Crypto’s Crash
I’ve seen it called the fastest wipeout of wealth in history – Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of crypto exchange FTX, was once worth $26 billion; that’s now down to nothing after a matter of days.
Lead Curator is Back
I’m glad to be back in your inbox after a four month hiatus! Baraza has been crushing it in my absence, and I’m excited about the big things we are planning to bring your way.
Braving the world of self-publishing
In 2015, I was eager to write a story - a high-end action thriller about an elite Kenyan crew assigned to fight corruption cartels.
GM Crops Won’t Fix Kenya’s Food Deficit
So. Kenya has officially lifted the ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops setting off stormy debate about the pros and cons of the decision.
How I Lost My Faith in Church
I just moved houses. The landlord forgot to mention the small matter of a Legio Maria church right under my balcony.
LUNCH AND LEARN: BUSINESS, BRANDING AND PITCHING FOR CREATIVES
Thousands of creatives are paid a lot more to do a lot less, because they have mastered how to generate longevity and leverage brand value from their art. SNDBX International prides itself in helping Africans discover the greatness within themselves and how to package their creative product in an impactful business format.
Kenya’s Unfinished Business with Colonization
Kenyans on Twitter, #KOT, have been aggressive and unapologetic in their refusal to mourn Queen Elizabeth II.
Podcast Movement 2022
I’ve had the privilege of hanging out by the graffitied wall at Baraza Media Lab and I know how outside-inside and übercool it feels to take a picture against the backdrop of that fabulous space.
Daring to Believe
Why do I vote for this system that seems to always let me down, I ask myself? Why vote for a government that I feel has starkly failed me for years?
LUNCH AND LEARN: LEGAL PRACTICES FOR CREATIVES
Do you have a creative project in the works? Are you worried about protecting your intellectual property (IP)? There are several legal practices that creative professionals need to know when operating their businesses.
TAX ADVICE FOR CREATIVES: What You Need To Know
Taxes have existed since time immemorial, even before the monetary system came into place, but dealing with them can seem a bit nerve-wracking.
Courting Chaos
This week’s newsletter is continuing the tradition of inviting members of our community to write From The Curator’s Desk, and for this […]