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FINDING HOPE
“The free bird leapson the back of the windand floats downstreamtill the current endsand dips his wingsin the orange sun raysand dares to claim the sky” I hope you find a love that makes you feel whole, seen and understood I hope you meet like-minded people who share a common plane of reality as you I hope you stand tall next to people who assure you of your abilities, support the decisions…

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Interview with Kamau: Exploring the Intersection of Art, Code, and NFTs
By Lorraine Abwao As part of our series about NFTs, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kamau, Cofounder of the Colour of Code. An individual photo of Kamau Kamau He is a multidisciplinary creator from Nairobi, Kenya. His work spans across photography, creative coding and storytelling. Beyond just being creative outlets, he uses different artistic mediums to preserve our African history and…

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World AIDS DAY 2024
“The world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 if everyone’s rights are protected” – UNAIDS By Lorraine Abwao Almost 40 years after the Pasteur Institute discovered the first case of what became known as Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), key statistics reveal what progress has or has not been made in the collective fight against HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Over…

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An interview with Kenya NFT Club's Technical Lead, Kevin Mwangi (Kiggs)
By Lorraine Abwao As part of our series about the upcoming NFT Afrika Summit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Mwangi (Kiggs), Cofounder & Technical Lead at the Kenya NFT Club Kiggs is a 3D artist and designer from Nairobi, Kenya. He is a generalist and loves to explore different themes and styles.He is passionate about mental health advocacy and charity work, hence he uses NFTs to…
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One on One interview with Kenya NFT Club Co-founder Ronny
By Lorraine Abwao As part of our series about the upcoming NFT Afrika Summit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ronny Onkeo, Community & Operations Lead, Exhibition Curator at Kenya NFT Club. Ronny Onkeo sitted on a red bench A Photographer, visual artist and an environmentalist who seeks to capture all that is nature-wild, tame & in between-from behind the lens, Ronny Onkeo has been using…
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IRRESISTIBLE
“You can either leave something for people or you can leave something in people.” This story is like a fireworks display about fighting hard to restore love. She wasn’t looking when she found someone who opened her eyes to the complexities of love, acceptance and emotional support. She is everything he loves in human form; and if it’s not her it’s no one else for him.He pays attention to her…
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MADE FOR HER
“A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.” For her, he decides on what’s the best option for his people; the ones he represents. He weighs his available options first, then decides on what can bring positive changes to everyone everywhere. Good things continue to come into his life effortlessly ever since she came into his life with a bang! For her, he will be the flickering hope to keep her…

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THE KILLER DISEASE MAKING THE ROUNDS IN AFRICA
“We believe every human being should have access to the information, care and treatment they need to keep their heart healthy, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, education or income.” – The World Heart Federation (WHF) By Lorraine Abwao Imagine a silent epidemic sweeping across the globe, claiming more lives than infectious diseases, maternal and perinatal conditions, and…

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IMPORTANT HEALTH DAYS & CAMPAIGNS 2024
(FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL/MAY) FEBRUARY February 4 – World Cancer DayFebruary 6 – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital MutilationFebruary 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in ScienceFebruary 12 – International Epilepsy DayFebruary 13 – International Condom DayFebruary 14 – International Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) DayFebruary 15 – International Childhood Cancer…
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NEW MUSE
“Your home needs to be a space for your mind” I choose to heal the inner child in you, massage your pained heart muscles and kiss your dried tears, I choose to map your conflicting emotions into mysterious art and match your lifelong desires to a beautiful reality, I choose to focus on social connectedness with like-minded humans and stay in touch with pure souls, I choose to spend time on…

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INTERCONNECTEDNESS
“Sustainable development is simply a kind of development that meets the wants of the present generation without hampering the ability of the coming generation to meet their own needs.” You can choose to propel the healing of war-torn nations beyond the East African country of your origin while simultaneously giving, serving and doing good to your people. You can observe the different levels of…

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DIVINE
“I write about love because that is all there is” – Anonymous Have you ever conversed with someone, listened to them speak, and experienced the feeling that your love life will never be the same again? The genuine part is the life partner I am praying for has yet to find his way back. Or let me rephrase the statement to make it less erroneous, my life experiences are never going to be what they…

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WRAP UP OF NAIROBI DESIGN WEEK 2024
By Lorraine Abwao If you have never attended a design-focused event, I highly recommend you do. Design-focused events capture the true essences of artistic minds; whether you are a budding writer, designer, art director, curator, stylist, model, musician or fashion enthusiast at any level. Check out the Nairobi Design Week (NDW) website for more information on the company’s upcoming…

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GET TO KNOW THE NAIVAA APPAREL BRAND
Illustrated by Joel Meshack Omolo By Lorraine Abwao In almost 10 years, Naivaa Apparel has made a remarkable impact on the creative industry in the city of Nairobi, setting new benchmarks for excellence beyond our borders. Naivaa Apparel is a streetwear fashion line registered with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) as a non-political, non-religious, and for-profit brand. The made-in-Kenya…

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Feeling
What is one word that describes you?
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Mine
How did we get here ? You and I merged into a once in a lifetime love. I love you ° My Mine °. I loved you in my past life, I love you in my present life and I will love you in every life we explore together. I choose to be yours and to follow you into the future you dream of ; for the both of us. You are a once in a lifetime love and I am all yours. I wouldn’t want any other human being…

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