CampusMag Vol 9 - April 2019

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Drugs About

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Depression TALKING

THE SILENT KILLER AMONG US

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AntonyManyara setting the

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Tunji

EXLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KUSO CHAIR:

FASHION

WRAPING UP

FOR THE WEATHER tips on how to dress

for the cold wet weather

ESCAPE

The 'Mat Za Ronga ni Zii' HItMaker Talks To Us Music, Chances, Life & Good Vibes

FOOD

MAMBA VILLAGE BREAKFAST PIZZA NAIROBI We go crocodile

Watching in Nairobi

FRIED CHICKEN DUMPLINGS

recipes for making your favorite meals

GADGETS

SAMSUNG

J7 PRO we's take a look at samsung's J series

editorial “Love is a better master than duty.”~ Albert Einstein April was quite interesting in terms of our interviewees. We host ANthony Manyara. The immediate fromer UNSA chair an the current KUSO president and pick his mind on a few items student welfare related. We also host the musician Tunji, the 'Mat Za Ronga ni Zii' hit maker and talk to him about his music, world domination ideas and life philosophy and you'd be suprised how much it's quite developed.

As is usual in every issue, the crucial issues that affect you are at forefront and center of our magazine. We discuss drugs in campus, how it affects students and what are most comonly used drugs in campus under which environments. We also talk about the elepant constantly in the room, Depression and how to cope with it while in campus. How to Identify and aoid depression and when to seek help.

This April Issue of CampusMag is crazy fun, optimistic, fun, colourful and challenging. We live in serious times, but I hope that there is still room for a little fun. I believe it’s important that there is and whether you decide on a quick weekend escape away to Mamba Village right in the heart of Nairobi or binge watch the TV series we recommend or if you're a reader, go away to far off worlds in your mind with our amazing selection of books. We have got you covered. Yes, That includes foodies like you. We have some amazing recipes you can try out right at home. Just be sure to let us know how they go.

On a side note. Relationships in campus can be a challenge but so are other relationships out of campus. Treat each other with respect and have the decency to walk away if it is clearly not working. You had a life before you met your partner, you can have a life after them and also leave them in peace. Let us not resort to making hasty decisions that we might regret for issues that can be solved through dialogue.

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

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Contents REGULAR FEAURES

16 WALK THROUGH

This month we take a walk through the only crocodile village in a major city in Africa and learn about them

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30 GADGET REVIEW

We take a look at Samsung's J 7 Pro and some of its amazing specifications.

31 RECIPES

We know how much you love your daily dose of meals so we added more recipes for you to try out

FASHION PARADE

We take a look at clothing items to cover yourself up with during this coming cold and wet season for heat and fashion.

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

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We hang out with the wise and humble KUSO chair and find out what makes him who he is.

MAIN FEAURE

It's common knowledge that drugs, alcohol and campus go hand in hand. We take a look at some of the common ones and the effects they have on your studies.

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SPECIAL FEAURES

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

annstella karimi

@annestellah youtu.be/Qnm0wHMWOws

FOLLOW Annestella Karimi is a University Of Nairobi Literature, Theatre & Film Student and an actress who made her mark on TV through the once-popular ‘Hapa Kule News’ comedy show. She is now famed for her role on ‘Sue na Jonnie’ as the hotheaded & bipolar Becky. She was recently nominated as one of the 100 most influental campus students. She has eyes set on a career in the film industry after campus and hopes to one day own her own production company.

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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.

RACE WARS

MASINGA

27th-28th April 201 9 Location : Masinga Dam Host : Delta Motorsports Tickets : ksh 1 000

Masinga Race Wars 201 9 hosted by Delta Motorsports In conjunction with TARDA , Masinga Dam Resort, KMSF and the county of Machakos and associated partners, is an annual time trial event and car festival for armature motorsport enthusiasts that want a safe venue to participate in tarmac events. The event will be a 2 day Camping event featuring various classic cars, street modified cars, rally cars, exotic cars , etc !

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Events

ART OF JAZZ

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY Tuesday, 30th April 201 9 Location: The Hub Karen Host : 24:7 Group & Art of jazz KE Tickets : 24-7.co.ke Art of Jazz welcomes you for an exciting season of new sounds in jazz featuring a live band performance bringing deeply rooted musical Jazz influences from the continent and beyond.

Raising international awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; Mobilize the intellectual community, decision-makers, cultural entrepreneurs, cultural and educational institutions and the media to promote jazz-related values

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

It's AWrap!

This year has seen the country have a prolonged dry season it almost seemed like the rains had forgotten us. Now that the rainy season is here, the cold is bound to catch up with us, especially those of us from warmer regions. Better yet, options are aplenty, from your classic trenches to less conventional cardigans and sweaters. Of course, coverage is crucial in all things, so even if it’s a warmer locale, you would still need your lighter clothes to keep the sun from getting to you. Thinking ahead, we’ve accounted for both kinds of getaways, and now present to you the coolest + hottest (puns totally intended) outerwear for the upcoming months.

Words By : Ninno Obetto

Tri-Button Trench coat Men's Sweater Cardigan Knit Wear Coat

Hooded Floral Overcoat jacket

Generic Ankara Poncho

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Stand Collar single Breasted Leather Jacket

Belted Trench Coat

Long Sleeve Waterfall Belted Trench Coat Maxi Chifon Kimono Cardigan

Stylish Slim Trench coat - Men

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Tunji254

Campus Hangouts

Our guest this month needs no introduction to most people. Especially Matatu Enthusiasts. He did a music track called 'Mat Za Ronga ni Zii' and since then his star has been rising higher and higher. Our Editor Wycliffe Sawo talks to Tunji anout his music and plans for the future music wise or otherwise.

1. Tell us About yourself My name is Tunji. My real name actually is Ronald Tunji. I'm turning 25. I'm a humble down to earth guy.

I study Computer Science at MMU as of now. I'm between campuses, that is the much I can say as of now.

2. Is Computer Science what you always wanted to study growing up?

At some point after high school yes. After high school I loved video games so much and I wanted to find out how those stuff were designed.

3. Are you in any deal with any record label & if so, what have you seen with them so far that shows that they can take you to the next level?

As of now no. I have my own record label called InkVerse Music that I co-own with a friend of mine called Elvo. About it taking me to the next level. I believe so, as any record label is a business and it all depends on how we run it as such.

4. You have been laying low for a while, Do you have any new projects in the pipeline?

Yeah, A couple actually. Before we used to rush into things and we made a few mistakes along the way.

