I Surrender

I Surrender

By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron I surrender. It is always tough to say these two words out loud, because it seems as if I failed, as if I have given up. I surrender. In the face of adversity, anxiety, pain and fear. I surrender. No more looking for answers, forcing my way...
Women in Africa and ICT

Women in Africa and ICT

By Wanjiru Kihusa A few weeks ago, I attended the 6th Connected Kenya Summit. Connected Kenya is an annual IT event organized by Kenya ICT Authority. It brings together major ICT industry players and key government decision makers with an aim of establishing an avenue...
Jollof – The Rice that Binds

Jollof – The Rice that Binds

By Ozoz Sokoh Jollof, definitions Noun. Verb. 1. of a red, spiced rice dish loved in every city and town ‘South of the Sahara’ and along the coast of West Africa. Synonyms: Djolof, Benachim (Gambia), Thieboudienne (Senegal) 2. to cook in a red, tomato-based...