Abigail Arunga
allAfrica.com
Kenya
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Past articles by Abigail:
Kenya: The Many Ways Kenya Proves It Hates Women
Opinion - There is no other way to put this, other than to say it. Kenya hates women. → Read More
The many ways Kenya proves it hates women
How do I know this, you ask? There are a number of ways to tell. → Read More
Kenyans, we don't have the healthcare capacity to support your carelessness
Don’t not wear masks willy-nilly – we don’t have the healthcare infrastructure to support your carelessness. → Read More
One on One: Mutua Matheka
'I don’t think photography school will make you a better photographer.' → Read More
Teen pregnancies: Uhuru should reconsider his methods
If Mr Kenyatta really wants to help underage girls targeted by sex pests, he should order the police to arrest rapists. → Read More
Meet the bold queengineer
Nasipwondi grew up in a family of engineers. She knew she always wanted to be one. → Read More
The irony of crimes and their punishments in Kenya
Crimes in this country are varied and sometimes unclear. → Read More
TAKE-5: Cecimercy Wanza
Cecimercy Wanza is a Kenyan film and TV director, producer and screenwriter. → Read More
TAKE 5: Mbaire Wangui
Mbaire Wangui is a style blogger and certified image consultant. → Read More
TAKE FIVE: Sylvia Jemutai
She is a food photographer, food stylist, blogger and recipe developer. 1. What comprises a good recipe, in your opinion? It needs to be simple, efficient and bold in terms of flavour. I am a huge fan of slow cooked meals because the oven or cooker does most of the hard work as I get on with other things. 2. What does food styling entail? Is that something you can learn in school? Well, food… → Read More
TAKE FIVE: Kiko Enjani
Kiko Enjani is a writer, artist and coder. You can find her work on . 1. How does writing, coding and artistry relate with each other? You need to engage different parts of the brain to create codes and write fiction, but both call for creativity. Design is of paramount importance when creating art, and I often incorporate my designs into the visual presentation of my codes. Three-way symbiosis.… → Read More
THE DISH: A delectable whisky experience
Glenfiddich whisky recently launched a brand new bottle design, the first of its kind in over 50 years. The online launch was heralded by influencers and partakers alike – but influencers got to taste one of mobile bar Revolver’s delightful cocktails in conjunction with the launch, known as a Speyside Sandcastle: Glenfiddich 12 Year, Cherry Liqueur, Sweet Vermouth and passion fruit juice. It was… → Read More
Is it pornography and NGOs impregnating our girls?
Is it pornography and NGOs impregnating our girls? → Read More
TAKE FIVE: Sharon 'Shazz' Nderitu
Sharon Nderitu, aka Shazz, wears many hats proudly. She is a stand-up comedian, an interior designer, mathematics teacher, curvy fashion model, a blogger, an artist and video-vixen. Last year, she climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, but don’t ask her about it because you’ll never hear the end of it! She has played in several theatrical productions, most recently as part of the cast of Kambi Gathesha’s play,… → Read More
It's hard loving the Kenyan police
Kenyan police are killers. I know this for a number of reasons. I know this because, for one, every single protest I have ever been to has started with a deep seated fear that I will be shot at. For some protests, it wasn't the police who stopped us - it was a politician's antics. Every single protest outside of the two I am thinking of, has involved violence. I've been out on a protest where… → Read More
TAKE FIVE: Lorraine Amagove
1. What three words aptly describe you? Smart, creative, entrepreneurial. 2. Tell us about your business. Why are you so passionate about women getting online? I am a passionate and ambitious entrepreneur. In the beginning, I made and sold kiondoos, and used some of the proceeds to establish the knitwear business. I'm a graduate of engineering, and it took me three years to find a job. I started… → Read More
TAKE 5: Kavengi Kitonga
Kavengi Kitonga is a visual artist, researcher, and a make-up artist. You can find her work on Instagram @miss_kitonga and at Edgy Bold on Facebook. 1. You're an economist, a researcher and a make-up artist. How did you discover all these passions? My entry into economics was accidental. Initially, I had been selected for a different course in which I had no interest. I sought an inter-faculty… → Read More
SERIES REVIEW: Why Issa from ‘Insecure’ shouldn’t take ex back
SERIES REVIEW: Why Issa from ‘Insecure’ shouldn’t take ex back → Read More
Take Five with Elsa Majimbo
Born in Kenya and bred in South Africa, Elsa has received praise from international stars - like Lupita Nyong'o - for her humorous clips, which she posts on social media. 1. From where did your abundant love for South Africa stem from? Does SA feel like home now? As much as I love mzansi, I am from Kenya and I would never change that. However, I prefer living in South Africa as opposed to… → Read More
Donors should stop enriching a few Kenyans in the name of funding Covid-19 fight
Donors should stop enriching a few Kenyans in the name of Covid-19 fight → Read More