Everything
Is political
Managu, by Raini.
Welcome to Managu – Everything is political. This blog is a space where I, Raini Sydney, share my opinions, analysis, and commentary on politics, culture, and other intersections that shape our daily lives. Through essays, reflections, and analysis of democracy,biodiversity, mobility, education, climate justice, and social change. ‘Managu’ is a space for critical thinking and engaged discourse.
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On The Gods That Promised Freedom
My friends and family have always asked whether I am religious. I usually answer yes. Very religious. Deeply religious. Religious in almost all its forms and designs. And I do not say this because I am faithful in the way they expect. I say it because I do not have the option not to be… read more
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Divergence of Activist Essence and Entertainment Characteristics in Nature Documentaries Filmed in Africa
“Wildlife filmmakers from Africa are rarer than mountain gorillas.” (Dr Paula Kahumbu; Kenyan conservationist and documentary filmmaker/ Wildlife Direct CEO.) Films, especially documentaries, have been a communication and informative medium since their inception. In documentary filmmaking, content on natural history, conservation, and science storytelling is one of the most popular types of content. Influential individuals… read more
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Phasing Out Wood Fuel as the Primary Cooking Fuel in Kenya – A Policy Review.
Cooking is one of the most repetitive activities in almost every household. In Kenya, most of the population uses wood fuel – firewood and charcoal – to cook. A study on the sources of heat energy used in Kenyan households, conducted by the Kenyan Ministry of Energy in collaboration with the Clean Cooking Association of… read more
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The City, The Theatre of Green Perfomativeness.
To build Kigali and a community that values and respects green spaces, we must step away from the low-trust environment that treats citizens as potential violators of the park rather than co-owners of the city, because in Kigali, we share.We share history, hope and pride. We share hills, homes and discourses. We should also share… read more
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How to be “African” 101.
The Ultimate Guide to Perfect your Africanness. We were all born into this without a manual. We just do it, no structure and no handbook. And when one gives you a guide, they do it in a paternalistic manner. They either went to a foreign school, they do not know…
