Inspirations

Finding My Purpose in My Pain: Diary of an Autism Mum

By Lillian Mwangi Eight years ago, when my twin girls were just three years old, they were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder – a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing challenges in social interaction and communication. Back then, in 2017, autism wasn’t a common topic […]
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Shembeteng and the Rise of Popular creativities in Kenya

By Nicodemus Minde In the recent few weeks a new form of Sheng is emerging. Sheng is Kenyan street slang which has origins in low income urban settings of Nairobi. Dubbed a Shembeteng, this new variety of street slang, has been described by the Kenyan Dictionary as “sheng words that sound like they are encrypted”. […]
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A Personal Tribute to Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad: A Political Icon and Reconciliation Giant

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text] I first met Seif Sharif Hamad on 20 September 2015. I was conducting my research on the political reconciliation (Maridhiano) in Zanzibar. His party, the Civic United Front (CUF) was launching its manifesto at Park Hyatt Hotel, Zanzibar. He was wearing a black suit, blue shirt and a red tie. He […]
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Renewal; Healing

He stares into the sky A gaze of optimism Maybe renewal Possibly revival What more he ponders? Life, he wonders Looking forward he promises A smile he conjures Path to redemption A road to possible perfection What does the path manifest? Even he doesn’t know But he holds on with faith That it is the […]
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“2018 post” A new kind of challenge

When the year began, my mind was set out to achieve a number of goals. I however didn’t anticipate the challenge I am experiencing now. I was optimistic about the year that lay ahead. I am always optimistic and look forward to any new year with great hope — just like everyone else. Ten months […]
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