So now we are doing things with more proper planning.

5. What was your main inspiration for 'Mat Za Ronga' track?

To be honest its just the culture. Seeing the pimped out Matatu's was just amazing. I was raised in Nakuru and we didn't have such a vibrant matatu culture as such. It was just a vibe.

6. Can you tell us how you ended up working with Khaligraph Jones on the remix?

I think he saw the video and he liked it. He then commented on the video and asked us to contact him if we'd be interested in doing a remix. Just like that. He is the one who approached us and we went along with my team and did the remix.

Working with him was just amazing. He taught us a bit about the music industry and it helped us grow a lot. At the time we were not even thinking a remix, we were thinking about other projects.

7. What inspires your music?

Feeling. My music is driven by what I feel and what I experience and the experiences of my friends and the experiences people go through. I believe this

sets me apart from other artists as most are doing music to make money. Not to share a feeling. They are not going the extra mile to make people connect with their music. I am trying to do that for my music. Make people connect.

8. Has it been easy establishing yourself as a musician?

To be honest. No. Because when 'Mat Za Ronga' hit, I wasn't ready for that fame. That time I was serious with my schooling and I was doing my attachment at the port on Mombasa and I used to take the weekend off to come and record. So when the song picked, it came with a lot of things that I did not know how to manage and so we made a lot of mistakes from a management standpoint. But the experience was great as it taught us and now we know better.

9. How has doing music changed your perspective of life?

To me. Music has drawn me closer to God. It's crazy though, because it has opened my eye to a lot of things. Especially my relationship with God and how to relate to other people. Music has also made me appreciate the fact that everyone has got their own individual story and it's important to respect that. I also appreciate that my music is a God given talent. I do everything, from writing to recording and mastering my music and I have never been to music school and I really really appreciate that gift. Also, it has ade me realize that there is a bigger picture to everything than material desires and wealth. Like the bible says in the parable about talents, God will ask you about the ones He gave you and what you did with them. So I choose to use mine to uplift people instead of complaining and trying to fit into the society and other people's expectations.

1 0. What else do you do outside of music?

I love biking. I love basketball. As I told you earlier, I love video games and Anime and also working out.

Though I'm also into working out. I used to DJ too, but I havent done that in a while. I used to go by the name DJ WhiteAfrican.

1 1. Would you say that your music has helped push this along?

Yeah. To be honest, like the record label we have, InkVerse, We got clients with that. As people trusted

in the quality of work we do based on the evidence of our music.

1 2. What's the best & worst thing about being famous?

The best thing. It Opens doors. It gives you the opportunity to interact with people that you wouldn't interact with otherwise. The Worst thing is, falling into what society wants. Like loosing the aspect of you being real by doing what they think you should be doing, like how you dress, who you talk to. But at the end of the day you have to find that balance. As you can't say you wont do it as you'll loose a lot and you also cant agree to do it as you'll also loose your essence. It's a catch 22 situation.

1 3. Your top 3 Kenyan artists right now?

He he he. I'd say me, me, me. number one two three but that would be selfish. So to be honest I'd say - in no particular order. Bey-T. She has a dope vibe. Barak Jaccuzi. I respect his hustle. As in, he is one of the few artists who is an entrepreneur (He has his clothing line). He is also working a 9-5 as he is a radio presenter and he still has time for his art.

The Third artist I'd say is Steph Capellla, I like this work ethic. This is a guy who has believed in music and has never given up on it.

1 4. What's on your bucket list?

I have very few items. Number one item on my bucket list is Happiness. Number two memories. I just want to create memories with everyone everywhere. Number three is just to make my mom happy.

1 5. What advice would you give to your fellow students reading this?

Be careful of what you wish for because what you wish for is what you get. You need to realise that nowadays the immaterial has become material.

Also, let us not let society define as, let us define society by shaping it.

1 6. Parting shot There is this competition I.m in and I'm asking guys to vote for me. The link is on my insta bio @tunji254 and all other social media platforms. You can vote multiple times as you ike. Also make sure to follow Tunji254 everywhere ... even Tinder .. He he he.

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DRUGSIN CAMPUS

For most new students, campus also brings a newfound sense of freedom. For the first time, you are the sole person responsible for the decisions that will affect your day-to-day life. With this freedom, you will likely find yourself experiencing new things, new people and new ideas. You may be exposed to a party and drug culture that you have never experienced. Most likely, you will also be presented with the opportunity to drink heavily and try drugs.

It is important to take your surroundings into account before you drink. If you decide to drink, know your limits. Longterm heavy drinking can result in addiction and physical dependence.

These consequences can happen more quickly than you may anticipate.

Campus students make up one of the largest groups of drug abusers nationwide. Young people (ages 1 8 to 24) are already at a heightened risk of addiction. Those who are enrolled in a full-time campus programs are twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who don’t attend campus.

Starting out in campus produces some natural social anxiety for many students.

The temptation to drink is strong because campus students overwhelmingly find that alcohol makes

socializing easier. Not all campus students immediately start binge drinking and doing drugs, but routinely drinking to have more fun leads many students toward addiction.

Why campus Students Turn to Drugs The high rates of drug abuse among campus students can be attributed to a number of factors, including:

Drugs can lead to numerous side effects, including: Stomach distress Reduced coordination Slurred speech Nausea Anxiety

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Stress. As students are facing the high demands of coursework, parttime jobs, internships, social obligations and more, many turn to drugs as a way to cope.

Course load. More students than ever are taking stimulants, such as Adderall, to help them stay awake long enough to study or complete assignments by their due dates. All too often, these prescription drugs are obtained without a legitimate prescription.

Curiosity. campus students are exploring many new aspects of their lives in personal and professional realms. It’s not uncommon for that self-exploration to dip into drug experimentation.

Peer pressure. campus students who are surrounded by other people experimenting with recreational and performance-enhancing drugs are more likely to try these substances for themselves.

Drugs of Choice on campus.

Trends change over time and no drug is immune to campus experimentation.

However, there are a few substances that are consistently abused among campus students. These include: Alcohol makes up the vast majority of substance-related problems on campuses.

Because drinking is often socially acceptable, recognizing a problem in campus students who drink can be difficult.

Dubbed the “study drug,” Adderall and other stimulants are increasing in popularity among campus students who are facing pressure to meet all of their academic requirements.

Marijuana . More campus students are turning to pot as their drug of choice. On some campuses, marijuana use outweighs even that of alcohol.

