Literary world loses giant as George Lamming dies
Lamming was best known for his novel 'In the Castle of My Skin', but the self proclaimed "slow writer" had six novels under his belt.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Literary world loses giant as George Lamming dies
I will Marry When I Want: When the curtain went up
This was probably the first time it was being performed so comprehensively before a Kenyan audience, and in both English and Kikuyu.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
I will Marry When I Want: When the curtain went up
Ngugi wa Thiong'o play 'I Will Marry When I Want' ends today
Today, highly anticipated, and watched, play 'I Will Marry When I Want' comes to an end today at the Kenya National Theatre. The Kikuyu version is known as 'Ngaahika Ndeenda'.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Ngugi wa Thiong'o play 'I Will Marry When I Want' ends today
Kenyan in 2022 Caine Prize for African Writing judges panel
Kenyan Angela Wachuka has been named as one of the judges for this year's AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. Wachuka is a Founder and Managing Trustee at Book Bunk.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Kenyan in 2022 Caine Prize for African Writing judges panel
Tracking a rhino in the wild of Samburu
Rhino tracking is a unique experience offered here. And while the wild rhinos are the attraction, the star of the show is Lojipu, a lone male rhino who was abandoned by his mother.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Tracking a rhino in the wild of Samburu
Let your no be certain
You need to introspect and fully grasp why you need to say no and for what reasons. Sometimes you just do not want to do it and it is fine to say NO.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Let your no be certain
Four scenic landscapes out of this world
While it is most known for her wildlife and beaches, there are other areas that will take your breath away. These picturesque landscapes can be found in all areas of the country.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Four scenic landscapes out of this world
Inaugural MOTO Books and Arts Festival ends today
The event is a mix of exhibitions, masterclasses, and conversations around the world of literature and publishing.
By Ferdinand Mwongela 2 years ago
Inaugural MOTO Books and Arts Festival ends today
Elders save Busia woman after husband threatens to kill her for cooking ugali wrong
One man in Mauko village Busia county on Monday evening shocked neighbours after threatening to divorce his wife for losing maize floor
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Elders save Busia woman after husband threatens to kill her for cooking ugali wrong
Busia residents kick aspirant out of rally over sweets
As elections day slated for August 8 this year is closing in, aspirants are scheming for the best strategy to reach out for voters
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Busia residents kick aspirant out of rally over sweets
Woman makes powerful stench choke husband as 'mpango wa kando' flees
One woman in Indangalasia village, Kakamega County shocked villagers after she defacated in utensils and beddings after she realized that her husband was having
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Woman makes powerful stench choke husband as 'mpango wa kando' flees
An MCA jump ship leaving his critics in a dilemma
The quest for a Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in one ward of Busia County took another turn last week after the sitting MCA decamped Amani National Congress (ANC) Party for Wiper party leaving his arch political rivals to restructure their political forays a head for general election, slated for August 8<sup>th</sup> this year
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
An MCA jump ship leaving his critics in a dilemma
A bodaboda operator humiliated as his wooing tactics fails
One bodaboda operator in Ogalo trading centre, Busia County yesterday suffered public humiliation after his wooing tactics backfired miserably</p> <p>It is alleged that the operator only identified as Richard impersonated to be an Mpesa agent after seeing one beautiful lady surfacing at the Mpesa
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
A bodaboda operator humiliated  as his wooing tactics fails
I will defend my seat in ODM, says Oparanya
Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has maintained that he will defend his sit in Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) under NASA in general election slated for August 8 this year Speaking at Ogallo trading centre yesterday evening, Governor Oparanya said that he had no aparent reason to defend his seat in a different party
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
I will defend my seat in ODM, says Oparanya
Why Luhya unity is hard to come by
A lot has been said about Luhya community as we approach the slated August 8th polls. Despite being the second largest tribe in Kenya, the tribe cannot negotiate on whom to win the presidency.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Why Luhya unity is hard to come by
Did Bungoma County Governor Ken Lusaka play his cards well?
Ahead of August general elections, politicians both the debutants and incumbents are positioning themselves strategically to clinch various seats in the forthcoming General Elections. Some have already hopped from one party to the other so that they can remain relevant during forthcoming elections.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Did Bungoma County Governor Ken Lusaka play his cards well?
A middle aged woman thwarts a man’s dubious method of marrying her
One woman in Tingolo village, Busia County has thwarted efforts of a man who has been trying to marry her against her wishes.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
A middle aged woman thwarts a man’s dubious method of marrying her
Impersonating tactics botched and makes a wife to divorce her husband
One man in Ogalo village, Busia County has left residents in awe of shock after his impersonating tactics were botched and his newly married wife left him indefinitely.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
  Impersonating tactics botched and makes a wife to divorce her husband
Adventure in the village hotels and the funny things that happen there
Food is a way to a man’s heart. However invented the saying might have blood relations with our Luhya brothers, just kidding! Whenever you visit that famous village trading center food joint where you throng when your stomach starts demanding favor, do you notice funny things?
