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Rise welfare associations for social capital

Kenya is witnessing a resurgence of local village and clan ties as communities turn to welfare associations to form groups for resilience to weather the multi-year economic slump. The number of welfare associations being formed is rising as communities form welfare groups

January 19, 2026

Culture

Namuonja the Manyala who ruled North East Nyanza before we became Kenya

In December, the blood of Paul Khasamba Namwonja Mukudi flowed back from its hundreds of tributaries back to its source at Idokho, Rugunga where the king rests, for the first memorial by his progeny. Namuonja Mukudi who today would have dominion over

January 14, 2026

Police control traffic at Ahero during judiciary open day

Long Read

The symphony of moving judges during an open day, and rethinking mobile courts

I am told that a funeral at Ahero, along Kisumu Nairobi highway is enough to create a gridlock on both sides of Nyando River stretching miles along the rice farms; a march by Senior Principal Magistrate Lillian Kiniale of the Nyando Law

June 18, 2025

3 Little Birds

How our African identities are coded in names

My father had a dream one day where his grandmother; my great grandmother Adah Ochumbo nya manyala told him my mother was carrying his gift.

December 12, 2024

Entertainment

#RejectAjawa artists struggle on whether to cancel shows

Artists and brands are having a tough time navigating the recent protests that has led to shutting down of business, while marketing push tend to come out insensitive

June 28, 2024

Brands·Entertainment·Health & Lifestyle

Juogi’s ‘Idhi Nerdy’ Hip Hop EP that speaks discerning Luo

In summary, "Idhi Nerdy" is a feel-good work of art rooted in hip-hop fundamentals, showcasing Juogi's contribution and solidifying his place in the Lakeside and Kenya's hip-hop culture.

February 6, 2024

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