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Pain2Purpose: I Have Something to Say
Under the umbrella of Pain2Purpose Foundation, a community-based initiative focused on mental wellness, healing, hope, and mentorship, The Men’s Hangout was born: a safe space where men can talk, laugh, share experiences, be vulnerable, and support one another without fear of judgment.
Over Coffee, Let’s Talk About Opportunity
I remember some time back, after a conversation with Mike Mutungi, CEO of ICL-Africa, on the missing link between Youth and Opportunity, I shared a little about the event, scheduled to happen at The Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts on the 15th of October.
One Stage, Two Bands
“One stage, two bands. The first VIP Rhumba Affair.” The guitars slid in over the drums, and Master Voice's voice ran through the room like warm honey. As Master Voice smoothly went, I knew it would be a ball on Saturday.
Catalogue 254: When Mordecai Dex Came to Chronos
“Nothing deeper than art,” Dex offered. “I’ve always loved painting and doodling from a young age…” And so, the inner child might be coming out to play once in a while. The keeper of hearts, that’s art.
Inside the Success of Naivasha Hortifare
Because sometimes, the success of a large event is not found in one spectacular feature, but in the many small decisions that come together to create a smooth, memorable experience for exhibitors, visitors and partners. Here are a few things that stood out for me.
Tired, But Not Too Tired for Hortifare
I’ll be sure to share with you what makes this event a success: conversations with exhibitors, the organizing committee, attendees, and more. Oh, and I won’t forget to share a morsel from the not-so-vanilla in our confession episodes.
Coordinates to a Midnight Vibe
"For all your wrongdoings, one day you'll have to pay. But baby, you never knew what you were doing," the letter read in slanting calligraphy on the red card. Beside it, in the envelope, was a crescent emerald pendant, hanging on a silver chain.
The Padel Takeover: How a Racket Sport Became Nairobi's New Social Currency
But the bigger story is cultural. Padel has landed in Nairobi at the exact moment the city's urban middle and upper-middle class is hungry for lifestyle sports, activities that double as social scenes.
This Is What Mood Feels Like
"An experience built around a feeling, memories woven to the strum of music, intentional…beautiful, that's what this is," Eddie Mweni, the founder of Happy Social Club, describes it best.