Youth Spot

James Kang’ethe Kimani, popularly known as Bonoko, was a street boy who rose to the limelight after giving a witness account of extrajudicial killing. Now a radio presenter at Ghetto Radio, his story encapsulates the saying: ‘Time and…
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Suicide cases among young people in Kenya have been on the rise. While such cases hurt the victim’s families, they also affect the country’s economy indirectly. We asked the youth on our social media pages the reasons behind the rising…
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Most university students depend on their parents for monetary support, due to the fact that they do not have a source of income. It is quite possible to find employment as a student, unfortunately, the chances of this are minimal.…
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Youth is a gift from God, and like His other gifts, it is to be enjoyed and put to good use. Many young people today live their lives wildly, assuming that their youthful years will last forever. At this age when one is full of energy,…
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April 2, 2015 will forever remain etched in the minds of Kenyans as the day gunmen stormed Garissa University College and liberally opened fire, killing 148 students and injuring 79 others. This is not the first terrorist attack the country…
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Driven. Aggressive. Risk taker. Audacious words but entertainment siren, Pierra Makena, is unabashed when using them to define herself. Whether you remember her as the rich and spoilt Jean Joyce in the TV drama series Tahidi High, or as…
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New features have been introduced to curb national examination cheating as 1.6 million candidates prepare to sit for their national primary and secondary school examinations. The students will find their names, coloured passports…
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There are a lot of things that influence what one wears. However, there are conventional rules on dressing that surpass individual taste. So, before you settle on buying that dress, pair of trousers or shoes, consider the…
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Dr Job Mogire, 27, perfectly fits the description of tall, dark and handsome. One may be tempted to think the Harvard University fellow was born and brought up with a silver spoon in his mouth but his story is a perfect example of…
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However, this has also come with its share of fluffs. Currently the buzzing conversation is of a 16-year-old boy who was reported to have committed suicide in their house in Kamukunji, Nairobi, after playing an online game – Blue Whale-…
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It goes without saying that unless your guardians are small tycoons, then the financial life of a typical campus student, always (well usually), hangs in the balance. Between printing assignments, buying food and/or entertainment, well…
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The much-awaited 2017 general elections are here with us. Here is what to do before, during and after elections. Voting documents: Even before the voting day is due, make sure you have the documents needed by law to allow you to…
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Grace Wambere Ndung’u, a mother of two and a businesswoman, strongly believes in women’s economic empowerment. Grace firmly holds that what a man can do, a woman can do even better. No wonder she pursued a course in information technology,…
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Benson Gicharu, a boxer and police officer, has twice represented the country in the Olympics games. Born and brought up in Mukuru kwa Njenga informal settlements, Gicharu has literally fought his way up. The boxer-cum-police officer…
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“Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are,” is more than just an old saying. Several studies have shown that people mirror the actions of the people they hang around with. While there are good friends who build you, celebrate…
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