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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 lifetime of pressure. From early boyhood, men are taught—subtly and…

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 support, have shaped narratives which are easily construed as their…

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 room, a controversial statement drops like a bomb, and the…

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 money, or acquiring something that others admire. These are things…

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 of community, celebration, and culinary delight quite like nyama choma.…

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 day my brother and I were both suspended from our…

How the Term ‘Cousins’ is Reshaping Kamba-GEMA Political Identity

In 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…

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