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Monday, 11 July 2016

9 Most Outrageous Nail Trends Ever!


By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

Some fashion trends are unbelievably gorgeous and worthy of giving a try. Others however, are beyond atrocious.

Here are nail trends that made us go OH MY GOD!

1. Caviar nails

Yeah, you guessed right. They are named after caviar, hence the resemblance.
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2. Bubble nails

Anyone else wants to slap the person that started this trend? There’s nothing beautiful about this nail trend.
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3. Aquarium nails

There’s actually a water bubble in the nails. Is it ever that serious?
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4. Shattered glass nails

This one emerged from South Korea. Pretty beautiful if done right.
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5. Stiletto nails

You better not get into a fight with someone who has stiletto nails. They look like weapons, pretty scary!
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6. Duck feet nails

Can someone even hold a pen with such nails?
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7. Velvet nails

I wonder if they get wet. Lol
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8. Flip manicures

Adding jewelry or painting on the inside of the nail.
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9. Faux fur nails

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WTH…

Sunday, 10 July 2016

TALAKA KWA MASHEMEJI

Na SIMIYU WANYONYI



Ilikuwa ni siku iliyojaa vishasha, mashamshamu, mahanjamu na mishemishe za kila aina chuoni moi kutokana na joto la kisiasa liligubika chuo kizima. Furaha na karaha vilishindana wakati kila jamii ilikutana katika maeneo tofauti tofauti ili kupanga mikakati ya nyumba katika dakika hizi za buriani.

COWESA - UPPERHILL(we must great)
Katika uga wa upperhill, jamii ya mulembe ilijumuika pamoja na kutoa msimamo wao kuhusu maswala ya nyumba na uwezekano wa kuunda muungano na yeyote atakayehiari kuwapa watakacho. Katika kongamano hilo, ilibainika wazi kuwa ndoa kati yao na mashemeji haitakuwepo tena baada ya kuhisi kusalitiwa na mashemeji hao. COWESA kupitia kwa viongozi wao, waliamua kwa kauli moja kuwa hawangedhubutu tena kuwashikia ngazi mashemeji kutoka nyanza kwa mara nyingine kwani wao pia wana uwezo wa kujisimamia. Kauli zilizosisitiza msimamo huu ni kuwa, wamekula samaki kwa muda mrefu na umefika wakati wa kubadilisha lishe. Pia waliongeza kusema kuwa maji ya ziwa viktoria yamewazidia. Lililodhihirika pia ni kuwa, upo uwezekano mkubwa wa jamii ya wakalenjin kuungana na wanamulembe baada ya kauli za kunywa maziwa kwa ugali kutolewa sana. Pia, kuwapo kwa Towet Ngetich pamoja na wawakilishi wengine wa jamii ya Kalenjin na hata kuruhusiwa kuongea liliweka wazi azma ya jamii hizi kukumbatiana kwa mara ya kwanza katika historia ya siasa za Moi. Hata hivyo, kuliibuka tetesi kuwa huenda wagombea fulani hasa Husna Hassan wamekwisha tolewa kafara ila tetesi hizo zilipingwa vikali na kudaiwa kuwa ni fununu zisizo na misingi. Hata hivyo, wanamulembe walitoa onyo kali kwa yeyote mwenye nia kumuuza Husna kuwa, huenda wakaamua vinginevyo iwapo tetesi hizo zitakuwa kweli.

