I was facetiming with my family back at home, and mama found my appearance on the screen quite amusing. She would look at the screen and break into laughter, over and over. I didn’t know what seemed funny, so I smiled hugely wondering what could elicit laughter from a mere face. “Mama, what’s so funny? … Read more
Since the beginning of time, mankind has always been bewildered by the sight of the night sky – a canvas of beautiful shining lights in the backdrop of deep darkness. It is such a breathtaking sight. But, we may no longer be able to enjoy this experience. The more we climb up the ladder of … Read more
Writer’s block be damned, yea, be much damned! It got me sitting clueless all day but at the end, I had to confront it by writing about it. The experience can be so humiliating and frustrating – gut wrenching is a more appropriate phrase. Have you ever wanted to do something, so bad, yet you … Read more
I had heard of tales, laughed at memes, and listened to stand-up comedians make fun of the Mulembe feeding habits. Never had I stood the test of having to gulp huge volumes of food into my inexperienced gut until I met this staunch, outspoken and proud Luhya, Barack. Barack is a well-built family man, with … Read more
The first time I heard of Tassia, it felt like a serene, stylish place, commanding respect just from the sound of its name. For those who might not know, Tassia is an estate or simply put – a residential town – in Nairobi. How is Tassia a girl, you might ask. Well, I’ll get to … Read more
One of the things I most admire my mother for is how close she is to her sister, my auntie. They call each other, laugh together over the phone and share a lot. And they do it everyday. I could spend a week without calling my brother, sorry brother mine, I’ll try better. So, I … Read more
The race track is well marked and eager for action. It’s already getting tense as the moment draws nearer. Standing at the starting line, it’s absolutely clear that now is the time to brandish the excellence for which we vigorously trained to achieve. For us here at Unleash, we have been waiting for the go … Read more