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
1/4/2020
ARUNGA: This virus should leave us a better country
We have finally realised, in a time of crisis, that even the ‘small’ jobs count for much.
26/3/2020
Coronavirus: The middle class is our weakest link
During a pandemic that arrived here in a plane, the well-to-do should, at the very least, heed government directives
19/3/2020
A national prayer day on coronavirus? Give us a break
There is no need for this prayer day because Kenyans who pray are already praying in their homes, every day. This can only increase the spread.
28/2/2020
Women are not safe anymore
We must speak out against rape and sexual harassment.
26/2/2020
What would we do without Google?
It's a wonder how one company can run almost the entire of one's life.
30/1/2020
THE DISH: Delectable Sunday brunch at Pallet Café
My favourite thing about it is that it is disability friendly
27/1/2020
Role up your sleeves and fill up BBI kitty
The politicians have said BBI is the way for us. Now our honourable role is to foot the bills accrued in the expedition.
25/1/2020
When did the customer stop being King?
Listen and act instead of hiring online influencers to defend your brand.
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.