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The wild ride of the matatu

From affluent denizens in gated communities to the inhabitants of hovels, everyone in Kenya will give you an earful about their trip in a matatu.

Sistas wear the pants in Kenya

It’s not a man’s world any longer. And <b>Munene Kilongi</b> isn’t happy about the gender war exploding on Nairobi’s streets.

Chama the best choice for tjommies

Chama the best choice for tjommies

This economic empowerment model is all the rage in Kenya, writes <b>Munene Kilongi</b>.

Ringing in the 21st century

Kenyans get hooked on next-generation phones and charge their way into an online future.

Makmende returns

Makmende returns

And, after he went viral, Kenya’s superhero went global. Go Makmende!

When Andrew met Audrey

When Andrew met Audrey

In the wake of moves to criminalise homosexuality in several African countries, Munene Kilongi meets a brave Kenyan.

Birthday cake on the hoof

Trina’s dad decided to buy an ”African cake” to celebrate her first birthday. Munene Kilongi explains why there are no candles.

Curiouser and curiouser

Even an exploding petrol tanker can’t keep inquisitive spectators from having one more look in Nairobi, writes Munene Kilongi.

Oliech! Obama! Jelimo!

Olympic sensation Pamela Jelimo and footballer Dennis Oliech are two of Kenya’s hottest celebrities –so where are the T-shirts?

President’s generous pay rise angers Kenyans

The Kenyan Parliament’s decision to raise President Mwai Kibaki’s salary by 186% has outraged many in the East African nation where more than half the population lives on less…