Silas Nyamweya

Mulu Mutisya: An 'Illiterate genius' who became a legend in Kenya's political arena

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-02 16:41:19

The “father of the Kamba Community” is said to have passed his leadership mantle to Kalonzo Musyoka. 

How value addition built my lucrative sunflower empire

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-13 10:01:39

The primary form of sunflower value addition is extracting oil from sunflower seeds.

Ken Walibora: Swahili literary master whose legacy still lingers on

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-14 14:29:55

Since his demise, the interest on his life and books, particularly ‘Kidagaa Kimemwozea’, Siku Njema, Ndoto ya Almasi, Damu Nyeusi and Tuzo has grown.

Trash to cash: Entrepreneur turning fish waste to millions

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-20 11:56:24

How young entrepreneur turns fish waste into valuable products

Margaret Ogola: The medical doctor who became great author

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-23 15:21:37

She was the author of an award winning book, The River and the Source and its sequel, I swear by Apollo.

Margaret Ogola: The medical doctor who became a great author

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-24 08:44:59

Margaret Atieno Ogola was among Kenya’s most renowned authors. She was also a paediatrician, a health administrator, and human rights activist

I ditched engineering for the decks and I have no regrets

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-05-31 13:02:39

DJ Zeddy wanted to be an aeronautical engineer since his childhood.  However, inspiration from watching other DJs rock the crowd stirred him to shift his career.

Ten types of exes you will find in Kenya

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-05 11:12:13

Woe unto you if your ex is weird as they will make sure you have no peace for the rest of your life.

Types of bachelors you are likely to meet

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-07 13:34:54

Here are ten types of bachelors you are likely to meet in every Kenyan estate.

John Malan Sawe: Top soldier who helped to quash 1982 coup attempt

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-18 11:42:22

He successful worked to counter the coup attempt that had been organised by Senior Private Hezekiah Ochuka.

How squirmy red worms are turning Muturi into a tycoon

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-18 15:08:54

My name is George Muturi Kamau, founder of Comfort Worms and Insects that started way back in the year 2014 as Agritech Organic Farm.

Ten weird characters in street demos

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-23 10:27:29

While many Kenyans genuinely agitate for a good cause in the political demonstrations, others look for opportunities to steal and commit mischievous acts.

Plastic money: How group is making millions from waste

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-25 09:07:08

Our biggest challenge so far is to convince schools to adopt eco-desks and overcome resistance to change.

Fiery Ameru warrior who closed ranks with the colonial masters

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-06-26 12:28:20

The Meru culture still celebrates M'Angaine as a skilled and courageous warrior who played a notable role in defending his community and upholding its values.

Kabeere M'Mbijjiwe: Pipe-smoking Cabinet minister in Moi's era

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-07-01 09:22:11

As an MP and Cabinet minister, he left a rich legacy not only in South Imenti but also in the whole nation.

Elijah Masinde: Why colonialists hated Dini Ya Msambwa founder

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-07-03 11:04:20

Masinde’s other calling was in religion. He regarded himself as a seer.

Mbiyu Koinange: One of the most powerful, influential ministers

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-07-22 10:12:30

Peter Mbiyu Koinange was a powerful Kenyan politician and close associate of Kenya's first President Jomo Kenyatta.

My mother left me when I was two months old, but I forgave her

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-07-22 13:35:27

When she left, my grandmother told me she was my mother. This revelation from my grandmother left me surprised and in disbelief.

Upcycle: How I convert plastic waste into trendy home decor

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-07-24 11:42:35

Steve Omondi, an artist based in Kisumu, makes aesthetic flowers, used for decorating homes and offices, using plastics.

Okoth Okombo: Sign language hero who fought for the deaf

By Silas Nyamweya   2024-07-29 10:05:58

A great champion of the disabled in Kenya, Professor Okombo worked passionately to improve the welfare of the deaf in the society.