Colourism is a cancer that’s eating away the flesh of the African continent. In Kenya, being dark-skinned is associated with being unattractive. In fact, men are audacious enough to tell a dark-skinned girl you’re pretty minus your face because of their skin tone.
This story is a personal account of my struggle in the face of this detestable vice that’s the bastard child of racism and colonisation.
I like you, but you’re Dark-Skin Read More »
For years, women and their bodies have been held captive by societal stipulations and similar injustices. Today, we unravel the turmoil of body negativity alongside vices such as female genital mutilation.
Have You Been Cut? Read More »
What do you do when you feel your head and mind are spiralling out of control? I am currently silently battling anxiety and it kills me to stand amidst all this rage.
Learning is the one thing that knows no age, gender, and class. It’s a boundless attribute that’s necessary for survival in our ever-evolving world. I pride myself in my ability to learn despite the human spirit’s resistance to change, and here is an insight into the roller coaster of emotions I go through before giving in to learning.
I am Good At What I Do: Learning Read More »
When people speak about their weddings, grandeur and luxury takes centre stage. However, if you ask me about my own wedding, I’ll tell you about my vision for a marvelous display of our beautiful cultures, sense of community and love for each other. My Koito will be about the people.
If you work in Nairobi and come from the depths of the countryside like Western and Rift Valley, travelling home via public transportation is a such a hassle. In this case, an ambulance came to my rescue in one fine January morning when I was stranded and in the middle of a drizzle. Read on!
I Travelled Home By Ambulance Read More »
Traveling upcountry during the December holidays is such a sport. It is fulfilling though, as you get to reunite with family, explore your home place, and even do something meaningful.