“Matatus, Mandazis, and Mama Mboga Wisdom”
In the heart of Nairobi, mornings begin with chaos—beautiful, organized chaos. Roosters crow, boda bodas zoom past like they’re on…
The Hustler turned Incumbent: Why Young Kenyans are Disillusioned by the Ruto Presidency
When William Ruto referred to himself as “the hustler” during the 2022 election campaign, young Kenyans were excited about the…
“The Hustler turned Incumbent: Why Young Kenyans are Disillusioned by the Ruto Presidency”
When William Ruto referred to himself as “the hustler” during the 2022 election campaign, young Kenyans were excited about the…
Decoding Political Loyalty: How Cousinism Is Reshaping GEMA Identity
Introduction: A Shift in the Political Wind For decades, the GEMA community – comprising the Kikuyu, Embu, and Meru…
Father. Provider. Silent Sufferer: Rethinking Masculinity and Mental Health
The Unspoken Burden “Be a man.” A phrase that is often said lightly, but one that carries a…
Kenya’s Gen-Z: the End of Elitist Politics?
Kenya’s political landscape has, since independence, been conditioned, dominated and shaped by political elites. These elites, often commanding popular tribal…
The Weight of Silence: Why We Stay Quiet When We Should Speak
There are moments when silence screams louder than any voice ever could. We’ve all been there seated in a crowded…
my view on true purpose vs money and other tools with their consequences if unchecked
The confusion between the tools of life and the purpose of life. Love is beautiful. So is being seen, having…
Culture of the tantalizing “nyama choma” Inbox
Nyama Choma: More Than Just a Meal, It’s a Kenyan Way of Life In Kenya, few things encapsulate the spirit…
A Saturday I’ll Never Forget (and My Brother Won’t Either!)
I was just thinking back to my high school days and one Saturday, in particular, stands out vividly – the…