CULTURE

wildlife photography of elephant during golden hour
Africa Arise

So, they divided Africa among themselves in a conference, without even a single courtesy of…

red and orange galaxy illustration
Men, Hearts, Souls

Men lost in shadows, disconnected deep,From hearts that beat, and souls that keep,Their consciousness, a…

Faithfulness in the Face of Pain

In a world often dominated by headlines of despair and disconnection, it’s easy to forget…

The donkey race competition in the Lamu cultural festival

*Images: author’s own Any time the earth is tickled with a hoe, it laughs with…

Hair – African vs European

The Nordic woman has long blond hair which she uses as part of her winter…

The African Savannah – A tale of beauty and beasts

Anyone who knows me or has read my work can attest that I write extensively…

WHOLENESS

green forestry machine in a woodland area
End Food Dependency in Africa

African nations have been plagued in the decades following successful liberation from colonialism, by having…

Nature Heals – Even if we don’t understand how

I should note up front that the information in this article does not constitute medical…

Bryophyllum Pinnatum – The Miracle leaf

Bryophyllum pinnatum, often referred to as the “miracle leaf,” is a succulent plant revered in…

Castor Oil: Maguta ma Mbariki

The Mwariki tree, Ricinus communis, is known in English as the Castor oil tree and…

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ECONOMY

When Buildings Become the Landscape: Nature-First Design

Architecture as an Extension of Nature: Designing with the Landscape, Not Against It Can a building be more than just a structure? Can it become an extension of the landscape itself? Across…

Modern Cities or Ways of Dying Early?

In our last issue of this magazine, I shared an article detailing my trip to Uganda. I mentioned that while I had visited Uganda twice before my last trip, there were some…

The Role of Natural Shapes in Sustainable Design

Natural shapes have long influenced design, guiding the creation of spaces that harmonize with their environment and cater to human needs. A notable example is the Tata Somba houses of the Batammariba…

China & BRICS Choose Progress Over West’s Deindustrialization

February 6, 2025 China, a leading nation in the BRICS and the Global South, has chosen in practice, not to follow insanity of the West led campaign for deindustrialization. The same political-financial elites endangering the world…

Beyond Borrowed Standards: Writing Our Own Rules for Sustainable Design and Construction

Embracing Local Building Techniques and Codes for a Sustainable Future The construction industry globally has long relied on Westernized building codes and materials, especially in developing nations striving to modernize and achieve…