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Sunday Magazine - (04/10/2009 )
Marital injustice spurs drama
I heard my mother fraternising with the enemy through my bedroom door. My blood boiling and unable to believe the betrayal, I stormed into the living room, and caught my mother literally apologising for my behaviour. She made me sound like a spoilt child who didn’t know any better and was just caught up in the throes of my own hormonal drama. ... Read More
 
Budding referee eyes the big leagues
Clutching a ball in her left hand and a whistle in her right hand, Lolin Ndukwe exudes the passion, confidence and attentiveness of a seasoned referee. The 19-year-old student at St John’s Secondary School in Nairobi’s Pumwani area is a referee with Kenya’s Super League and Mathare Youth Sports Association (Mysa). ... Read more
 
Intimidating dashboard signs
Every motorist will tell you that besides a car crash, an unexplained light on the dashboard — especially at night — is the next most horrifying thing. ... Read more
 
Kidjo: Crusader for children’s rights
"There has rarely been an African diva of such wholesomeness to the power and intoxication of Angelique Kidjo…" Time Magazine once proclaimed For over two decades, the Benin-born singer, performer and songwriter Kidjo has transcended boundaries, uniting millions of people through music. ... Read more
 
Great opportunities knock at odd times
I had been looking forward to some precious ‘me’ time for quite a while. I wanted, actually more like needed, to just sit in and do some thinking and reflecting. And so I scheduled myself to do exactly that a couple of weeks ago. I made no appointments for that day and I chose a quiet spot in our office to do my thinking. As I was busy making sure my preliminaries for the morning were taken care of, the phone rang. ... Read more
 
Fix it when broken, do not wait
Once again, police are cracking down on faulty vehicles that suffocate our public transport system. This time, they are doing it with renewed vigour and enthusiasm, thanks to the new police boss. ... Read more
 

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