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ABORT!!
Discussing Campus Pregnancies Abortions & Associated Stigma
Frequ en tly Asked Sexu al Heal th Questi on s FASHION
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DRESSING UP
OL-KARIA
for the super sexy body
Olkaria geothermal Spa
FOR THE PLUS SIZE tips on how to dress
GEOTHERMAL SPA We go steaming at
FOOD
SOYA & RICE
SIMPLE BREAD MEAT PIE
recipes for making your favorite meals
GADGETS
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editorial “Careful to devalue life in your youth. The young may very well devalue you when you are old.� A A.E. Samaan There is nothing more difficult and no topic more taboo to discuss than Abortion. It is almost impossible to pen a piece on the issue without being subjective regarding the whole topic and most especially on campus. We dive into this hardest of topics and talk about abortions on campus, early pregnancies and how they impact student lives what living with these decisions feels like and where to get help if you feel overwhelmed. As is usual in every issue, the crucial issues that affect you are at the forefront and center of our magazine. As an extension to the most important ever-expanding topic of sex, we discuss all types of contraceptives and their uses and also talk about female reproductive health and menstrual hygiene. We also get to answer the most frequently asked sex questions - by everyone - and give some insight on how this thing works. This May Issue of CampusMag gets crazy real but as always is optimistic, fun, colorful and challenging. I know that no matter how serious life gets, we will always get time to have fun because after all, all work with no play makes a dull person. Whether you want to take a quick dash to Olkaria Geothermal Spa or binge-watch the TV series we recommend for you or go away to far off worlds in your mind with our amazing selection of books. We have got you covered. We love our foodies and as always, we have only the best recipes for you. Techies, we got you covered with the latest most amazing affordable gadgets easily attainable from humongous TV screens to crazy good phones and projectors. I could go on an on but that won't leave you much time to read through the magazine, So allow me to leave you to it. PS: All our previous Magazine issues can be found online on our website, www.campusmag.co.ke or on Issuu through issuu.com/campusmagke
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As Always, Dream BIG, Work Hard and Stay Focused .. Don't Forget to Play even Harder
CAMPUSMAG Issue. 7.0 Feb '19. A Hamad Mula Media Publication, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED .
CONTRIBUTORS Wycliffe Sawo, Fred Wanjohi, Ninno Obetto, Carol Musyoka, Anne Kimani, Daniel Masila
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Contents REGULAR FEAURES
16 WALK THROUGH
This month we head over to Olkaria Geothermal Spa for a soak and steam at Africa's spa pool
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30 GADGET REVIEW
Hello Moto. Motorolla are making a comeback with awesome devices with great specs at great price
31 RECIPES
We know how much you love your monthly dose of mea recipes so we added more recipes for you to try out
FASHION PARADE
First impressions matter a whole lot and what better way to make a statement than by the shoes your wear. We delve into the different types of shoes you can wear to a myriad of occasions.
32 BEAUTY BULLETIN
We show you how to make dry hair beauty treatments directly from your everyday kitchen items
06 EVENTS
We feature some of the amazing events happening around Nairobi in this and the coming months
10 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH We talk about the 5 most important things that every woman should know about their reproductive health
MAIN FEATURE
When pregnancies are spoken about in campus it is usually in hush tones and backbiting gossip. We address the joy, pain, stigma and confusion that comes with all that and how to deal with it
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SPECIAL FEATURES
20 CAMPUS WELLNESS
This month we look at depression. What it is, how it affects us, how to detect it and how to mitigate it
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34 CAMPUS TALK
We introduce a new section to feature more of student voices in matters that affect them.
Instagrammer of the Month
nimo kinyua
@nimo_kinyua Miss KCA 2017/2018
FOLLOW Wairimu Nyandunyu Kinyua was crowned Miss KCAU 2017 at an event held on Friday 15th September 2017 at KCB Sports Ground Ruaraka. Wairimu (Nimo as she is popularly known) is pursuing Bachelor of Commerce Degree .
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THE MATER
HEART RUN
25th May 201 9 Location : KICC Host : Mater Hospital Tickets : 1 000 - 3000
A noble cause to "Touch a Child's Heart"
EAST AFRICA'S
GOT TALENT
1 1 th May 201 9 Location : KICC Host : Got Talent Franchise Tickets : TBA ‘East Africa’s Got Talent’, reality franchise as it has been aptly christened, is set to have Kenya, Uganda Tanzania and Rwanda as the participating countries.
TGRV
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22nd-23rd June 201 9 Time: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: The Great Rift Valley Circuit, Mai Mahiu Host : Delta Motorsports
Motorsports would like to present Track Attack Vol 2 201 9 slated for Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 201 9.This event as a track day will present various participants (and Cars) with a safe avenue to enjoy their racing cars to the limit on the TGRV track.
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Events
ART OF JAZZ
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY Saturday, 22nd June 201 9 Time: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: The Great Rift Valley Circuit, Mai Mahiu Host : Delta Motorsports Tickets : ticketsasa.co.ke Delta Motorsports would like to present Track Attack Vol 2 201 9 slated for Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 201 9.This event as a track day will present various participants (and Cars) with a safe avenue to enjoy their racing cars to the limit on the TGRV track.
KENYA KITE
FESTIVAL
5th May 201 9 Location : Nairobi Polo Club Host : Nairobi Polo Club Tickets : Free The Kenya Kite Festival is a family event that allows adults to relive their youth and kids to learn something new and exciting through kite flying at a picnic style event with live music.
THE CENTONOMY
OPEN DAY 2019
4th May 201 9 Loction : All Saints Cathedral Host : Centonomy Tickets : Free
The Centonomy Open Day is a day for you to come, interact, network and learn something new about matters related to your finances; investments, managing debt (good & bad debt), retirement, protecting your money, growing your money etc. You will also get a chance to enroll for Centonomy 1 01 the Personal Finance Management Program
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Fashion Speak
Shoes
Discover
for all Ocassions
Flats
Words By : Ninno Obetto
WOMEN have a passion for buying shoes.
