Nostalgia has become the secret weapon of modern entertainment. Movies, music, and fashion from the past keep making comebacks. People love the comfort of what feels familiar, and industries know it. That is why old songs are remixed, old shows are rebooted, and old trends are revived. Entertainment thrives on emotion, and nostalgia triggers powerful…
Culture is the foundation of identity. It gives people a sense of belonging and shapes how they view themselves. From the language we speak to the values we hold, culture defines who we are and how we connect with others. Without it, people can easily lose direction in life. Identity grows stronger when it is…
Remember #BlackLivesMatter? It started with a tweet. A cry for justice after Trayvon Martin. Then George Floyd. And suddenly, the whole world was marching online and offline. Kenya included. Our timelines turned black. Fists raised. Global brands pledged support. This outpouring of solidarity was a powerful display of social media activism. But as the hashtags…
The tension in Lusaka was palpable on election night. All day, citizens had queued patiently at polling stations across provinces — in Copperbelt’s mining towns, in the rural towns of Eastern Province, and in the sprawling quarters of the capital. By dusk, the Electoral Commission’s headquarters was awash in lights, its long counting tables strewn…
In late August 2025, DP Kindiki made a multi‑county tour of the North Eastern region, centering on empowerment forums and oversight of ongoing development projects. On 23 August, he addressed constituents at the Mandera East Constituency Economic Empowerment event in Elwak town, Mandera County, where he reassured the people that the Kenya Kwanza administration was…
Benedict Kabiru, a seasoned Kenyan police officer, was among the elite contingent deployed to Haiti as part of the international peacekeeping mission aimed at restoring order in the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation. His deployment followed a passionate address by President William Ruto at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he championed Kenya’s leadership…
WHEN THE BELLS FELL SILENT MYSTERIOUSLY IT DID NOT MEAN WELL TO ONE ABLE, MR. JOHN KIPROTICH, A WIDOWER WHO RAISED SONS SINGLE HANDEDLY AMIDST UNREST. John Kiprotich, a humble tea farmer in Kericho County, had always taken pride in the education of his two sons. His eldest, Kipng’etich, was a Form Three student at…
THE DEADLY TRAGEDY IN TAIWAN HAS CLAIMED 14 LIVES AND 124 MISSING. On the night of September 20, 2025, a powerful storm system swept across Taiwan, bringing with it relentless rain, fierce winds, and devastating landslides that claimed the lives of 14 people. The storm, which began intensifying around 6:00 PM local time, made its…
At times, we talk about risk like it’s just a bold move. But even the boldest among us think things through, at least a little. I remember asking someone dear to me a simple question: “Which would you follow, logic or feeling?” Without hesitation, he said, “Logic.” I stared for a second and asked again,…
In Kenya’s democratic journey, citizens play a crucial role in shaping governance. However, there’s a disconnect between criticizing policies and actively participating in the democratic process. According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) 2022 General Election Report, voter turnout was approximately 65.4% of the registered voters. Yet youth participation was relatively low, with…
