OCHOLA KOMUONO: On Feminism and Africa
Who is Komuono? Komuono is a young, energetic and aggresive young man. A student at Maseno university, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Science. Besides being a student, Komuono is a public speaker, writer, poet, Pan-Afrikan, feminist and a lover of leadership and governance issues. You are a gentleman and practise Feminism.. How do you…
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LIFE’S SACRIFICES III
By Sheillah Maonga To read part two, click here Korir was her youngest brother. He was a delinquent. In his teenage years, he had fallen into a bad crowd that led him to do a stint in prison for assault. He had got into a fight with the son of a local policeman. Many had…
CHARLES MSILANGA: Inspiring Youth Through Public Speaking
Kindly introduce yourself to us. I am Charles Msilanga, an individual who was brought to this earth to transform people’s lives with wisdom and glorifying to God Almighty. I am an economist, accountant and also a passionate motivational speaker and public speaking coach. I am also a director of a CBO called Youth Empowerment Program…
LIFE’S SACRIFICES II
By Sheillah Maonga To read part one, click here She picked the call. “Hallo, Pastor.” She said, trying to hide the irritation in her voice. “Cherop, daughter of God, I have been looking for you.” The pastor said. His voice sounded different, Cherop thought. She couldn’t understand why but he sounded different. “Pastor, I know…
TEARS OF A PEN
By Steve Caloo He steadily reached for the door and with one twist on the knob, he was in his room. He felt rejuvenated, a stark contrast to how he was, earlier in the morning. How times change! He went straight to the sofa, for a rest before preparing his meal. Staring blankly at the…
PRINCESS HANDO: Promoting the Mijikenda Culture
Who is Princess Hando? Princess Hando is a Mijikenda lady who loves her culture. Hando is the traditional skirt worn by Mijikenda women. The name `hando’ was chosen so as to promote the attire since not many people fancy it or know about it. My official attire as Princess Hando is the Hando. My real…
LIFE’S SACRIFICES
By Sheillah Maonga Cherop sat on her bed and contemplated whether to take a shower before or after sleep. It was 5am in the morning, and she only had 3 hours to sleep. At 8am, she would need to step out of the house and make her way to the library where she worked as…
QUIPBANKS MECHANISING SERVICES BOOST YIELDS FOR THE EAML PLANT IN KISUMU
By Jared Oundo Quipbank’s partnership with East African Maltings Limited (EAML) to give farmers access to mechanization services like planting, ploughing, chiseling, and harvesting has been successful, with EAML paying 1.5 billion to 60,000 farmers this year. TingA, a product of Quip Bank, has helped in mechanizing for the more than 400 farmers in Tana…
FARIDAH ALLY; Empowering girl child through education
Who is Faridah Ally? My name is Faridah Ally, Co-Founder at Raise Officials Kenya, a youth organization currently based in Mombasa, dealing with community services. I am a self-motivated Kenyan girl passionate about community services, an inspirational speaker and creative writer. What led to the birth of Raise Officials Kenya? How long have you been…
SINS OF THE FATHER IV
By Sheillah Maonga To read part three, click here I shook my head. Koni was not to know. Ever. She would end the marriage, if she found out, that was for sure. She would not get past the deceit. The lying by omission is something that she would neither forgive nor forget. I remembered years…