In defense of the Anyang’s… First I appreciate those culturally discomforted by the Nyong’o (bedroom) photo. This group are dyed-in-the-wool Africanists and Luoists for whom the burden of maintaining cultural norms seems to be squarely placed on their shoulders. In defending the Nyong’os; I argue that Lupita is culturally undefined. Her stardom exists in a […]

By Pauline Njoroge Maybe the best thing to do was ignore this update. But I won’t. I am so sick and tired of being judged by people who don’t know me. People who have never met me, people who don’t know my story, my struggles and my tears. So a grown up educated man woke […]

Ladies taking front row seat, Nairobi Church. Photo courtesy By Scophine Otieno Its SUNDAY… Prayer day. Reminds me of my grandpa and his special way of praying. The man would present his case before the Almighty Judge like a seasoned Advocate. But also heap adoration and supplication marinated in humour in a manner God will […]

By Scophine Otieno Faith made gentle steps to ensure the clacking of her heels were as subtle as possible, eyes darting frantically over the congregation for an empty seat and she noticed one in the middle pew. She made her way to the empty seat next to an elderly woman who fixed her a quick […]

Some people think a sex scandal is the ultimate pain you can inflict on Someone. It is not. I have personally been target of false sexual accusations for reasons of my political opinions by people who were paid to malign me. Fortunately, thousands of my friends here spiritedly came to my defense before l could […]