Teaching Your Child About Death

Lulu AkakiMay 2, 2013

When I was about six or seven years old, my uncle died. A few months later, his wife and daughter also died. All I knew was that they were there one minute ...

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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 didn’...

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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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Tourism and politics

Rayhab WangariApril 15, 2013

On the 9th of April 2013, Kenya got a new president. There was an air of expectation and excitement about the inauguration of Kenya’s fourth president. I...

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Kenya finally gets its own local Twitter trends

Staff WriterApril 12, 2013

Twitter has finally given Kenya its own local Twitter trends after testing it for a while. Twitter announced this in a blog post yesterday. Other 159 locati...

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Vote for your favourite Kenyan blogs

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2013

The nominees for the Kenyan Blog Awards 2013 have finally been announced by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). You can vote for your favourite blog b...

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Marriage is No Holiday

Mwende NgaoMarch 28, 2013

Weka Condom Mpangoni ad There has been an uproar concerning a certain condom advert. Those against it claim it spreads immorality in the society, while thos...

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Restaurant Review: Highlands Restaurant

Annette MumbiMarch 27, 2013

Highlands group is a chain of restaurants that serve a wide range of African delicacies in the heart of Nairobi city. Its branches make it easily accessible...

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Can I find your business online?

Annette MumbiMarch 27, 2013

I bet we all have tried to find out information about a business or eatery online at one point or other. Sometimes we need to get contact details or general...

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Listen: Dan Aceda ft Amileena – “Let them Say”

Staff WriterMarch 26, 2013

Singer/songwriter Dan Aceda has released a new song titled 'Let Them Say" off his upcoming album which features Amileena. I caught up with Dan and asked ...

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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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Insecurity: How can we help each other?

Annette MumbiMarch 22, 2013

The other day I was at a bus stop in one of those towns that are notorious for crime. It was around seven in the evening and darkness was only beginning to set ...

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Your life companion, the Samsung Galaxy S4

Staff WriterMarch 16, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S4 was unveiled at a rather interesting Broadway themed event at the Radio City Music Hall in New York on Thursday night. The S4 is Sa...

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Losing a loved one

Annette MumbiMarch 13, 2013

I know how mama looks at the basket she used to carry food to her sister in hospital. She’s too strong for tears but I know it has taken time to heal up those...

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Kenya’s Ngendo Mukii & Gado among winners at the 2013 AMVCAs

Staff WriterMarch 11, 2013

Africa Magic, in partnership with Multichoice Africa, launched the first ever Africa Magic Viewers Choice awards (AMVCAs) in September last year to celebrate th...

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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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How to follow the Kenyan elections online [Updated]

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

For those that want to follow the Kenyan elections online, below are links to platforms that can help you do so. 1. IEBC real time results gadget 2. Opinion...

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Reclaiming The Kenyan Narrative; A Kenyan’s Perspective on the 2013 Election

Soud HyderMarch 3, 2013

A lot has been said about the elections to be held tomorrow. From the spin machine of the two main contenders (CORD and Jubilee), to the incessant coverage eman...

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“We will open a Sales Office in Nairobi” – Q&A with Epson’s Mukesh Bector

Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2013

Electronics giant Epson has in recent months stepped up their operational presence in Kenya with the launch of new products and an offer of support services...

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Weekend music mix

mwirigiFebruary 22, 2013

Talking about elections has everyone thinking about better times. I'm no exception, I've been thinking about the good old days when mobiles were cars ...

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The name game

Mwende NgutiFebruary 22, 2013

When we hear of kids called ‘Blessing’ or ‘Redemption’, there’s always that moment where you’re like ‘no, seriously, what’s your name?’ ...

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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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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 KTN’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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Where to watch Kenya’s Presidential Debate

Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2013

The first ever presidential election debate in Kenya is set for tomorrow from 7.30pm. The debate will be hosted by Linus Kaikai and Julie Gichuru. Six pr...

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New MPESA tariffs effective February 2013

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2013

A week after announcing the MPESA rates would rise, Safaricom has released the new rates which will take effect from today. Charges for transactions worth ...

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The Top Mobile Operating Systems in Kenya

Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2013

Image via 1. Series 40 - 39.33% 2. Android - 28.06% 3. Symbian - 12.99% 4. Unknown - 11.15% 5. Samsung - 4.41% 6. iOS - 2.09% Source: StatCounter Gl...

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M-Pesa tariffs set to rise

Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2013

Via Mulika Mwizi Following amendments to the Customs & Excise Duty Act gazetted on 1st February 2012, Safaricom will raise tariffs for M-Pesa transa...

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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 don’t care, she hasn’t mentioned...

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A letter to the President: Solution to the hawker problem

JemedariJanuary 8, 2013

Dear Mr. President, I have often heard our Minister for Local Government lament and cry foul saying that hawkers are a menace in our city. It is amazing th...

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The news: A reflection of society

Mwende NgutiJanuary 8, 2013

“Mum, Noni amenichapa..” “Shhh.. we’re watching news.” “But Mum…” “Hata mimi nitakuchapa. Ngoja news iishe” This scenario is f...

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Q&A Monday: Judith Owigar (@Owigarj)

Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2013

Judith Owigar is the owner of a tech startup JuaKali which is a directory for skilled blue collar workers. She is also the President of Akirachix, an organisat...

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Men vs women: The battle continues

Mwende NgutiDecember 30, 2012

The Hostel - Cast I have a guilty pleasure, a secret rarely revealed. Well, here it is; I am a closet-fan of The Hostel. You may now proceed to judge me. Oh...

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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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Nairobi, I’m begging you

Mwende NgutiDecember 13, 2012

“Auntie, nisaidie... naskia njaa..” The words are barely audible but it is not lost on anyone what is being asked of them. Delivered with a voice that I ...

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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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Q&A Monday: Sam Gichuru (@SamGichuru)

Staff WriterDecember 10, 2012

Sam Gichuru is the CEO and director of the Nailab, one of the first and top incubators in Nairobi. In the past, Sam worked in the IT & Telco industry for ...

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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 don’t think I really do know what it i...

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The face of Nairobbery

Mwende NgutiDecember 3, 2012

It happened really fast. Had I not been paying attention, I would have missed it entirely. He grabbed the phone right from her hands and within seconds, he wa...

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Q&A Monday: G Money (@Gmoneyizme)

Staff WriterDecember 3, 2012

G Money is a radio presenter and DJ with almost 20 years broadcasting experience. He began by running a pirate radio station in London in the early 90s. In 2002...

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Celebrating Kenyan bloggers

Mwende NgutiDecember 1, 2012

The Kenyan blogging scene has experienced explosive growth in the last couple of years and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Be it technolo...

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Taking it to the ballot

Mwende NgutiNovember 27, 2012

A few months ago had you asked me if I was voting, I would have shrugged and said “What’s the point? Will it even make a difference?” I would then slip in...

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