Why it is a Woman Who Will Deliver The Great Kenyan Novel
Back to the Great Kenyan Novel (GKN) idea, Ted Malanda said that the novel I was looking for had not yet been written but should be out this decade or in due course. Likely to be written by Millennials or Gen Z. A few people among them Mike Ndegwa suggested that my novel Sexorcised should […]
Is Meja Mwangi’s Going Down River Road, The Great Kenyan Novel
If we were to have The Great Kenyan Novel, what would it be? What Kenyan novel truly captures the essence of being Kenyan? I can think of a few. Ngugi wa Thiong’o 1. Weep Not, Child 2. A Grain of Wheat(a personal favourite) 3. Petals of Blood Meja Mwangi 4. Going Down River Road(my choice […]
Mid-30S Dating Questions
Before we start I want to make something completely clear, so let me put on my safety helmet and get a riot shield just in case I know this will jolt some of you back into reality: Dating IS NOT exclusive unless stated otherwise. Dating is NOT EXCLUSIVE. So do not let it get to […]
10 Things Every Good Bar Must Have
There is a scary trend among Kenyan bars lately. They have become blood-sucking and energy-draining spots that only come alive during the night. They have abandoned their tradition and opted to appeal to a new demographic that is comfortable in duvet-size jackets and polyester blended dresses that are allergic to the knees. This demographic reads. […]
You Can Make It As A Scientist in Africa-Lunch With Angus Nassir
I hate hanging out with bright people. People whose work is beyond the grasp of us ordinary mortals, especially someone like me, whose primary occupation in life is observing how women are dressed in the streets. But I wasn’t always daft. If anything, I was set to be a scientist. My KCSE result slip proves […]
Having Haluwa For Lunch At The Ranch
Everyone on Facebook for some reason thinks that I should marry Sarah Haluwa. And if that happens, it will be the most talked about wedding of the decade, perhaps a century, more than the smashing wedding party that Magunga threw recently. I have thought about it. It is a tempting and seductive idea. Sarah hates […]
E-Sir: A Simulation of Destiny, Things Death Stole from Us
There are two types of Kenyan musical fans: those who believe that E-Sir is the greatest Kenyan rapper ever and those with bad musical taste. Those with bad musical taste insist that E-Sir is overrated and is only glorified because he died young. This is a totally unfair assessment of his short-lived career. Yet, within […]
Selective Outrage Review: Gone in 60 Minutes, An Hour You Will Never Get Back
Nothing beats the start of a comedy show than the heavy knock of a hip-hop tune for the intro. It sets you in the mood. It’s like wrestlers walking into a ring, the music kind of gives you an idea of what to expect when they break apart the three ropes and enter the arena. […]
50 Rules of Being a Cool Man
One can say that Barack Obama was the last truly cool card that the world ever saw. We can debate his political leanings and stance on a number of things, but we can never question his coolness, his calmness, and his sobriety. In recent times, we don’t seem to be making coolly, kick-ass dudes. We […]
7 Drinks A Man Should Have in Their House
There are two kinds of house guests. The planners and the show-uppers. The planners are meticulous. They will take approximately 2 academic years planning on a date to visit you. They will make sure that on the said day their stars are aligned and their horoscope is somewhere on a planet’s path. They will research […]