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  • The New Look; Contempory trends Reimagined

    The New Look; Contempory trends Reimagined

    By Chelangat Caren,

    In today’s fashion and beauty landscape, trends are no longer followed blindly —
    they are reinterpreted. What once arrived as rigid rules from runways and
    magazines now takes shape through individuality, creativity and lived
    experience. Contemporary style is being reimagined in ways that feel personal,
    expressive and refreshingly real.

    Take makeup, for instance. The modern beauty look is not about perfection, but
    intention. Bold eye colours sit comfortably alongside bare skin. Graphic liners
    coexist with soft, glowing complexions. Beauty enthusiasts are experimenting
    freely, blending minimalism with drama, tradition with modern flair. Makeup has
    become a language — one that allows wearers to tell their own stories.

    In the accompanying photo, a group of young women pose confidently, their
    makeup varied yet cohesive. One wears a sharp, defined eye paired with nude
    lips; another embraces radiant skin with a pop of colour on her cheeks. Their
    looks are different, but together they capture the spirit of contemporary beauty:
    fearless, inclusive and unapologetically expressive.

    Fashion follows a similar path. Silhouettes are relaxed, styling is layered and
    gender lines continue to blur. Streetwear borrows from couture, while vintage
    pieces are styled with modern confidence. Trends are no longer about copying
    what is “in” — they are about adapting ideas to suit personal identity and
    lifestyle.

    Social media has played a key role in this evolution. Instead of dictating
    standards, it has opened space for diverse voices. Everyday creators, makeup
    artists and stylists are redefining beauty norms, proving that style does not need
    approval to be valid. Representation has expanded, and with it, the definition of
    what is considered beautiful.

    What stands out most in this era is confidence. Whether through a bold lipstick,
    a bare face, or a carefully curated look, the message is the same: beauty works
    best when it feels authentic. Contemporary trends are not disappearing — they
    are simply being reshaped, one face, one outfit and one idea at a time.

    In reimagining trends, today’s generation is doing more than changing how
    fashion looks. They are changing how it feels — inclusive, expressive and deeply
    human.

  • Nurturing relationships

    Nurturing relationships

    By Chelangat Caren,

    The Quiet Work of Nurturing Relationships

    Relationships rarely thrive by accident. Whether between partners, friends, family members or colleagues, strong bonds are built through consistent effort, patience and understanding. In a world that moves fast and demands constant attention, nurturing relationships has become both more challenging and more necessary.

    At the heart of every healthy relationship is communication. Not the hurried exchanges squeezed between busy schedules, but honest conversations where people feel heard and understood. Listening—without interrupting or preparing a response—can be a powerful act of care. It reassures others that their thoughts and emotions matter.

    Time, too, plays a crucial role. Meaningful connections are sustained through shared moments, not just shared history. This does not always require grand gestures. A phone call to check in, a shared meal, or simply showing up when it matters can strengthen bonds more than elaborate plans ever could. Presence, in its simplest form, is often what people remember most.

    Nurturing relationships also means accepting imperfection. Disagreements are inevitable, but how they are
    handled determines whether a relationship grows or fractures. Approaching conflict with empathy rather than
    defensiveness allows space for healing and growth. Apologies, when sincere, can restore trust and deepen
    understanding.

    Trust itself is built slowly, through consistency and reliability. Keeping promises, respecting boundaries and
    being emotionally available help create a sense of safety. When people feel secure, they are more willing to be
    open and vulnerable—qualities that deepen connection.

    In recent times, digital communication has reshaped how relationships are maintained. While technology
    makes staying in touch easier, it can also create distance if interactions remain shallow. Balancing online
    connection with meaningful, real-world engagement is essential for relationships to feel genuine and fulfilling.

    Perhaps most importantly, nurturing relationships requires intention. It is a conscious choice to prioritise
    people amid competing demands. Careers, responsibilities and personal goals matter, but they are enriched—
    not diminished—by strong, supportive relationships.

