Poster for “Mapping Colonial History” with portraits, event details, and sponsor logos on a black-and-red background
By Odilia Okonga • August 28, 2026
Remembering the slave trade through an African lens. The genocide of the Herero remembered
By Odilia Okonga • August 13, 2026
Freedom means different things to different people. For some, it is the lack of war; for others, it is having enough money; and for others, it is having aFreedom is a concept that resonates deeply and uniquely with each individual. For some, it embodies the peace and security n education. What does freedom mean to you?
A person with curly hair and glasses shrugging with hands open, wearing a striped shirt and denim overalls.
By Odilia Okonga • March 30, 2026
There is no single “best” form of Swahili—just as with other languages,;regional varieties exist. A better question is, which Swahili fits you?
Cup of tea in a white teacup and saucer, resting on a beaded coaster.
By Odilia Okonga • February 28, 2026
The origin of tea and how it has travelled continents and shaped cultures and languages.
By Odilia Okonga • February 18, 2026
The benefits of multilingualism
A woman hugging a child, both composed of newspaper text, on a bench in a flowered garden.
By Odilia Okonga • February 16, 2026
African Mothers are the anchors of life.
Group of people sitting in a small room, some facing the camera, next to a table with a laptop.
By Odilia Okonga • February 16, 2026
The only sin of these children is being born poor. Mathare School
Man looking at reflection in a mirror; text above says
By Odilia Okonga • February 15, 2026
Common Swahili words with more than one meaning
Woman smiling, promoting online Swahili lessons for kids and adults. Includes logo and website.
By Odilia Okonga • February 10, 2026
Is Swahili Easy to Learn? An honest answer for beginners
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