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  • In April of this year, 4 Malawians, including a baby were murdered. Their crime? They were albinos. Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in little or no pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair. In countries like Nigeria, albinos face societal discrimination, but in countries like Malawi and Tanzania, their bones are hunted for ritual purposes.

    The Mr and Miss Albinism contest that held in Nairobi on October 21, was no small deal.

    Bigwig politicians including Isaac Mwaura, Kenya’s only albino Member of Parliament, were present at the first-of-it’s-kind event.

    In all, 20 contestants got dolled up to cat-walk, sing and dance for the competition.

    The contest was aimed at changing the narrative and showcasing the beauty of albinos in Kenya, and in Africa.

    Many African countries see albinism as a curse, but Kenya is redefining what it means to be an albino.

    MP Isaac Mwuara, who spearheaded the contest, said he wants to make the world understand albinos are not meant for money rituals.

    Jarius Ong’etta was crowned Mr Albinism 2016.

    While Miss Albinism went to Loise Lihanda.

  • 1. Aisha Buhari, Nigeria

    Just look at that beauty!

    2. Hinda Itno Deby, Chad

    That’s some Shuwa sauce right there.

    3. Princess Lalla Salma, Morocco

    She oozes royalty, really.

    4. Zeinab Suma Jammeh, Gambia

    These African presidents know good things sha!

    5. Dominique Folloroux-Ouatarra, Ivory Coast

    Beautiful! Simply muah!

    6. Chantal Biya, Cameroun

    Don’t ask us about the hair, abeg.

    7. Margaret Kenyatta, Kenya

    Now we want to go on a low cut and dye our hair gray!

    8. Ana Paolo dos Santos, Angola

    Have you ever seen a more peng thing?

    9. Monica Geingos, Namibia

    She woke up like this.

    10. Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, Gabon

    Simple, yet so stunning.

    11. Roman Tesfaye, Ethiopia

    She’s all shades of cute!

  • 1. Interesting things happen in Nollywood.

    2. Nothing is impossible for Nollywood ghosts.

    3. Ghosts will even be asking ordinary human beings questions.

    4. In Nollywood, bullets enter the body through one place, and come out from another.

    5. How can a vigin be disvirgined again biko?

    6. Even unborn children can stand and sit in the womb anyhow.

    7. In Nollywood, the blind can kuku see.

    https://twitter.com/__iSupreezy/status/773463930131845121

    8. And cats have 1000 and 1 lives!

    9. Nollywood fashion will burst your head.

    https://twitter.com/VctrVik/status/773433139750379521

    10. Nobody is too old for school in Nollywood.

    11. Nollywood movies will teach you how to catch a girlfriend that is not your mate.

    https://twitter.com/__ejiro/status/773503646449463296

    12. And even thieves have home training in Nollywood.

    13. Only in Nollywood will ‘witchcraft’ and ‘glory’ go together.

    14. In fact, in Nollywood, Jesus has come back to life already!

    https://twitter.com/cheka254/status/773520052628910081

  • This is Ambo

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BIKo2WhB5B_/

    And these are Roi and Ndotto

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BH5zCzmBUhE

    Ah, you must also meet this fella who’s in a awful hurry

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHDi36Gh1CJ/

    These guys are Mbegu, Kauro and Kamok

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BIWX3_ShkoC/

    They, with all the other baby elephants, live at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, in Nairobi, Kenya

    Such adorable creatures

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BG4d6xfAUN3/

    We have a special thing, you and me

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHud4NQB3XY/

    Just look at that

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHImhb3hvvr/

    These are the cutest baby elephants you have ever seen

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BFc-F9pgUIQ/

    But they have a really important story that more people should hear about

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BGYLA8kgUFN/

    Tens of thousands of elephants are killed each year by poachers, who hunt them for ivory. According to research, up to 100,000 African elephants were killed between 2011 and 2014 alone

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHPpBBkBqzW/

    Elephant tusks do not grow out properly until they get older, so poachers generally ignore the calves. But once their tusks (which are really modified inscisors in the upper jaw) become noticeable, they become targets for poachers

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BIjJK_EBsZo/

    It’s really grotesque, what these poachers do

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BGyIxgAAUNu/

    As if killing mature elephants for ivory wasn’t bad enough, their deaths mean that the young elephants are left to fend for themselves. Baby elephants need their mother’s milk exclusively for two years, and partially till they are four. If they aren’t rescued, they almost certainly die

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BFkhN2XgULL/

    Conservation organisations like the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescue these orphan elephants and raise them till they are old enough to live independently