    In the end, relationships are living things. They need care, attention and patience to grow. When nurtured
    thoughtfully, they offer comfort during difficult times, joy in moments of celebration, and a sense of belonging
    that no achievement can replace.

  • Reinventing fashion one day at a time

    Reinventing fashion one day at a time

    By Chelangat Caren,

    Fashion is no longer dictated by seasons alone. It
    is shaped daily—by mood, movement and the
    changing rhythm of modern life. Reinventing
    fashion today is less about dramatic
    transformations and more about small,
    thoughtful choices made one day at a time.

    Across cities and communities, style has become
    deeply personal. People are mixing old with new,
    pairing thrifted finds with tailored staples, and
    reworking pieces already in their wardrobes. A
    jacket worn differently, a scarf tied with intention,
    or shoes chosen for comfort as much as style—
    these quiet decisions are redefining what it
    means to be fashionable.

    Sustainability has played a central role in this
    shift. Consumers are becoming more aware of
    where their clothes come from and how they are
    made. Fast fashion’s quick fixes are slowly giving
    way to longer-lasting pieces that tell a story.
    Repairing, reusing and restyling have become
    acts of creativity rather than compromise.

    Designers, too, are rethinking their approach. Many are focusing on versatile designs that
    transition easily from day to night and season to season. Clean lines, quality fabrics and
    thoughtful craftsmanship are taking precedence over fleeting trends. Fashion is being
    built to last—not just physically, but emotionally.

    Beauty trends mirror this evolution. The emphasis has shifted toward authenticity, with
    people embracing their natural features and unique identities. Style is no longer about
    fitting into a mould, but about standing comfortably in one’s own skin. Confidence has
    become the most powerful accessory.

    Social media continues to influence fashion, but its role has softened. Instead of
    dictating what to wear, it now inspires experimentation. Everyday individuals—office
    workers, creatives, parents and students—are setting trends simply by showing up as
    themselves. Fashion has become more inclusive, more accessible and more real.

    Reinventing fashion one day at a time means dressing with intention. It is about choosing
    pieces that reflect who you are and how you live. It is about allowing style to evolve
    naturally, without pressure or perfection.

    In this new era, fashion is not a performance. It is a daily practice—quietly rewritten with
    every outfit, every choice, and every step forward.

  • Between Rent, Food and Hope

    Between Rent, Food and Hope

    By Chelangat Caren,

    Somewhere between paying rent, buying food and topping up mobile data, many Kenyans have quietly
    realised that survival itself has become a full-time occupation.

    The cost of living is no longer a headline—it is a daily conversation in matatus, markets and office corridors.
    It shows up in smaller shopping bags, postponed plans and difficult household choices. For many families,
    the month now feels longer than the money, no matter how carefully it is stretched.

    Food prices remain the most unforgiving. A trip to the market that once felt routine now requires mental
    arithmetic and compromise. You pick this and drop that. You buy less. You promise yourself it’s temporary.
    But “temporary” has dragged on for months.

    For young people, the pressure cuts even deeper. Jobs are scarce, and those available often pay just enough
    to get by, but not enough to build a future. Many graduates juggle short-term contracts, side hustles and
    unpaid internships, all while being told they should be grateful for “experience.” The result is a generation
    that is constantly busy, yet perpetually uncertain.

    Small businesses—the backbone of the economy—are also feeling the squeeze. Rising electricity bills, higher
    transport costs and reduced consumer spending have forced some traders to close shop earlier, downsize, or
    shut down altogether. Behind every closed kiosk is a family recalibrating its hopes.

    Government assurances have not always landed where they were meant to. While policy statements and
    budget speeches speak of long-term fixes, wananchi live in the short term—today’s fare, tonight’s meal, this
    week’s rent. There is a growing gap between economic language and lived reality, and it is breeding
    frustration.

    Somewhere between paying rent, buying food and topping up mobile data, many Kenyans have quietly
    realised that survival itself has become a full-time occupation.

