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…
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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…
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….
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…