Popularized in the 90s, ecstasy has made a resurgence in recent years in various forms. Campus students fall well within the target age range for the “party drug,” which is most often abused by teens and 20somethings. Ecstasy is most common at raves and concerts.

The Effects of Alcohol on campus students.

Alcohol is the most popular and dangerous drug on campus campuses by far. To many, drinking is synonymous with the campus experience; alcohol is nearly always present at house parties, sporting events and student get-togethers. Because the use of alcohol during campus is widespread and often condoned, many campus students end up drinking more alcohol more frequently than their peers who aren’t in campus. Three out of five campus students drink alcohol.

Nearly half of students who drink have reported binge drinking, according to a report by NACADA. Excessive drinking is not only a major health concern in the longterm, it can lead to immediate tragedies such as assault, injury, arrest and even death.

Hostel Life and Abuse Although hostels aim to create a family-like environment for campus students to pursue academic and philanthropic endeavors, drinking and drug abuse in the hostel system is more common than students outside the system.

Hostel members are more likely than their non-hostel peers to abuse prescription drugs, including Adderall.

Marijuana can cause numerous problems, including: Laziness Impaired body movement Breathing problems Increased heart rate Paranoia

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Interview

Anthony Manyara

They say that the worth of a man is in his word and Anthony Manyara is indeed a man of few words but with lots of value. A man who highly values diplomacy over hooliganism and rioting. Anthony Manyara's reign at UNSA was a peaceful one by UoN standards and He's gone on to chair KUSO. We talk to him & find out what drives him.

1. Tell us your name. What campus you're in and what you study.

My name is Antony Manyara. I am an architectural student at the University of Nairobi. My college is the College of Architecture and Engineering (CAE). I hail from Tigania East in Meru County, Kenya. Am a young man with a keen interest in providing quality leadership for the betterment of the society.

2. There are two kinds of leaders; the machievelian type and the 48 laws of power type. Which one are you?

Quality leadership should be a servant leadership, where I embrace in thorough concerns throughout my tenure so 48 laws of power befits me. Machiavellian tactics only equip the haves with tactics on how to maintain power over the have-nots. My leadership highly prioritizes equity.

3. What would you say is an experience that defines the man you are today?

My primary concern before and after assumption of the leadership mantle was to inspire my subjects to reach places they only dreamt to be. Comrades daring their dreams both in political and social life arenas were my breathtaking experiences. No feeling beats that of contentment - mentoring and being impactful in people’s lives.

4. Babu Owino believes you're doomed to fail when it come to national politics. What's your say in that?

Babu is an overgrown Baby. Him believing and his beliefs becoming a reality are two different things. What propels someone to national politics is his/her commitment and capability; ingredients that are ingrained.

5. How do you get others to accept your ideas?

I strongly believe in servant leadership where the greatest are those who are served. I enticed my subjects by being a good listener, I considered all opinions are valid, I contravened the art of dictatorship which made my subjects have faith in me. They became my friends so listening to me was inevitably enhanced.

Secondly, my leadership has never been associated with ethnic profiling. During my campaigns, my supporters referred me as Antony Muchui Manyara Ochieng’. Being approachable is a primary ingredient in leadership.

6. What are the ideals that you stand for and look forward to working on for students not just in your campus but accross the country? a) Restoration of sanity in campus leadership of integrity, student oriented and accountability. b) Mentorship programs.

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c) Somesha Comrade Initiative which is a scholarship program for the vulnerable students in terms of scarcity by leveraging funds through diverse stakeholders from public and private sectors.

7. You met with the French president on his visit to Kenya llast month. What would you say you got out of that meeting?

Strengthening Kenyan students and French students’ ties.

We discussed very pertinent issues - matters, student leadership Mentorship, scholarships and jobs, exchange programmes for students, a visit to France by KUSO, and so forth. He promised to host KUSO at Élysée Palace in September this year!

8. How do you measure success as a student leader?

I measure success by the intensity of service delivery, measurable elements of my leadership are as articulated; • Engagement. I am able to engage students with regards of gender parity to give them a better participation platform to influence their decision making processes.

• Empowerment. A good leader understands the potential of each of his/her team members and hones their skills and abilities to help them achieve the goals they set for themselves I empower comrades to do what they won’t by their own. ...

• Fairness.

• Respect for others.

9. Have you ever had to make an unpopular decision.

How did you handle it?

Yes. Sometimes decide irrationally due to unnecessary pressure. I manage this by always being ready to own my mess and accept criticism every time I feel I am wrong.

1 0. You have some political clout. Has that been helpful in getting results for the organizations you lead?

Absolutely, this has become my vigor to work as maverick, it’s the pride of every leader to see followers you personally influence on your back entrusting their burdens to you and many get solved.

1 1. Students are increasingly getting depressed and matters of their mental well being becoming an issue. Do you have a plan on helping address this growing epidemic?

I have developed an integrated

plan for strategic mentorship program across the campuses. This program is ensued by authentic planning, corroboration of all factors on mental well-being through partnership with diverse stakeholders from private and public sectors.

1 2. Has being the chairman of KUSO changed how you view the world in general?

The world is full of unexploited potential and untapped resources. The power to change the world is squarely shouldered on the young generation, which constitutes 70% of the world population. Engagement of this youthful generation in life development processes and investment in the young generation is securing future of societies as their energy is utilized be fades. My engagement with students across t country has always made me feel that a lot more needs to be done to revitalize the wasted energetic lot.

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Interview 1 3. When you joined KUSO, it had no clear funding sources. Is that still the case?

I have devised an engagement strategy to leverage on most crucial interventions touching students through project proposals i.e. Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (YSRHR) in all universities across the country, Somesha Comrades Initiative (SCI) and many more. This is a way among many to logically leverage funds for the upkeep of the organizational objectives. Besides, we have many well wishers who have massively invested in KUSO. 1 4. Many UoN students have the notion that your position was given in return for you to be the admins puppet... What do you say to these rumours?

Those are mere allegations which are myopic and doesn’t hold water. I serve with integrity, competence and with an engrossed focus towards meeting my objectives in a logical manner. I have never condoned any nonchalant attitude from the administration to manipulate students. Its only that many believe in rioting against administration is the solution to all problems. I largely use diplomacy to address these grievances and I have solved a lot. I don’t see the need to riot leading to the closure of the university which generally equates to students leaving school for months. I’d rather influence the life of 1 0 people and be unknown completely rather than acquire huge fame at the expense of other people’s lives.

1 5. What's on your bucket list?