    The cost of living is no longer a headline—it is a daily conversation in matatus, markets and office corridors.
    It shows up in smaller shopping bags, postponed plans and difficult household choices. For many families,
    the month now feels longer than the money, no matter how carefully it is stretched.

    Food prices remain the most unforgiving. A trip to the market that once felt routine now requires mental
    arithmetic and compromise. You pick this and drop that. You buy less. You promise yourself it’s temporary.
    But “temporary” has dragged on for months.

    For young people, the pressure cuts even deeper. Jobs are scarce, and those available often pay just enough
    to get by, but not enough to build a future. Many graduates juggle short-term contracts, side hustles and
    unpaid internships, all while being told they should be grateful for “experience.” The result is a generation
    that is constantly busy, yet perpetually uncertain.

    Small businesses—the backbone of the economy—are also feeling the squeeze. Rising electricity bills, higher
    transport costs and reduced consumer spending have forced some traders to close shop earlier, downsize, or
    shut down altogether. Behind every closed kiosk is a family recalibrating its hopes.

    Government assurances have not always landed where they were meant to. While policy statements and
    budget speeches speak of long-term fixes, wananchi live in the short term—today’s fare, tonight’s meal, this
    week’s rent. There is a growing gap between economic language and lived reality, and it is breeding
    frustration.

    What makes this moment particularly delicate is fatigue. People are tired—not just physically, but
    emotionally. They are tired of adjusting, coping and “being resilient.” Resilience, after all, was never
    meant to replace stability.

    Yet even in this strain, something quietly Kenyan persists. People still help each other. Neighbours
    extend small favours. Families share what little they have. Humour survives, often dark, sometimes
    defiant. It is how many cope when answers are slow in coming.

    But goodwill alone cannot carry an economy. At some point, policies must translate into relief that is
    felt, not just announced. Jobs must be created that pay living wages. Taxes must be balanced with the
    realities of ordinary households. Dialogue must replace dismissal when citizens raise concerns.

    The true measure of economic recovery will not be found in graphs or projections, but in kitchens,
    classrooms and shop counters. It will be seen when survival stops feeling like work—and life begins to
    feel livable again.

  • Sleepless on Duty: The Health Risks of Night Shifts

    Sleepless on Duty: The Health Risks of Night Shifts

    By Chelangat Caren,

    Working the night shift has a myriad health hazards. Besides dark mood swings and severed
    social and family life, there is also unpredictable work-life balance and burn-out.

    Done with heart rhythms, leading to heart problems, the most common being the Ischemic
    heart disease that is caused by inadequate supply of oxygen and blood.

    People likely to work the night shift include security guards, cops, soldiers, long-
    distance transporters, late night radio presenters, customer service operators, airline crew,
    doctors and nurses.

    The Covid-19 pandemic, which made many people to work from home, also had others working
    longer into the wee hours. The most affected are those in essential services, including
    journalists, who have ‘the graveyard shift’. But majority of those working remotely fail to
    manage working hours, an issue that increases working hours.

    Take Collins Ajwang’, a nurse at Jaramogi Oginga Teaching and Referal Hospital, in Kisumu, for
    instance.

    Ajwang’ works for six nights in a month, hours that also have high work volume. During night
    shifts, he reports to work at around 6pm, and leaves at 10am the next day.

    Ajwang’ manages a ward with 50 patients, together with his colleague, and roles entail
    receiving admissions, handling emergencies, besides feeding, stabilising, and giving medication
    to patients.

    This can lead to burn-out, considering “volume of work at night is heavy, as compared to during
    the day, when patients can be cared for by their relatives,” says Ajwang’, who adds that though
    he sleeps during the day, he is often interrupted as “noise from neighborhood and family
    demands cannot allow me to relax enough.” With a lot of work and associated risks during night
    shifts, Ajwang’, also the Nurses Association of Kenya, Kisumu branch chairperson, says the
    government should increase risk and extraneous allowances for nurses.

    Not only is the nurse predisposed to fatigue, but recent research reveals working the night shift
    deprives employees of sleep and most also risk contracting heart related diseases. This can be
    fatal.

