Stories by: Ronald Mwangi
The Falling Appeal Of Hosting The Olympics and Why The Bid Is Losing Its Luster
09 Aug, 2024 09:21 AM
OLYMPIC WHITE ELEPHANTS
In the past 2 decades however, the world has noted the waning interest by cities willing to host the events in their countries, and for good reason. Rising costs and prevailing political and economic situations have diminished interest in hosting the game
In the past 2 decades however, the world has noted the waning interest by cities willing to host the events in their countries, and for good reason. Rising costs and prevailing political and economic situations have diminished interest in hosting the game
A Trashy Affair: North Korea Flies Trash-filled Balloons Into South Korea
24 Jul, 2024 07:00 PM
K-POP VS TRASH
Over 260 balloons carrying numerous ‘filthy’ material were launched on Sunday, July 21, from the North marking the 9th event of its kind, since May 2024.
Over 260 balloons carrying numerous ‘filthy’ material were launched on Sunday, July 21, from the North marking the 9th event of its kind, since May 2024.
Dressing To Waste: The Catastrophe And Reality Of The Fashion Frenzy
20 Jul, 2024 08:00 AM
THE GROTESQUE SIDE OF TRENDY
Year on year, dealers in the mutumba industry have narrated discrepancies and declining quality of their imports. A deliberate system where these nations have essentially sauntered from the responsibility of cleaning their mess and instead created an an
Year on year, dealers in the mutumba industry have narrated discrepancies and declining quality of their imports. A deliberate system where these nations have essentially sauntered from the responsibility of cleaning their mess and instead created an an
A Lifeline For Haiti: Additional Kenyan Forces Across The Atlantic
18 Jul, 2024 07:00 PM
OFF THEY GO
Kenyan forces will be stationed at a US-built base, coordinating with Haiti police to regain critical installations, including airports and seaports, that have fallen into gang control.
Kenyan forces will be stationed at a US-built base, coordinating with Haiti police to regain critical installations, including airports and seaports, that have fallen into gang control.
Silenced But Not Forgotten: Jacob Juma On The Gen Z revolution
15 Jul, 2024 04:00 PM
DEPOSITION FROM THE DEAD
His social media accounts, still very much present, are populated with glaring details of a government that is rife with wastage, feckless individuals in power and among many other posts, the aggregate particulars of mishandling that got out of hand.
His social media accounts, still very much present, are populated with glaring details of a government that is rife with wastage, feckless individuals in power and among many other posts, the aggregate particulars of mishandling that got out of hand.
The Gen Z Way: Peaceful Getaways, AKA Silent Vacationing
06 Jul, 2024 09:00 AM
BECAUSE, PRIORITIES
With the rise of remote work and the possibility to deliver while on a game drive or while watching paint dry, silent vacationing has become much more common. This flexibility has allowed many to maintain the crucial work-life balance.
With the rise of remote work and the possibility to deliver while on a game drive or while watching paint dry, silent vacationing has become much more common. This flexibility has allowed many to maintain the crucial work-life balance.
Dholuo goes Global: Google Translate’s Linguistic Expansion
04 Jul, 2024 09:10 AM
INDIGENOUS AT CORE
Google’s goal is to make over 1000 spoken languages available for translation. It seeks to incorporate the voices of small, indigenous and native communities since the translation service was launched in April 2006.
Google’s goal is to make over 1000 spoken languages available for translation. It seeks to incorporate the voices of small, indigenous and native communities since the translation service was launched in April 2006.
From Protests To Progress: A Path To Conversation
01 Jul, 2024 08:52 AM
LET'S REASON TOGETHER
“The proposed youth and multi-sectoral forums will give the youth and other stakeholders a platform to discuss these and other national economic challenges that face our country” President Ruto said.
“The proposed youth and multi-sectoral forums will give the youth and other stakeholders a platform to discuss these and other national economic challenges that face our country” President Ruto said.
Unpacking June 25: Cries For Change Become Echoes From Fallen Fighters
26 Jun, 2024 09:44 AM
A GEN Z WAR
By 2.55pm, this bold move was successful in Nairobi’s parliament buildings as police and protestors engaged fiercely. After failing to cordon off the chambers against the thousands of protestors, the National Parliament was eventually seized.
By 2.55pm, this bold move was successful in Nairobi’s parliament buildings as police and protestors engaged fiercely. After failing to cordon off the chambers against the thousands of protestors, the National Parliament was eventually seized.
Not Just 'Lucy': Kenya's Currency Chronicles
25 Jun, 2024 09:00 AM
DIMES OF YORE
In 2002, when Mwai Kibaki won as Kenya's 3rd president, breaking a 24-year streak by his predecessor, he had a 40 shillings coin minted bearing his face. The coin, nicknamed 'Lucy', was met with criticism and backlash by many.
In 2002, when Mwai Kibaki won as Kenya's 3rd president, breaking a 24-year streak by his predecessor, he had a 40 shillings coin minted bearing his face. The coin, nicknamed 'Lucy', was met with criticism and backlash by many.
Not an exit in sight: Gen Z And the Finance Bill Conversation
21 Jun, 2024 06:00 AM
NO OUT YET
This is the defining moment for our beloved motherland. The signal has hit 4 bars and its boots on the ground to make good on our promise. To demand our parliamentarians to reject the bill.
This is the defining moment for our beloved motherland. The signal has hit 4 bars and its boots on the ground to make good on our promise. To demand our parliamentarians to reject the bill.
Latest Buzz: Kenyans Expectations On Finance Bill Passing
18 Jun, 2024 06:22 PM
IT SHAN'T PASS
Images circulating online show a number of individuals being dragged to the infamous police patrol vehicles and others already locked up at various police stations.
Images circulating online show a number of individuals being dragged to the infamous police patrol vehicles and others already locked up at various police stations.