October 17, 2025
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Lesser-Known Heroes of The Pre-colonial Coast of Kenya
20th October is Mashujaa day in Kenya. On this day, Kenya celebrates heroes who have stood up for our country and the values of humanity and dignity that define our...
The Evolution of the Word of Safari
The word safari simply means ‘a journey’ in Swahili. Its root word is the Arabic word safar, which also means journey or travel. A nod to the centuries of travel...
The Legacy of Kenya’s Chief Kadhi: A role shaped by history and religion
As Kenya mourns the passing of its Chief Kadhi, Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein, the country reflects on both the life of the prominent religious figure and the unique place the office...
Mwana Darini’s Siwa
A story on the Swahili royal horns that graced the East African coast for centuries.
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herstory: female stories
Sexualisation of ‘Assalam Aleikum’
‘Assalam Aleikum‘ — peace be upon you, is a greeting that is meant to invoke God’s peace and blessings upon a person you meet. But in recent years, I have...
Jasmine: The Woman’s Flower
Jasmine, the delicate but powerful flower, has long been part of everyday life and ritual. It carries with it the scent of womanhood and intimacy. In Swahili, we call it...
Mwana Darini’s Siwa
A story on the Swahili royal horns that graced the East African coast for centuries.
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OPINION
The Swahili Identity Re-envisioned
Swahili identity is not elusive if we can work to think beyond the racial prison-house of colonial thought and understand coastal communities through these broader historical trends.
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LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
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