When Was The Last Time You Were Still?
Kenya's Trezer Oguda on learning stillness and discovering the mysteries of the soul.
Community Amid Chaos
Oluwatobi Tijani on the importance of community during challenging times.
Holding Space for Mentally Ill Loved Ones
Supporting loved ones who suffer from mental illness is important for those in anguish to heal. However, it can be overwhelming. Phetsile Dlamini Ramabulana reflects on her experience as a supportive loved one.
Minding Our Minds
This dynamic group of mental health champions share their desire for all people to have access to mental health care and community support without fear of stigma.
Healing Takes Time
Michael Mutua Masila writes about dealing with abandonment and unexpectedly reconciling with an absent father.
You Are Not Alone
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Covid-19 has had an impact on all of us, and developing the skills to cope with daily life is an important part of maintaining good mental health. Here are a few ways to do it.
A High Note in a Low Moment
Composer and jazz musician, Bokani Dyer, created 'Kelenosi' the album that defined his aloneness during lockdown.
Vaccine Confidence in the Face of an ‘Infodemic’
Dzikamayi Chando speaks to Zimbabwean nationals on getting vaccinated for Covid19
Learning, Anew
Lecturer and doctoral candidate Thulile Khanyile reflects on how the pandemic has affected her work as a teacher and researcher, and learning in higher education.
What Shouldn't Stop Post-Covid19
Zindzi Kibiku shares favourite newly acquired behaviours that Africans should keep doing, even beyond Covid19.
Book Bunk Trust and their Archeology of Kenya's Past
Zaqi Alibhai interviews Syokau Mutonga and Sahar McTough of BookBunk Trust in Nairobi about their work in three branches of Nairobi’s McMillan Memorial public libraries.
A Festival in Your Palm
Amandla Maphalala discovers the ways in which performance art has evolved and reflects on ‘My Body My Space’, the first ‘on your phone' festival in the world.