Mentorship programs, resilient education environment, sanity in campus leadership, student oriented leadership, empowerment, safe-guarding student interests, student security and quality educational programs. Key National Concerns too.

1 6. Parting Shot Know your limits, then ignore them. The world is full prophets of doom, merchants of envy and foes of progress.

Focus on the goal. Be selfless when serving other people. The world is small and life is short. And fear ONLY God in all your endeavors.

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Escape

A WALK THROUGH NAIROBI MAMBA VILLAGE Words : Anne Kimani

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The Nairobi Mamba Village just as the name suggests is truly a village of crocodiles. Mamba is the swahili word for crocodile and the good folks at Nairobi Mamba Village Limited built exactly that, A crocodile Village.

It is located about 1 3 kilometres away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi in the leafy Karen suburbs –off the Lang’ata- Karen road about 500 metres from Galleria shopping mall.

This a great place to see and learn about the Nile Crocodiles and Savannah Ostriches as the farm also breeds these. The charges for the place are quite moderate and include Ksh.200 for adults and Ksh.1 00 for children. The charges for students however vary. Campus students in possession of their school ID’s are charged Ksh.1 00 which is quite moderate. Moreover, if you wish to visit the place as a group you can contact the place prior as there are group discounts offered. The price is inclusive of viewing the crocodiles and feeding the ostriches. The Village provides a tour guide to walk you through the vast village and explain things as you move along. Any other activity afterwards is charged separately and the rates range from between Ksh.1 00 to Ksh.200.

Nairobi Mamba Village is a place full of fun as there are activities such as boat rides, horse rides, camel rides, ostrich feeding and you can also feed the few giraffes within the village. This is a perfect getaway especially for people who are bound to enjoy the boat rides, viewing the crocodiles, feeding the ostriches and other various activities. The boat rides are located in the manmade lake within the vicinity and one can enjoy a guided tour around the lake.

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The Nairobi Mamba Village Crocodile Pens contain greyish rocks and sand beds where the reptiles bask within a richly vegetated background meant to mimic their wild and natural habitat. The crocodiles kept here are both adults and small ones. The Mamba Village Ostrich Park provides an amazing integration of nature and man activities with an opportunity to see the Savannah Ostriches in an extensive area yet close enough to feed them from your hand.

Mamba Village Nairobi has several restaurants and bandas for a tasty meals and refreshments. They also have excellent conference facilities. The well maintained gardens are exquisite for weddings, graduation parties, photo shoots and team buildings.

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CM'S GUIDE TO MULTI-MEDIAUNIVERSITYOF KENYA M

ultimedia University of Kenya has a quite an interesting origin story.

It was established in 1948 as the Central Training School before changing Kenya Post & Telecommunications Corporation(KPTC). In 1992, under KPTC, the college was upgraded to Kenya College Of Communicatios Technology and became a subsidiary of Telkom Kenya.

When Telkom was privatized n 2006, KPTC split into Postal Corporation, Telkom & Ccommunications Commision (CCK - currently Communications Authority).

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The college went to CCK as a subsidiary. In 2008, it was upgraded to Multimedia University College of Kenya as a constituent college of JKUAT and awarded a charter in 2013 making it a fully fledged public university. The university's main campus is located along Magadi Road which is near Ongata Rongai.

The university offers diploma and degree programmes in various courses in professional areas.

The Vibe

A united Community What it feels like to go here It feels awesome. You get to learn so many things. You get to see new things and experience new amazing things every day. Its a scenic place. You learn with animals, where else do you do that. Mike Otako You get to interact with new people from different cultures with different traditions and expectations. You learn new things everyday and the scenes are just amazing. Linda Barasa

Where We Hang

Don’t stress if you’d rather spend more time in a low-key environment. The university also has tons of places to hangout and chill if you’re looking for a more relaxing spot. Some of the most popular ones are the Church, the

swimming pool, nature park, the gazebos, behind the library, pavilion. The most favorite places though would have to be at 'Chafua' and the stadium.

Alumni

You wouldn’t believe the number of recognizable names and faces that trekked MMU’s hilly grounds before you. Take Tom Wanjala who works for radio China. Lois Lihanda, The first ever Miss Albinism Kenya(We did an interview with her on our first issue.

Check it out on our website). Akuku Danger, the commedian. Maurice Oniang’o, 201 5 Environment Reporter of the Year, Michael Were Mukhusiah, SuperSport's Bonga Boli competition winner 201 8 just to mention a few.

Campus Review

Student Reviews

I was most surprised by the type of community that MMU has. It’s a very warm and welcoming environment. My favorite part about the University is that there is always something to do on or off campus.

There’s really something for everyone.” – Linda MMU is a very different experience for everyone. There are thousands of ways to get involved and meet plenty of different people. As someone who didn’t have any friends or family in MMU or Rongai, prior to moving into school, I found it was very easy to make friends. The nearby Rongai town is a very laid-back and easy going. My education process has been wonderful. - Mike

Most Popular Courses Journalism B.Com BSc. IT

Top Student Organizations

The CU Accounting and Finance Club Drama Club (Masqueraiders) AISEC

Advice To New Students

Brace for some serious academic work. Because these people tend to be serious when it comes to academics. There actually isn't any culture shock, but the problem here though is there are few things to do outside of academics. There are no things such as a gym, so fitess buffs will hae to make their own arrangements to keep fit. Mike

Join clubs, religious organizations such as the CU. Be religious, the school is quite open to different religions as we even have a mosque within the grounds. - Linda MMU is a very competitive and challenging academic school.

Based on my experience and what has been shared with me from people in other schools, MMU is in a league of its own with respect to quality of education. - Mercy

How Much Partying is Happening

When it comes to nightlife, MMU’s party never ends on the weekends. With nearly 50 bars in Ongata Rongai, students can be found hitting up budget-friendly drink specials and hanging out with friends almost every other weekend. In school though, not so much. If you come into the school over the weekend, don't be suprsised to find ghost town.

One Takeaway

The learning experience. You learn to be punctual in everything you do. I have learnt that you need some level of seriousness and also to grab opportunities around you or other people will grab them while youre still contemplating.

Ive learnt that time management is very important in life. You get to learn to stand for youreself and be your own person. no matter what comes your way. Hard work is good.

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Health

DEPRESSION

The pressures of campus can be immense making depression a fact of life for many students. Just remember that you are not alone.

Words : Carol Musyoka

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he pressures of campus can be immense making depression a fact of life for many students.

Just remember that you are not alone.