They never feel bad about shopping. You cannot stop a woman from buying another pair of shoes no matter how many she already has. They want to get good shoes because dressing up is not enough to cast an impression on the people present in any event. Let us see how to choose the right shoes for various occasions. High Heels. For parties like engagements and weddings it is always recommended to wear high heels. Your elegant dressing style is incomplete without high heels. Try to match the color of the shoes with your dress. It is not necessary the shoes to be the same color, you can make a combination with your other accessories or a contrasting color as long as it looks good. Boots. During the cold season, boots are an essential. Knee high boots are a classic, but ankle boots and over-the-knee boots have also become popular in the last few years and are a great alternative. As far as ankle boots go, they are great for everyday wear, and ones with a little stacked heel are great for date nights, dressing up a pair of jeans, or wearing with a dress. Classic Pump. Okay, you cannot be a woman without a pair of classic pumps. They are the most versatile shoe in the entire world and are great for church, work, parties — you name it. They go with everything, so choose the color
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High Heels
you like more. Also, a pointed toe pump is the most classic shape and won’t go out of style anytime soon. Sneakers. Sneakers are such a great option for a casual shoe. They are comfortable and they go with a wide range of clothes such as jeans, shorts, leggings, and even casual dresses. They’re great week day and weekend shoes or even super casual date night shoes. They’re an essential for every woman’s closet. Flats. They’re a girl’s best friend because you can wear them with jeans, skirts, shorts, and dresses, all the while looking put together and feminine. If you’re a working woman, they’re a great option for the office when your feet need a rest from heels; they can still look professional and put together, but are much more comfortable. They’re definitely an essential for every woman’s closet. If you’re buying your first pair, choose colors or patterns that will go with everything and can be dressed up or down.
muddy days or when moving through rough terrain. We know — boots are tough. There’s a fine line between practicality and losing your masculinity. But there’s no reason to ruin a pair of non-waterproof shoes when the weather or environment's crap. Ludlows. For a casual stroll around town or any time you leave the house, these kicks are a step up from your basic white sneakers. Throw them on for comfort and a preppy-hipster style. Duck Shoes. The boat shoe is the perfect alternative for the toe-shy guy in warmer months. They offer a more unique look, while still providing the slip resistance every docksider should Oxfords. Bankers, lawyers, and other wellheeled professionals whose workplaces require a suit and tie need shoes that also mean business. their "closed" lacing design gives them an impeccably sleek and refined appearance that'll help you look every inch the model employee. MEN Loafers. Winding down during the weekend They say you can always tell a man by his means letting your wardrobe relax, too. shoes, which is true ... sort of. The real indicator Whether you're eating brunch or cruising of a man's style savvy though isn't so much country roads, nothing beats these shoes' slipthe shoes he chooses to wear, but which on ease and exceptional softness. shoes he chooses to wear when. To ensure Sneakers are the perfect choice for long bus you always get off on the right foot (pun rides, train rides or even flights and exploring intended), here's a guide to pairing the by foot on action-packed city breaks. perfect shoes for all occasions. Boots. These are usually best for rainy and
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Loafers
Ludlows Sneakers
Duck/ Boat Shoes
Boots
Oxfords
Sneakers
Pumps
Riding Boots
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Campus Hangouts
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Main Feature When Maryanne Chebet* was 20, she had her dreams interrupted by an unplanned pregnancy. “Before all this happened, I wanted to be a chef,” says Maryanne, who dropped out of Utalii College halfway through her course. “I worked as a barista through campus.” When she discovered she was pregnant, she realized it was because she wasn’t using her birth control consistently. Since Maryanne had lost both of her parents, having a baby while in college was unrealistic, she said, adding, “I didn’t want to be a number in a statistic.” Maryanne felt unstable and needed to find her footing, so she left school.
Stigma, Guilt, Stress & Depression
As a matter of fact speaking, a lot of ladies report a significant number of long term effects associated with the pregnancy. Long term effects are those that last a year or more and the most prevalent of these effects are feelings of guilt and fear of being stigmatized for their experience. The guilt makes it difficult for them to associate with peers and family because the subject of pregnancy and abortion are discussed frequently and they tend to be used as the 'bad' examples of 'what happens when you are not careful'. The ladies fear being socially marked or stigmatized because of the pregnancy. They fear She is not alone. they will be judged negatively by their peers and family because of their pregnancy and/or I don't imagine I'd be in the wrong when I say no abortion. The guilt, shame, fear, and sense of words scare a guy in campus more than two stigma reported are not just individual attributes words - 'I'm pregnant' and nothing scares a lady but a reflection of wider social views about ladies' in campus more than a missed period or a responsibility for sexuality and reproduction. Most positive pregnancy test. 'Dread it. Run from it. ladies do not tell their families about their Destiny arrives all the same and now it's here'. experience. Circumstances that lead to this moment don't The majority of ladies reveal their situation to their matter as when it arrives, tough calls have to be partner and only one or two friends. Keeping the made that have a serious impact on lives and in situation a secret heightens the sense of isolation some cases, completely changing them for the and depression experienced by these ladies and better or for some, an uncertain future. as a result, most resort to the easier way out which is abortion using quack clinics and doctors A majority of students nowadays engage in sex who charge them exorbitant amounts to 'take generally with multiple partners and while many care' of the pregnancy. of them use contraception, there are also many who do not. Since students are engaging in intercourse and some are failing to use contraceptives properly or not using contraceptives at all, it is not surprising that they report either experiencing or being involved in an unplanned pregnancy. It is important to note that most people who become pregnant do not do so as a result of a casual sexual encounter. Most of them actually do so within the context of a committed relationship and this runs counter to the stereotype that campus ladies become pregnant as a result of careless, "one night stands." From the onset of a pregnancy, most people go into panic mode. Young boy's who receive the wrong advice from their peers or want to maintain a certain reputation within their circles usually do a complete 1 80 degree turn and disown not only the lady and the pregnancy. This can be quite disheartening and in as much as most of them come to their senses later, the emotional damage done can be quite significant and affect the lady for years to come.
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Main Feature Elephant in the room The issue of unplanned pregnancy on campus is rarely discussed and the ladies who experience this do not usually feel safe enough on campus to come forward to seek help. They suffer personal anguish and this often has negative academic impacts. Universities need to create safe environments for these ladies to disclose their experience and find ways in which to help them to only continue their studies but also to live a rich and fulfilling life as a young parent. Families and friends of people who experience an unplanned pregnancy can assist their loved one by expressing emotional support and being cautious about the judgmental things they say about pregnancy and abortion. Despite being conceived within a committed relationship, most people who get pregnant tend to see the pregnancy as something that is their responsibility. Though getting an unplanned pregnancy on campus is not all that bad. Some people experience a developmental process in their response to the unplanned pregnancy, moving from a position of irresponsibility to a position of responsibility. They find themselves planning more of their schedules, activities and free time towards raising their beautiful child and find tend to start looking for work experience earlier which makes them quite marketable professionally by the time they're through with school. The Reality of Abortion In layman terms, abortion is defined as the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus at a stage of pregnancy before it is capable of independent survival (500g or 22 weeks gestation). Not a procedure any woman would happily go through, an abortion involves tonnes of pain, often times regret, and more often than not, a sense of moral uncertainty. However, it is a means for a woman to protect her body, mind and for some, her livelihood. Regardless of the decision and reasons behind it, dealing with an unexpected pregnancy requires both rational thought and a leap of faith. Too Young For Motherhood Lavender was only 1 9 when she found out she was pregnant. It happened towards the end of her first year in university. In shock and incredibly nervous, her thoughts were all over the place. She placed the blame on herself for being naĂŻve and careless in trusting her now ex-boyfriend too much to the point of engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse. A couple of hours after finding out she was pregnant, Lavender found herself in a clinic. She was going to exercise her option on motherhood. Alone in the cold office, an unexpected ambivalence arose in her, as she realized that the only company she had was that
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of her microscopic fetus. Before she could change her mind though, a nurse approached her and told her to clear her bowel movement before the procedure could be done. When that was done, she was given anesthetics and when she awoke, the procedure was done. The only thing she remembered was the faint sound of a vacuum and a gentle suction action. Till this day, her family remains in the dark over the entire matter.
