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By Joe Aura,

Look, it wasn’t as bad as you think, but Avatar fans have never really recovered from the Avatar movie made back in 2012. Here is what we had to say about the new Avatar animated series on Netflix.
When it was announced that Netflix would be bringing the Avatar universe back to life with a new animated series, fans of the original series were understandably excited. After all, the world of bending, intricate characters, and compelling storylines had left an indelible mark on viewers when it first aired. However, as the series premiered and episodes began to roll out, it became evident that this new iteration had its fair share of flaws.
One of the most glaring issues with the new Avatar animated series is the inconsistent storytelling. While the original series was known for its tightly woven plotlines and character development, this new series seems to suffer from a lack of direction. Plot points are introduced and then seemingly forgotten, leaving viewers scratching their heads and wondering where the story is headed.
Another aspect that has left fans disappointed is the subpar CGI animation. In a world where animated series like “The Legend of Korra” have set the bar high for animation quality, the CGI in this new Avatar series falls short. Characters move stiffly, and the overall aesthetic feels flat compared to the lush, vibrant world of the original series.
But perhaps the most divisive aspect of the new Avatar series is the character of Ang. While Ang was a beloved protagonist in the original series, this new iteration of the character feels like a pale imitation. His motivations are unclear, and his actions often feel out of character, leaving fans wondering what happened to the Ang they knew and loved.
Despite these flaws, it’s not all doom and gloom for the new Avatar animated series. There are still moments of brilliance scattered throughout, from breathtaking bending sequences to moments of genuine emotion between characters. And while it may not live up to the lofty expectations set by its predecessor, there’s still enough here to keep die-hard fans of the Avatar universe engaged.

By Rose Maina

 

In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, financial disparity between genders persists. Men, leveraging their economic advantage, often entice vulnerable women with promises of financial security, employment opportunities, or material possessions. These seemingly enticing offers serve as a smokescreen for their ulterior motives, leading unsuspecting women into dangerous situations.

 

Picture this: I once landed a gig as a freelance videographer for this company, and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster ride. The guy in charge, the big boss of production, seemed charming at first glance, but boy, was he sly and downright creepy. He’d dangle job offers like juicy bait, but here’s the catch: you had to play by his twisted rules, meaning, you-know-what. Refuse to dance to his tune, and suddenly, those job calls stopped coming your way. It was like dangling a carrot in front of my nose, only to snatch it away when I wouldn’t play his game. And get this, one time he even had the nerve to threaten to stiff me on payment unless I gave in to his demands. Talk about a nightmare gig!

 

For many women, what starts off as a straightforward transaction or invitation rapidly turns into a nightmare. After becoming entangled in the web of deceit, women are left at the mercy of the people who are abusing them, and they are eventually threatened with violence or even death. These criminals use their financial clout to maintain control over their victims, providing them with few options for escape.

 

The prevalence of femicide, driven by financial manipulation, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive societal action. This necessitates increased awareness campaigns, education on gender equality, and legal reforms as crucial steps in combating this pervasive issue. Empowering women economically, providing access to resources, and fostering a culture of support and solidarity are essential for dismantling the structures enabling such atrocities to occur.

 

Addressing femicide rooted in financial manipulation fundamentally requires challenging deeply entrenched patriarchal norms that perpetuate gender inequality and violence against women. This demands a collective effort involving government agencies, civil society organizations, community leaders, and individuals alike. By challenging societal attitudes and norms prioritizing male dominance and control, we can strive towards a future where women are valued, respected, and safe from harm.

In Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, financial disparity between genders persists. Men, leveraging their economic advantage, often entice vulnerable women with promises of financial security, employment opportunities, or material possessions. These seemingly enticing offers serve as a smokescreen for their ulterior motives, leading unsuspecting women into dangerous situations.

 

Picture this: I once landed a gig as a freelance videographer for this company, and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster ride. The guy in charge, the big boss of production, seemed charming at first glance, but boy, was he sly and downright creepy. He’d dangle job offers like juicy bait, but here’s the catch: you had to play by his twisted rules, meaning, you-know-what. Refuse to dance to his tune, and suddenly, those job calls stopped coming your way. It was like dangling a carrot in front of my nose, only to snatch it away when I wouldn’t play his game. And get this, one time he even had the nerve to threaten to stiff me on payment unless I gave in to his demands. Talk about a nightmare gig!

