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Hope, A Kianjokoma Declaration

Kanyi Wyban

The Mothers of Victims and Survivors Network (MVSN) embodies the hope that a few determined women might be able to beat the system some of the time. One of the major revelations of the reckonings of the past years is that isolation is not only a consequence of inequality but also a root cause of the disparity. The reason why the police think they can get away with their murders is that they haven’t factored in the multiplier effect of solidarity.

Your Guide To Kick-Ass Decluttering

Khui Karanja

A simpler wardrobe will cut down your dress-up time significantly because when you have a collection of clothes that fit your style and work together, then deciding what to wear every morning isn’t a daily wardrobe crisis that has you late to every meeting or date.

At Jevanjee, for the Queer Kids

Steffany Ndei

It all began with a possibly-not-so-well-thought-out moralistic statement by the Cabinet Secretary for education Professor George Magoha – who’s habituated to making contentious statements – who ruffled the feathers of human and queer rights activists when he said, “Right now, there are contemporary cases of children who are homosexual and lesbians, they must go to day schools close to their homes. Your responsibility should be for the greater majority and not a few individuals. Do not allow yourselves to be intimidated by children.”

Why are Kenyan Students Burning Schools?

Felix Kiprono

In 2021, Kenyan secondary schools were plagued with numerous fires that led to the loss of property worth millions and the loss of innocent lives.

How TikTok Got Infested

Lilian Mutinda

You get on Tiktok for a minute, and by the time you look up from your phone, three days have gone by. I am willing to place a wager that it is only a matter of time before TikTok ‘verbs-up’, becoming synonymous with any short, quirky videos on the internet.

NAIROBI: A City As A Construction Site

Eddy Ashioya

The capital city is a ringstrasse of dust and cranes. Everywhere you turn, there is either a road under construction or a pavement being done. But there is more than meets the eye, because, due to a combination of poor planning and/or management, Nairobi lacks adequate space for way leaves.

Why your Christmas is More Expensive This Year

Lilian Mutinda

The festive season is always a stir-up of activity, over-the-top Christmas decorations, upcountry travels, lots of foods, and Boney M on repeat, the ultimate Kenyan

Guilt By Hair

Steffany Ndei

Hair profiling is not a contemporary issue. It has its roots in the epochs of colonial days and in the missionary schools which outlined rules that controlled how students should look.

Laundry 101 for Ladies and Gents

Khui Karanja

Well, I come bearing good news. I bring to you incredible tips on how to care for your outfits so they last longer and stay in mint condition. This will save us a lot of fixing time and money too!

Sinking in the Abyss of Loan Apps

Elvis Moenga

While it might be unrealistic to require everyone to understand the deeper workings of finance, basic working knowledge is becoming imperative. The government, too, has to come up with regulations that safeguard citizens’ financial wellbeing in this cutthroat lending industry. Financial literacy should also be taught in schools, right from primary school. A healthy economy will require financially savvy citizens.