HOMABAY, Kenya, 17th November-Yesterday evening, as I visited my grandfather, Mzee Ogolla, 87, the oldest living member of our entire clan, Jo-Ka Abuor Rachilo, and the last surviving elder of his generation, I found myself, as expected, in a very serious debate. My uncle, Charles Owuor, 82, wearing his usual ODM cap, joined us just…
Solomon Waliaula, Maasai Mara University Nollywood, Nigeria’s prolific video-film industry, has been popular in Kenya since it was introduced to east Africa at around the turn of the century. These low-budget, high-output films and TV series immediately struck a chord with ordinary people in lower income brackets. Although new Nollywood productions can be slick, high…
KISUMU, Kenya –The local creative industry is poised for major transformation following the announcement of a strategic partnership between the US Embassy and the County Government of Kisumu. This collaboration aims to harness the potential of the region to attract foreign direct investment while also empowering youth and women. “Of great significance, it will enhance…
The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya (DCCAK) has voiced its concerns about being overlooked in critical negotiations and decision-making. This follows the recent ban by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) on celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling within the country Responding to the new Gambling Advertisement Guidelines enforced by BCLB, DCCAK Chairman…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s revered literary kings, passed away aged 87 on Wednesday, May 28th. He leaves behind an indelible towering mark as a novelist, scholar and a no-holds-barred advocate for African languages and liberation. Ngugi whose works incisively pierced colonialism, neo-colonial betrayal, and the resilience of the oppressed, breathed his last, his…
Tears flowed freely and joy engulfed Nyalenda-Kisumu City after a family reunited with their son, who went missing aged 4 years. After years of pain, anxiety, and hopes, Jacob Odhiambo (found son), David Okiki (father) and Lillian Atieno (mother) persistent prayers were answered when they miraculously reunited yesterday. Odhiambo, initially named Peter Okiki, disappeared without…
What a beautiful ladyWith a beautiful babyAbandoned by her manSo I took her inAnd loved her more than my next of kin She held me by my chinAnd said thank you for all that you didFor you are kind and braveWithout you, my son and I would be in a grave I said, do not…