SINS OF THE FATHER III
By Sheillah Maonga To read part two, click here “Say something, Dobi.” She pleaded, panic setting in her eyes, the smile slowly dying from her face. I just sat there clenching and unclenching my fists, words failing me. The silence between us was deafening. “Where do we go from here?” I heard him ask me….
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DON’T GIVE UP
When life hands us a challenge, it in essence hands us an opportunity to rise, grow, overcome, stretch, learn and to become better. The temptation to give up is always a reality that confronts everyone. All of us contend with the thoughts, feelings and options of quiting. Whether it is to access a break, an…
SINS OF THE FATHER II
By Sheillah Maonga I was a young man then, sure of myself, the future events lined up neatly like little packages waiting for me to open them. I made firm plans with her. That I would come home every holiday and during recess. That we would marry as soon as we could, which the next…
HOW TO MAKE HAY THE MORDERN WAY
By Jared Oundo With the increased unemployment crisis in our country, the youth are starting businesses to sustain their livelihoods. One of the most profitable ventures is in agriculture, most importantly the production of hay. With the effects of climate change biting in most parts of the country, hay is steadily becoming one of the…
SINS OF THE FATHER
By Sheillah Maonga I was told that he had been waiting there for me since early morning. It was now almost seven o’clock in the evening. He had been directed to see Koni, the other partner in the firm, who is also my wife; but he was adamant that he wanted to see me only….
MARVIN GAKUNYI: Telling stories through mobile journalism
As part of mentorship, Mwangaza invites an established youth in various fields for an online discussion, with its community. Here is our session with Mr. Marvin Gakunyi. Kindly introduce yourself to us. My name is Marvin Gakunyi, team leader at www.mobilejournalism.co.ke (MoJo). I’m passionate about changing how narratives are told in Kenya and Africa at…
THE ONES LEFT BEHIND VI
By Sheila Maonga. To read the previous episode, click here I was listening to him keenly. I had kept away anything that reminded me of Jared, except the photos. I had 10 years’ worth of memories locked away, both physically and in my mind. Juma was right. It was fear and guilt holding me back….
HOW PASSIONATE ARE YOU?
`Start seriously working at being the best in what you do and soon you will be passionate.’ Are you passionate about anything? Maybe you should be. Because being passionate is the difference between being good and being great. Playing the piano and being a pianist. But how? Isn’t passion something you are born with? Actually,…
THE ONES LEFT BEHIND V
By Sheillah Maonga To read part four, click here “Why did you disapprove of me, in the first place? Ten years, I was in your son’s life as his girlfriend. You never welcomed me. You always made me feel like I was intruding between you and Jared. You have always disliked me. Yet, I cannot…
Is quitting social media key to millenial happiness?
With the advent of the digital age, came the invention of social media. Ever since then, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many more have got us hooked on our phones and computers 24 hours a day. Through these platforms, we are able to e-meet new friends, catch up with our old buddies while also at the…