CULTURE

The African Savannah – A tale of beauty and beasts

Anyone who knows me or has read my work can attest that I write extensively…

Divine Lingo

Breaking the Bonds of Sentiments: Faith BeyondReligion, Beyond Language We’ve made a prison out of…

Ngoma Dance  at Lamu Cultural Festival

Mzee Musa never minded broadcasting his drumming expertise before haters, foes, and cheerleaders in the…

The donkey race competition in the Lamu cultural festival

*Images: author’s own Any time the earth is tickled with a hoe, it laughs with…

Hair – African vs European

The Nordic woman has long blond hair which she uses as part of her winter…

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

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

WHOLENESS

Bryophyllum Pinnatum – The Miracle leaf

Bryophyllum pinnatum, often referred to as the “miracle leaf,” is a succulent plant revered in…

Nature Heals – Even if we don’t understand how

I should note up front that the information in this article does not constitute medical…

Castor Oil: Maguta ma Mbariki

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

photograph of sheep in a farm
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…

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ECONOMY

The Role of Natural Shapes in Sustainable Design

Natural shapes have long influenced design, guiding the creation of spaces that harmonize with their environment and cater to human needs. A notable example is the Tata Somba houses of the Batammariba…

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…

a person doing carpentry
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…

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…

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…