 

For many women, what starts off as a straightforward transaction or invitation rapidly turns into a nightmare. After becoming entangled in the web of deceit, women are left at the mercy of the people who are abusing them, and they are eventually threatened with violence or even death. These criminals use their financial clout to maintain control over their victims, providing them with few options for escape.

 

The prevalence of femicide, driven by financial manipulation, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive societal action. This necessitates increased awareness campaigns, education on gender equality, and legal reforms as crucial steps in combating this pervasive issue. Empowering women economically, providing access to resources, and fostering a culture of support and solidarity are essential for dismantling the structures enabling such atrocities to occur.

 

Addressing femicide rooted in financial manipulation fundamentally requires challenging deeply entrenched patriarchal norms that perpetuate gender inequality and violence against women. This demands a collective effort involving government agencies, civil society organizations, community leaders, and individuals alike. By challenging societal attitudes and norms prioritizing male dominance and control, we can strive towards a future where women are valued, respected, and safe from harm.

By Susan Majimbo

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My heart breaks for Sarah, she was attacked by three men, beaten blue, and stabbed. Her sight is blurry because unfortunately there is bleeding in one of her eyes (According to a report by Usikimye, a Kenyan based revolutionary organization that works towards ending Gender Based Violence). Why you may I ask? She was dressed like a man. The story of Sarah is not new. The masculine rubric in our country is threatened by women like Sarah, who confidently choose to express themselves differently from what defies the expectations that have been kept on women.

 

As Oyerunke Oyewumi writes in The Invention of Women, “If gender is socially constructed then gender cannot behave in the same way across time and space.” She argues that it is only logical to assume that gender construction need not have existed at all in some societies, as we must acknowledge the diverse factors such as culture that must have been part of the construction. This is to say that gender transcends societal expectations that are forcefully placed on women particularly.

 

Gender is not a rigid concept.

 

It is disheartening to acknowledge that modes of dressing among women are reasons that could endanger the lives of women. How women dress does not justify any forms of violence and harm inflicted on them. This has been a notion that has been challenged through slogans such as “my dress my choice” which are reminders that women have the liberty to control their bodies and preferences. Of course, this has been met by counter-narratives such as “how you dress is how you’ll be addressed”, which in my opinion promotes rape culture and violence against women.

 

The bottom line is, that there is no justification for any form of violence by choice of dress!

By Jessica Akinyi

 

They say time waits for no man, well, it’s high time to discover the root cause of the rising issue that is affecting women worldwide. When people hear femicide, they most often assume it is tied to feminism therefore looking at it in terms of battle of equality of the sexes. This should not be the case because femicide is any killing of women or girls. It occurs because violence against women continues to be accepted, tolerated and justified.

 

The term was first established by Diana E. H. Russell in 1976 during the First International Tribunal of Crimes Against Women held in Brussels. The realization was that femicide is deeply rooted in gender-based discrimination which takes different shapes and forms. Its classification is manifested in three forms; the behavior of the perpetrator, the relationship with victims and context of occurrence of the crime.

 

Let’s look at the three major types of femicide.

• Femicide by an intimate partner – an intimate partner kills the wife or girlfriend due to prior abusive relationship.
• Femicide by family – this is committed by a family member. One example is “honour” killings whereby if a woman or girl goes against the norms of the family they are killed and also dowry death which is caused by the bride’s family failing to give the grooms family money or other valuables leading to domestic violence.
• Femicide in war and conflict setting – women are targeted during war and are raped as a form of weakening the opponents.

 

From the past to present, it’s time for each and every voice to be heard. The society should be fed up of the deafening news on femicide cases across the country. We must plant the seeds of fraternity.

By Joe Aura,

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15/04/1912 , 112 years ago, one of the most infamous maritime disasters in
history shook the world: the sinking of the RMS Titanic. With sombre reflection, we
commemorate the lives lost and the lessons learned from this tragic event.
The Titanic, a marvel of its time, was constructed at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast,
Ireland. Its grand hull, launched into the River Lagan on May 31, 1911, symbolized human
ingenuity and ambition. Over 100,000 spectators bore witness to its majestic unveiling, unaware
of the fate that awaited the ship.

