“I know his brother, Magunga, is seeing what Deo is doing and is now challenged to also perform better this term” That is what Mr Odipo, the head of Careers Department (and...

Sometimes he would come in a taxi, on other times he would show up in the government car It did not really matter to us because the most important thing was that William was...

So here’s the hardest thing about living in Nairobi And I know I said it was the dating, in my last story But I think we all know what is actually the hardest thing about...

The thing is, I’m single again, and quite honestly, I don’t even believe it I say I’m single again like it happened last week, but it’s actually been an entire year since...

I was not one to attend live events early Because Kenyans event organizers have shown me quite a fair amount of things But I have had a change of heart I early to most concerts,...

If you have to ask what jazz is, you will never know Those are not my words, however much I wish they were I doubt I have come across a more poignant statement And, as an artisan...

[Excerpt from Elnathan John's new book, "Becoming Nigerian; A Guide", published by Cassava Republic press] The biggest mistake any person interested in politics can make is to...

As far back as I can remember we had two radios, or as Luos call those gadgets, systems Both bought by my dad One system was meant for us, the mere mortals The watus Those who...

It was actually a mistake when it started out I wasn’t even supposed to be trying out for the competition Not because I don’t like competitions – I don’t, for the record,...

You know, there is this small jealousy that used to choke us people of the lake especially with regards to people of the mountain And I would feel it the most back when we were in...

I am torn between getting a bike or a Kadudu With a bike I will get to where I need to be in good time but with the anarchy that is Thika and Jogoo road, two wheels do not seem...

I The yellow light from the low-hanging bulb shines on the right side of his round face, making it seem like a half moon, and he smiles – a shy smile – at the audience; a few...