This week's mix is courtesy of Robert Kunga. He had this to say about it 'This old school mix was inspired by a night in and a flood of tweets from Funky...

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Q&A Monday: Samo Bryton

Staff WriterJune 3, 2013

Samo Bryton and The Almighty is Queen Elizabeth with a thong on. Not Samo Bryton We had a few questions for him. This is what he had to say: 1. What was ...

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Apocalyptic Kenya

Mwende NgutiDecember 21, 2012

Light bulbs, phones, television, radio, cars, and computers: once upon a time they never existed. In the last two centuries, they have not just become items of ...

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Q&A Monday: Kahenya

Staff WriterJune 18, 2012

Kahenya Kamunyu is a hustler. He hustles 24/7, then goes home and feeds his gecko. He believes in God, not religion and has spent a lot of time with Buddhist mo...

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Q&A Monday: Pinky Ghelani

James WamathaiApril 2, 2012

Pinky Ghelani is an avid Newcastle United Fan (apparently her husband made her say that), a media consultant - which means she chats with many people in the me...

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Q&A Monday: Jay Muigai (@Skinnyfilmmaker)

James WamathaiMarch 12, 2012

Jay Muigai is a skinny filmmaker with the desire to tell stories through a lens, show sadness in frames and happiness on scores, hustling until she gets to gre...

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What #SomeoneTellCNN Is All About [Updated]

James WamathaiMarch 11, 2012

There were grenade attacks in Nairobi yesterday where 6 people died and at least 68 were injured. Now CNN instead of reporting it as such went on to claim th...

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Done or Dunzo

Julia LoveFebruary 22, 2012

Once, I wrote a poem. It was called, ‘I am the bloody turf’. I wrote the poem when I was going through my first break up with a guy I had dated for clo...

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Q&A Monday : @Kaggzie

Staff WriterAugust 29, 2011

@Kaggzie is a professional student who thinks that everyday is a fine day for science! We had a few questions for her, this is what she had to say (more...

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Q&A Monday : @ArcherMishale

Staff WriterJune 20, 2011

Archer Mishale needs no introduction. Since 2006 he has made us laugh, he has made us cry and he has given us a look at life from the most interesting perspecti...

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Q & A Monday : @WagaOdongo

Staff WriterJune 13, 2011

Waga Odongo is a Student and a columnist for DN2 on Monday. We had a few questions for him and this is what he had to say. 1. What was your first phone? My ...

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