Category: Real Talk

By Oyinlola Abimbola All too often, we have heard this, as a form of advice. In a simple statement, and in its simplest form, succinct, and being reduced to its basest form for understanding. But the words, the specimens, and the sentence itself bears both the contextual and conceptual definitions. Kill- cause to die: two […]

By Unice Mumo Over the past few months, I have been wondering whether or not to celebrate the International Youth Day. I have had many questions lingering in my mind, especially after reading this year’s theme ‘Transforming Education’ that highlights efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by […]

By Grace Mwita Looking at every angle, some people tend to believe that maturity is when you attain old age while some think of body size and looks. A notion that when you have a big body, wrinkled face or grey hair, you are mature. What if we look at it from the perspective that, […]

By Bildad Makori For sure, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. My journey through the basic education that I have acquired is of no exception. Please allow me to walk you down memory lane as I unfold to you this epic journey that I personally have taken part in, from where […]

By Jancan Limo Age is just a number until 30 is at the horizon. I know you want me to talk of celebrated icons like Mark Zuckerberg, who was already breaking the weighing scales with his multi-billion-dollar income before turning thirty. You would also ask me to talk about celebrities in the music industry, sports […]

By Jancan Limo The month of April has given me more time to reflect not only on myself but also on the noise that is going on around me. Education, politics, economy, environment and more of such issues. At the end of the month, I added two things to my list of things that I […]

By Rehema Zuberi There is a life we all dream of. We see ourselves in big houses and even bigger cars. We envision our spouses to be the best looking people on earth. Our walls are white. The sandy beaches we visit for vacation are whiter. Every little thing is a spick-and-span. Even the children […]

By Jancan Limo I got tired closing my ears and turning blind eye to the unacceptable happenings around me. I started humming but soon failed. I opted to think about them at night when darkness wouldn’t allow me to see. It drained my sleep. Or rather it occupied the space of most important thoughts I […]

By Nafula Kisiangani For so many years I struggled with low self esteem. I tried hiding myself but discovered I actually exist. Thanks to my big sister for introducing me to Tyra Banks show which was very helpful in inducing some self love and appreciation; slowly, I began believing in myself. It took a total […]

By Rehema Zuberi Being a young person is already hard as it is. You would think that the raw factor would make the youth be kinder and more accepting of each other but it doesn’t. All we are doing is making life for one another as hard as humanly possible. We live in a time […]