There will be moments when life won't all go to plan. With exams stress, pressure to achieve success and trying to juggle part-time jobs or your internships, relationships and schoolwork. It's no wonder that students can be susceptible to stress anxiety and low moods.

But when does felling down turn into depression?

Being 'a bit down' or 'fed up' is very different from being depressed. If you are felling a bit low, you can usually make yourself feel better by sleeping it off or resolving the underlying issues, so the feeling goes away.

But when you're suffering from depression, it's something that lasts for weeks or even months. It's a state of mind that's hard to escape from, no matter what you try. Sufferers sometimes feel that they're not equiped with the skills

What is depression How may times have you heard people say that they are depressed, when they're really not? The Queen's language doesn't always have the right words to convey how we feel and not everyone's understanding is the same.

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SIGNS TO LOOKOUT FOR The symptoms of depression vary from one person to another, but anybody suffering from it will be battling with at least some form of these:

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Feeling sad or hopeless Losing interest in things they've previously enjoyed Anxiety Tearfulness Poor Sleep and tiredness Unexpained aches and pains Self-harming

to solve their problems and that there's little point in trying. There is also a misconception that the sufferer's life must be a mess. But that's the crux of depression, it doesn't discriminate and can affect anyone regardless of perceived success, wealth or appearance.

You're not alone The pressures of student life have led to a huge increase in depression among the student population so while you may think that nobody else feels your pain, you're actually dar from alone.

SInce the symptoms of depression often come on gradually, sometimes it's difficult to identify the condition early on, which delys doing something about it. In severe cases of depression, it's possible to feel so low that you have thoughts of withdrawal, selfharm or suicide.

Low self-esteem Felling intolerant or irritable finding decision making to be difficult Paranoid thinking Suicidal thoughts Feeling that there's no point in living

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more dark thoughts, so think of positive things you've achieved and things that you're greatful for.

You can also suffer from psychotic episodes, which is where you start to see, hear or believe things that aren't real.

Even if you're feeling fine, one of your friends or flatmates may not be, so look out for anyone struggling academically, taking part in fewer social activities or avoiding social contact altogether. They could also be negleting their interests or be having problems at home

in a relationship. Stay vigilant - you could be the person who breaks the cycle.

Do something active to keep your mind on something else. It needn't be serious.

Feel Better Faster You can ease the effects of depression and keep your mind healthy by using these three techniques.

Connect with others as often as possible, even it it's just a quck phone call.

Break the cycle of negativity.

Dark thoughts often breed

GET HELP

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TYPESOF DEPRESSION Mild/Moderate/Severe : Depression can be classified by severity of the symptoms.

Reactive/Situational depression: Occurs when depression is caused by major life events such as a break-up, harassment or a family death.

Dysthmia: This is depression which has less severe symptoms, but it can last for an extended period of time.

Post-Natal depression: Occurs after having a baby and it is treated with therapy or anti-depressant medicine.

Bipolar disorder Consists of spells of depression interspersed with excessively high mood, which can include harmful behaviour.

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Advice

PERSONAL

RELATIONSHIPS There are lots of benefits to having great relationships but what should we do when they veer offtrack?

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here are many types of relationships but broadly speaking they usually fall into one of four categories : Family, Friendship, Romantic or professional. What's normal in one type of reltionship may seem weird in another. In any relationship, think carefully about what you want out of it, what the other person wants out of it and whether you're mutualy comfortable.

Consciously developing and working on relatiionships is a great way to keep them healthy and strong.

However, it's also important to understand that you're only one part of a relationship. People change and so do circumstances. These are often beyond our control, so you shouldn't blame yourself if a relationship get's tough or crumbles. Even though you might not be able to help the other person see things differently or make them change, you can control how you behave. In other words, stay focused on the things that you can change and don't waste time and worry about the things that you can't.

Good Communication and managing other people's expectation are important in healthy relationships. but when someone stops listening to you, or the dynmic in the relationship starts to sour and make you think 'ugh', it's time to take swift action. If the relationship makes you unhappy, consider cutting it off. And if the relationship becomes abusive, tell someone you trust. If it's anything sexually abusive or illegal, speak to the police or any administrative authority around you.

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Advice

TOP TIP

Don't let someone change who you are to be who they need.

That's just a recipe for disaster

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SIGNS YOU NEED TO MOVE ON

Bad relationships can be the source of stress and anxiety. Here's what to watch out for :

You no longer enjoy someone's company You feel like they're taking advantage of you You don't trust them and/ or they don't trust you They ask you to do things you don't want to do

DEALING WITH A BREAKUP We know it hurts now, but it will get better, honest!

Here's how to keep moving forward Do stop all contact. Don't look at their Facbook, Twitter, Snapchat or Insta profiles for a while.

Do call you friends. No one knows how to cheer you up like they do. Be positive. Regardless of what went down, you do have worth and you wil get over this.

Don't let your health slip. Make sure you eat drink loads of water and get lots of rest. It will get you back on your feet much quicker.

Don't ignore your studies. Your qualifications will last a lifetime but mourning for your ex won't. Try not to fall behind, as you'll regret it later on down the line when you have a lot of catching up to do and little time to do it.

Don't suffer in silence. Even if you hadn't been together that long. It's OK to be really affected by a break up - you're allowed to be sad and upset. If you think that it's affecting your mental health, seek help from your institutions counsellors. You might feel silly or weak saying that a break-up has made you feel this way, but it's a perfectly normal reaction.

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Chill Spot In Winter 1 974, Thaddeus Sivana and his older brother are driven home by their father. While playing with his magic 8 ball, Sivana is magically transported to the Rock of Eternity, where he meets a wizard, who introduced him to the mystical statues containing the spirits of the Seven Deadly Sins. The last of a council of 7, the wizard spent centuries searching for a new champion. Put to a test to see if he is pure of heart, Sivana attempts to touch the eye of envy, fails the test. Transported back to the car, he causes a scene which leads his father to crash on ice, injured. The magic 8 ball reads "find me".

A few years before modern day, Billy is at a carnival with his mother, who plays darts in vain to get a tiger. Afterwards, Billy loses a pendant ball he has and chases after it, separating from his mother. Lost, he is picked up by police who gets him to a foster home. In present day Philadelphia, Billy Batson lures and traps police officers into a pawn shop, using their computer in hopes of searching the address of his long lost mother. Traveling, he is disappointed. He is found and brought to a social services worker who puts him with the Vasqueze family, and the other siblings, Eugene, Darla, Pedro, Mary and Freddy.