Main Feature Note that during this period, you'll begin asking if you have the means to keep the child, or whether adoption is for the best. For many of the women who undergo this procedure, the Questions whether if you keet the child, will you be able to memory and pain attached to it remain for the rest of their lives. support the child financially, or would it completely tear you & After the abortion, Lavender had some trouble coping your family apart? If you give your child up for adoption, would mentally. For a few years, she admitted to beating herself up for you be able to live not keeping the baby. Feeling utterly worthless, she could not with yourself not knowing the whereabouts of your own flesh forgive herself for committing such an unjustifiable act. Slowly, and blood? happiness and love ceased to exist in her dictionary as she was increasingly haunted by a sense of unworthiness. Flashbacks of Hope is a Powerful Medicine the abortion For those who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy, In any would regularly pay her visits, to the point where she would circumstances, please consider counseling in order to be break down and cry at the thought of her actions. For several informed on both sides of the coin. Do realize that there are years, she was plagued with the fear of any basic always other options. In fact, support is all around you, even in physical contact. As much as she strived to move past her places, people or moments you least expect. There is always mistakes, Lavender admits that she is still thinking about her counseling support or shelter. Even if it means isolating yourself in unborn child and believes that there will never be a day discomfort for just a few months to deliver, bear in mind that where she will be able to completely get over it. Lavender you’re also saving someone’s entire life in return. admits that she would still arrive at the same conclusion even if Remind yourself that while you may not want the child, others they were given a second chance to relive that particular are trying their utmost best to have one and are more than moment of their lives. willing to adopt an unwanted child.
A Pain That Lasts a Lifetime
A Heartfelt Plea to Other Women
Here is a note from Lavender for those who are contemplating abortion: Bear in mind that there are always other women to speak to. They are the people who know what it was like and how it feels. Always talk to someone about it (be it your partner or your close friends) and never undergo this alone or the consequences WILL haunt you later on. Think hard, avoid making a rash decision and be certain of what you really want to do. If you're independent and financially stable, there is no reason why the baby should be aborted. However, if circumstances do not allow for the baby to grow up in a decent environment, perhaps it’s best to think of the alternative.
Two Sides to Every Coin
Where do you stand when it comes to the issue of abortion? On one side there are those who call themselves “pro-choice” and who regard intentional abortion as acceptable in some circumstances. On the other side are those who recognize themselves as “pro-life” and believe that human life begins at conception. If abortion is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being, does it mean a fetus’ right to life outweighs the mother’s right to control her own body? Well, we will leave you to ponder upon this controversial topic that will always rest within a grey area lacking an absolute right or wrong judgment call.
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Escape
GEOTHERMALSPA
STEAMING AT OLKARIA
The KenGen Olkaria Geothermal Spa is located inside Hell's Gate National Park which is managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Hell's Gate is very massive and has several entrances so you have to be very particular the gate you’ll use.
If you’re using personal means, you’ll have to drive towards Oserian Town from Naivasha. Just before you reach Oserian, there’s a road that leads directly to the KenGen Power Plant. If you plan on using PSVs, board the Oserian Matatus from Naivasha town (fare is roughly Ksh. 80-1 00). Ask to be dropped off at the Ol Karia stage. Pick a motorbike to the KWS entrance (This should cost you Ksh. 50-1 00) or more depending on your bargaining skills.
EXPLORE MORE !
Words : Anne Kimani
Now that you are at the gate; you’ll need to pay the standard KWS park entry fees. For Kenyan Citizens you’ll have to part with Ksh. 350 for adults and 250 for children. (The KWS park entry fees vary depending on the location of a park. The first thing that catches your attention as you walk towards the poolside is the breath-taking view of the expansive main pool with the hills and towers of steam that seem to fuse with the clouds in the background. The adult pool is massive, and save for the tiny rock island at the centre, you’d think it was a mini-lake. If you have little ones with you, don’t worry as there’s a baby pool and playground equipment to cater for them.
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All the pools are made entirely out of steel trowelled concrete. This is because the water here has natural minerals and cannot allow for the use of ceramic tiles. There are 4 steps all round to allow the people to sit down and bask in the warm water. The deepest part of the pool is only 1.5 metres deep.Yes, I see all ye deep-end phobic folks breathing a sigh of relief. The water feels heavenly on the skin. It is almost as if you’re floating in an endless bathtub in some tucked away heaven, staring at the hills and the clear skies. The Ol Karia Spa is the largest natural Spa in the continent making KenGen the first ever company to optimize the use of geothermal resources by creating an alternative income generation project other than power generation. The water in the spa is all natual and there are no artificial additives or treatments done to it
The spa is five feet deep and 3,600 square metres wide. It cost $300,000 (Sh30 million) to put up it’s three cascading blue lagoons, including the kid’s pool. The pool has brine water (a solution of sodium chloride, salt and water) which passes through the pipes at 1 50ºC, but cooled twice to 60ºC then 30ºC by the time it reaches the pool? For health buffs, the sulphur in the water is good for the skin after undergoing hydrotherapy sessions. Indeed, the sulphur and silica minerals in the water that gushes underground can cure psoriasis (silvery skin scales), fibromyalgia (bodily pain) and arthritis. Plans are underway to have cottages around the hills overlooking the spa for those who want to stay overnight.
TRAVEL NOTES
The restaurant does not yet serve food during weekdays; only weekends. You can carry your own food. Remove all copper ornaments before taking a deep into the water, as the sulphur will surely change their colour if worn while inside the spa. There’s a conference facility here as well (for those who want to hold meetings here for some weird reason). The pool closes at 6PM. Make sure you carry your Identification documents to avoid inconveniences. Lastly, since you’re paying for both the park and the spa, obtain full value for your money by exploring the park first then finishing off with a dip at the Spa.
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CM'S GUIDE TO EGERTON UNIVERSI E
gerton University was founded in 1 939 by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton of Tatton making it the oldest University in kenya. Back then, It was known as Egerton Farm school aand it's origina function was to prepare white European Youth's for careers in agriculture. In 1 955, the name was changed to Egerton Agricultural College and it started accepting students from other races sortly after. The college expanded again in 1 979 becoming part of the University of Nairobi ecosystem and in 1 987, it was recognized as a chartered public university.
Location
Main Campus
The university's main campus is located in Njoro wich is a community town that is located 25 kilometres from Nakuru town. Egerton University has three (3) Campuses and one Campus College. The main Campus is based at Njoro and houses the Faculties of Agriculture, Arts and Social Sciences, Education and Community Studies, Engineering and Technology, Environment and Resources Development, Science and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. The Njoro Campus also houses the Board of Undergraduate Studies and Field Attachment, and the Board of Postgraduate Studies.
