Ferdinand Mwongela

Kenyan-born author on Booker Prize longlist

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2023-09-09 15:32:26

Kenyan-born author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel, ‘Western Lane’, has been named in the Booker Prize 2023 longlist announced on Friday.

Kikuyu elders dedicate new cultural centre in Nairobi

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2023-09-30 15:22:07

The Agikuyu Kiama kia Ma has consecrated a planned new cultural centre in Dagoretti South, Nairobi.

Conservation: Women fighting to change everyday life

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-01-14 07:32:34

There is already talk of a hotel nearby, all good signs for this essentially subsistence fishing community.

Inside the Oscars Sh14m gift bags

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-03-09 11:43:41

On Monday morning, 25 nominees in the five main categories will receive this goody bag, officially called the ‘Everybody Wins’ gift bag.

Il Ngwesi: How to milk an elephant

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-05-01 13:54:00

Not surprisingly, the Il Ngwesi Maasai of Laikipia are a people of firsts.