In the office building of Sivana Industries, a woman tells a doctor about her experience and shares a video. Sivana takes the video to his office where he had a project that tracked people who had similar sightings around the word, and the video enabled him to find access to the wizard's lair. When questioned about it, Sivana turns the doctor into dust. He uses the symbols to access the lair, confronts the wizard, and touches the energy ball

by Enzy, unleashing the Seven Deadly Sins. They form into an eye and

sits at home and latches itself into his right eye.

At school, the foster children shows Billy around the school, as he adjusts. Outside, bullies drive him and hit Freddie. Billy stands up to the bullies and hits them with Freddie's walking stick, and runs into the subway to avoid them. While on the train, symbols appear and he enters the Rock of Eternity. The wizard reveals he had previously given his to someone else, but had turned evil and killed numerous people and released the seven deadly sins. The wizard chooses Billy, who has to say the word Shazam to transform into the champion Shazam. The wizard disappears & Shazam returns to Philadelphia to the foster home and meets with Freddie. Testing all the abilities, lightning, super speed, and strength.

Next day at school - the bullies begin to mess with Freddie and Billy again until Freddie tells them he knows the new hero "Red Cyclone" - they don't believe him but he promises and tells them that he'll get him to show up to lunch tomorrow. Freddie and Billy get into a bit of an argument over him just assuming and trying to use Billy for his powers. That night at dinner the father asks the family what they think of the new hero - everyone gives input and Freddie takes a dig at Shazam and then him and Billy get into a bit of an argument leaving the rest of the family confused.

At school the next day, Billy decides not to attend school because he wants to find his mother, despite Freddie asking for lunch. Freddie finds Shazam and tries to talk to him, yet Shazam tries to diffuse it, shooting lighting that hits the tires of a bus across the city, sending it off the side of the bridge. Catching it, Shazam puts it on the concrete, only to be promptly told he's not using his powers right. Hearing the commotion, Dr. Sivana shows up and demands the powers that Shazam possesses. Brushing him off, Shazam is promptly thrown around

and lands through a mall, while discovering his ability to fly. Sivana hunts him down, but Shazam transforms back into Billy and runs. Freddie is there and is taken hostage by Sivana, who demands to be taken to Billy. His mother informs Billy he was intentionally abandoned on that day, and saw him with the police and that he would be better cared by others, since she was 1 7. Leaving, he receives a call and Sivana tells him to come home. Billy jumps off the apartment building and transforms to Shazam and flies home.

Shazam decides to give up the power to save his family and Sivana opens a magical door to the Rock of Eternity. Taking the wizard's staff, Sivana unleashes the 7 deadly sins. The siblings enter the cave and distract Sivana long enough for them to run and exit into a winter carnival.

Sivana and the sins attack the Carnival, shooting at a Ferris wheel, almost tipping over. Sivana and Shazam fight all around the carnival. Getting a hold of the wizard's stick, Shazam and his family, yell his name, and transmits his power to his family, transforming them into the Shazam family, each an adult superhero. Each fighting one sin, Shazam engages with Sivana while flying through skyscrapers.

At school, Freddie sits down at lunch and the entire table leaves so all his siblings come and sit next to him. The bullies show up and ask if he's still friends with Red Cyclone - Shazam shows up and tells the school how Freddie showed him everything it means to be a hero and that he also brought another friend - Superman. In the mid-credits scene, Sivana in a prison cell doodling the symbols all over the wall until he's interrupted by Mister Mind, who tells him of the pillars of evil that will come together

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Books COMING TO BIRTH MARJORIE OLUDHE MACGOYE

At the age of sixteen, Paulina leaves her village to join her new husband, Martin in Nairobi. It is 1 956, and Kenya is in the final days of the "Emergency," as the British seek to suppress violent anti-colonial revolts.Paulina knows little about, about city life, or about marriage, and Martin’s clumsy attempts to control her soon lead to a relationship filled with silences, misunderstandings, and unfulfilled expectations. As her country at last moves toward independence, Paulina manages to achieve a kind of independence as well: She accepts a job that will require her to live separately from her husband, and she has an affair that leads to the birth of her first child.

WHY MUMMY DRINKS GILL SIMS

Boy Child Peter, Girl Child Jane and Daddy have exciting adventures with Mummy. Daddy likes gadgets. Peter and Jane like starting fires, trying to kill each other and driving Mummy to drink. Written from the point of view of an exhausted mummy at the end of the day, it’s honest, it’s funny, and it’s a little bit sweary. It is Mummy’s 39th birthday. She is staring down the barrel at a future of people asking if she wants to come to their yoga class, and book clubs, where everyone is wearing statement scarves and they are all ‘tiddly’ after a glass of Pinot Grigio. But Mummy does not want to go quietly into that good night of women with sensible haircuts who ‘live for their children’, boasting about Boy Child and Girl Child’s achievements. Instead, she clutches a large glass of win e, muttering FML over and over , and then remembers the gem of an idea she’s had

EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE DOLLY ADERTON When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist and former Sunday Times dating columnist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, wrestling with self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a socially disastrous Rod-Stewart themed house party, getting drunk, getting dumped, realising that Ivan from the corner shop is the only man you've ever been able to rely on, and finding that that your mates are always there at the end of every messy night out. It's a book about bad dates, good friends and - above all else about recognising that you and you alone are enough.

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TV Series Words : Mercy Apondi

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA STAR TREK DISCOVERY STARRING : Kiernan Shipka Ross Lynch Lucy Davis

STARRING :

GENRE : DRAMA | FANTASY | HORROR NO OF SEASONS : ONE

GENRE : ACTION | ADVENTURE | DRAMA NO OF SEASONS : THREE

Reimagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina: the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Tonally in the vein of Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist, this adaptation finds Sabrina Spellman wrestling to reconcile her dual nature - half-witch, halfmortal - while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit.

Sonequa Martin-Green Doug Jones Anthony Rapp

Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman for CBS All Access, the story of "Star Trek: Discovery" begins roughly a decade before Captain Kirk's five-year mission -- as portrayed in the original "Star Trek" from the 1960s -- and a century before the events of "Star Trek: Enterprise." The series follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they encounter new worlds and civilizations, delving into familiar themes and expanding upon an incident that has been talked about within the franchise's universe, but never fully explored.