Hali haijabainika wazi katika vyeo ambavyo vina wagombea wawili. Cheo cha HEALTH ambapo Faith Chimoli na Juliet Mupalia wameshikilia misimamo yao na vilevile kile cha ENTERTAINMENT ambapo Klint Wafula na John Maina Mwangi pia wanashikilia misimamo dhabiti. Mwanga haujatolewa kuhusu jinsi wagombea hao watakavyochujwa. Kilele cha yote kilikuwa ni nyimbo za kitamaduni wa waluya ambapo pia Towett alijumuika na uimbaji huo kutoka upperhill hadi STUDENT CENTER. Inasemekana kuwa kati ya Towett na Shem, mmoja wao atakuwa mpeperushaji wa bendera ya ndoa hiyo mpya .
Nyuma ya Bweni la A(We the people)
Jamii ya wajaluo ilifanya mkutano wao wa uidhinishaji nyuma ya Bweni la A. Jamii hiyo ilishikilia kuwa ni lazima Rathore Onyango maarufu kama Bishop apeperushe bendera ya CORD. Hata hivyo, baada ya kugundua japo kwa machungu kuwa jamii ya mulembe imeamua kujiunga na wanabonde la ufa, Inasemekana huenda jamii hiyo ikatazamia mlima kenya ili kutimiza matakwa yao.

Tetesi za Ndoa zilizovunjika
Ndoa kati ya Waluo+Waluya na wakisii
Ndoa kati ya Wakalenjin +wakikuyu+wakamba na jamii za Gema

Tetesi za Ndoa zilizozaliwa
Ndoa kati ya Waluya+Wakalenjin +Wakisii
Ndoa kati ya Wajaluo+Wakikuyu+Wakamba na jamii za GEMA

Siku ilitamatika pale ambapo mawe yalianza kurushwa katika ukumbi wa STUDENT center, mahali ambapo Towett na Shem walitarajiwa kutoa hotuba zao.

Je, ni (we the people) au (We must be great)? Ijumaa ijayo ina jibu ya swali hili.

@kaka siwa____amani idumu. Sote tuna damu nyekundu, ngozi nyeusi akili za kufikiria. Zaidi ya yote, sisi ni MAKOMREDI kabla na baada ya uchaguzi. Amani idumu.

Friday, 8 July 2016

Beautiful Ways To Tie Your Pashmina Scarf

    By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

Every lady dreads a bad hair day.

With the rains in full effect, you’re bound to run into one of those days when you get drenched under the rain and have no alternative than to take off that weave or braids you made a few days ago.

With no salon open to attend to you as early as 6am, and you don’t have that super sister who happens to be good at everything hair styling inclusive, you’re left with the one and only life-saving piece in your wardrobe. A Pashmina Scarf.

It’s been saving lives as long as I was born. I learned, thanks to my mom LizBeth, how to tie one from a very tender age when it was like mandatory for her to tie her head every Sunday. That alone sends you back into the bedroom to look for it.

There’s one problem, you don’t know how to tie one. You see ladies on the street with stylish turbans and haven’t summoned the nerves to ask them how they achieve it, so you carry on and you’re off to the class/office.

In good health, I’ve got good news, as always I bring you easy saving tips on how to achieve certain looks. And today I’d be sharing 13 amazing  step by step pictures on how to tie your Pashmina Scarf.

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Amazing ain’t it?

The Secret to Walking Gracefully In Heels: 7 Tricks That Actually Work


By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume


When Marilyn Monroe said “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” we’re fairly certain she was talking about heels.

But if you can’t walk in said heels? Well, that essentially negates any potential conquests, whether you’re in the boardroom or the bar. Accordingly, we’ve put together the seven secrets to walking in heels the right way.

1.Walk Heel To Toe Not Toe To Heel

The easiest way to look like ungainly in heels is to put your whole foot down at once, as if you’re wearing flats. It may seem obvious to many, but when wearing a high shoe, put your heel down first, followed by your toe. This will make your walk look more natural.

Image: Pinterest.com

2. Take Small Steps 

Wearing heels makes your stride shorter than normal, so you’ll have to take an increased number of small steps to go the same distance. Add in a slight wiggle and this can work in any girl’s favour.

Image: Pinterest.com

3. Dont Rush

Trying to walk quickly in heels can not only look awkward but end in disastrous trip or two. Between the smaller steps and the compromised balance, it’s best to take your time in heels. Besides, walking slowly gives off an air of confidence.

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4. Lean Slightly Back

You may find you want to walk faster than your heels will allow, and end up craning your neck to compensate. So allow yourself to lean just the slightest bit back when walking in heels, as this will counteract your inclination to push your torso forward.