Nairobi Campus
The other Campus is the Nairobi City Campus, offering programmes from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Commerce, and Education and Community Studies. It also hosts the African Centre for Distance Education (ACDE).
Kenyatta Campus
The third Campus, Kenyatta Campus, is located five (5) kilometres from Njoro Campus and is planned to house the Open and Distance Learning (CODL) programmes which is currently based at Njoro Campus. The only University’s Campus College, Nakuru Town Campus College, hosts the Faculties of Commerce and Health Sciences. The University currently has nine (9) faculties and fifty one (51 ) academic departments offering a wide range of programmes at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. All of them are open to both Government-sponsored and selfsponsored students. The University also offers courses in computer literacy, computer repairs and maintenance, as well as accounting and
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bridging courses. Egerton University has made tremendous progress towards increasing access to higher education in Kenya. Chuka, Kisii and Laikipia Universities, who were chartered to become full-fledged Universities on 8th January 201 3, 6th February 201 3 and 1 9th February 201 3, respectively, were all former constituent Colleges of Egerton University.
Notable Alumni
A university as old as Egerton has no doubt left its mark on the society by producing some awesome alumni. Most notable alumni from this university include Peter Tabichi, A Franciscan friar at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village. His claim to fame came recently when he won the award for the worlds best teacher in Dubai. Other Notable Alumni include Anne Waiguru who is the 2nd & current govenor of Kirinyaga county & former cabinet secretary. She is behind the establishment of Huduma Centres, places where Kenyan citizens can access government services more efficiently & 30% procurement rule, which accords at least 30 per cent of all supply contracts to the government to the youth, persons with disability and women. Another notable alumni is Joshua Irungu who was the first governor of Laikipia County and Ukur Yatani Kanaocho who was the first governor of Marsabit
Campus Review
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Most Popular Faculties
complete at least an O Level eduction or an equivalent recognized system. Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery After which you can either use one of two ways to get in. Either using KUCCPS Faculty of Education and Community or PSSP system, you apply to the Studies university for admission and if your Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences application is accepted. You shall receive a lette informing you of the same Getting In and the requirements to join. Egerton being one of the oldest universities in Kenya has a competive Getting In entry process that requires you to Egerton being one of the oldest universities in Kenya has a competive entry process that requires you to complete at least an O Level eduction or an equivalent recognized system. After which you can either use one of two ways to get in, KUCCPS or PSSP system. You apply to the university for admission and if your application is accepted. You shall receive a lette informing you of the same and the requirements to join.
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Health
N IO T P E C A R T N O C If you're having sex, make sure you're protecting yourself from unwanted pregnancy ...
Can you get pregnant on birth control? There is no form of birth control that is 1 00% effective, so it is possible to get pregnant while using most types of birth control. However, many types of birth control, when used correctly, are highly effective in preventing pregnancy. For example, the birth control pill is over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. For all forms of birth control it is important to have a basic understanding how they work and how to use them correctly.
Words : Carol Musyoka
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ontraception refers to the birth control methods that are used to prevent pregnancy. They can be broadly classified into barrier methods (that prevent sperm cells from reaching the egg), methods that prevent ovulation such as the birth control pill, and methods that allow fertilization of the egg but prevent implantation of the fertilized egg inside the uterus (womb) such as the IUD (intrauterine device).
and benefits, along with the effectiveness of each method before choosing a contraceptive method. A thorough and open discussion with a health care-professional can help in this decision process. Different forms of contraceptives have different side effects and risk profiles. The choice of birth control method depends on many factors, such as the desire for reversible birth control (preserving future fertility) or permanent birth control The decision about what kind of methods (surgical sterilization). Some contraceptive option to use is extremely birth control methods, such as barrier personal, and there is no single choice methods, may offer some protection that is safest or best for all women or against sexuallytransmitted diseases couples. (STDs), while most methods do not. A woman should carefully weigh the risks No method of contraception is 1 00%
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effective in preventing STDs. Some birth control methods have higher effectiveness rates than others, but no method of birth control is 1 00% effective in every case. A woman and her partner, taking into consideration the ease of use, side effects, costs, and effectiveness of each method, must weigh the pros and cons of various birth control types. There are 1 5 methods of contraception to choose from (see below) and what works best for you woll depend on your preferences. Talk through your options with a doctor or nurse who wil offer you advice on how each different contraception method works, its ups and downs etc.
Implant
Emergency Pill
Combined Pill Female Condom
Condom
IUD Injection
Patch Vaginal Ring Female Sterilization Progesterone only pill
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Diaphragm & Cap
Male Sterilization
MOST FREQUENTLY
ASKED SEX QUESTIONS
FAQS
Listen, there is nothing shameful about asking questions about your body and sex life, but TONS of people end up turning to Google for answers. We sample some of the most frequently asked questions regarding sex and give you answers before you even figure out how to frame the question to Google.
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How do I kiss?
Lean in, tilt your head (in the opposite direction of your kissing partner), close your eyes (or don’t), touch lips, pull back, touch lips again. You’re kissing. If you're still unsure of how to
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Why does it hurt when I have sex?
Probably this question is really about intercourse, and probably it’s the receiving partner — the one whose vagina(or anus) is being inserted into — who’s asking it.There are three main reasons for pain with vaginal or anal intercourse. The first is insufficient lubrication, especially an issue with anal sex — you MUST use lube for this activity. Not enough lubrication results in friction and pain. The second is insufficient arousal. The body reacts to arousal with blood flow to the genitals (that’s where erections come from), and arousal changes the sensations of genital touch and insertion and helps them feel more pleasurable. For women, the clitoris, not generally inside the vagina, is the focal point of physical arousal. The third is size, especially penis length, since some women find it very painful when a long penis hits their cervix during intercourse. There are some health problems that might also result in pain, but these three are definitely the most common issues.
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How long does sex last?
This varies greatly depending on the age of participants as well as the amount of time and energy they have available. ‘Too short’ is 1 -2 minutes, ‘Adequate’ is 3-7 minutes, ‘Desirable’ is 7-1 5 minutes and ‘Too long’ is around 30+ minutes. These numbers are for intercourse, not for foreplay, fooling around, kissing, or anything else associated.
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Can you get pregnant during your period?
Technically, no — the time a woman is fertile is mostly limited to a few days each month in the middle of the menstrual cycle, meaning about two weeks from when she started her last period. That said, women may have bleeding during their cycle that is not a true period. If a woman, for example, has irregular periods and has some breakthrough bleeding, she may think it’s her period and still become pregnant if she has sex during that
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HAVING AN ORGASM DURING SEX IS ABOUT FIGURING OUT WHAT MAKES YOU ORGASM IN THE FIRST PLACE. FOR SOME THIS COMES EASILY WHILE FOR OTHERS NOT SO MUCH. IT IS NOT HOWEVER USUALLY A WORTHWHILE GOAL AS IT USUALLY REQUIRES A FAIR AMOUNT OF LOGISTICS
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How do I make sure I orgasm during sex?
