CULTURE

Nature Always Tells A Different Story

Nature always tells its story of love and community in a very unique, real, original,…

CULTURE ISN’T A COSTUME. IT’S A CALLING.

Answer It With Pride In an age of globalization, culture has often been reduced to…

Touring Uganda – A few facts to know about Uganda

I can’t pretend to be an expert on Uganda or to have seen everything it…

Are You Not For Sale?

Africa’s greatest weakness has never been its resources, its economy, or even its leadership—it has…

WHOLENESS

Castor Oil: Maguta ma Mbariki

The Mwariki tree, Ricinus communis, is known in English as the Castor oil tree and…

Intersection of art, mental health and human connection

*All images are the author’s own. Growing up, my childhood was filled with rich and…

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Kīmengemenge Animal Fat – Gīkūyū Healthiest Fat.

The Gikuyu Woman’s house, Nyumba’s house plan was developed by the simple formula of inserting a square…

ECONOMY

China & BRICS Choose Progress Over West’s Deindustrialization

February 6, 2025 China, a leading nation in the BRICS and the Global South, has chosen in practice, not to follow insanity of the West led campaign for deindustrialization. The same political-financial elites endangering the world…

Beyond Borrowed Standards: Writing Our Own Rules for Sustainable Design and Construction

Embracing Local Building Techniques and Codes for a Sustainable Future The construction industry globally has long relied on Westernized building codes and materials, especially in developing nations striving to modernize and achieve…

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Beyond steel, nails and glue: Traditional woodworking techniques inspiring Sustainable Building Design

Ancient woodworking techniques such as Sashimono, renowned for its precision-crafted, interlocking joints, has become a celebrated practice in sustainable furniture design. Its principles of durability, health-consciousness, and environmental sustainability could have transformative…

Old Wisdom, New Solutions: How Traditional Building Methods Are Shaping Modern Sustainability

Introduction In the quest for sustainability, the built environment has seen a renaissance of practices that, while ancient in origin, have found renewed purpose in today’s climate-conscious world. This return to historical…

Mining: A Treasure or a Curse?

We frequently read articles that aim to inform the public about the quality and amount of wealth gained through mining. Bilateral relations and MOUs are inked, and press conferences are held. When…

Living Small, Thriving Together: The Promise of Micro Housing Communities

Micro Community Housing: A Model for Sustainable Living In an era where urbanization and housing demands are escalating, the micro community housing setup has emerged as an innovative and sustainable response. By…