“Why My Aunt Thinks Wi-Fi Is Witchcraft
by Isaac I love my aunt. She raised me like one of her own, and she still calls me “mtoto…
More Than Muscles: My Journey Through Identity, Pressure, Growth, and True Masculinity
by Emmanuel Luvembe “Be a man.” That phrase used to confuse me more than inspire me. I heard it from…
Being a Man in Kenya: The Silent Expectations We Carry
By Antony Kamau Macharia “Be a man.” That’s what we’re told from the time we’re boys — but no one…
WOMEN’S VOICES, EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER ISSUES
by Mercy Moke In today’s busy world, it’s very easy for women to lose themselves while trying to balance family,…
Why I Always Carry an Umbrella in Nairobi — Even When the Sky Is Blue
by Beatrice Atieno Otieno Let me tell you something small, just a tiny warning from someone who has lived long…
MEN’S IDENTITY AND HOW IT SHAPES A MAN’S LIFE
by Mike Muturi Namu Men and Identity : Navigating Modern Masculinity In today’s society; Men are faced with a complex…
Love and Healing: The Power of Connection
by jemimah chepkemoi Love and healing are two deeply connected forces that shape the human experience. Love, in its many…
HOW THE TERM COUSINS IS RESHAPING KAMBA_GEMA POLITICAL IDENTITY
by Jael mark I’m not finding any direct references to the use of the term “cousins” in connection with Kamba…
The Unexpected Joys of a Kikuyu Wedding That I Wasn’t Invited To
by John kimeu The air crackled with anticipation, a symphony of ululations and laughter echoing through the sprawling compound. The…
Thought Being Low-Maintenance Made Me a Better Partner — It Made Me Invisible
by Shalon kathure For the longest time, I thought being low-maintenance was a strength. I wasn’t the kind of girlfriend…