  • AT THE MERCY OF THE BORDER

    AT THE MERCY OF THE BORDER

    By Chelangat Caren,

    By the time the sun begins to dip behind the sugarcane fields of western Kenya, the highway outside
    Malaba takes on a life of its own. Engines hum softly, radios crackle with old rhumba tunes, and men in
    grease-stained overalls stretch their legs beside trucks that have not moved for hours—sometimes days.

    For the uninitiated, the sight is baffling: kilometres upon kilometres of articulated lorries frozen in place,
    like a metallic snake basking in the heat. But for the drivers, this is familiar territory. This is the slow lane
    of life, where time bends and patience becomes both skill and survival instinct.

    David Mwangi knows this road too well. Perched high in the cabin of his truck at Kocholya market, he
    watches the world pass him by—hawkers weaving between tyres, boda boda riders darting through
    narrow gaps, and children staring wide-eyed at machines bigger than their homes. His destination,
    Malaba border, is just 11 kilometres away. Yet that short distance can take two days on a good run.

    “You learn to live one hour at a time,” he says with a shrug, as if discussing the weather. “If you think too
    far ahead, you’ll lose your mind.”

    To pass the time, drivers trade stories the way others trade phone numbers. Tales of breakdowns in the
    Rift Valley, near misses with wandering cattle, and the eternal mystery of customs delays are shared over
    cups of overly sweet tea from roadside kiosks. Laughter comes easily here—perhaps because it has to.
    Without it, the long waits would be unbearable.

    The trucks, for all their size and noise, have quietly shaped the towns they pass through. Where they stop, businesses bloom. Food stalls appear overnight. Mechanics set up
    shop under trees. Women balance trays of fruit on their heads, calling out prices with the confidence of seasoned marketers. A driver may be stuck for hours, but he will not go
    hungry.

    As evening falls, the border towns take on a different rhythm. Chapati sizzle on open pans, beans simmer slowly, and conversations stretch late into the night. Some traders
    spread blankets beside their stalls and sleep there, ready to serve the next early riser. The border never truly sleeps; it merely dozes with one eye open.

    There is also a quieter, less visible world that thrives in these spaces. Small-scale traders slip back and forth across invisible lines, carrying bananas, groundnuts, or cassava. It is
    a trade built on trust, hustle and an intimate understanding of prices on either side. For many women, it has become a lifeline—paying school fees, putting food on the table,
    and offering a measure of independence in uncertain times.

    For the drivers, dawn brings renewed hope. Perhaps today the line will move faster. Perhaps the paperwork will be stamped without fuss. Engines roar back to life one by one,
    and the metallic snake inches forward.

    And if it doesn’t? Well, there’s always another story to tell, another song on the radio, another cup of tea by the roadside. On this highway, life is not measured in kilometres, but
    in moments patiently endured.

    For the drivers, dawn brings renewed hope. Perhaps today the line will move faster. Perhaps the paperwork will be stamped without fuss. Engines roar back to life one by one, and
    the metallic snake inches forward.

    And if it doesn’t? Well, there’s always another story to tell, another song on the radio, another cup of tea by the roadside. On this highway, life is not measured in kilometres, but in
    moments patiently endured.

  • WAPOA SZN 2: The Sequel

    WAPOA SZN 2: The Sequel

    By Teddy Otieno,

    With a rollout that began with the release of the lead singles “Me & U,” “Talk to Me Nice,” and “Name,” coupled with a string of social media teasers, anticipation for WAPOA SZN 2 was palpable. Big Yasa made it clear early on: a third album was in the works, and this second instalment mattered.

    I received WAPOA SZN 2 on a Thursday, exactly one week before its official release on July 30. The first file was faulty, prompting Philip Koth to resend the album, this time split into twelve separate attachments. An unceremonious delivery, perhaps, but fitting for a project that reveals itself gradually.