If this question means how does a woman make sure she has an orgasm during sex, then it’s about a woman figuring out what makes her have an orgasm and how to incorporate that into sexual activity with her partner. This comes easily for some women and not so easily for others. We live in a culture where women are often more comfortable with romantic thoughts and less so with sexual thoughts that may be more effective in leading to arousal and orgasm. When orgasm doesn’t occur easily or naturally for a woman, I suggest sexual fantasizing, masturbation or use of a stimulator such as a vibrator. If you can do it on your own, it’s often easier to graduate to doing it with a partner. If the question means how to make sure to have an orgasm during penile sexual intercourse, that’s a tougher question. I would suggest that this is not a worthwhile goal, at least all the time, as it could require a fair amount of logistics; nothing wrong with taking turns.
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Does penis size matter?
Like anything, it may matter to some people, like being thin or having a nice car might matter to some people when they choose a partner. Depending on how much certain looks matter to an individual, penis size might be considered too big or too small. It certainly seems to matter to some men for bragging rights and for the amount they trash talk about it. It may also matter for some men and women in terms of how a certain size penis feels during intercourse. Penis size does not matter in terms of ability to have an orgasm or being able to get a woman pregnant.
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First, consider getting tested for STDs if you were using it to prevent them. If you’re concerned about getting pregnant, there are two most effective ways to prevent it, explained here in order of effectiveness from most to least: Go to your health provider (doctor or nurse) and have a copper IUD inserted. This is about 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy after a condom breaks. It can also be used for up to the next 1 0 years for contraception, if desired. You can do this five to seven days after the condom breaks. Visit your health provider and ask for a prescription for P2 - or ECEE 2, EMCON, TRUSTON 2 and LEVO-72 (ulipristal acetate). They come as two pills that are effective in preventing pregnancy (less so than the copper IUD but more than Plan B). You can do this up to 3 days after the condom breaks. preferably, take one as soon as possible and another in 1 2 hours. It's more effective than taking all of them at once.
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Can P2 cause cancer?
This is a question many have been and are still debating, so here is what is currently known. P2 can protect women against cancers of the endometrium, ovary, pancreas, and lung, but increase their risk for breast cancer. That has been documented and listed as a fact. Also the drug is meant to be only be taken once every menstrual cycle. This means you can only take it once every month at most. Taking it more often will upset your hormones and lead to hormonal imbalance disorders including but not limited to acne.
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I think I'm watching too much porn?
It is very hard to say how much porn is 'too much porn' as this depends on the person. Some people watch porn regurlarly and some people never watch it. However, if it is affecting your relationship or you think it is having a negative effect in other parts of your life, then you should speak to someone you trust to get some advice.
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EXPERIMENTATION IS A WAY TO ASSESS YOUR OWN GROWTH AND DEVELOP YOUR SEXUAL UNDERSTANDING
What do I do when the condom breaks?
How much is too much masturbation?
Too much masturbation is hard to define and is unlikely to negatively impact someone’s sex life.
I want to have casual sex. Is this OK?
Casual sex means having sex with someone you're not in a relationship with. There are lots of societal ideals about casual sex and what is considered right and wrong. Society is often more judgemental on women who choose to have casual sex than men who choose to have casual sex. In short, if you and your partner want to have sex and yo both consent, then do what akes you happy. Make sure that you communicate with your partner-simply consenting does not mean you can't change your mind later and remember. If you're drunk or high you can't consent.
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I dont know which method of contraception to use?
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How do I know if someone’s conduct will qualify as “unwelcome”?
Not many people know that there are 1 5 different types of contraception available. It can really help to talk through your options with a doctor or health professional such as a nurse to make sure that you have all the infromation you need to decide which mehod is right.
In general, unwelcome sexual conduct may be, but is not limited to, any of the following acts or behaviors that are not explicitly invited by the recipient: unwanted sexual advances, subtle or overt pressure for sexual activity, unnecessary or unwanted touching, stalking, sexually suggestive displays, deliberate molestations, demands for sexual favors, promises of gifts in exchange for sex, lurid telephone calls, obscene messages and e-mails, or being improperly followed or watched by an instructor, employer or peer.
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What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is a criminal act. It occurs when an individual is forced, threatened or coerced into sexual contact against his or her free will or without his or her consent. Sexual assault may include date or acquaintance rape, sexual molestation, unwanted sexual touching or having sexual contact with a person while knowing or having reason to know that the person is incapacitated in some way (i.e., due to drugs or alcohol). Sexual assault is one of the most extreme forms of sexual harassment. A person should seek and obtain unmistakable, clear consent from the other person before engaging in any form of sexual activity or behavior.
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I identify as straight, but sometimes I think about people of the same sex. Am I gay?
