Category archive: Opinion
13 Best and Worst Pick-up Lines
Try out this mix of great and terrible pick-up lines and tell us how it goes. Send us some of your own too. One can never know too many pick-up lines.
DetailsOP-Ed Will CCTV curb out insecurity in Kenya?
We look into the government’s recent investment in CCTV surveillance installation all over city and give an opinion on if this move will be the solution to insecurity or the introduction of a “big brother” society where our liberal rights to privacy are taken away from us:
DetailsNai Ni Who: Round Two
“Confidence and harmony within a city is built through recognition and respect for its diverse communities.”
“Let’s not try to define who Nairobi is – let Nairobi define itself.”
Social Media Tips and Knowledge From Experts at PAWA 254
Pawa 254 played host to social media guru’s: David Girling and Mark Kaigwa, who lead a discussion based on the role of Social Media in Fundraising, Mobilization and Development. Here’s a brief summary of things we picked up on…
DetailsOf Sanitary Pad directions and Littering
Wrappers, plastic bags, gum, fruit peels, bottles all hurled out of the window. What does littering say about us?
DetailsTop 5 Scandals in Kenya
Scandals swept under the carpet are as many in Kenya as it’s citizens. We take a look at the most recent scandals.
DetailsOp-ed: What’s the big fuss about animal conservation?
With the never-ending news of the murder of elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns becoming norm, what’s the big deal?
Details5 Solid Hangover Cures
Tired of feeling like a crusty foot the morning after??? Try the following natural remedies and stay far far away from over-the-counter “miracle” solutions…
DetailsOp-Ed: Is marriage more than just a certificate?
Check out our Staff Writer’s take on the institution of marriage. Do you agree?
DetailsWorst Politicians’ Twitter Fails
The influx of politicians into social media has led to a series of gaffes and fails on Twitter that will be engraved in the memory of the internet forever.
DetailsKenya Rocks!
Birds sing not because they have answers but because they have songs. ~African Proverb
DetailsHow to Trend like Blaze
No one can ignite the Twittersphere like Buddha Blaze. We catch up with the multi-talented social media guru on just how he does it.
DetailsRemember: A memorial
How fortunate it was for the world that when these great trials came upon it there was a generation that terror would not conquer and brutal violence not enslave. Winston Churchill www.remember.or.ke
DetailsIf they Made Songs for Street Dwellers
Considering our numbers and influence in the city, we deserve more songs dedicated to us and which go beyond the stereotype to the interesting and positive aspects of our work.
DetailsStudents Strike Over Controversial Fee Increase
Police in Nairobi have fought running battles with university students who took to the streets across the country on Tuesday to protest over a future tuition fee hike, as proposed by government.
Photo credit: Washington Post
Consequences of Western Intervention
#BringBackOurGirls went viral last week as global protests took place calling for intervention. As finally Nigeria gets some help to find the girls, questions arise on the extent, consequences and efficacy of this intervention.
DetailsSelfie Alert! – the psychology of Selfies
Selfies - we’re all guilty of them. Is it harmless fun? Just a pic of the month? Day? Hour? How much is too much selfie taking?
Details#SomeoneTellAfrica ToThankNorway
The popular #SomeoneTellNorway tag has exposed many mixed, and some highly uniformed, views. But how does a simple Twitter trend begin to reveal deep-seated African insecurities?
DetailsThe Growing Issue in Little Mogadishu
Vice News in conjunction with UP Magazine bring to you the human side of the Kenyan war on terror. What is really happening on the ground? Take a look at the groundbreaking documentary here.
DetailsNigerian and Uganda Anti-Gay Laws Vs Reason
Homosexuality is a sensitive topic in Kenya. As the gay community fight against the anti-gay laws in Nigeria and Uganda, Kenyans are still deciding how they feel about the topic.
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