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Whether it was a community leader fighting for change or a struggling artist yearning for recognition, Rita ensured their stories were heard. Local stories mattered to her, and she believed in amplifying the voices of everyday people. She spent the least amount of time possible in the voicing booth. By Chebet Birir Rita Tinina and Catherine Kasavuli are some of the female journalists...

By Kevin Nyapara It is difficult to find seeds for yellow maize even in seed companies like (Kenya Seeds) and that’s why farmers are encouraged to plant more yellow maize to get seeds from the harvest instead of relying on imports. Farmers face several challenges when growing this crop, which could potentially limit production capacity. The resilience of Kenya's maize sector...

By Cliffin Nyerere The insensitive reactions toward social media posts about femicide portray inhumanity, but they also expose a bitter heterosexual male demographic. It is important that boys and girls interact wholly to create an understanding of each other. And equally at the academic level to create equity between both genders. As a society, we need to take a step back and...

By Clive Sherer The first key aspect to effectively getting your message across is preparation. Too many people make assumptions about their listener’s knowledge, which can be a big downfall. It is as important to listen to what your listener has to say, as it is for them to be listening to what you say. Consider the following questions: How often...

By Clive Sherer Unaware of it, we often waste a great deal of valuable time on needless tasks when we could be using that time to do essential work. Paperwork is one of the greatest time consumers of all. Too many company meetings drag on unnecessarily because of a lack of structure and discipline and by having needless people there.  How often have...

By Cliffin Nyerere Proponents of Sheng as a language want it to be respected, which is ironic since it was conceived from the perversion of Swahili and English. The language is limited with regard to courtesy; no wonder sheng speakers are often edgy. You can honor a man while still honoring the legends that developed the complex languages available to you.  Language...

Title: The Most Beautiful Thing Author: Daisy Nyongesa Contact: daisynyongesa@gmail.com Cost: KSh. 500 Publisher and Year: InterCEN Publishers, 2024 Reviewer: Barack Wandera Senator Daisy Nyongesa's latest book, "The Most Beautiful Thing," is an engaging addition to the creative non-fiction category.  In it, Senator Daisy provides valuable guidance and motivation for young women striving for success. Drawing from her own experiences and those of other notable individuals, she aims to inspire girls and young...

Title: Wicked Agadapidi and Other Songs Author: Bonface Otieno Reviewer: Meshack Wafula Publisher and Year: The Striidas Publication House, 2021 Cost: KSh 500 Get Your Copy: bonfaceotieno551@gmail.com, +254746955316 First published in 2021 by The Striidas Publication House, Wicked Agadapidi is an anthology of songs with a Luo rural setting.  From the beginning of the very first part, “Welcome my people,” of the song Wicked Agadapidi, an avid reader of...

By S. N. Barongo Under the Kenyan legal system, Court Orders, Rulings and Judgments, form part of the law of Kenya unless and until set aside by review or appeal.  What else is needed to precipitate chaos and disorder in a society, if not a society wherein there is no law? Disobedience of Court Orders is a recipe for anarchy. Many a...

By The Trueness Project Media Team January 8, 2024—Nairobi, Kenya In her spirited efforts to expand the wings of The Trueness Project, Dr. M. Teresa Lawrence (DHL), the organization’s Founder, President and Executive Director, recently toured Kenya. Her week-long tour aimed at cementing the organization's grip on the country’s interests in the mission and vision of The Trueness Project, and also meeting some...