Inspiration
COMMIT
Commit yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your mind. To talk health, wealth and prosperity to every single person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the […]
Surprise Yourself
Renowned industrialist Henry Ford once said, “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his greatest surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he could not.” Time and time again, Henry Ford surprised the world with his innovation and creativity. Maybe you should heed Mr. Ford’s words and surprise […]
ELIUD KIPCHOGE – LESSONS FROM LONDON MARATHON 2019
At the finish line of the London marathon, Eliud Kipchoge outpaced himself to shatter his own fastest time record in that race ever. This was the second time he had broken a world record, and being that he just broke his previous record, it was a fete indeed. * But as our usual, the Kenyan […]
The Sun Will Soon Shine Again
Faster than you can possibly blink, the seasons are changing again. Just the other day, we celebrated the fragrance of spring, the blossoming flowers and the bursting colors at the meadows. We were all looking forward to summer. And before we could say enough, fall is almost over and winter will soon be creeping in. […]
4 Reasons Self-Love is Important
Self-love is the giving of tender loving care and attention to self. It is the digging to reach the origin of life, the source of power and the might that enables you to do what you do. It is not selfish, mean or narcissistic. It is about protecting yourself from manipulation and wastage of your […]
It is Time for Us All To Stand and Be Counted
Have you ever woken up, peeped at the bright skies and wondered if you are still the one going to face the world? Lost in hopelessness, you pull the curtains, recoil in bed and you want life to end. For a while, I questioned my reason for being alive. I would apply for jobs with […]
Life Experiences
Tell them Today what they Mean to You
He called, his ever-banging baritone now a weird version of his former voice. One could easily tell he was disintegrating. ‘What was amiss?’ wondered Maria. “Good morning, I hope that you are well. I am not…,” for a moment there her heart skipped. Ruthlessly drowning out the excitement building up within her. How she always […]
Love Me Tonight
I don’t know how to love; I’ve always told all and sundry. Worse still, receiving love in return is like a bad punishment. Love is a dream, a mere fantasy I have believed for the longest while… but this time round, this time round something happened that got me questioning all my senses and rethinking the […]
A Tribute to Dennis `Le Grand` Munene
It is ok to cry. It is just as fine to let go and allow the tears to roll. But often at times, there are those of us who do not know how to mourn. Life has served us such serious blows, we can barely tell how to tackle our emotions. It takes a while […]
The Dancing Chef
‘Bitter’ stewed herbs or was it traditional vegetables in the fish stew? Call them as you may. This made the third option for the night. Her heart, however, fell for the stewed fish as the Chef prepared to serve his five boiled potatoes. Yes, she counted them and watched every step of the peeling process. […]
HIS MOTHERS’ SON
Majestically he walked in, one hand in his pocket, the other clutching his phone collection tightly; you’d pass to think their survival depended on the touch. His batik shirt standing out strongly for a Friday night hangout. He tried to act cool, maybe it was his sophisticated aura, or was it a struggle to put […]
Food & Travel
Sunset from The Nile, Uganda
Photos courtesy of Kenyan Backpacker Hi? ……………………………………….Ki kati? How are you?………………………………………..Oli otya? I am OK……………………………………………….Gyendi Have a nice day……………………………………..Siiba bulungi
Maasai Mara – Wildebeest Migration
Host to the Big Cat Diary and the African Cats by Disney, Maasai Mara is a natural wonder of the world. Have you ever been enthralled and your gaze captured by the beauty of nature? Or gotten to witness an adrenaline thrashing kill; a predator hitting on its prey right before your eyes? This and […]
The Spanish Experience
Photos courtesy of the Therockingstahls and Ruby Ruth. Como Estas? – how are you? Esta fue la experiencia Espanola - this was the Spanish experience
Lake Turkana Cultural Festival – Loyangalani
Beyond Maralal, the distinct Loroghi Hills, and the dry river beds making routes for the nomadic camel trains, lies Lake Turkana. The magnificent Lake, with shimmery blue-green waters, serves as the backdrop for the three-day colorful event. Translated to mean ‘place of many trees’, Lake Turkana and its environs is a treasure trove of culture […]