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DAREDEVIL

STARRING :

STARRING :

Eliza Taylor Bob Morley Marie Avgeropoulos

Charlie Cox Vincent D'Onofrio Deborah Ann Woll

GENRE : DRAMA | MYSTERY | SCI-FI NO OF SEASONS : SIX

GENRE : ACTION | CRIME | DRAMA NO OF SEASONS : THREE

The series is set 97 years after a devastating nuclear war wiped out almost all life on Earth. The only known survivors are the residents of twelve space stations in Earth's orbit prior to the war. The space stations banded together to form a single massive station named "The Ark". After the Ark's life support systems are found to be critically failing, one hundred juvenile prisoners are declared "expendable" and sent to the surface in a last ditch attempt to determine if Earth is habitable again.

However they discover that not all humanity was wiped out.

There are people on Earth who survived the war, called "grounders"...

As a child Matt Murdock was blinded by a chemical spill in a freak accident. Instead of limiting him it gave him superhuman senses that enabled him to see the world in a unique and powerful way.

Now he uses these powers to deliver justice, not only as a lawyer in his own law firm, but also as vigilante at night, stalking the streets of Hell's Kitchen as Daredevil, the man without fear.

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Vision Plus - 43" - FHD SMART CURVED ,Android TV Ksh 32,000 Stunning picture quality meets sleekly modern design with Vision Plus 43" Android Curved TV , which brings you HD entertainment at an incredible value. This TV delivers amazing picture quality and clarity. HDMI and USB ports along with the SMART functionality are perfect for connecting all your high definition entertainment devices to the TV

Panorama Wireless CCTV Bulb Camera KSh 3,080 Wireless Camera,super wide view 360 degrees. Fitted with an inbuilt 1.3 MP lens for the camera, a microphone, speaker & motion senser, the wireless bulb camera ensures that you can see all images and videos recorded by the camera in crystal clear capabilities and clear audio.

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M3 Fitness Tracker Smart Watch Bracelet KSh 1,567 This smart tracker has a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, sleep monitor and is waterproof. It has an inbuilt pedometer for tracking the number of steps you take to encourage you to take those healthy walks.

Sandisk Ultra 64GB OTG-enabled Dual Drive KSh 3,080 Free up space on your OTG-enabled Android phone.

Back up your mobile photos, videos and contacts.

Retractable design with dual micro-USB and USB 3.0 connectors, High-speed USB 3.0 performance with up to 1 50MB/s file transfer from drive to computer.

Ulefon S10 Pro Ksh 8,000 Ulefone S1 0 pro has been introduced in to the market with amazing specs, tthe phone comes 5.7-inches IPS, HD+ Multi-Touch Display with a 1 498 x 720 Pixels of resolution. The device comes with 2G of RAM, 1 6 Gb ROM expandible to 1 28GB. Rear 1 6MP Camera and 8MP front camera. Not forgeting, the phone is 4G enabled which means its internet speeds are quite incredible. It has an embedded fingerprint reader on the back and 3350 mAh battery.

Wireless Bluetooth Earphones KSh 649 Wireless earphones for your mobile phone. Can be used for Video Games, Music, movies and pretty much any listening you require. HiFi Headphone,For iPod, Sports, Common phones, apple & android products. It has an inbuilt microphone for calls.

Lenovo Ideapad 330 KSh 24,399 The Ideapad 330 is as powerful as it is easy to use. This laptop features 1 5.6" display, Intel celeron and 4GB of RAM for fast and powerful display. The Ideapad 330 boasts up to 6 hours’ battery life, and also supports Rapid Charge—1 5 minutes plugged in will give you up to 2 hours of use. It has an internal memory of 500GB SATA Hard drive, enough to store your photos, movies and work.

Mini Micro USB DVB-T Digital Mobile TV Tuner Receiver KSh 3,661 Mini Micro USB DVB-T Digital Mobile TV Tuner Receiver For Android Phone & Tablet PC With this mini Micro USB HDTV DVB-T Receiver. You can watch DVB-T TV on Android Phone/Pad with USB OTG. It's so convenient that you can watch TV channels everywhere and you won't miss live shows and matches!

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Phone Review

GOLD

SAMSUNG J7 PRO Review By : Daniel Masila

This is a 201 7 phone with lots to offer even in 201 9, from the screen, to the build quality, to the camera...This phone is worth your attention, especially media consumption junkies. The phone has a 1 080p panel, an all-new metallic chassis, 64GB of internal storage, Samsung Experience 8.1 UX based on Nougat. Samsung has a good phone in the Galaxy J7 Pro. Yet, it would have been much better at a slightly lower price tag. The J7 Proo comes in at 26,000 which is still pricey for a phone that is 2 years old with these specs.

Design.

The phone is an all unibody metal design with matte colored options, the colors are sky blue, matte black, pink and a creamish variant. The phone follows a design pattern known by Samsung,that of a front home button that is also a fingerprint sensor and visible antenna lines running at the back of the phone on the top and bottom sides. The phone is comfortable to hold even over a long time as it isn’t really heavy but still maintains sturdiness. It also has its speaker at a very odd position just above the power button on the side.

Odd, yes but it’s main pro is that you rarely block it when watching videos when consuming content. Design gets a 7/1 0 mainly because we all know Samsung has done a good job on this but better can be done.

Display.

Samsung are the best screen manufacturers hands down, and on this model, they don’t disappoint. It packs a 5.5 inch Super AMOLED display with a 1 080P resolution, saturation is also great , up to 401 ppi...its a bright and colour filled screen. It also comes with Samsung’s signature always on Display, a beautiful feature. Screen gets a 7/1 0 from me.

Camera.

The unit comes with a 1 3MP camera for both front and back cameras with flash. It performs well during day time though with under-exposure, night time shots do get some noise but its generally a good camera. It also comes with a pro mode but without control over manual focus nor shutter speed...bummer. Overall, I’ll give the camera an overall of 6/1 0.

Memory.

It comes with a 3GB RAM and options of either 32GB or 64GB internal storage with expandable memory capabilities of up to 256 GB via MicroSD card with its own slot, so yes, you can enjoy 2 SIM cards with the memory card still inserted. This is a great convenience especially for those who consume a lot via their phones SPECIFICATIONS

5.5 inch Super Amoled 1 080P Screen 3GB RAM with 32GB or 64GB ROM 1 3MP front camera, 1 3MP back camera 3600mAh battery Dual Sim (Nano Sim Dual Standby) Android 7.0 Nougat

PROS

Attractive, sturdy design Excellent battery life Decent camera Good display

CONS

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Android 7.0 No quick charge No frequent software upgrades bySamsung.

Recipes Fried Chicken Dumplings) Fried chicken dumplings are a great appetiser for parties and get togethers. These simplified dumplings are filled with a fragrant chicken mince and deep fried for that extra crispiness.

