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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