They told us to be strong. They told us not to cry. They told us to provide, protect, and persist no matter what it cost us. From the moment a boy starts to grow, there’s an invisible armor he’s expected to wear. It’s called manhood, and while society celebrates it, very few stop to ask […]
Read MoreThe pursuit of identity, especially for men, is a journey riddled with challenges that often defy stereotypes. As we navigate through this transformative process, it becomes essential to not only challenge existing values but also to embrace growth without losing touch with our roots. This essay explores into the challenges of understanding male identities, the […]
Read MoreMoney, as the adage goes, makes the world go round. Yet, for many of us, it has also been a source of sleepless nights, fractured relationships, and daily anxiety. I did not grow up affluent, but neither was I impoverished. What I lacked, however, was financial literacy—an essential skill that school neglected to impart and […]
Read MoreI was twenty-three when my aunt sat me down and told me the most dangerous thing a woman can believe: You can’t have too much. A good man wants a simple woman. “Simple.” That word haunted me for years. Simple meant agreeable. Quiet. Easy to please. Easy to manage. A woman who didn’t ask for […]
Read MoreHow nice it felt meeting someone who loves you,Al started with romantic phone calls,cute names for me.The type of person you’ll want to keep forever.A few meetups and trust me best human ever.A type of person you go to his home and everyone loves you and appreciate you not knowing Al along they are wondering […]
Read MoreAt 4:30 AM, while the world still sleeps,my aunt lucy is already awake. She’s not an early riser by choice—she’s a mother, a wife, a daughter-in-law, and a full-time school secretary. Before her feet touch the cold ground, her mind is already running through the day’s invisible checklist: pack lunch for the children, ensure her […]
Read MoreA Deep Dive into Strategy, Mistakes, and Scalability** In Kenya’s fast-evolving economy, side hustles are no longer just a way to make extra cash—they’re a survival tactic and, for some, a launchpad into full-fledged entrepreneurship. But how do you turn Ksh 5,000 into a sustainable business? I tested this myself, launching two microbusinesses with just […]
Read MoreRecently, I have been an addict of both mobile app loans and cooperative loans. I have got a contemptuous attitude towards them not because of anything of a big deal but because of their high rates of interest rates as well as their relation with the customers. I remember taking loans from one of the […]
Read MoreImagine waking up every day with the sense that the world is on your shoulders. The stresses, the expectations, the facades we show to hide what we really feel – it is a burden to bear, and one which bears down on men in particular. In most of the world, as in Kenya, men are […]
Read MoreOn a number of different occasions over the years I have been asked whether I would consider running an exclusively men’s program or a “Men’s Group.” I have considered it seriously, however, the question is, ‘why would I do that?’ Well, the statement that I have often used in Connections sums it up for me. It goes […]
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