Kenyan Poet and writer Njeri Wangari featured in Season one of Tinzwe media’s Inside Wants Out – An African Poetry podcast
Poem: Arrested Tongues
A year agomy tongue got arrested roaming the streets at night on Silent Avenue her charge,possession with intent to distribute on herwas an ounce of wordswhich when inhaledcauses loss…
Poem: Mooko-Hands. Celebrating the life of Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu
Hands- A poem about grief & a Daughter’s love for a Father. In memory of Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu, a son of Wangige.
Poem: Colours of Prince’s Purple Rain Ran Red
A poem that captures the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement
Poem: Visiting & Paying Homage to Prince in Minneapolis
This ode to Prince was inspired by a visit to his hometown Minnesota last year in May following an invite by the Still Water and Oakland Middle schools to teach poetry to the 5th and 6th graders for two weeks.
Kilimanjaro Marathon, the Great Kenyan Runners’ Migration
The Kilimanjaro Marathon is one of the most well organized, scenic and prestigious events in East Africa. Nothing prepares you enough for this
Patrick Mukabi Painting Legacy with a New Generation
Unlike the many who have come before and after him, he has taken the road less traveled. He is painting his legacy in the hearts of a new generation of visual artists at his Dust Depo Art studio.
Poem: There is beauty
There is beauty is a poem I wrote in memory and celebration of Wangarì Maathai, her fighting spirit to ensure that our children, grandchildren and great children get to enjoy nature, to see the beauty of their country Kenya and learn the importance of taking care of the environment.
Poem: She liked his smile
She liked his smile the warmth it shone she caught it like a flu Her eyes wandered, lingered she sought […]
Poem: Analytica, Analyse This
The weaver birds made their nest, the land of Wakanda held them firmly in Africa’s soil Kenya, a country of […]