Miss Trudy (born 10 May 1994) — real name Gertrude Awino Njeri Juma — is a Kenyan YouTube personality, travel and lifestyle vlogger, digital creator, and influencer known for her engaging travel videos, lifestyle content, and storytelling that highlights African experiences to global audiences. Early Life, Family & Background Miss Trudy was born on 10 […]
Trevor Ombija (born 9 September 1988) is a distinguished Kenyan journalist, broadcast anchor, political commentator, and media personality widely known for his work on Citizen TV’s “Monday Report” and “Day Break.” He is also a successful entrepreneur with ventures in hospitality and communications. Early Life & Background Trevor was born on 9 September 1988 in […]
Larry Madowo (born 14 July 1987 in Siaya County, Kenya) is a highly respected international journalist, news anchor, writer, and correspondent known for his insightful reporting across business, politics, technology, and culture. He currently serves as an International Correspondent for CNN International, based in Nairobi, and hosts the network’s acclaimed African Voices Changemakers and Playmakers […]
The name Awori carries weight in Kenya’s modern history: judges, legislators, doctors, ministers and activists spring from a single extended family rooted in western Kenya. At the center of public attention is Arthur Moody Awori — “Uncle Moody” — the soft-spoken former vice-president whose longevity and public service have made him a living link to […]
In the dusty lanes of Juja, Kiambu County, few would have predicted that a barefoot boy named Gilbert Deya would one day become a household name—celebrated by thousands, scorned by others, and entangled in one of Kenya’s most sensational religious scandals. The life and times of Gilbert Deya, who passed away this week in a […]
Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ is an acclaimed novelist and playwright whose literary voice continues the legacy of storytelling pioneered by her father, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. Known for her sharp insight into Kenyan society and the global African diaspora, Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ has established herself as a powerful figure in contemporary African fiction. While many recognize her […]
Mukoma wa Ngũgĩ is a prominent Kenyan-American author, poet, and scholar who continues to shape global conversations around African literature, identity, and postcolonial theory. The son of literary giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Mukoma wa Ngũgĩ has carved out a distinctive voice in contemporary writing that reflects both his personal legacy and a broader cultural mission. […]
Read Also: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (1938–2025): Literary Giant, Cultural Icon, and Revolutionary Voice Ngugi wa Thiong’o is dead. The world-renowned Kenyan author, playwright, and activist passed away today at the age of 86, marking the end of an extraordinary literary and intellectual journey. The news of his death has sent shockwaves across Kenya and the […]
