Synesthesia: When Senses Overlap
Imagine hearing a symphony and seeing each note explode in a burst of color. Or reading the word “coffee” and tasting sweetness on your tongue. For a small percentage of people, these cross-sensory experiences are an everyday reality. This phenomenon is called synesthesia, and despite how fantastical it sounds, it isn’t classified as a disorder…
WhatsApp Stops Working on Older Phones from June 1
Starting June 1, WhatsApp will no longer work on certain older mobile phones, particularly devices over 10 years old. The update raises minimum requirements for both iOS and Android platforms, driven by security and performance improvements . Affected Versions iOS Phones must now run iOS 15.1 or later. Devices stuck on older iOS—like the iPhone 5s, 6,…
Kenya’s Cholera Outbreak: Urgent Measures Amid Rising Cases
Kenya is confronting a significant cholera outbreak, with 256 suspected cases and 13 deaths reported across multiple counties as of May 2025. Kenya is currently grappling with a cholera outbreak that has affected several counties, including Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori, and Kwale. The Ministry of Health declared the outbreak in late February 2025. As of May…
EACC Arrests University of Nairobi Officials Over Irregular Appointment Scandal
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four senior University of Nairobi officials, including Council Chairperson Prof. Amukowa An Gartner, in connection with the controversial appointment of Daniel Brian Ouma Okeyo as Acting Chief Operations Officer (COO). The arrests, made on charges of abuse of office and forgery, highlight ongoing governance issues at one…
How Often Do You Use the Search Bar? What That Says About Your Brain
The search bar is one of the most used tools in our daily digital lives. But have you ever wondered what your search habits say about your brain? In this post, we dive into the cognitive shortcuts and behaviors behind frequent searching.The Search Bar: A Cognitive ShortcutIn today’s world, the search bar is a constant…
Psychedelics and the Mind: What Science Says About Consciousness and Healing
Psychedelics are no longer just a counterculture phenomenon.This post explores what science has uncovered about their potential to heal the mind and expand consciousness. The Resurgence of Psychedelics: A New Era of ResearchFor decades, psychedelics were associated with the rebellious, free-spirited culture of the 1960s. But recently, these substances have been making a comeback —…
Why Deadlines Are Essential: The Psychology Behind Getting Things Done Faster
Deadlines are often seen as stress-inducing constraints, but they actually fuel productivity.How can they can boost your efficiency? The Power of Deadlines Deadlines get a bad rap. We often associate them with stress, pressure, and last-minute panic.But the truth is, deadlines can be one of your most powerful productivity tools.They push you to focus, manage…
Parkinson’s Law Explained: Why Work Always Expands to Fill the Time Available
Ever wonder why you end up procrastinating until the very last minute? Is this the Parkinson’s Law? What Is Parkinson’s Law?First coined by British naval historian C. Northcote Parkinson in 1955, Parkinson’s Law states:“Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.”In simpler terms: If you give yourself a week to complete a task…
How Kenya’s Diaspora Saccos Are Quietly Building Wealth Abroad
Kenyan expatriates are pooling money through Saccos to create financial powerhouses overseas. We shall explore how these groups work — and how they’re transforming lives far from home. From Hustle to Investment: The Power of Diaspora Saccos Living abroad can be tough. There’s pressure to succeed, support family back home, and still build a stable…
You Won’t Believe These Supreme Court Rulings From Around the World
Supreme Courts are meant to uphold justice — but some rulings are downright bizarre. This article reveals the strangest legal decisions ever made and what they say about global law systems. Justice Isn’t Always PredictableAround the world, courts deal with everything from murder to marriage laws. Butsometimes, they make headlines for the weirdest reasons.Let’s take…