Experimentation is norml and is much more common than you may think. Not everyone experiments in this way but a lot of people do. You may be curious about the same sex and want to try it. You may be attracted to both males and females or you may just be really into someone! Experimentation is a way to assess your own growth and develop your sexual understanding. Experimenting with someone of the same sex doesn't necessarily make you gay or bisexual
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Chill Spot After Thanos activates the completed Infinity Gauntlet, Clint Barton's family disintegrates, along with half of all life across the universe. Nebula and Tony Stark are stranded in space following their defeat by Thanos on Titan, but are returned to Earth by Carol Danvers and reunited with Natasha Romanoff, Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers, Rocket, Thor, and James Rhodes. The team formulates a plan to steal the Infinity Stones back from Thanos and use them to reverse his actions, but learn upon finding him that he had used the stones a second time to destroy them, preventing their further use. In anger, Thor cuts off Thanos's head. Five years later, Scott Lang escapes from the quantum realm to discover that his daughter Cassie is now a teenager and that Hope van Dyne has disappeared in the snap. Lang goes to Romanoff and Rogers, and explains that while five years had passed for them, only five hours had passed for him in the quantum realm. The three go to Stark and explain their theory that the quantum realm can be used to go back in time and steal the Infinity Stones before Thanos is able to collect them. Stark initially rejects their proposal with concern about risking his family and the peace he has found, but after reflecting upon the loss of Peter Parker decides to test theoretical models that would work with Lang's quantum tunnel, eventually finding one that works. With Stark now on board with the plan, the remaining Avengers set out to reassemble their team. Bruce Banner has now embraced the Hulk as a part of him, and has melded his own consciousness and the Hulk's together into one. Romanoff goes to Japan to track Clint down. After some convincing from Natasha, he agrees to rejoin the team in order to try and bring his family back. Banner and Rocket go to New Asgard, where Valkyrie and the last survivors of Asgard have settled. They there find Thor, who has become majorly overweight, his hair and beard are overgrown, and he spends his free time eating junk food, getting drunk, and playing Fortnite with his friends Korg and Miek. Thor begrudgingly agrees to return to the Avengers. After testing the quantum time machine on Barton, The Avengers are reunited with a plan Banner, Rogers, Lang, and Stark embark to retrieve the Time, Mind, and Space stones during the battle of New York in 201 2. Banner goes to the Sanctum Sanctorum, where he is informed by the Ancient One that taking the
Time Stone from her time line would prevent Stephen Strange's future efforts to stop Kaecilius from destroying the laws of nature. She eventually concedes the Time Stone to Banner after he informs her that Strange had given Thanos the stone in his time line, implying Strange had intended for a specific sequence of events to occur for Thanos to be defeated. Banner also promises the stones' return to their proper time lines in order to prevent any ill effects. Lang and Stark attempt to steal the Space Stone after the Avengers confiscate it from Loki. Lang gives Stark's past self a cardiac arrest by pulling a circuit in his artificial heart, while Stark steals the briefcase housing the Tesseract when nobody is looking. Their plan is thwarted when Stark drops the briefcase after he is accidentally hit by the Hulk. Loki then steals the Space Stone and uses it to escape custody. Rogers succeeds in stealing the Mind Stone from undercover Hydra agents, but stumbles across his past self, who mistakes him for a disguised Loki. After defeating past-Steve, Rogers meets back up with Stark and Lang, who now must figure out another way to get the Space Stone without running out of the limited supply of Pym Particles that allow them to travel through the quantum realm. Lang returns to the present with the Mind Stone while Rogers and Stark devise a plan to steal the Space Stone from a U.S. Army installation in the 1 970s, while stealing further vials of Pym Particles in order to make the journey back home. While there, Rogers sights Peggy Carter and Stark has an meaningful conversation with his father Howard. Rocket and Thor travel to Asgard to retrieve the Reality Stone before Malekith uses it against the nine realms. Rocket steals the Reality Stone from Jane Foster. The two return to Earth after Thor and he retrieves his hammer Mjolnor, elated to discover that he is still worthy of it. Nebula and Rhodes travel to Morag to steal the Power Stone before Peter Quill does. As Rhodes returns to the present with the Power Stone, Nebula malfunctions and remains on Morag. Thanos and Ebony Maw discover the presence of future Nebula and go to kidnap her. Nebula realizes what has happened and tries to warn the others, but is too late. Thanos scans her memories and discovers the Avengers' plan, and sends the more loyal past Nebula back to the present as a spy. Barton and Romanoff travel to Vormir to retrieve the Soul Stone, though are conflicted when Red Skull, keeper of the Soul Stone, informs them that the stone can only be retrieved by sacrificing someone they love. The two fight over which will make
the sacrifice, with Romanoff ultimately taking the fall, while a distraught Barton returns to Earth with the Soul Stone. After everyone has returned to Earth, Stark, Rocket, and Banner craft a gauntlet to wield the stones. Banner, reasoning that he can withstand both the radiation poisoning and the immense pain brought on by using the stones uses the stones to bring everyone back, though they are almost immediately attacked by Thanos, who has been brought to Earth by the impostor Nebula, destroying the quantum portal in the process. Thanos reduces the Avengers headquarters to rubble, splitting the team up and causing the gauntlet to fall into Barton's protection. The past Nebula is killed by her future self as she attempts to take the Infinity Stones from Barton, while Rogers, Thor, and Stark confront Thanos. The three fight Thanos one on one, with Rogers confirming Thor's theory that he is worthy of wielding Mjolnor, but are each bested by Thanos. Soon after Thanos' army lands on Earth, T'Challa appears before Rogers, along with all of the Avengers and other allies revived by Banner, before launching an assault on Thanos and his army. After a lengthy battle during which Stark is reunited with Parker and Quill is reunited with past Gamora, Thanos wrestles with numerous Avengers for the Infinity Stones. Captain Marvel reappears, taking out Thanos's ship while fighting for control of the gauntlet. Stark maneuvers the Infinity Stones from Thanos' hand to his own and uses them to turn Thanos and his entire army into dust, triumphantly stating "I am Iron Man." Parker and Potts console Stark as he dies from overexposure to the Stones. Following the battle, The Avengers hold a funeral for Stark, whose original arc reactor is floated out on the lake next to his house. Barton and Wanda Maximoff take solace in the fact that Romanoff and Vision would be proud of their victory over Thanos. Thor makes Valkyrie the Queen of Asgard and joins the Guardians of the Galaxy in order to find his true purpose. Barton returns home to his family and Parker returns to school. Rogers is tasked to go into the past to return the stones and Thor's hammer to their original time lines, but decides not to return to the present and to instead live the rest of his life in the past with Carter. He appears before Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as an old man, and passes his shield and the mantle of Captain America on to Wilson.
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Books THE LEAN STARTUP ERICK RIES
Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively. Rather than wasting time creating elaborate business plans, The Lean Startup offers entrepreneurs - in companies of all sizes - a way to test their vision continuously, to adapt and adjust before it’s too late.
LONG WALK TO FREEDOM NELSON MANDELA
Long Walk To Freedom is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, national icon and the first South African black president, elected in the first, fully democratic election in the country. In his struggle against apartheid, he spent 26 years in prison, from 1 964 to 1 990. There’s so much to learn from the life of Nelson Mandela and here are 3 high-level lessons. Your best bet at finding true freedom is education. If you want to be remembered, you must learn to challenge authority. It’s most important that you don’t give up right after your biggest setback. Would you like to be mentored by Nelson Mandela? Well, this is as close as it gets?
ELON MUSK, Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest For A Fantastic Future ASHLEE VANCE
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Elon Musk is the first official biography of the creator of Paypal, SolarCity, SpaceX and Tesla, based on over 30 hours of conversation time between author Ashlee Vance and Musk himself, highlighting his complicated childhood, the way he makes decisions and navigates the world, and how he managed to disrupt multiple industries, all with the goal of saving humanity. When thinking about how he should live his life, he concluded early on that the best goal he could pursue was to ensure the future of humanity. How he then decided to tackle this goal is a huge lesson in reverse engineering. Here are 3 lessons from Elon Musk’s life you can use to improve yours: Answering questions is easy, asking the right questions is what’s hard. Use a success-through-determination approach to accomplish your goals. Unify all of your work under the roof of one giant goal to have
TV Series INTO THE BADLANDS
DOOM PATROL
STARRING : Daniel Wu Orla Brady Emily Beecham
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GENRE :
GENRE :
ACTION | ADVENTURE | DRAMA
NO OF SEASONS : THREE
Regent Sunny, a highly-skilled fighter and the deadliest "Head Clipper" for Baron Quinn battles the Nomads to rescue a mysterious boy named M.K. who harbors a dark secret about his past. Things quickly get out of hand when first blood is drawn, M.K. loses control of himself as if something takes over his body, making the boy valuable to an opposing baron, The Widow. Meanwhile, Sunny discovers M.K.'s pendant has the same image as the one on his childhood compass of a place called Azra, the boy's home. In order to seek out the truth about his own past, Sunny wants to know more of this city beyond the Badlands, and must find a way out, especially now that his lover Veil is illegally pregnant with his child.
