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Funky Munch Kenya
I’ve always heard that if you want to have a successful business in Kenya then you should go for the food industry because we are always eating. I talked to the brains behind Funky Munch Kenya a group of young people daring to dream and this is how the journey has been so far: 1.Tell us a bit about Funky Munch Kenya, when was it founded? Funky Munch was established in 2019, a food and beverage catering company. 2. What inspired the name Funky Munch Kenya? The name is a cheeky play on words for the chill vibe we bring to events and catering, it is well suited to the…
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Justin Mengere – Filmmaker and Photographer
I think film making is a gift. In a continent where our identity has been limited to so little of what we really are, we need all the films to rewrite our legacy and show the world who we really are. I spoke to Justin to understand how he makes his art stand out. 1. Being an artist what attributes do you think most describe you? This would be, patient, creative and spontaneous. 2. What does an ordinary shoot day look like for you out of Nairobi (for instance when you worked on Turkana: A journey to remember?) A shoot day outside Nairobi would depend on the temperature of where…
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Being black in a white world
I grew up on a healthy diet of High School Musical and Glee club, I wanted to be all these beautiful ladies in the shows with blonde hair and blue eyes, it didn’t matter if they were American and I was African, for me all that needed to happen was I’d grow up have the money and all that needed fixing would be fixed. Not knowing that even that desire to ‘fix’ something to look like another visual representation was a big problem. Now I’m all grown up and I am learning not to constantly watch American shows that sell the idea that size 4 is the way the truth…
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Beryl Nekesa – YouTuber
Today’s interview features Beryl, she has a beautiful personality and her energy will brighten up your day. She is Computer Scientist and enjoys vlogging here’s how our chat went. 1. Who is Beryl Nekesa and why the name Belnizzo for your page? Beryl is a bubbly young lady, an extrovert and social butterfly born and raised in Langata, Nairobi. Professionally I am what youngins would call a “techie” and I like to employ creativity in all I do. Currently I am among the ten ladies selected to participate in the first-ever cohort of Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship program in Kenya where I am pursuing a career in Software Engineering. I have…
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10 restaurants reopened in the Nairobi CBD
We’re all learning how to enter outside since Miss Rona seems like she is here to stay. Life has to continue and change is the only permanent thing, thus, we are gradually adapting to the new normal by sanitizing, wearing our masks and keeping social distance. The government gave a directive back in May that restaurants would reopen upon adhering to protocols such the 1.5 metre rule and ensuring hoteliers are tested. Truthfully, we will at some point need to leave our houses to meet our friends, family and significant others who we weren’t locked down with, in that case, here’s a few spots currently reopened within the CBD that…
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Klein Nettoh – Storyteller
Kenyan creatives have some of the best talent in the world. I look at my social media and marvel and how much there is out here. One of the page’s I came across is Klein’s in October last year. He tells stories about Africa, Being on his Instagram will have you feeling like you’ve traveled the continent especially now when we don’t have the chance to. As you read this my only tip is tap the links, they give context to the answers and if you can, read this on your desktop computer or tablet. 1. Storytelling is your forte, as you tell the stories of all that is around…
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Taking Stock
Hi lovelies! Hope you’re well and keeping safe. In all my years of blogging I’ve never taken stock. This was fun and made me think about a lot of stuff. Give it a try at the end maybe? Happy reading. Making: A sandwich with broadways bread and beef ham. Currently waiting for the light to turn red. This is undefeated and broadways is bae. Always has been always will be. Wanting: To do my nails. I keep looking at my previous nail do but I’m still paranoid with the whole pandemic situation. Drinking: A lot of black coffee, the Nescafe classic. I finally tried it sugarless and I have totally…
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Olive Cheche – Sterling Events Kenya
One of the major things we’re missing out on as we are home is going for events. With an additional 30 day extension of the curfew and a ban on social gatherings, its important we know how businesses are doing. I talked to Olive who brought everything into perspective. 1. What inspired you to start an events company called ‘Sterling’ events? This dream started way back when I was around 11 or so. I watched the “wedding planner” movie by Jennifer Lopez. I was so fascinated about wedding planning and I remember thinking to myself that one day maybe I’d be able to do it. Fast forward to 2017, in…
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Anne Nyagacuhi – Beauty by Anne
I attend church at PCEA Kasarani West Parish and that’s where I had the opportunity of meeting Anne. She is an amazing lady and one of those who was really nice to me when I joined the youth. Years later she is a wife and a mum and more to it has joined the beauty space. Her interview is such an eye opener on what being a YouTuber in the beauty field means. 1. Who is Anne Nyagacuhi, the face behind Beauty by Anne? I am God fearing, spontaneous, fun and a lover of all things beauty. 2. Your channel looks into makeup, fashion, hair, DIY’s and skin care. What…
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Anne Njoroge – Redefined Gospel
I met Anne in 2017 while at Kenya Model United Nations in the ICJ bureau. The next year we worked together she, the President of the International Court of Justice and I, Secretary General. The thing about her is she’s not your ordinary lady. I dare say she is an overachiever and I greatly admire her for it. She has a YouTube channel that you should all subscribe to but first here’s how our chat went. 1. Redefined gospel, your YouTube channel helps people thrive in Christ. What inspired you to start it? Okay, this is a whole story book … haha. I initially had a podcast that went by…