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHGUOvmhpFw/

    Many of them have been re-released into the wild

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BHLQ7V7BzSh/

    And re-united with their families

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BGj4zaZAUBy/

    And these guys, the anti-poaching rangers, do everything they can to make sure that poachers don’t get to them

    It’s very good but very hard work. Elephant conservation organisations like the DSWT need your help. Donations go a long way

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BIC9yu4BWrU/

    You can also help by educating the people around you about elephant conservation and the dangers of poaching

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BH-KViuhb4D/
    Find out more about elephant poaching, and how you can help preserve these magnificent creatures. And don’t forget to share.
  • Only a few  months after serving us greatness with these bad-ass grandmas, Kenyan photographer, Osborne Macharia, is back at it again.

    This time, in a pictorial called Kabangu, he tells the fictional story of Kenyan hip-hop grandpas who doubled as security guards in the 1980s.

    These artistes were known to mentor younger talents, teaching them social values.

    The Kabangu are basically the most bad-ass grandpas we’ve ever seen.

    The most amazing part of this project is how Macharia recreated amazing pictures to tell stories of people that have done awesome things in the past.

    These grandpas are goals! We so can’t wait to see what Osborne is working on next.

    Featured image credit via Osborne Macharia’s Instagram.
  • Thinking of planning your next holiday?? We think Kenya should be your first choice! Here are 35 extremely convincing reasons why you HAVE TO VISIT KENYA!:

    1. Mt. Poi in the Ndoto Mountains of Northern Kenya

    2. Pink flamingos on Lake Nakuru, also known as the blue lake in Kenya

    3. Lake Paradise in Marsabit National Reserve. A highland lake in the middle of the desert

    4. Flamingos basking in the sunset at Lake Nakuru

    5. White sands at Watamu beach

    6. A tourist crossing Ngare Serian’s rope bridge in the Maasai Mara

    7. Beautiful aerial view of Nairobi at sunset

    8. Equally beautiful view of the Nairobi skyline at night

    9. Nairobi National Park. The only wild animal park in the world adjacent to a capital city

    10. Gorgeous view of Diani beach

    11. 400 year old tree in the Maasai Mara National Park

    12. Hell’s Gate National Park, south of Lake Naivasha

    13. A flamingo walking on water at Lake Nakuru

    14. Gorgeous clouds overlooking Shela village at Lamu island

    15. Serene image of the coast at Lamu

    16. Elephants at Amboseli National Park

    17. Stunning view overlooking the Menengai Crater at Nakuru

    18. Aerial view of buffalo grazing on the shores of Lake Nakuru

    19. Black Rhino grazing at Lake Nakuru National Park

    20. Breathtaking sunrise hues at the shores of Lake Nakuru

    21. This beautiful and tranquil landscape

    22. An oasis in the middle of the desert in Wajir

    23. The world famous white sandy beaches of Diani

    24. Remarkable landscape of this long winding road at Nyeri

    25. Striking image of a water lion in the Mara

    26. Ndakaini dam in Murang’a

    27. Blue water rock pool in Ngare Ndare Forest

    28. Stunning image of cheetahs at Maasai Mara

    29. Gorgeous shot of Mount Kenya

    30. Elephants basking in the sunset at Maasai Mara

    31. Breathtaking aerial view of Mt Longonot’s caldera

    32. Remarkable view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park

    33. Dolphins in Watamu

    34. Spectacular view of the waters at Malindi

    35. Descent from Lenana Peak on a snow-filled Mount Kenya

    All images unless stated otherwise are taken from KENYAPICS

  • 1. Fried Beef On Pilau

    Jollof rice is to Nigerians as Pilau is to Kenyans. Pilau is made of aromatic rice cooked in tomato seasoned with Kenyan Pilau spice.

    2. Wet Fried Goat On Plantain And Pilau

    Plantain for the win!!

    3. Nyama Choma On Pilau

    Nyama Choma is Swahili for spicy roast meat.

    4. Madondo Chapo

    This meal consists of flat bread known as Chapati which is customarily eaten with stewed beans (Madondo).

    5. Fried Lambs And Plantain On Chapati

    Fried plantain on flat bread, looks amazing!

    6. Fried Matumbo With Chapati, Creamed Spinach And Ugali

    This dish is made of spicy fried tripe (Matumbo) served with Chapati, cornmeal mush (ugali) and spinach cooked in butter and milk.

    7. Stewed Chicken With A Side Of Ugali

    Food goals!

    8. Kuku Choma

    Kuku Choma is the twin of Nyama Choma, the only difference being the type of meat being grilled. Kuku Choma is spicy chicken grilled, Kenyan style.