Words : Mercy Apondi
Diane Guerrero Doug Jones Alan Tudyk ACTION | ADVENTURE | COMEDY
NO OF SEASONS : ONE
A re-imagining of one of DC's most beloved group of outcast Super Heroes: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Dr. Niles Caulder (The Chief). The Doom Patrol's members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities - but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence - and to protect Earth from what they find
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY
SHADOW HUNTERS
STARRING :
STARRING :
Ellen Page Tom Hopper David CastaĂąeda
Katherine McNamara Dominic Sherwood Alberto Rosende
GENRE : ACTION | ADVENTURE | COMEDY NO OF SEASONS : TWO
GENRE : ACTION | FANTASY | DRAMA NO OF SEASONS : THREE
On the same day in October 1989, forty-three infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a billionaire industrialist, who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares his "children" to save the world. But not everything went according to plan. In their teenage years, the family fractured and the team disbanded. Now, the six surviving thirty-something members reunite upon the news of Hargreeves' passing. Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya and Number Five work together to solve a mystery surrounding their father's death.
Clary Fray is a normal teenager living in Brooklyn with her mother. One day, she discovers that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters; humans born with angelic blood that fight to protect our world from demons. After her mother is kidnapped, Clary must team up with three Shadowhunters: Jace, Alec and Isabelle and her best friend Simon on a quest to find her mother and recover her past.
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Smartphone Projector KSh 1,500
Do you want to see a film at home just like be in the cinema? This simple home use projector can achieve it. By projecting the videos or films from your smart phone to wall, it makes your house into a small cinema, giving you another enjoyment. 8X magnification image and no need for extra power source.
Mooka 50" - UHD Smart TV Ksh 37,200
Mooka Smart TV has a completely open platform, equipped with an operating system, with 1 GB RAM + 4GB ROM capacity, allowing users to install and uninstall various types of applications while enjoying normal TV content. Standard HDMI port, USB interface, AV interface, RF interface, to meet the needs of your cable TV notebook, set-top box, U disk and other equipment.
Mini 1080P/60fps 12MP 4K Action Digital Camera KSh 1,060
The waterproof casing is designed for underwater world and is waterproof up to 30 meters. This is one of the smallest cameras, portable as pocket body camera. Motion Detection for Home Office Security. The movement is captured by the camera and youre notified. Pretty good as security nanny cam or baby monitor. The sports camera allows you control camera via the phone in real time.
HD 1080P Mini LED Projector with USB TV AV KSh 1,567
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Enjoy HD videos with your friends at home. High compatibity with multiple device such as camera, PC, and more. It uses latest led technology, provides brighter than ordinary projections. Portable compact design for easy carrying. Fit for you to share fun and happiness with your family and friends. It can be used for both home and business and provides you a perfect visual experience for your parties, home cinema, TV shows and more.
ZOOOK ZM-Rocker Flame Headphones with a Mic KSh 979
Premium comfort on ear headphones : Comfortable on ear light weight design along with soft ear cushions and adjustable padded headband provide premium comfort even during long listening sessions. Compatible with all audio devices iPhone, iPad, iPod, Samsung, Android cell phones, tablets, PC's, Laptops,
VR Shinecon Virtual Reality Headset KSh 3,700
Turn your smartphone into a virtual reality viewer. You can experience the immersive, fun and exciting world of VR. Fly through the Grand Canyon, play 3D games, travel the city streets of Paris or become a character in an animated film. COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID AND IPHONE with 4.0-6.0 inch screen, more than 300 virtual reality apps on Apple App Store and Google Play Store for you download to enjoy shocking 3D effect.
Android TV Box 4GB RAM +32GB ROM KSh 6,000
The android tv box adopts the fast and powerful Android 8.1 operation system,which makes sure the tv box is way ahead in professional image processing and ultra-fast running speed. The Tv Box provides better and happier entertainment experience for you to stay with your family and friends. 32GB ROM and an extension up to 32GB supports enough space and freedom to download your favorite apps,browse websites,play games and watch movies more smoothly.
TAGWOOD MP-3319 Home Theater KSh 6,500 TAGWOOD MP-331 9 Home Theater Sound System Bluetooth Speaker Subwoofer And FM Radio Black 1 2000w MP-331 9. KEY FEATURE Aux in, SD Card, USB Disk, FM Radio, Master Volume, AV/DC Dual Power Supply, Bass and Treble Control, Bluetooth Function
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Phone Review GOLD
MOTOR0LA ONE
Review By : Daniel Masila
Motorola is a brand that the oldies clearly remember. If you can remember the adverts way back then for the Motorola RAZR with the big celebs of our day, the competitions on various comics like supa strikas, or even more nostalgic, the catchphrase ”HELLO MOTO” , then you can without a doubt know that Motorola is a brand known to produce really stunning phones. The Motorola one is no exception. They have not been in the limelight of late, but just like Nokia, there is reason to believe that Motorola is making a comeback as a major industry player in the phone market. Can this phone help Motorola win back people’s hearts? Let’s see. Design The P30 play has a sweet design, focus being on sleekness and a sort of minimalistic feel to the overall look and feel of the phone. It’s made of plastic on the back, and has a plastic silver coated frame while the display upfront is a Gorilla glass variant,unspecified version. The phone is also surprisingly very light due to its all plastic build,oh , and chances are, you will confuse the back for glass as it is really shiny and glossy. It also has a fingerprint sensor at the back that carries Motorola’s really good looking logo. This phone really looks great. The phone also comes with a USB C port with quick charge, a feature you should never miss on your phone for obvious reasons. The headphone jack is also present at the top. Display. Let’s get it out there, this phone has a notch inspired by the IPhone’snotch. It’s a big one but doesn’t hold as much as the likes of iPhone X, or X’s. The front earpiece, front camera,proximity sensor and the front LED flash is what you’ll find on the notch. At the bottom is a chin with the Motorola name. The IPS LCD this phone packs is a 720p screen with a 227ppi density. Not much of a colour vibrant screen. The
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brightness isn’t much to brag about especially in the outdoors. The 5.9 inches this screen packs is good for video consumption as it offers alot of screen real estate for specifically that. The screen is ok, not really amazing but it’s ok. Camera The main camera is a 1 3 megapixel camera together with a 2 megapixel camera that is there for collecting depth data for potrait mode. The front camera is an 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash. The main camera does really well especially in bright light,with sharpness being really clear. The photos are really good if you are looking at social media. It also has a small trick up it’s sleeve, Cinemagraph. This is how it works. The phone takes a couple of photos of the same scene, and you choose an area where you wanna see movement. The result, a gif where one part of the pic is moving while the rest remains perfectly still. The front selfie is also great but I wouldn’t recommend it at night. The camera can also record in 4K video with really good EIS. Memory. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 that clocks 2.0 GHz, really good speeds, while the GPU is an Adreno 506. The phone is powerful, most likely
won’t hang, not just because of the processor, but taking that and pairing it with the lightweight software that is stock android. The phone is an android one phone and so runs on the latest software. No lags here. It comes with a solid 4GB RAM and a 64GB internal memory, if this isn’t enough, it’s expandable to 256 GB. The storage is sufficient, no stress here.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.9” 720P screen with notch 1 3MP +2MP main camera 8MP selfie camera with flash 4GB RAM 3000 mAh battery
PROS
Android one, so latest software Good solid camera especially video recording. USB C, quick charge and quick data transfer.
