Paukwa? Pakawa!
Paukwa is a place dedicated to positive stories about Kenya. Our story house is named for the Swahili word that is an invitation to a story – Paukwa. It’s an age- old term, well known across East Africa. Paukwa invites one to remember the joy of stories from their childhood days and to get lost in new, familiar or unknown ideas about the daily things that surround us.
Each day ordinary Kenyans are pushing our nation forward. As volunteers, as SME owners, as creatives, teachers, farmers, counsellors, techwizards and more. There is a bigger story as they build our nation each day through their tenacity, hard work, positive attitude, search for excellence, and sheer hustle.
Through their efforts we all grow.
At Paukwa, we shine a spotlight on the everyday builders of our nation and the history we almost forgot.
This digital storybank celebrates memory, culture, modernity, but most of all, the positive. Dive in and discover a story of Kenya you didn’t know you never knew!
#KeMadaraka
Thunder is not yet rain. This Kenyan proverb is a reminder of patience and the need to recognise a finished product versus a work in progress. When it comes to Kenya’s Madaraka Day, some may wonder why we need to celebrate the thunder that is self-governance, rather than the rain that is independence or Jamhuri. We had the same thoughts too, but challenged the meaning behind Madaraka and decided
Paukwa? Pakawa!
Paukwa is a place dedicated to positive stories about Kenya. Our story house is named for the Swahili word that is an invitation to a story – Paukwa. It’s an age- old term, well known across East Africa. Paukwa invites one to remember the joy of stories from their childhood days and to get lost in new, familiar or unknown ideas about the daily things that surround us.
Each day ordinary Kenyans are pushing our nation forward. As volunteers, as SME owners, as creatives, teachers, farmers, counsellors, techwizards and more. There is a bigger story as they build our nation each day through their tenacity, hard work, positive attitude, search for excellence, and sheer hustle.
Through their efforts we all grow.
At Paukwa, we shine a spotlight on the everyday builders of our nation and the history we almost forgot.
This digital storybank celebrates memory, culture, modernity, but most of all, the positive. Dive in and discover a story of Kenya you didn’t know you never knew!
#KePodcasts
Can you imagine – or remember – that there was once a time when people were huddled around a radio to listen to a broadcast or a particular show? When we talk about development, we don’t just mean buildings and roads; we also mean communication systems. In the spirit of reflection and in understanding development, we thought about the rise in podcasts, podcasters, and podcast listeners. What’s the hype about? What’s
Remember the story of...
Plan B
Feeling brokenhearted? They say that misery loves company and there is no genre that soothes a needy soul like a good rom-com. The romantic comedy genre is a major staple of the international film industry and in Kenya our hearts are no different. One of our recent offerings in this genre is the Kenyan-Nigerian collaboration Plan B. The film not only features an East West African love story, it also...
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A note from our team
LOVE AND IMPACT
Love and impact drive us as human beings. These themes are evident in the #KeExcellence s and #KeInnovators stories that celebrate Kenyans whose accomplishments have been recognized and awarded on global stages. Through these stories, we’ve learned a couple of things. The first is that it’s never too late to reset and restart. Passion was another factor that stood out across all the stories. It set them apart from their contemporaries and the result? International recognition. If this isn’t an ode to the saying, ‘You can do anything you set your mind to.’ So, as we continue taking strides through life, let’s be inspired to be the best at what we’re doing – whether it’s chasing dreams or pursuing ventures we are passionate about. Just remember to always do it with a smile.
TEAM PAUKWA
A note from our team
LOVE AND IMPACT
Love and impact drive us as human beings. These themes are evident in the #KeExcellence s and #KeInnovators stories that celebrate Kenyans whose accomplishments have been recognized and awarded on global stages. Through these stories, we’ve learned a couple of things. The first is that it’s never too late to reset and restart. Passion was another factor that stood out across all the stories. It set them apart from their contemporaries and the result? International recognition. If this isn’t an ode to the saying, ‘You can do anything you set your mind to.’ So, as we continue taking strides through life, let’s be inspired to be the best at what we’re doing – whether it’s chasing dreams or pursuing ventures we are passionate about. Just remember to always do it with a smile.
TEAM PAUKWA
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