It is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The opening chords of Andy Williams’ classic hit evoke an immediate Pavlovian response. Snow is falling (metaphorically, at least), lattes are spiced with gingerbread, and
How Religion Shaped Our Negative Relationship with Nature
We can’t stress enough about historical Christianity and the environment without addressing the deeply ingrained idea that “this world is not my home.” This post
The Climate of Conflict: How a Changing Planet Drives Human Violence
For decades, we’ve discussed climate change in terms of rising seas, melting glaciers, and shifting weather patterns, which affect our current temperatures. However, mounting evidence
Understanding the Past is Discerning the Present
Stop thinking of history as something past; it is the bedrock and engine of today and tomorrow. To understand the global village we inhabit today—from
AI vs AI May The Best AI Win
It is 2025! The joke around when applying for a job, among other tasks, is may the best AI win. We live in an age
Do Not Let Your Husband Stop You From Finding The Love Of Your Life.
This is an extremely sensitive topic. It is important to approach it with a focus on personal growth, fulfillment and respecting the complexities that come
The African Demography Should Matter to the World
Aging populations in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, are creating significant economic and social challenges. These
Tell Me More. Go on. What Else?
In a world that has prioritized busyness and made it all about ourselves, sustaining connections has proven to be more complex. This is leading us
The Artist’s Way: Part II
“The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity” by Julia Cameron is a renowned self-help book designed to help individuals unlock their creative potential
My Design Story: Beyond Aesthetics
From Nairobi to Paris: A Journey of Redirection The hum of Nairobi was my first symphony, a vibrant prelude to a life that, for a
A Parisian Tapestry: My African Perspective
Paris is striking, this is coming especially from someone who has experienced the vibrant, often chaotic, warmth of Nairobi. You get to experience the city
The Artist’s Way: Part 1
“The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity” by Julia Cameron is a renowned self-help book designed to help individuals unlock their creative potential
Can Proust Change Your Life: Book by Alain de Botton
I have been excited to write about this for a while, ever since the book was recommended to me by my therapist. I have read
Drag : The Powerful Multifaceted Artform
The art of drag is a colorful and dynamic expression of creativity, embodying both inclusivity and sheer joy, all wrapped up in dramatic flair. At
The Intersection of Climate Change and Happiness
Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, and its outcomes ripple through diverse factors of our lives, including our emotional
Clean cooking solutions : Rethinking biomass for cooking
Clean cooking refers to using safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly cooking practices and technologies. It aims to reduce the negative impacts of traditional cooking methods
Fashion Week : What to know about it
Paris, a global undisputed epicenter of fashion, hosted the Spring/Summer 2025 Women’s Paris Fashion Week. The event took place in Paris and its surrounding areas,
Climate Colonialism
People from the Global South have been demanding climate reparations for a long time, stating that they are suffering from carbon emissions released by their
Paris 2024 Games: A Look At The Ambiance And Feel
I am privileged to be in Paris, the city of lights, a hundred years later seeing the games here. It was an embodiment of art
Rethinking Design: New Approaches for a Complex World
“Waste is a design flaw, the ability to create circularity of all materials eliminates waste and builds a sustainable world.” – Kate Krebs. Design is
Mating in Captivity: A Struggle Between Security and Desire
It’s summer, let us switch it up a bit and talk about Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity. This is a book that everyone should get
Haute Couture: A Timeless Art Form
Haute couture is a French term that refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted high-end fashion designs. It is a highly skilled and time-consuming process
Embroidery Art: Its History and Place in Modern-Day
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. It has captivated the human spirit for
Radical Collaboration: Beyond Working Together
Radical Collaboration is a concept that goes beyond just working together. It points out ways of working together that are built on trust, shared goals,
Series : Their impact on our lives
Since the introduction of television into our lives in the 1920s (the era of film, cinema and television), the world has never been the same
Another Kenya: Crossroads of a Decolonized Africa
At the end of the 19th century (1885), the great European powers were not getting along. Between the 1870s and the beginning of the 20th
Effective Altruism : The Act of Helping Better
I recently came across effective altruism and I have been very taken by the concept. Effective altruism is a project that aims to find the
Hook, Line and Sinker : Life’s Short Story
In the recent past, I have been grappling with this thing called the meaning of life. I feel like I have been had. I had
Anthropocene Bodies
The term “Anthropocene,” which literally means “the time of humans,” signifies that humans have significantly altered the chemical and geological makeup of Earth. Humans are
(INC-3): Global Plastic Pollution Treaty in Nairobi
Countries met in Kenya to thrash out a global plastic pollution treaty. The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) witnessed a significant turnout,
Tools to Motivate and Spur Behavioural Change
Motivating and spurring behavioural change presents a formidable challenge, yet numerous tools and strategies exist to facilitate this transformation. Achieving a sustainable future will require
Abandoned Spaces: The Beauty of Nature
Abandoned spaces are places that have been left empty and unused for a period of time. They can be found all over the world in
Neo-Ruralism : The Change from City to Country
Hope for a healthy future Neo-ruralism is a socio-cultural movement that has gained momentum in recent years, reflecting a shift in the way people perceive
Carbon Offsetting (Why it Doesn’t Work)
Carbon offsetting is a way to compensate for your greenhouse gas emissions by supporting projects that reduce or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. When
Queer ecology / Eco-Queerness : Exploring the Intersection of Identity and Environment
Queer ecology, also known as eco-queerness, emerges at the intriguing intersection of two critical discourses: environmentalism and LGBTQ+ rights. This dynamic fusion explores the complex
Future Us: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age
In an era of rapid technological advancement, social and economic transformation, and shifting cultural paradigms, the concept of “Future Us” has gained unprecedented significance. The
African Traditional Music Orchestra
African traditional music is a rich and diverse tradition that spans the continent. From the drums of West Africa to the stringed instruments of East
Organising And Becoming One With The Anthropocene Through Film
Organising and becoming with the Anthropocene delves into the depths of human existence, evoking a profound sense of the interconnectedness between life and creation. The
Foreigner : What it means to move to a new country
People dream of moving to a new country or have thought about it. Moving to a new country is a life-changing decision with numerous benefits
Plastic Recycling and Closure
HOW TO RETHINK PLASTIC PACKAGING: CAN CLOSURE OR REDIRECTION PROVE TO BE A STRATEGY FOR THIS COMPLEXITY? From generation to generation, young people are less
Ecological Redirection and its Importance in Creating a Sustainable Future
An ecology of dismantling, non-desirable and far from the green and luminous clichés. Companies will save us! This is a false notion that is being
Black
What does it mean to be Black in the context of the 21st century and living outside Africa? It is important to acknowledge that the