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5. Visualize Yourself Walking In A Straight Line 

When walking in heels, you’ll walk more gracefully if you look at your goal point (the cafe at the end of the street, for example), and visualise a straight line going toward your end point, rather than staring down at your toes as you walk.
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6. Arch Your Foot Slightly 

As you take each step, or if you feel yourself slipping, arch your foot slightly to put pressure on the inside of your shoe. This will make your shoe fit closer to your foot, making it easier to manoeuvre.

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7. Wear A Shoe That Fits 

If your shoes are ill-fitting, it makes the difficult task of walking naturally in heels almost impossible. If your heels are too big, use shoe pads for a better fit. If they are too small, consider having them stretched by a local cobbler, or try this hack to stretch them yourself.

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Kenyan Photographer Osborne Macharia Covers Courageous Mau Mau Fighters In Bold Photographic Narrative

Image: Osborne Macharia

There is definitely no better way to tell the stories of your countries’ struggles than through a creative mind.

In this series Macicio, the Kikuyu word for “spectacles,” Kenyan photographer Osbourne Macharia gives us a fictional narrative based on a group of freedom fighters in Kenya that lead a revolt against the British empire in the 1950’s.
Osbourne applies such detail and charisma to the series that it gives you a certain sense of nostalgia and innermost gratitude to the soldiers that were brave enough to stand in our defence in Kenya’s colonial times.
The photographer’s short prologue ascribes context to the photographic narrative:
It tells a story of a special unit of Mau Mau fighters (guerilla freedom fighters during Kenya’s struggle for independence) that was made up of highly skilled opticians who created crude spectacles to identify and eliminate the enemy at night. Little is known about them until now.
The descriptions are based solely on the interpretation of the artist.

General Njuguna

Commander-in-chief of the unit. Fighter since the age of nine. The different stars represent the lives he has saved.
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Image: Osbourne Macharia

Second Commander Kigotho

The last man standing and only survivor from his previous battalion. He’s always at the back of the group with his specially designed specs that spot the enemy from behind.
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Image: Osbourne Macharia

Karanja ‘The Mole’ Jere

Normally operates underground with his modified, underground-breathing suit. His hair is designed to appear like a rodent burrowing through the soil and his spectacles are telescopic. Able to see close to one kilometre away.
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Image: Osbourne Macharia

Nyakundi

Communications expert and voice imitator, he uses the knobs attached to the mouthpiece on his specs to imitate five different animals using code language.
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Image: Osbourne Macharia



Kimani ‘Ninja’ Nganga

Hands-on fighter and front man in the pack. He’s a master tracker and attributes his high level of senses to the wire dish on his jacket.
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Image: Osbourne Macharia

And the wonderful team that created this amazing work 

HASSELBLAD MASTER FINALIST Osborne Macharia, The brilliant creative behind the spectacle designs, Kevo Abbra and team.

HASSELBLAD MASTER FINALIST Osborne Macharia, The brilliant creative behind the spectacle designs, Kevo Abbra and team.



Images courtesy of Osbourne Machari

MUSO SI CORD TENA?

By SIMIYU Wanyonyi

Nguzo kuu za muungano wa CORD zimechukua mielekeo tofauti na isiyotingisika humu chuoni na kutishia nafasi ya muungano huo katika siasa za MUSO mwaka huu.
Umekuwa ni utamaduni chuoni ambapo jamii tatu ambazo ni Luo, Luhya na Kisii huunda ndoa ya pamoja.

Jamii ya magharibi chini ya muungano wa COWESA umeshikilia kuwa ni lazima wapewe kiti kikuu huku zile za nyanza nazo pia, jinsi ilivyojulikana tangu awali, zinamuunga mkono Henry Rathore maarufu kama Bishop. Misimamo hii huenda ikawa kizingiti kwa ndoa nyingine tena.

