January 30, 2019
A view of the exterior of Kongo Mosque in Diani, Kwale County.

Kongo Mosque, Diani

Early Arab merchants spent years exploring the Indian Ocean coastline, sometimes venturing a few kilometers into the interior. Some of the first merchants trekked along the […]
January 29, 2019
A view of the exterior of St. Francis Xavier Chapel, Malindi, established in the 15th century.

St. Francis Xavier Chapel, Malindi

St. Francis Xavier Chapel is one of Kenya’s most momentous worship sites: a reminder of centuries that have come and gone, a vanguard of the Christian faith in Kenya.
January 27, 2019

The Civilian Responder – Anthony’s Story

“In a combat situation you cannot entertain the thought of death while at war. For times of armed conflict, it’s the mentality that is instilled.” After […]
January 26, 2019

The Brave Six – Cellulant’s Story

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”John 15:13 They were a team – the more than 180 staff of Cellulant Corporation […]
January 25, 2019
Edwin Muriuki, a member of the Daimler Commercial Vehicles team at the Belgravia building at 14 Riverside Drive caught up in the siege there on on 15 Juanuary 2019.

The Cousins – The Muriukis’ Story

“Are you ok Mum? Are you ok?!” Muriuki Jr. – Consolata Primary School 6-year-old TJ Muriuki was truly excited. He was now in big school as […]
January 24, 2019
Dennis Odhiambo, a Red Cross volunteer that was involved in rescue efforts during the siege at 14 Riverside Drive on Tuesday, 15 January, 2019.

The Volunteer – Dennis’s Story

When Red Cross volunteers rushed to 14 Riverside Drive, they found survivors in cupboards, cramped in odd positions, unsure whether it was safe to emerge.
January 23, 2019
Mettā Nairobi is a co-working space on the sixth floor of the Belgravia building of 14 Riverside Drive. On Tuesday, 15 January, 2019, the members of its staff and community were trapped on the sixth floor of the Belgravia building as an explosion, then heavy gunfire ensued outside. This is the account of Whitney Ogutu, a Programs Associate with Mettā who was there at the time.

The Community – Whitney’s Story

“It was such an ordinary day I don’t even recall what I had for breakfast.”    It was just another Tuesday at 14 Riverside Drive Mettā […]
January 22, 2019
Lucas Maranga’s heart nearly stopped when he received a call from his wife Nyawera who was trapped during the attack on 14 Riverside Drive.

The Husband – Lucas’s Story

Lucas Maranga’s heart nearly stopped when he received a call from his wife Nyawera who was trapped during the attack on 14 Riverside Drive. This is his story, from the outside anxiously looking in.
December 13, 2018
Coat of Arms (Image Credit: ArkAfrica)The Coat of Arms is one of the most recognisable symbols in Kenya, emblazoned on everything from government letterheads to our national currency. (Image Credit: ArkAfrica)

The Coat of Arms

#KeNation is known for a plethora of things, but one resounding symbol that unites us as 254 is the Coat of Arms. At the centre of […]
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