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#RolexInKenya Footsubishi the Nairobi way!
Image Source: http://georgemo.com/ Footsubishi definition: Fancy name for walking as a means of transportation It’s a given that if you are in a different country and you have to venture […] More
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#RolexInKenya Attending NBO LitFest 2024 in the middle of a revolution
I don’t remember how the NBO LitFest, started in 2021 and organised by The Book Bunk, got on my radar. Probably twitter. Good luck Elon on getting some of us […] More
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Opulent Affliction, Christine Mwai
The world is the worst thing that happened to me, my mind declares, though it’s distracted by the intense attack of fruit flavors in my mouth. The waitress had not […] More
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General O: The Sons and Daughters of Okello
General Okello had three known biological children: one son, one daughter, and a third whose name remained a mystery. K.F. Okello, the first son, carried the weight of legacy. He […] More
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Madam, Tiffany Mugo
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains […] More
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What Happened?
It was the second grade at a school in Nairobi—one of those lively institutions buzzing with the energy of young minds and big dreams. I can’t quite recall whether […] More
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In Nairobi today heroin is the new beer.
Penning my journal. Despite the affluence, many Nairobians toy with hell in needle for thrill. Was invited to party last week in Kilimani and the delusion in the lives of many […] More
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The Stories Places Tell Us
I love travelling. There is something exciting about leaving what is familiar behind and seeing life from a different perspective. For me, travel is more than discovering new places, it’s […] More
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Hair Stories – Part 1
Some people asked me why I cut off my hair. Here is one reason, and many others will follow with time. 20 years ago, at a time like now, I […] More
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Must-Visit Locations to Add To Your Travel Calendar
So, 2016 came and you saw people traversing the globe while you sat there hoping and praying for the chance to be able to afford such trips. People shared so […] More
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Are you a risk taker? What’s next big thing in real estate with little capital?
Penning my journal. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. This post is wordy, and I have penned this with youth in mind. We all have different risk appetite, there’s […] More
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The demise of Nairobi Asian Biashara Street dukawallahs
Up and till 2010 the Asian community were the nut & bolt of retail business in downtown Nairobi. Then the winds shifted, rocked in advent of Somali, Chinese and other […] More
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Exploring the intersection between technology, storytelling, and identity
Over the past months, I’ve been exploring the intersection between technology, storytelling, and identity — and how Africa’s creative voices can shape that future on our own terms. This journey […] More
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Dude, an office affair is a death sentence.
Penning my journal. It was in the mid 80s’ that I met Wanjiru, she seeded from Nyeri county. Wanjiru a lady beautiful popped out of the crowd. She sheened unblemished fair […] More
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HOSTILE TAKEOVER (PT.2)
Nolan had been by-passing the Chalalambus Business Park allhis days and had never drawn near enough. This time he had to; the premises were fenceless with a large expanse that […] More
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A bewitching love story of 60s’ genre.
Penning🖊my journal. Bright & early it was 1963 the dawn of independence, a new Kenya had emerged and the mood was a fizzy sprite of optimism. With independence boated many […] More
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The tryst between Nairobi’s lonely Kilimani women & Uber drivers.
Penning 🖊my journal. Every being is in search of something. In their quest must move place to seek it. Life is a segued movement. The Uber revolutionized how we bee […] More