Fununu zilizozagaa siku ya alhamisi ya kuwa Shem Ouma Wabwire, ambaye ni mgombea wa kiti cha urais kutoka nyumba ya COWESA angelegeleza msimamo wake na kuwania hadhi ya ukatibu mkuu zilipokelewa kwa mitazamo hasi na wanaCOWESA. Wengi wao walisisitiza kuwa, kulingana mkataba uliokuwepo, huu ulikuwa ni wakati wa nyumba ya mulembe kupewa tiketi ya kuongoza baada ya kuwaunga mkono wenzao wa nyanza mara tatu mfululizo ambao ni George Bush (2013),Geoffrey Omondi(2014) na Jared Mogire(2015). Walisema kuwa hawataruhusu kutumiwa tena kama shashi wakati huu na ya kuwa ni lazima wapewe nafasi hiyo.

Ikumbukwe kuwa, katika uchaguzi wa mwaka jana, jamii za nyanza zilichukua zaidi ya robo tatu ya viti vilivyowaniwa huku jamii ya COWESA ikiambulia viwili tu licha ya wingi wao.

Wanamulembe waliongeza kuwa iwapo Shem ataamua vinginevyo, basi ajirushe nje ya kinyang'anyiro kwani kiti hicho cha ukatibu mkuu kitawaniwa na Mwalo Remmy.

Hata hivyo, Shem alipuuzilia mbali fununu hizo akisema kuwa hatatikisika na yuko radhi kupigana jino na ukucha hadi mwisho.

Kwingineko,fununu zinadai kuwa, huenda nyumba ya jamii ya Kisii imetia chini mkataba wa kuungana na JUBILEE na hivyo kujikata kutoka katika muungano huo wa CORD huku jamii ya ukambani ikisemekana kugura na kujiunga na CORD.

Wengi wa wanamulembe wanasema kuwa, iwapo Rathore atashikilia msimamo wake, basi watasimama pekee yao hadi mwisho hata ikiwa itamaanisha kupoteza.

Mgongano huu huenda ukawa ni ufanisi mkubwa kwa Towett Ngetich. Hadi taarifa hizi zilipotayarishwa, jamii za Waluo na Waluya zilikuwa zinaendelea na mikutano yao kinzani katika kumbi za SOWETO MESS na SR 6 kwa usanjari huo.

Je ni we the people au we must be the great?. Jawabu ni julai hii..

Here Are Africa’s Most Powerful Daughters

By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume


1. Aya Abdel Fattah

She is the only daughter of Aya Abdel Fattah al Sisi, current president of Egypt.
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2. Isabel Dos Santos

She is the daughter of Angola’s president Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Santos is currently the only female billionnaire from Africa according to Forbes
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3. Faith Elizabeth Sakwe

She is the oldest daughter of President Goodluck Jonathan, who recently got married to fiance, Godswil Osim Edwards.
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4. Bona Mugabe

The 25 year old is the first child of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace. She studied finance at the City University of Hong Kong and currently works at a dairy firm in Mazowe, Zimbabwe.
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5. Zahra Buari

This 21 year old is a recent medical microbiology graduate of the University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
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6. Anastasia Brenda Biya

The daughter of the President of the Republic of Cameroon is also addicted to the famous social network in vogue and is followed by almost 3,000 followers. Indeed, Brenda Biya opened his Instagram account in 2012 and publicly shared photos to her student everyday family life or reflections and thoughts.
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7. Malika Bongo Odimba

She is the only daughter of Gabonian President Ali Bongo Odimba and his French wife Sylvia. The 32 year old is passionate about African women and is a rights activist in her own right.
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8. Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini

Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini is the eldest daughter of King Mswati III of Swaziland. She is the first of his 30 children, and her mother is the first of King Mswati’s 10 queens.
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9. Thuthukile Zuma

Thuthukile Zuma is the chief of staff in the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services and youngest of South African president Jacob Zuma’s four daughters with ex-wife Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. She is known for being the youngest head of a minister’s office ever appointed in South Africa. Her appointment was criticised for due to her young age, alleged lack of experience for the position, and close personal relationship with the president.
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10. Ngina Kenyatta

The 25 year old leads a low key life since her father was elected president and photos of her clubbing were leaked on social media.
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Lies Guys Tell When They’re Hitting On You


By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

This Soap Opera demon behaviour is limited to just the Soap Operas. Guys have gotten “the player” title. Just ask any babe.