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
 Adventure in  the  village hotels and the funny things that happen there
Politics is a game of numbers, but a wrong impression always given to aspirants
As the year 2017 is on course a lot is happening this being an election year. Every politician both the incumbent, the aspirants (those making debuts and comebacks in the political arena) is campaigning to see that he thwarts efforts and political weaponry of his arch rivals.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Politics is a game of numbers, but a wrong impression always given to aspirants
A middle aged man in Bungoma confronts her sister over piece of chicken and dares to evict her
Residents of Bondeni Estate in Bungoma town were yesterday evening drawn into a rude shock after one man confronted his sister over a piece of chicken.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
A middle aged man in Bungoma confronts her sister over piece of chicken and dares to evict her
Here is 2017 election year; this is what you should expect
As the year 2017 is, of course, a lot is happening this being an election year. Every politician both the incumbent, the aspirants (those making debuts and comebacks in the political arena) is campaigning to see that he thwarts efforts and political weaponry of his arch rivals.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Here is 2017 election year; this is what you should expect
OPINION: Why Musalia Mudavadi is a threat to other CORD co-principals
As the country is approaching August 8th general elections a lot is developing especially among political parties and alliances
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
OPINION: Why Musalia Mudavadi is a threat to other CORD co-principals
A church faithful in trouble after a botched witchcraft attempt
A church faithful in Lwakhakha, Bungoma County had to skamper for her dear life after her attempts to bewitch church faithfuls was snabbed
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
A church faithful in trouble after a botched witchcraft attempt
How poverty compels us to believe that Luos are fun lovers
In Kenya, the luo community have been dragged into a lot of things, especially funny ones
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
How poverty compels us to believe that Luos are fun lovers
Bungoma County tops in 2G and 3G internet penetration
Bungoma County tops 2G and 3G internet penetration. This is according to Communications Authority of Kenya Director Francis Wangusi.
By Nelson Mandela 7 years ago
Bungoma County tops in 2G and 3G internet penetration
Faith fools: Staunch Christians by day, prostitutes by night
In recent past there are ladies, let me call them girls for reasons well known to me, who have christened themselves as servants of God who are out to save the world.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Faith fools: Staunch Christians by day, prostitutes by night
Who is who in Ukambani Politics?
Wiper party leader and CORD co-principle, Kalonzo Musyoka's sentiments that Kamba vote will decide ahead of August 2017 general elections is a sign of mature democracy.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
 Who is who in Ukambani Politics?
Bungoma granny threatens to divorce her husband after discovering he had a son from an illicit affair
A 77 year old granny in Munyali village, Kanduyi constituency, Bungoma County has left residents in shock after she threatened to divorce her husband.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Bungoma granny threatens to divorce her husband after discovering he had a son from an illicit affair
Women taking leadership mantle
It is also worth noting that the world is slowly embracing women leadership.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Women taking leadership mantle
University student pees on self during party
A male university student at a local university in South Nyanza left his fellow students last week in shock, after he peed on himself during a party
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
University student pees on self during party
Mudavadi's move set to solidify CORD’s support base
The recent signs that Alliance National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi has been warming up to Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) didn't catch me with surprise.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Mudavadi's move set to solidify CORD’s support base
First year female student warned to tame her insatiable sexual desire
A first year female student at a local university has been warned by her colleagues to tame her habit lest she will be evacuated.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
 First year female student warned to tame her insatiable sexual desire
Call them divas but cheating is their slogan
Some call them campus divas or trend setters. These are university female students are in the business of dating as many men as they can especially in this era of sponsors
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Call them divas but cheating is their slogan
What we can learn from Dr. Otuoma’s retreat to ODM
The move by Funyula legislator Dr. Paul Otuoma to go back to his mother party Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) was long anticipated.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
 What we can learn from Dr. Otuoma’s retreat to ODM
Are men endangered species?
I miss the old narratives of how naïve and shy girls reacted when approached by men back in the day.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Are men endangered species?
Man in Bungoma hides under a lorry, for fear of meeting wife to be
One man in Mandizini estate in outskirts of Bungoma town is the talk of the town after he was forced to hide under a lorry when one of his friends had organized a lady for him.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Man in Bungoma hides under a lorry, for fear of meeting wife to be
Jubilee vs CORD: Why all these supremacy?
The recent political supremacy between the ruling (Jubilee party)and Coalition for Reforms (CORD) reminds me of an old narrative of two siblings who are fighting hard to outshine one another so that their father can know who is bull enough to take over from him.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Jubilee vs CORD: Why all these supremacy?
The Kenyan culture is on the verge of extinction
It is very evident that the dressing code we see in present day has nothing to do with our culture. 90% of it is foreign and through media and technology we have copied it
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
The Kenyan culture is on the verge of extinction
Fascinating facts about Arsenal
Soccer is one of the world’s most ancient and famous sports of all the time dating back to many decades ago. Everyone from the world’s most developed and civilized nations across the world to developing and some poorest nations are glued to soccer.
By Nelson Mandela 8 years ago
Fascinating facts about Arsenal
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