Kenyan police shot a protester in Nairobi this morning. The gunshot left a hole on her left cheek 📸 Brian Emmanuel 📸

Given the unpopular cases rising from the police force the last few days. questions rose in our minds, has it always been like this? Why are they like this? What is long with our brothers and sisters? Is there something wrong?

After being out in the streets, I couldn't help but think. Eventually, like all movements born of urgency and discontent, the "Gen Z" uprising will have to grow up. And by growing up, I do not mean losing its fire , but rather finding a form. The kind of form that history demands

The Standard Group says no intimidation will stop them from informing the public, holding the powerful to account, and defending Kenya’s democracy — even during protests.

Maandamano ya 1950 lasted for 9 consecutive days, na colonial government waliifeel. This lead to the introduction of some laws…

Our July Calendar of Events

Heyy👋🏽, We'll be having a photowalk this coming weekend in Nairobi CBD collaborating with Unpublished Africa. We are excited to have you join us. Event details: 🗓️ 6 July 2024 ⏰ 11am 📍 Hilton Benches CBD

Next week on the 12th of July, we'll have a cycling tour to Karura. We've noticed some of you miss our cycling tours because you're not confident in your bike riding skills(or lack thereof). This one is for you!

Next up, we'll have a Stand Up comedy night on the 18th of July... It'll be open to performances from the audience (no hecklers, or yes hecklers, or whatever you want) and from comedians. Entry is absolutely free. It'll be at the Views Coffee House, Bihi Towers along Moi Avenue.

On the 19th of July, we'll be doing something new (for us), a story telling session. So for watu wa Jaba, msigatekeep story zenu kwa baze. Leteni tuskie. And for the rest of us, come and tell your story. Whether you heard it from an elder/relative, it's a personal anecdote–

On the 23rd July, we will be having a Poetry Reading event at the Alliance Française Library from 4-7pm. Come share your poems, listen to poems or read others poems. All are welcome

Finally, we'll have our monthly hike on the 26th and 27th of July at the Mau Mau caves hidden within the misty Kereita Forest. We'll have both a Saturday and Sunday excursion this time, so we expect those who work(or experience hangovers) on Saturday to avail themselves on Sunday

Did you know that the UoN had 20 protests between the years 1969 - 1989? Averagely (and I said averagely, not literally) one protest a year 🤔

Hey everyone! We are inviting submissions for our fourth anthology - Qwani 04 (don't ask us what happened to the third one) - which will focus on documenting the social and cultural relationship which the Gen-Z have with this urban space that is Nairobi.

Hey everyone, this Saturday we will have a cycling tour in Karura. Karura is very beginner friendly, so you're all welcome.

Personally reading these questions as framed for Gen Zote. But imagine 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 “What difference would it make if members of the Gen Z movement congregated on their own terms rather than in response to yet another police killing or abduction of a government critic? What if the

How does journalism and spreading narratives shape the society we live in? How has social media as a form of journalism shifted the idea we have on journalism and the pro-active agendas we push to build (or is it break our society)?

This Friday, the 18th of June we'll have an Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night. The audience is welcome to perform their acts, and there will be comedians in attendance to entertain!

We now have Drunken Lectures merchandise. Pins, bucket hats, stickers and keychains.

Guys, Mtokee kesho, I hear Juliu§eizeLikeMe has got something planned. #tokeaqwani