Tag: #Ubuntu
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MUSA Webinar Reflections: Remaining Vigilant In The Midst Of The Storm
Today, Saturday, 9th August 2025 we just had a very proactive Webinar organised by Murang’a Students Association (MUSA) from 8:00 PM – 09:00 PM EAT. The Guest Speaker was no other than his eloquence, Africa’s most inspirational living philosopher Prof. PLO Lumumba The moment arrived during the webinar when I felt the weight of history…
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Cry for Justice
Poet: Rhoda Wambui The pain of a father, crying for justice can be seen ,The injustice done by the unjust to cover the cruelty,While their faces show no concern nor repentance ,Their mouths open and spit lies like we were fools,Who never understood the sarcasm in their tone.They say he killed himself,but they know it’s…
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Honia: The Befitting Tribute to Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the River That Heals
By Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ (profgitauwakungu@gmail.com) Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was more than a writer—he was a revolutionary thinker, a Dreamweaver, a prophet whose resistance, exile, and defiance against linguistic imperialism became a guiding light for African generations reclaiming their lost heritage. His work sought to free African minds from colonial chains, advocating for linguistic sovereignty to…
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Thabai: The Stinging healer
Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ writes✍🏾 There is time in 2008 when there was such great famine that we even received food donations – in Mũrang’a County formerly renown as the granary of Kenya. There was this yellow maize that produced yellow flour we used to call “gathirikari” possibly because it was donated by the government (in…
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Two Palm Sundays: Why Do African Churches Celebrate Palm Sunday Differently from Ethiopia?
By Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ Christianity, with its rich history spanning over two millennia, has grown into a tapestry of denominations and traditions. From Roman Catholics and Protestants in the West to Eastern Orthodox Christians and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, each branch of the faith brings unique perspectives and practices. While united by the commemoration of…
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Moringa: From Roots to Prosperity—A New Era of Healing and Industry
By Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ (profgitauwakungu@gmail.com) If you’ve ever spent time at a local veve base, you know that stories aren’t just told—they’re traded, debated, and sometimes, they hold the power to change lives. Did you know that one tree could heal your body, create jobs, and boost the economy? Moringa is that tree.It was one…
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Today Feb 25 in Black History Month: Celebrating Black Excellence: Significant Milestones on February 25th
By Gĩtaũ wa Kũng’ũ (profgitauwakungu@gmail.com)February 25th has been a date of remarkable achievements and contributions in Black history. On this day, we honor the following legacies of individuals and institutions that have left an indelible mark on education, politics, sports, and social movements. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Founded on February 25, 1837, Cheyney University holds…