CONS
Plastic build, may not be as durable
Recipes Simple Meat Pies using Bread Who says pies have to be so difficult to make? Here’s a very easy way of making a great snack using a few slices of bread and cooked minced meat as a filling.
-Ingredients 2 tbsp oil
400 gms minced meat 1 tsp ginger, chopped 1 tsp green chillies, chopped 1 tsp coriander cumin powder 1 /2 tsp garam masala Salt to taste 1 large onion, chopped 1 /4 cup chopped coriander leaves White Bread 2 tbsp plain flour mixed with 4 tbsp water, as a glue Oil, for deep frying
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1. In a pot, heat oil and add the minced meat. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat apart as it cooks. Once browned, add the ginger and green chillies and cook for 1 -2 minutes.
2. Add the coriander cumin powder, garam masala and salt and stir. Turn off the flame and then add the onions and coriander leaves. Stir and set aside to cool down. 3. In the mean time, take a slice of bread and place it flat on a chopping board. Slice off the 4 edges of the bread and then roll the bread flat using a rolling pin. This won't work with bread that has sat there for awhile and dried so make sure it is fresh bread. 4. Once flat, scoop some of the minced meat in the center of one slice of the bread. Apply the "glue" paste on the edges and then top with the second slice of bread. Press it down at the edges and seal by pressing it down at the edges with a fork. 5. Deep fry the pies for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.
Soya & Rice This Soya & Rice with some peas is a delicious alternative to non-vegetarian rice dishes! Give it a try, you never would have thought soya could taste this good.
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1 50 grams soya chunks 2 cups water 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp cumin seeds 2 cinnamon sticks 1 -2 bay leaves 3-4 cloves 1 -2 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 /2 tsp turmeric powder 1 /2 cup frozen peas 1 large potato, cut into 1 inch cubes Salt to taste 1 1 /2 cups Daawat Basmati Rice, cooked
-Instructions 1. Soak the soya chunks in water for 1 0 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and cloves and fry for 1 -2 minutes. 3. Add green chilies, garlic, onions and let cook for another 1 -2 minutes. 4. Add turmeric powder, peas and potatoes, and season with salt. 5. Squeeze the water out from the soya chunks and stir. Let cook on a low flame for 1 2-1 5 minutes until the potatoes have cooked. 6. Mix in the rice and stir until the rice is heated through.
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Beauty
Natural Hairstyles FOR MEDIUM LENGTH HAIR
If you have natural hair that is medium-length, you probably do not realize how lucky you are. This length is the most versatile, and you can try a lot of natural hairstyles which are also simple and comfortable. We will show you some of the most awesome black natural hairstyles for medium length hair that you can rock this season! Words : Ninno Obetto
SKINNY SIDE BRAIDS While the curls are outright gorgeous, the curls combined with braids will give a double effect. A couple of side braids will help to pull your naturally curly hair away from the face and add some charm to your look. It will perfectly suit for the night out in town with your friends. This hairstyle is versatile and it takes not so long to style it.
MESSY HALF-UPDO For the most rebellious girls, there is a messy semi-updo option, which will definitely make everyone talk about you. Making a half-up ponytail will leave a lot of room to demonstrate the volume and texture of your curly hair. This look will help you pump it up when you feel like regular curls look slightly flat on you.
CHUNKY BANTU KNOT
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This is one of the edgiest updos for natural hair. It will perfectly show your texture and add some unique African glamour to your image. Besides, it is really easy to style, and it visually makes your face look slim. You can also decorate it with side braids or shaved out patterns if you wish.
Beauty Words By : Ninno Obetto
THE BUN WITH CURLY BANGS Attractive, fresh and trendy – this hairdo will make you the center of attention. The lovely bangs will help to emphasize the beauty of your eyes and add some softness to your general look, in contrast to the rather severe look of complete pull back. It is one of the most interesting black natural curly hairstyles for medium hair, which definitely reflects the spirit of Africa.
FLAT TWIST BANGS BUN Making the bangs flat twist is a good way to keep your hair protected and adding the dimension to your regular bun hairstyle. If you are a fan of buns and are looking for something new that could add style to your hair, you can use this easy technique and breathe a whole new life into the regular bun.
NATURAL AFROHAWK This is one of the edgiest updos for natural hair. It will perfectly show your texture and add some unique African glamour to your image. Besides, it is really easy to style, and it visually makes your face look slim. You can also decorate it with side braids or shaved out patterns if you wish.
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CampusTalk
What Are Some of Things That Affect Campus Students?
For those of you in campus, chances are there are numerous things that affect you more than you actually gave thought to initially before joining campus. Now, you can imagine how many other people there are like you who are affected by the same issues in campuses around the country and just want to talk about it. Our writer, Fred Wanjohi took a look at the issue a bit more from your perspective and asked a few students what are some of the things that affect you most in campus.
Speaking from experience, what really affected me was bad company, missing classes to be with older friends with much more campus experience. This lead to really bad results since I used to miss CATS which would add up to me failing my end of semester exams. But experience is a good teacher. At least I got to learn and know the people I should hung out with and to always put my education first.
I think as a student what affects us so much as students is peer pressure. Especially freshermen who have come to this new world where there is no much supervision from teachers like high school so they end up trying new things like drugs just because of pressure from peers. Most students also try to live an expensive life like their peers so they end up using the money that that their parents have given them for school fees.
Tourism & Travel Management TUK
Engineering Mahanaim College
Tania Shaku
Steve Mbaluka
Life inexperience probably could be the biggest challenge that faces campus students. Every student out here wants to have money to have fun but don’t know how to get it this leads to other students dating older people for money or as we like to call them “sponsors� some of them end up getting impregnated which could lead them to dropping out. Institutions should take initiative to give life and guidance and counseling.
Personally what experience as a campus student is lack of finance sometimes as a young lady I want to go out with my girls and enjoy myself in the mall or party but the amount of money given to me by my parents is just not enough. Another thing is money management some of people in campus do not know how to spend their money wisely.
Hospitality Mahanaim College
Tourism & Travel Management Mahanaim College
Buxton Mureithi
Anne Maina