Sunday Mornings with People Daily

From Ghana to Kenya: The Award-Winning Film Linking Africa’s Creative Industry

Aretired fisherman, a sarcastic talking fish, and an unlikely journey to Accra—The Fisherman is a heartwarming Ghanaian comedy that blends magic, humor, and cultural storytelling into a tale about dreams, resilience, and family. The film follows Atta...

Japanese Content Creator Bridging Cultures Online

When Koki Nakaya first arrived in Kenya six years ago, it was curiosity that brought him. Today, it is purpose that keeps him here. What stood out most to Nakaya was not just the people, but the pace at which Kenya operates particularly in the digital...

Betting millionaire embraces financial planning over ‘sherehe’

by Cynthia Atuo Before he became an overnight millionaire, Sadiq Kamulali was just an ordinary truck driver in Mombasa, hustling to make ends meet. But his fate changed when he placed a Ksh100 bet slip, landing a 39-leg bet that secured him a Sh19.7...

Why International designers are flocking to Nairobi’s Fashion Shows

International fashion designers are increasingly setting their sights on Nairobi as the city steadily cements its place among Africa’s emerging fashion capitals. Once viewed primarily as a commercial and diplomatic hub in East Africa, Nairobi is now...

African Women Changing the Sound of Modern Orchestras

The hall falls silent as the conductor lifts her baton. Under the poised leadership of Keziah Ntwiga, co-founder and lead conductor of the African Women’s Orchestra, a simple symphony begins to unfold. Her gestures are precise yet fluid, drawing the...

Love and Business: What Couples Must Know Before Partnering

Starting a business with your partner can feel like a natural extension of your relationship. It’s a way to grow together, share dreams, and build financial stability. However, while love may be unconditional, the business isn’t. Many couples dive into...

Raised in Mbotela, Built for Battle: The Rise of Mbavu Destroyer

One look at him and you’ll be out. Literally, his face is a nononsense one that suggests violence and broken ribs. His whole body, from the head to even his fingers are covered with scars that he says made him a tough man growing up. But it’s his...

Valentine’s Hangover: Why February 15 Hurts More Than the Breakup

Why Many Are Leaving Church-but Not Their Faith

For decades, Sunday mornings in many communities meant one thing: church. Worshippers once flocked to service halls and cathedrals, filling pews and marking the day with prayer, fellowship and ritual. But today, many who once stood at the front of the...

Who Deserves The Title, The Cradle of Mankind?

Arriving at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa is like stepping into the very dawn of humanity. Among its most celebrated exhibits is Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis, whose discovery in the Afar Triangle in 1974...

More Than a Ride: How Kenyan Bikers Are Building a New Adventure Culture

At dawn on a dusty highway in northern Kenya, the roar of motorcycle engines cuts through the silence as a small group of riders disappears into the vastness of Turkana. Their destination is not a resort, not a city, but the edge of Kenya itself —...

Why January is the new month for wellness, retreats and slow travel

As the noise of the festive season fades, January is quietly emerging as a distinct travel season in Kenya, one shaped not by leisure or spectacle, but by faith, wellness and reflection. Across the country, retreat centers, monasteries, wellness lodges...

Wasini Island: Kenya’s hidden paradise in the Indian Ocean Pages 4, 5

Afresh ocean breeze, heavy with salt and freedom, greets us long before our feet touch Wasini Island. As the boat slows and glides toward the shore, the island rises gently from the Indian Ocean like a well-kept secret, calm, untouched and...

From a phone in a construction site to TikTok rising star

For many Kenyans, the name Tunero Animations is instantly familiar on TikTok’s comedy and storytelling streets. But behind the animated characters, punchy dialogue, and viral skits is a young creator named Samuel Teka, a self-taught animator whose rise...

Malindi

Malindi is one of Kenya’s most cosmopolitan coastal towns, but few cultural influences have shaped its identity as deeply as Italy’s. What began as a trickle of Italian explorers, divers, and holidaymakers in the 1960s has evolved into one of the most...

From acrobat to cocktail creator

At first glance, the confident man juggling bottles at high-speed behind a cocktail bar seems born for the spotlight. But behind the mastery, flair and global reputation of Mixologist Amoh, whose real name is Amos Chege, is a story shaped by loss,...