    I have lived with this album for months. I’ve listened to it early in the morning and late at night, in a matatu on my way home, with friends, as background music, on my home theatre, just on repeat. This album has been a companion. It is for and about women, and I’ve allowed it to soundtrack my own shifting emotions toward different women in my life. It feels like a diary of moods, snapshots of intimacy, longing, bravado, reflection, and love.

    The Sequel Effect

    Album sequels are a double-edged sword. They give an artist the opportunity to deepen a concept or extend a narrative, but they also carry the weight of living up to a prequel that listeners already hold dear.

    WAPOA SZN, released in 2024, marked a significant departure for Yasa, from raw drill into a calmer, emotionally vulnerable persona. It was as if he had revealed an alter ego. Love, relationships, and emotional introspection replaced bravado.

    That softness was briefly interrupted by the release of the Mad Clan Tape in October 2024, a collaborative project by the Kibera-based Mad Clan rap unit. Here, Yasa returned to drill, flanked by Spinx Mafia, Ngovo Das, Sumbua, Madiko, and Obeezy. The tape delivered sixteen aggressive, high-energy rap tracks. Iyanah Kiragu was the sole featured vocalist, adding moments of femininity and acoustic texture.

    Released seventeen months after its predecessor, WAPOA SZN 2 cements Yasa’s sonic pivot. He doubles down on emotion, vulnerability, and melody. If the first album was an introduction, the sequel is a refinement.

    Sound and Bars

    Produced entirely by Hatikvah Murage, WAPOA SZN 2 clocks in at just under thirty minutes across twelve tracks. I’m no expert in music production, so I won’t pretend to dissect the technical details. Hatikvah himself has shared breakdowns on Instagram for those interested.

    What stands out is the intentional minimalism. The production gives Yasa’s husky voice, sometimes rapped, sometimes sung, ample room to breathe. The album carries a nocturnal, mood-heavy sound that sits comfortably between R&B, alternative hip-hop, and rap.

    At his core, Big Yasa is a rapper, and experimentation doesn’t exempt him from the fundamental metric of the genre: pen game. Rap is a sport. Your writing determines how seriously you’re taken. What distinguishes Yasa here is his simplicity. It’s difficult to explain without listening, the bars are unpretentious yet effective. He writes from lived emotion, and you can feel it. His delivery is effortless, almost as if he’s strolling alongside the beat rather than chasing it.

    Track list: For the Women, With the Women

    The title WAPOA, slang for “fine ladies,” sets the agenda. This is an album built around feminine presence, both thematically and literally. Of the eight featured artists, five are women: N’Jiru, Osa Nkiru, Andia Sande, Venna, and Sailor Goon. Their contributions add melody, perspective, and tonal contrast. Many of the songs unfold like conversations rather than performances.

    Ajay and Pappi Mulla are the only artists to return from the first WAPOA SZN. Luo trap artist Wuod Baba closes the album with the outro.

    Thematically, WAPOA SZN 2 explores intimacy in its many forms, lust, dancefloor chemistry, tenderness, trust, and loss. Women function as muse, mirror, and measure of self.

    I spoke with Yasa in October during the build-up to the album’s first live performance. We met in Makina, Kibera after a planned live band rehearsal was postponed. When I asked why he chose to have Hatikvah produce the entire album, he simply said, “Hatikvah anaielewa.” Hatikvah gets it.

    He also revealed that, with the exception of Sailor Goon, all collaborators physically linked up in the studio. There’s an authenticity that comes from shared space, something you can hear in the music. At the time – October, he told me Concentrate was the track he had on repeat.

    Conclusion

    WAPOA SZN 2 is a curation of moods. It is an album of fragments, brief, intense, sometimes unresolved moments of intimacy that mirror the nature of relationships themselves.

    The project feels deliberate and well thought out. Big Yasa proves that his vulnerability is not a gimmick but a genuine artistic evolution. This is an album that belongs to women in voice, in theme, and in inspiration. It also belongs to men who are learning how to feel, to admit distraction, and to love openly while still holding on to the bravado of being a hustler.