Our guys have very sweet mouths. They know how to “whine” you so you show them where your mumu button is.

Here are some common lies Naija guys have been known to utter when they’re hitting on you:




































Annoying Questions You Should Never Ask a Woman

Monday, 4 July 2016

11 Dating Mistakes Kenyan Girls In Their 20s Can Relate To

 By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

We can all relate to having pulled the wrong number at one point in our lives.

12 Inspirational Styles For The Modern African Queen

  By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

Every woman is a queen!

But what is a queen without a proper regalia to match her befitting status? Before the colonization of the African continent, we were all kings and queens ruling over kingdoms and lands.
No doubt civilization has robbed us off those titles, nonetheless, we still rule over small castles i.e our homes. A true and complete expression are dressing like one.

You Should Watch This Video Showing A Hundred Years Of African Hijab Fashion

By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

A hijab is a veil that covers the head and chest.

It is particularly worn by some Muslim women beyond the age of puberty in the presence of adult males outside of their immediate family and non-Muslim women.
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When Islam asked for modesty, each region it spread to responded with either a head wrap that they believed represented it best or a as different styling of their cultural dress. However, because of the Arabization and anti-blackness, the traditional head wraps that doubled as hijab in most African countries were not considered hijab.

Now, turbans and head wraps that don’t cover your neck may have become trendy, as they’re worn by many hijabi bloggers and fashionistas, but their roots are wholly African.

Muslim Girl decided to make a video showing these hijab styles from different African countries and we think you should watch it! It moves along countries like Nigeria, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Cameroon to mention but a few.

The Perfect Eyebrows In Less Than 5 Minutes

By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume


A face could launch a thousand ships!

Who doesn’t want a face like that?

I know I do. And I bet you do too.

Making up and keep your face flawless regardless of the weather is one job many women never joke with.

Here’s a quick and fun way to get your eye brows on fleek for that Helen of Troy kinda face courtesy of Shirley Eniang:




Here’s How To Turn Your Old Leggings Into A Crop Top


Want to learn something amazing today?

We all want to look our best. We always do. Everyone wants to slay in whatever they’ve got on.

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Crop tops are one of the biggest trends right now. You can rock a crop top with almost any bottom. But do you know you can make your own crop top using an old pair of leggings?
Yes, you can. You just need leggings, needle, thread, scissors and a pen. Here’s how you use these items to get a crop top:

1.  Step 1

Fold the leggings. Use a pen to make a V-neck or round neck around the crotch area of your leggings. Don’t cut too wide or the cleavage of your top will be too low.

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2.  Step 2

Use the scissor to cut out the marked portion. Place the leggings on a hard surface before cutting.

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3.  Step 3

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Turn the leggings inside out. Then use the needle and thread to hem the edges.

Ways To Style Your Dreadlocks Your Stylist Should Know About Immediately

  By JEMEDARI Mwanawakiume

Having dreadlocks is not as easy as it may seem.

Most of the time it is assumed, you don’t have as much freedom to play with weaves, extensions, relaxed, cropped and all other different hairstyles, some people are bound to feel stuck to wearing the same style every damn time.

No one like to be restricted to the same style over long periods but with the right stylist you can find the most unexpected and innovative styles that will make you feel fresh month in month out.

If you are one of those who is running out of ideas on how to wear your dreadlocks or if you want to start keeping them, here’s a post to inspire you.

Amazing Matching Boyfriend-Girlfriend Outfits That Are Just Too Cute

When a couple is together and in love, it is natural to wish to do everything together.

You can hardly enjoy a moment away from them and when you are with that special someone, you wish to make every moment worth it. Wearing a matching outfit with your partner is one of those precious moments that you can enjoy together and then cherish forever.

Here are 15 great ways you and your partner can wear matching outfits and have a really good time together.