The Unspoken Burden “Be a man.” A phrase that is often said lightly, but one that carries a lifetime of pressure. From early boyhood, men are taught—subtly and overtly—that strength is silence, provision is identity, and vulnerability is weakness. These expectations become more pronounced in adulthood, especially when a man becomes a father. […]
Read MoreKenya’s political landscape has, since independence, been conditioned, dominated and shaped by political elites. These elites, often commanding popular tribal support, have shaped narratives which are easily construed as their respective communities and political parties’ standpoint. At independence, Kenya had Jomo Kenyatta, Oginga Odinga, Ronald Ngala, Tom Mboya, Masinde Muliro who commanded strong tribal backing […]
Read MoreThere are moments when silence screams louder than any voice ever could. We’ve all been there seated in a crowded room, a controversial statement drops like a bomb, and the room falls still. You look around, expecting someone to speak, to challenge, to question. No one does. Not even you. But why? Society has trained […]
Read MoreThe confusion between the tools of life and the purpose of life. Love is beautiful. So is being seen, having money, or acquiring something that others admire. These are things most of us naturally desire and rightfully so. They bring comfort, connection, even moments of joy. But what if the problem isn’t the things themselves […]
Read MoreNyama Choma: More Than Just a Meal, It’s a Kenyan Way of Life In Kenya, few things encapsulate the spirit of community, celebration, and culinary delight quite like nyama choma. Translating simply to “roasted meat” in Swahili, this beloved dish transcends its basic description to become a cultural institution, a social lubricant, and an undeniable […]
Read MoreI was just thinking back to my high school days and one Saturday, in particular, stands out vividly – the day my brother and I were both suspended from our respective schools. Talk about a household full of trouble! My dad, bless his heart, looked like he was about to explode. It was my first […]
Read MoreIn recent years, the political vocabulary of Kenya has seen a subtle but powerful shift. Among the Kamba and GEMA (Gikuyu, Embu, Meru Association) communities, the word “cousins” has emerged as a strategic label—an attempt to forge unity while masking deep historical tensions and political calculations. The term began surfacing more prominently in the post-2013 […]
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Read MoreFor centuries, traditional masculinity was defined by stoicism, strength, and provider roles. Men were expected to be the breadwinners, the protectors, and the unemotional anchors of their families. While these archetypes provided structure, they often came at the cost of emotional expression and vulnerability. Today, these rigid norms are being questioned, and men are caught […]
Read MoreChapter one;The price of Depression In the slums of Mukuru, life did not wait for kind kindness for Sharon . She was a struggling alot with her son Liam.she had bad past memories of his past and so he rarely mentioned his husband to her son. She struggled alot to take care of […]
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