    9. Fried Lamb With Mukimo And Sautéed Cabbage

    In case you’re wondering what Mukimo is, it’s a bean pudding dish made with potatoes, vegetables, corn and of course, beans.

    10. Kuku Choma, Chips, Kachumbari And Tomato Chutney

    If you like your grilled chicken with a little something on the side, this dish is for you. Kachumbari is Kenyan onion and tomato salad seasoned with salt and pepper.

    11. Bhajia And Kachumbari

    Bhajia is Kenya’s deep fried spiced potatoes usually served with tomato chutney dip.

    12. Kienyeji Chicken And French Fries Stir-Fry With Onions

    Kienyeji Chicken are locally bred Kenyan chickens that have not been fed with commercially produced chicken feed. Kienyeji Chicken stew is prepared specially because of the tough nature of the meat.

    13. Chicken Masala

    Chicken Masala consists of boneless pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in sauce.

  • Stepping down from their various positions of work in the Kenyan government during the 70s, these women retired to the ultimate baby girl lifestyle.

    They now spend their time travelling to exotic tourists sites in Africa and partying exclusively.

    Catching up with three of them in Somalia, self-taught Kenyan digital artist and photographer, Osborne Macharia, together with his team created beautiful portraits of them just in time for International Women’s Day.

    After failing an exam while studying Architecture at university, Osborne stumbled on the work of sensational photographer, Joey Lawrence and got inspired. He has since used his pictures as a means of showing the beautiful side of his country to the world.

    Here are the portraits from the Project Nyanye shoot:

    Mrs S. Were

    She was the Economist and Personal Advisor to the Kenyan president between 1972 and 1992.

    Ms. M. Adhiambo

    She served as the Minister of Trade and Industry from 1972 to 1980.

    Mrs Kamau Njuguna

    She was the Governor of Central Bank of Kenya between 1980 and 1985.

    Being one of the finalists of the 2016 HasselBlad Masters photography competition, Osborne has also worked for international brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Toyota and so many others.

    You can head to his Behance page and website to keep tabs on other beautiful photos from him. Instagram account: @osborne_macharia

  • For those that are hungry and desperately craving adulthood; Don’t do it, It’s a trap!

    This guy has given up on adulting.

    This Kenyan man shared his thoughts on how life really is for men aged 24-29.

    https://twitter.com/MthoBiyela/status/691185741980921856

    When you look around you, everyone seems to be doing something for themselves, people seem to be living a life you only dream of.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    You have applied for jobs and the results have been more disappointing than Besigye’s shot at Presidency.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    Sadly this is the age when most guys lose it, the age when if not careful, one is consumed by alcohol or drugs…

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    Worse is when a few people you studied with have been lucky enough to land jobs, soon your circle of friends grows thinner.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    I mean what you will do when you are in a WhatsApp group of friends discussing last week’s trip to Zanzibar…

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    …and planning another road trip to Kigali while you’re not sure of what your next meal would be?

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    But it isn’t always bad…

    This is the age when you learn a lot about life, if you can hack through this stage, your only hardship would losing your parents.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    This stage teaches you a lot about perseverance, about appreciating the small wins you have each day.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    It teaches you something about friendship, love, career growth and personal responsibility.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    This is always your rise or fall moment depending on the choices you make.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    How you live your life in the 30’s is determined by how you would have handled your life in this phase.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    I haven’t been long in my 20’s but I won’t wait until this phase reaches me before I start doing something about it.

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    He ended the thread with this important question.

    That’s why I always ask, “Are you working on your dreams today?”

    — Phi φ (@MthoBiyela) January 24, 2016

    In summary, the key to success is working on your dreams NOW and not anytime later. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

  • For some reason, Jacaranda trees are practically ubiquitous in Nairobi. They are everywhere!

    1. In people’s backyards.

    2. In Parklands.

    3. On the way to the office.

    https://instagram.com/p/9BJCcdg0MV/

    4. Inside the office buildings.

    Because, why not?

    5. In the National museum

    6. In the park. Of course.

    https://instagram.com/p/9yRvJWgaHV/

    7. Jacaranda petals on the sidewalk are the perfect summation of life.

    8. And are the perfect backdrop for memorable selfies.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/98G-nhAAz-/

    9. It probably doesn’t get any better than this.

    https://twitter.com/disastrpassport/status/657496393146310656
    Purple harmony for the win.

    10. Here’s the tweet that started it all.

    Thank you, Nanjala. If you visit Nairobi in October when the Jacaranda trees are in bloom, you will never want to leave. That is a promise. Wanna bet?