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  • THE STAGGERING DIVIDE BETWEEN THE PRIVILEGED AND LESS PRIVILEGED IN KENYA

    THE STAGGERING DIVIDE BETWEEN THE PRIVILEGED AND LESS PRIVILEGED IN KENYA

    By Kamau Edgar,

    Perhaps the more perplexing paradigm, is the insufferable acceptance by the Kenyan populace of their echelon in the food chain but verily the difference between Kenyans living below a dollar a day and the 1% is simply mind boggling. That a bus full of rich people is wealthier than 42.6 million Kenyan citizens is jaw-dropping.

    A recent report by Oxfam reveals that only 125 rich people in Kenya hold a majority of the country’s wealth out of the total population that is close to 50 million people. This vividly paints a grim picture of the ever-widening gap between the poor and the rich in the country. This is without a shred of doubt a tale of two nations living within the same border. Even as economic constraints and living conditions keep deteriorating, they are exacerbated by systemic and structural violence with the elite hellbent on controlling almost all aspects of possible providence for the already overburdened “wananchi.” Which is this straw that will finally break the camel’s back? It will be hypocritical to say that Kenyans are an indolent and indifferent people. For what it’s worth, Kenyans are very industrious and hardworking people, yet this report indicates that over 7 million Kenyan people live in abject poverty. Kenya’s 1% owns 78% of wealth. I dare say that this is extremely nefarious and beats every level of logic. It is difficult to wrap one’s head around, one amassing a preposterous amount of wealth when millions of Kenyans can barely afford soap let alone the basic necessity of pure running water for bathing and drinking.

    We live in a country where the rich live lavishly whilst the poor struggle to swallow saliva. It is degenerate, the system has massively failed Kenyans and it is not even close. We live in a country where there is 300 billion to loot by the gluttonous political class which makes blunt promises days on end to gullible Kenyans whom unfortunately believe that they have no power to challenge the status-quo. According to the report, the poverty index has increased from 38% to 49%. This shows that there have not been active efforts to bridge the gap between the opulent and the pauper. The level of inequality is varied from the distribution of resources to the redistribution of power. The rich man keeps being rich while the poor man keeps languishing in pauperism and stinking of his own urine.

    The cost of food itself has risen by 50% since 2020, inevitably pushing poor households to a very tight corner. Additionally, social services and public funding on critical sectors such as education, health and agriculture have been grievously underfunded. In 2024, the government reportedly spent sh. 68 in every sh. 100 collected in taxes, to service debt (that’s if it was not at all pocketed by unknown entities) leaving behind a very meagre amount for social spending. The Kenya Kwanza regime’s bottom-up does not seem to be having any notable proceeds, simply ‘growing the economy’ without employing a paradigm shift and implementing workable redistributive policies has not lifted many Kenyans above the subsistence level. Many households’ face food insecurity and the inability to cater for educational, healthcare services, and their prospects to earn a stable income dwindle each passing day. The level of inequality has deepened despite the increase in GDP.

    While it’s arguable there exists a certain level of belief amongst of the larger section that this apathy is beyond their control, other issues come to the fore too. In as much as that attitude of indifference needs to be uprooted, the concentration of wealth amongst a few elites makes the redistribution even politically near to impossible. What is worth noting is that some of these elites have disproportionate influence. Worse still, government’s fiscal pressures are very highly exacerbated by constraints in revenue and debt servicing which makes the expansion of social spending difficult. It is clear that inequality is multi-faceted and it is not only linked with income. Reform approaches need be adopted in such a way that they are engineered to counter gender disparities, land disputes and the distribution of opportunities.

    Bridging the egregious gap between the rich and the poor is not impossible. The incorporation of bold political will, structural changes and public pressure coupled with positive civic activism and the role of the media in enhancing public awareness. All of this are crucial in challenging the status quo and the present injustices. From fiscal reforms through not punitive but progressive taxation, supporting small-scale farmers, social protection for informal workers and gender-sensitive planning are all crucial in empowering poor Kenyans.