The cost of building the Titanic was staggering, amounting to $7,500,000 in 1912. Adjusted for
inflation, this figure would be equivalent to approximately $166,000,000 today. Ironically, this
sum pales in comparison to the budget of the iconic 1997 film adaptation by James Cameron, a
testament to the enduring fascination with the Titanic’s story.

Tragedy struck on April 15, 1912, as the Titanic, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to
New York City, collided with an iceberg in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Within hours,
the unsinkable ship succumbed to the relentless embrace of the ocean, claiming the lives of over
1,500 souls and leaving a haunting legacy of loss.

The Titanic carried a diverse array of individuals, totalling 2,224 passengers on its ill-fated
journey. From wealthy elites in first class to hopeful immigrants in steerage, the ship was a
microcosm of society, united in both luxury and peril. Among the notable passengers were
American socialite Margaret Brown and real estate investor Colonel Archibald Gracie IV, their
stories forever intertwined with the ship’s tragic fate.

In the annals of cinematic history, James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic” stands out as a moving
tribute to the Titanic’s lasting influence. The film, starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio,
expertly conveyed the grandeur of the ship, the chaos of its sinking, and the emotional love story
that emerged amidst the tragedy. The film won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and
Best Director, ensuring that the Titanic’s memories would live on for future generations.

Na shamim Talla

Mwezi wa Ramadhani ni mwezi uliojaa juhudi na fadhila tele na nyingi ambazo lau zitatiliwa maanani, Ummah huu utanyanyuka kutoka daraja moja hadi nyengine. Huu ni mwezi wa Qur-aan, kwa kuwa iliteremshwa kwayo. Hivyo ni juu yetu kuisoma kwa kuzingatia na kufanyia kazi amri zilizotolewa ndani yake. Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta’ala) Anasema: “Ramadhaan ni mwezi ambao Qur-aan imeteremshwa ili iwe uongozi kwa watu, na hoja zilizo wazi wa uongozi na upambanuzi (wa baina ya haki na batili)” (2: 185).

Uwiano baina ya masomo na mfungo

Mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani unatoa fursa ya pekee kwa wanafunzi kuimarisha uhusiano wao na masomo yao pamoja na imani yao. Kwa kuzingatia mikakati iliyopendekezwa, wanafunzi wanaweza kukabiliana na changamoto za masomo wakati wa Ramadhani kwa neema na uthabiti, huku wakitafuta maarifa si tu kwa mafanikio ya kitaaluma bali pia kwa maendeleo yao ya kibinafsi

Hapa kuna vidokezo vichache vya jinsi ya kufanya hivyo:

1. Panga Ratiba Yako. Anza kwa kuandaa ratiba inayojumuisha masomo, ibada, na mapumziko. Hakikisha unapata muda wa kutosha kwa kila jambo.

2.Fanya Masomo Mapema. Jitahidi kumaliza masomo yako kabla ya kuanza kufunga. Hii itakupa nafasi ya kujitolea kikamilifu katika ibada.

3. Tumia Vizuri Muda wa Iftar na Suhoor. Wakati wa kufungua na kufunga, tumia muda huu kusoma Qur’an na kufanya dua. Pia, hakikisha unakula chakula cha afya ili kuwa na nguvu wakati wa masomo.

4.Tafuta Nafasi za Kufanya Ibada.Shule au chuo chako kinaweza kuwa na sehemu za kufanyia ibada. Tumia nafasi hizi kusoma Qur’an, kufanya sala, na kufanya dhikr.

5. Usisahau Kujipumzisha. Kufunga kunaweza kuwa ngumu, haswa wakati wa masomo. Hakikisha unapata muda wa kupumzika ili kuepuka uchovu.

6. Jitahidi Kuwa na Nia Njema. Kumbuka kuwa kufunga ni ibada, na lengo lako ni kumpendeza Mwenyezi Mungu. Jitahidi kuwa na nia njema katika kila jambo unalofanya.

Kwa kufuata vidokezo hivi, utaweza kuwa na uwiano mzuri kati ya masomo na ibada wakati wa Mwezi wa

Ramadhani.