Abigail Arunga is the author of Akello, a poetry collection. Formerly, she was the Digital Editor for Zuqka.com. Prior, she worked as a contributor for several local magazines such as Home and Living and Saturday Magazine. She was also a scriptwriter for the award-winning soap opera Lies that Bind. She began her writing career as an intern for Storymoja Publishers. She is a 2011 honours graduate of USIU. Find her on akello.co.ke
With all the propaganda that is flying around, from a parallel conference by major churches, to social media, to videos by angry Caucasian pseudo-Christians, you would think that ICPD is trying to
ABIGAIL ARUNGA
Abigail Arunga is the author of Akello, a poetry collection. Formerly, she was the Digital Editor for Zuqka.com. Prior, she worked as a contributor for several local magazines such as Home and Living and Saturday Magazine. She was also a scriptwriter for the award-winning soap opera Lies that Bind. She began her writing career as an intern for Storymoja Publishers. She is a 2011 honours graduate of USIU. Find her on akello.co.ke
3/1/2020
TAKE FIVE: Faiza Hemed
Content has to be intentional. It should not be wholly viewed as a hobby.
19/12/2019
THE DISH: The glitziest New Year's party in town
Ring in the new decade in style
16/12/2019
THE DISH: Of great food and selective service
Consistency is essential for me at any restaurant I frequent, and maintaining that consistency should be essential as well
21/11/2019
Why I will skip TI’s Kenya concert
The guy is problematic and I cannot sanction something I know for a fact that he has said he supports.
13/11/2019
Of the Nairobi Conference and the holier than thou Kenyans
With all the propaganda that is flying around, from a parallel conference by major churches, to social media, to videos by angry Caucasian pseudo-Christians, you would think that ICPD is trying to
8/11/2019
TAKE 5: Mercy Mutisya
She is an award-winning filmmaker, performing artist, writer and researcher.
7/11/2019
OUT&ABOUT: A beach hotel that almost ruined my holiday
I love a good holiday. As I write this, I am currently wishing I was on one.
14/10/2019
ARUNGA: Ngugi remains a legend despite Nobel Prize upset
A Nobel Prize for Literature cannot and should not be the measure of what a good writer is
26/9/2019
ARUNGA: We refuse to add the government to our WhatsApp groups
Regulation of social media is tantamount to regulation of free speech
19/9/2019
ARUNGA: Viral video calls for more attention to children
Bullying can push a child to the brink, only for the community to show up when it is too late.
5/9/2019
OUT&ABOUT: The tranquil Tuliza Cottage
Tuliza is perfect to – well, tulia (I’m sure this pun has been used about 164 times).
7/8/2019
THE DISH: Beautiful eating location where food matches the décor
The spicy butternut soup was so good, I wanted to lick my bowl.
25/7/2019
ARUNGA: Huduma Bill: Prepare for jail
The jail cells are going to be quite full, if the Huduma Namba fiasco is anything to go by.
19/7/2019
ARUNGA: Kenya – Form ni gani?
The Kenyan spirit has a way of rising above adversity.
5/7/2019
TAKE 6: Sebastian Wanzalla
He describes himself as a flexible and passionate creative.
28/6/2019
Take 5 with Meshack Otieno
Otieno is a contemporary musician and a filmmaker.
21/6/2019
Movie Review: Always Be My Maybe
'Always Be My Maybe' is a romantic comedy starring Ali Wong and Randall Park.
21/6/2019
Take 5: Ciano Maimba
With his music, he seeks to 'embody the human experience.'
13/6/2019
THE DISH: The most hipster brunch I've ever been to
I understand Goat Cafe's appeal in a back-of-the-woods hidden spot kind of way.
12/6/2019
THE DISH: A toast to World Cucumber Day
You can exchange one fresh cucumber for a gin and tonic...