By Tego Wolasa Chudo, my last-born son, came screaming from his bedroom, panicked by the fireworks explosion. My neighbors at the Readers Republic of Rongai have this tradition of fireworks every New Year. 2025 was no different. My first real encounter with the cacophony and exhilaration of New Year's Eve ...

Marsabit, 1st January 2025 It was pomp, colour, and cheers as the Balozi Ukur Yattani sponsored peace tournament reached its thrilling climax in Goro Rukesa, Marsabit. Dubbed "Football Beyond Tribes," the showpiece final saw a clash of titans as Soweto FC squared off against the indomitable D'ekoma FC. D'ekoma, a ...

Did you know that renowned scholars from around the world have conducted extensive research on the Burji people in the mid-20th century, primarily between the 1930s and 1970s? While the Frobenius Institute in Germany played a significant role, with figures like Adolph Ellegard Jensen and his student Helmut Straube leading ...

By Tego Wolasa Music has long been a powerful tool for language learning, immersing learners in the natural rhythm and flow of speech. However, the use of musical instruments ("ghinaa") often presents a religious obstacle, particularly within Islam. Fortunately, poetry offers a viable solution. By removing musical instrumentation, music essentially ...

The Nairobi Burji Professionals Association (NBPA) recently concluded its elections, marking a significant transition in leadership. This follows two years of dedicated service by the interim leadership, a period characterized by notable progress. Under the visionary guidance of Chairman Bashir Dawe Sode, the interim NBPA achieved a crucial milestone: the ...

Nairobi, Kenya – Hon. Adan Gichu Ali has assumed the chairmanship of Frontier Selam Sacco, a leading financial cooperative. He takes over from Tego Wolasa, who now serves as the vice-chairman, a position previously held by Hon. Adan Gichu Ali. The positions of Secretary General and Treasurer remain unchanged, with ...