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Blogging in Kenya : The Inevitable Vehicle of Modern Writing

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"Blogs are the insight of human experiences captured in words. There is an uncanny beauty in seeing life as an outsider and trying to piece up other people’s lives with the narrow scope of...
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Facade - Societal Standards of Normalcy that Leave us Looking Abnormal

Facade – Societal Standards of Normalcy that Leave us Looking Abnormal

Featured Daisy Kubasu -
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Personally, I've had more why-I'm-I-like-this moments than I'd care to admit. I have realized that Society rarely likes Different. You are taught to accept all of you, to be bold, to speak up, and...
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Africa Kids Fashion Week Nairobi

Candles Light Brighter for Amazing Little Stars and Angels at the Africa Kids Fashion...

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What were you even doing as a child? If you come to ask yourself that question? Well, in the 21st century, things are a little bit different and kids are taking their talents much...
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Simama na mtoto kids

Easter Holiday Made for Orphaned Kids at Simama na Mtoto 2019

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So how many times have you ever thought about celebrating your 10 year anniversary with kids from children homes? Well, thats exacty what the legendary and award winning hair stylist Dgohnie of the Dgohnie Hair...
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Could This Be The Sweetest Love Rant of the Year Yet? But Trust Me...

Featured Mueni Kyalo -
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so all ladies my age are getting engaged every other weekend, getting married and having babies while I am just here updating my meme calendar and sleeping through all my nine alarms every morning....
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What comes into your mind when you think about rape in Kenya? The issue of rape has been a topic of discussion for so long, research showing that a girl or a boy, a man or a woman is raped everyday. Some of these rape survivors receive justice for these actions while some of them are left without justice and their abusers go freely. In any case, rape is painful and has tremendous effects on the survivor's life after the action. Everyone dreams of having sexual intercourse willingly and with the person they have romantic feelings with. This is because sex is not just about pleasure, its about attachment and becoming one with the other person. This is described as the best feeling ever. However the worst happens when one is forced to have sex without their consent. People tend to see the physical wounds and damage that rape causes to the survivor such as bleeding, physical wounds due to the harassment and many more. Unfortunately we fail to notice the emotional breakdown and mental suffering these survivor's go through. It is true not all wounds are visible and its the invisible wounds that hurt the most and cause the most damage.Emotionally rape survivors go through post traumatic stress including flashbacks and nightmares about the incident, severe and uncontrollable thoughts, they also go through depression involving sadness, feeling of hopelessness, unexplained crying and anxiety. The worst of all is suicidal thoughts and dissociation. Rape survivor's go through these emotional wounds without anyone noticing or seeing the internal suffering they go through. In addition to emotional suffering, rape survivor's also go through severe mental suffering due to the painful incident. The survivor's mentality about trusting others changes, they tend to see that everyone is an abuser and does not have good intentions about them. They also become angry and blame themselves for the incident. Due to the incident, rape survivor's tend to fear and feel vulnerable. No matter how strong the survivor's may seem, they can't help but feel helpless, in shock, numb, disoriented and the need to withdraw from others. The fact that these people feel this way doesn't mean they are weak but it means they are human and fighting it so they are strong. Different survivor's of rape in Kenya react differently to these wounds or pain. Some suppress them so no one notices and some react negatively to a point they may be called crazy or insane. They may develop a negative outlook about life and feel unworthy of a better life. This may lead to them trying using drugs and alcohol in a way to cope up with these overwhelming feelings. Some are seen to withdraw from others while others prefer sleeping and overworking to avoid feeling lonely. In a nutshell, survivors of rape in Kenya and globally face painful invisible wounds, and healing an invisible wound is the hardest. It requires love, patience, closure, understanding and the precious gift of time from the people that surround the survivor's for them to be whole again. Lastly to the survivor's, recovery will probably feel like you are getting worse, you will be anxious and fearful but its okay you are strong. You will think what will happen if I let go? How do I overcome? How do I become normal again? You should know its gets worse before it gets better and there is no disgrace in being a survivor of sexual violence. The rape tore you but it did not end you and you should show that surviving is beautiful.

The Invisible Wounds of Rape Survivors – End Rape in Kenya Campaign

Featured Grace Nyamvula -
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What comes into your mind when you think about rape in Kenya? The issue of rape has been a topic of discussion for so long, research showing that a girl or a boy, a...
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Future looks bright for Kenyan Tourism as African Resort International Launches Virtual Reality Fractional...

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The Kenyan tourism industry is yet again soaring with good news after the African Resort International, just launched a Virtual Reality Fractional Membership Tour on 3rd June 2019. African Resort International is a prestigious...
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Africa Fishermen Foundation is crowdfunding to purchase life jackets for Kenyan Fishermen

Life Jackets For Kenyan Fishermen Fundraiser – Africa Fishermen Foundation

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Research shows that an estimated 5000 fishermen die on Lake Victoria every year due to different causes. Heavy storms in the lake, alcoholism and lack of Life jackets being one of major contributors to...
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More pictures from the event can be found on our Facebook page @ Fotophreak Magazine

Nairobi Goes Musical at The Nairobi String Quartet Orchestra Concert

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Internationally recognized Nairobi String Quartet treated Kenyans to some beautiful timeless music at the Western Heights Signature Auditorium, courtesy of the African Resort International on the night of 6th July 2019. The Quartet was formed...
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Where the hottest babes meet their handsome equals; Meet the Fotophreak Male & Female...

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Fotophreak Magazine, your everyday pill of all things lifestyle, trends and fashion, continues to bring you weekly features of some of the top and iconic models in the industry right now. In this segment,...
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