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Young boy holding teddy bear while alone. [Courtesy/GettyImages] As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy’s quiet undoing opens…
Sopa Lodge launches Astro tourism in Samburu. [File Courtesy] In an era where light pollution increasingly obscures the night sky, a hotel in Samburu is taking advantage of the clear skies in the region with an Astro-tourism package. …
Depiction of a sad African-American woman. [Courtesy, iStockphoto] When the unfathomable happens, that sudden, brutal or…
Co-Founder PiCHA Museum Joel Lukhovi during the picha museum preview at the Cinema Rooftop Unseen Nairobi,…
‘Fabric of Our Being’ exhibition by April Kamunde. [Anjellah Owino, Standard] Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition…
Visitors viewing paintings by Onesmus Okamar at HOF Gallery Kibera. [Anjellah Owino, Standard] Onesmus Okamar’s paintings in his exhibition ‘Archives of My Soul’ portray the soul in a genderless form. Women are dressed in colourful gowns, eyes closed, holding flowers,…
A week ago, a video flooded Kenyan social media platforms, capturing a mother embracing her grown son tightly and kissing his lips. The clip elicited…
Weekly Round Up
Jeremiah Mwenda, the head guide at Ngare Ndare Forest, walks through the endangered red cedar trees. [Mactilda Mbenywe, Standard] If you fancy a serene…
Chalbi Desert. [Peter Muiruri, Standard] There are many reasons why foreign tourists fall in love with Kenya. It could be the renowned wildlife, with…
Easter is here, and kids can enjoy lots of fun activities! Here are a few ideas: Easter Egg Hunt: Super fun! Look for colourful…
‘Fabric of Our Being’ exhibition by April Kamunde. [Anjellah Owino, Standard] Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways…