What does it mean to be a man these days? Where do men go to define themselves? How do men see themselves? I think we have forgotten how to describe ourselves. Women in this country have lately taken over the role of telling us what we are and how we should be. In the process…
Month: October 2012
Tribute To My Flamboyant Friends
Out in Kisumu, there was an avenue of flamboyant trees that lined the road that runs passes alongside the Hindu crematorium, the Muslim cemetery and a golf course on your way to the Kisumu airport. The mature umbrella shaped, bright flowering trees were a distinct feature of Kisumu as coconuts are to Mombasa. I learnt…
Of Waititu And Sorry Excuses
Chirau Ali Makwere, the minister for environment started the trend. When one gets caught out on a hate speech charge and hauled to court, the password is sorry. Go up there in-front of the judge, wearing your most remorseful face and say ‘I am sorry your honour”. It got Mwakwere off the hook but things…