-Ingredients 2 cups of Chapati Flour

3/4 cups warm water 2 chicken breasts, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 /4 cup coriander leaves, chopped Salt to taste Oil, for deep frying

-Instructions 1. In a bowl, mix together chapati flour and warm water. Once the dough comes together, take it out onto a clean surface and knead for 5-8 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 30 minutes.

2. In the mean time, in a bowl, mix together chicken mince, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves and salt. Set aside.

3. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it in your palm. Place some flour on your working surface and roll the dough on it into a circle approximately 8 cm in diameter. Place 1 tbsp of the chicken mince in the centre. Wet your finger with water and spread it along the edges. Fold the top side onto the bottom and press to seal. Use a fork to completely seal the edges together.

4. Deep fry on a low flame for 1 0-1 2 minutes or until the dumpling is golden brown and crispy. Serve.

Breakfast Pizza Don’t you ever wish you could have pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Pizza all the time anyone? Now you can have it without the guilt of missing breakfast. This breakfast pizza is topped with all your morning favourites. Sausages, eggs and bacon too, of course topped with the new Cheese Love Pizza Cheese which makes it super cheesy and yummy.

-Ingredients 1 cup warm water

2 tbsp yeast 2 tbsp sugar 1 /4 cup + 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp salt Cheese Love Pizza Cheese, grated Cooked sausage, chopped Cooked Bacon, chopped Onions, sliced Pizza Sauce, as required Eggs

-Instructions

1. In a bowl, add warm water, yeast, sugar and 1 /4 cup olive oil. Stir and let sit for 1 0 minutes or until it froths up.

2. In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix together.

Place the dough on a clean surface and knead for 8-1 0 minutes. Return it into the bowl, spread the 1 tbsp olive oil over the surface of the dough and cover the bowl with a cling film.

3. Let sit for 2 hours in a warm place or until the dough has doubled in size.

4. To prepare the pizza, roll a portion of the dough to a thickness of your liking. Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan (I like to use the pizza pans that have holes in them as they make the pizzas super crispy) and top with pizza sauce.

5. Spread the cheese over it, followed by sausage, bacon and onions. Finally, crack the eggs on the pizza and drizzle some olive oil over it.

6. Bake in a preheated oven at 1 80C for 1 2-1 5 minutes or until the bottom of the base has browned nicely.

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Beauty DRY HAIR TREATMENTS FROM YOUR KITCHEN

AVOCADO AND COCONUT PACK

Whether your hair is long or short, curly or straight, every woman dreams of having a luscious and healthy hair. Unfortunately dealing with dryness is inevitable when your hair is constantly battered by heat styling tools, chemical treatments, and pollution. When dealing with dryness, a good place to start is to raid your kitchen for some costeffective and natural hair care ingredients.

While it may take longer to see results, your hair will thank you in the long-term.

ALOE VERA Aloe vera is one of the best ingredients you could use for repairing damage and dryness. It also boosts scalp health and encourages healthy hair growth.

You Will Need 3 tbsp Yogurt 4 tbsp Aloe Vera 2 tbsp Carrier Oil Method In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until you get a consistent mixture.

Section your hair and start applying the hair pack from the roots of your hair to the tips.

Leave the pack in for half an hour and then rinse it out with lukewarm water and shampoo.

This pack works well for dry as well as combination hair types. It leaves your hair feeling soft, luscious, and healthy.

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Avocado contains oils that mimic the natural oil produced by your scalp. It contains minerals, proteins and vitamin A, D, E, K, and B, which repair and replenish dry and damaged hair.

You Will Need 1 ripe Avocado 1 /2 cup Coconut Milk Method Mash the avocado until it is completely free of lumps.

To the mashed avocado, add the half cup of coconut milk. Mix until you get a smooth paste.

Apply this pack to your hair, starting from the roots and working your way down to the tips.

Leave it in for 45 minutes to an hour and then rinse it out with cool/lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

This is one of the most conditioning hair packs you can use to repair dry and damaged hair.

AVOCADO AND BANANA HAIR MASK

LEMON JUICE MASSAGE Lemon’s acidic nature makes it perfect for balancing out the pH of your scalp and cleansing your hair.

You Will Need 2 tbsp Lemon Juice 2 cups Water Method Combine the ingredients in a jug and set it aside.

Shampoo and condition your hair and then proceed to use the diluted lemon juice as a final rinse.

Let your hair air dry.

This lemon juice rinse will calm frizz and flyaways while adding shine to your hair.

When it comes to sealing moisture in your hair, the efficiency of avocado can never be ignored. Bananas can increase the elasticity of your hair shafts and make them stronger and softer.

You Will Need 1 ripe Banana 1 ripe Avocado Method

Mash the banana and avocado together until the mixture is free of lumps.

Apply the mixture to your hair and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Wash off with cool/lukewarm water.

Both these ingredients contain natural oils that condition your hair while nourishing your scalp and hair.

Beauty Words By : Ninno Obetto

BANANA PACK Bananas are rich in potassium, which is an essential hair care mineral. It keeps your hair healthy and improves its elasticity.

You Will Need 1 Ripe Banana Method Mash a ripe banana until it is completely free of lumps.

Apply the mashed banana to your hair and leave it in for 45 minutes to an hour.

Wash it off with cool/lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

This pack can repair dry and damaged hair. The restored elasticity from regular use means reduced breakage and damage.

RICE MILK AND HONEY HAIR WASH If your hair is dull and dry, this mask will restore shine and nourish your hair.

Honey is an amazing natural emollient that seals moisture in you hair shafts.

You Will Need 1 cup Rice Milk 2 tsp Honey Method Take a cup of rice milk and add two teaspoons of honey.

In a bowl, mix the ingredients until it is consistent.

Spread the mixture over your hair and allow it to sit for 1 0-1 5 minutes.

Rinse off.

This is an excellent way to get lustrous hair in minutes. You will also love the smell of your hair once it’s dry.

HONEY HAIR MASK Honey is a humectant, which means that it binds moisture to your hair shaft, keeping it conditioned.

You Will Need 1 tbsp Honey 2 tbsp Carrier Oil (Coconut, olive, jojoba, etc‌) Method In a bowl, combine the ingredients to get a consistent mixture.

Apply this to your hair, starting from the roots and working your way down to the tips. Concentrate on the tips of your hair as they are the driest parts.

Leave it in for 20 minutes and then rinse it out with shampoo.

Alternatively, you can dilute a teaspoon of honey with two cups of water and use it as a hair rinse.

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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