Paukwa? Pakawa!
Paukwa is a place dedicated to positive stories about Kenya. Our story house is named for the Swahili word that is an invitation to a story – Paukwa. It’s an age- old term, well known across East Africa. Paukwa invites one to remember the joy of stories from their childhood days and to get lost in new, familiar or unknown ideas about the daily things that surround us.
Each day ordinary Kenyans are pushing our nation forward. As volunteers, as SME owners, as creatives, teachers, farmers, counsellors, techwizards and more. There is a bigger story as they build our nation each day through their tenacity, hard work, positive attitude, search for excellence, and sheer hustle.
Through their efforts we all grow.
At Paukwa, we shine a spotlight on the everyday builders of our nation and the history we almost forgot.
This digital storybank celebrates memory, culture, modernity, but most of all, the positive. Dive in and discover a story of Kenya you didn’t know you never knew!
#AKenyanOnceSaid
Kenyans have been known to give voice to wisdom and inspiration that transcends time. In this collection, we will celebrate the remarkable ability of words to shape lives, inspire change, and unite hearts. This collection, #AKenyanOnceSaid, is a curated journey through the eloquent expressions of Kenyans who have spoken words that resonate with themes such as determination, resilience, culture, unity, and environmentalism. Here, you will find the essence of
Paukwa? Pakawa!
Paukwa is a place dedicated to positive stories about Kenya. Our story house is named for the Swahili word that is an invitation to a story – Paukwa. It’s an age- old term, well known across East Africa. Paukwa invites one to remember the joy of stories from their childhood days and to get lost in new, familiar or unknown ideas about the daily things that surround us.
Each day ordinary Kenyans are pushing our nation forward. As volunteers, as SME owners, as creatives, teachers, farmers, counsellors, techwizards and more. There is a bigger story as they build our nation each day through their tenacity, hard work, positive attitude, search for excellence, and sheer hustle.
Through their efforts we all grow.
At Paukwa, we shine a spotlight on the everyday builders of our nation and the history we almost forgot.
This digital storybank celebrates memory, culture, modernity, but most of all, the positive. Dive in and discover a story of Kenya you didn’t know you never knew!
#KeCultureLives
Culture is a rich tapestry that exists in myriad forms. From the captivating artwork displayed in galleries and the spellbinding performances in theatres, to the fascinating artefacts carefully curated in museums and archives, and even in the modern digital formats that help us connect with our heritage – culture thrives in every corner of this beautiful nation. As such, we are thrilled to embark on an exciting exploration of
Remember the story of...
From Ashes We Rise
[gallery size="korra-square-m" korra_style="masonry" link="file" columns="1" type="thumbnails" ids="8470,8471,8469,8468,8463,8464,8465,8466,8467"] August 7th 1998 is a day etched in Kenyan history. What started out as a sunny Friday morning turned into a dark and horrific day when a bomb targeting the American Embassy went off at the corner of Moi and Haile Selassie avenues. On that day 218 people lost their lives, and many more retain the injuries they sustained to this day. However,...
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A note from our team
WOMEN WE ARE INSPIRED BY
Celebrating the achievements of women in all spheres has been one of our key focuses. The word celebrate comes from the Latin word celebrare meaning to assemble and honour. Gathering is core to the etymology of the word celebration. It means celebrating women must include meaningfully cultivating spaces to acknowledge and honour each other. The poignancy of this kind of fellowship has not been lost on us. At Paukwa, it has meant reflecting on journeys of that show the complexity of life that is so fulfilling when one stays the course. The awe-inspiring tenacity and unbridled excellence of Kenyan women quite simply demand celebration as we have shown in out collection of #KeFemaleFirsts. We commit to holding space to recognise, embrace and speak life from the phenomenal women that inspire us.
TEAM PAUKWA
A note from our team
THE POWER OF KINDNESS
When we think about the virtues that adorn the professional realm, certain traits like determination, tenacity, and hard work often take centre stage. These qualities, undoubtedly commendable, drive success and accomplishment. Yet, amid the cacophony of accolades, there exists a subtle hero – kindness. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, kindness often stands in the shadows, its profound impact obscured by the more visible triumphs of grit and ambition. It’s time to change that narrative. Welcome to this edition of our newsletter, where we illuminate the transformative power of kindness and the indelible marks it leaves on the lives it touches. This newsletter is a dedicated space to shine a spotlight on acts of kindness, both big and small, that ripple through the fabric of our shared human experience. As you turn the pages of this month’s edition, immerse yourself in narratives that demonstrate the profound impact of kindness-stories that inspire and remind us of the strength inherent in compassionate actions. Now, dear readers, we invite you to join us in this celebration. Reflect on the kindness you’ve witnessed or experienced and consider how you, too, can be an agent of positive change. How can you be more intentional about practicing kindness in your daily life?
TEAM PAUKWA
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