Uncle Gil

How cowboy hats became crown for Kiuk artistes

By Uncle Gil   2024-08-17 11:12:51

The origins of this trend are shrouded in mystery, much like the cowboy hats themselves. Some say it began with those World War Two fighters who went to fight for the British in Burma.

The burden of a rejected apology is a heavy thing

By Uncle Gil   2024-09-03 15:06:55

Despite her endless patience, the weight of the world seemed to settle on Dofora’s shoulders.

Campus leaked record scandal that shook village

By Uncle Gil   2024-09-16 14:46:00

Back in the day, borrowing cassettes was like trading gossip—common and often regrettable.

Snapshots of deceit: How photos lie to us

By Uncle Gil   2024-09-29 10:15:00

Which brings me to my point: photos lie. Sure, they capture a moment, but they don’t tell the whole story.

Why Mashujaa Day is the tipping point of the year

By Uncle Gil   2024-10-19 11:11:10

There is something about Mashujaa Day that makes it special. Mashujaa is the tipping point of the year.

Why men from the mountain are proudly mama's boys

By Uncle Gil   2024-10-28 13:28:00

Among our people, men belong to their mothers. That’s why our entire tribe refers to itself as the House of Mumbi.

Surviving January: Herbal wonders or street tricks?

By Uncle Gil   2025-01-15 09:09:01

At the top of this is a curative herb called ‘kiruma’.

Forget Tik Tok, writing can truly take you places

By Uncle Gil   2025-01-21 08:14:46

Let’s face it, writing isn’t exactly the ‘it’ career in the age of bootylicious TikTok queens and six-figure YouTubers.

Five food items that carried us through Njaanuary

By Uncle Gil   2025-01-30 15:49:17

Leading the pack is matumbo—those greenish, spongy entrails that polite folk prefer to call tripe.

Kamaley and I: Original kings of Valentine's mistari

By Uncle Gil   2025-02-11 08:54:16

Corporates will craft syrupy messages for the day, not because they love you but because they love your wallets.

Dear Mr President, here's how to win Murima back

By Uncle Gil   2025-02-17 09:44:00

The Murima region occupied by the House of Mumbi is traditionally divided into four main blocks -- Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri and Kirinyaga.