Author archive: Iloti
Smoking Kills
The cigarette warning labels we see everywhere may not be as effective as the policy makers would like. We talk to the man on the street to find out what their real effects are.
DetailsTaja Jina by Point Blank ft. Benady
We had a listen to Point Blank’s new track Taja Jina. Here is what we think.
DetailsCity Market Fire Protests Turn Violent
Traders allege government was complicit in the burning down of market, chase Nairobi Governor from scene.
DetailsPrison Reform In Kenya: How Much Has Been Done?
The year that just ended was, by any estimate, a poor one for the advancement of human rights. The arbitrary powers of arrest (and in some grim cases, murder) of people suspected of acts of terrorism, the proposed amendment of the Anti-Terrorism Act and the obstinate response to criticism of their almost totalitarian views toward
DetailsInstamondays
Instamondays is back for 2015 and we have some truly majestic images to kick off the new year.
DetailsQ&A With Yellow Light Machine’s Sam Guchu
We talk to Sam Guchu of Yellow Light Machine about being in a band- and how they do it.
DetailsOzone Friendly Grafitti
Graffiti art is gaining traction in Nairobi thanks to such collectives as Spray Uzi. We spoke to them about the environmental impact of their art, and why they want to bring Montana Cans to Nairobi.
DetailsFidel’s Death Will Not Be In Vain
The recent passing of Fidel Odinga has brought mortality to the doors of the ruling elite. What effect does this have lower down the chain?
Details#ThrowBackThursday: Cartoon Cartoons on Cartoon Network!
Remember the cartoons that used to get you sprinting home from school? We think there was more to them than met the eye.
DetailsNairobi’s Icons of 2014
What the UP Best Of Nairobi Survey told us about you, about us and above all about Nairobi
DetailsNew Year’s Themes*
*The Party is over! Go through your five stages of loss by reading this and sending in your own markers that the Festive Season is gone for another 12 months.
DetailsJamhuri Wear is Back? It Never Left.
Jamhuri Wear, the Kenyan design house that took the world by storm, has been rather quiet of late. Turns out they were plotting world domination. We spoke to Plotter-in-Chief Jeffrey Kimathi,
DetailsStrong Government, Secure People.
The recent move by the government to de-register 525 NGOs has been put down to countering insecurity and financial impropriety. We look at this decision in depth.
DetailsWhere To Do Your Last Minute Christmas Gift Shopping
Left it late to buy gifts for your people? Here are some places you can get excellent gifts at the eleventh hour.
DetailsBest Places To Buy Plants In Nairobi
Plants have always been a feature of a cozy home or a well balanced office. Here is a guide to where to get the finest greenery in Nairobi.
Details‘Tis The Season (For Lack Of Etiquette)
With all the travelling and functions that are a feature of the festive season, here are a few do’s and don’t s in etiquette.
DetailsKenyan Fantasy Anthology
We at UP spent some time today reading the new anthology from the brilliant authors at Will This Be A Problem. It blew our minds, we are very sure it will blow yours.
DetailsBest Lingerie Shop
Surprise that special someone with some sexy lingerie this Christmas. Here are the best places to get lingerie in Nairobi, as chosen by you.
DetailsWeekend Wishlist
It might be a bit late to start scrambling around for something to do this weekend. Well, we at UP are nothing if not generous, so here are a bunch of events you should try attend this weekend.
DetailsThrowback Thursdays
Kenya has a proud sporting history. Here are some videos that should bring a patriotic smile to your face.
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