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Muthoni Ngei

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FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK 2025 IN KENYA
As Fashion Revolution Kenya wraps up another impactful campaign, the message is loud and clear: fashion can be a force for good—if we choose to act intentionally, collaboratively, and with deep respect for our environment and heritage.

The African Village Girl
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Weaving Stories: Reclaiming the Black Narrative Through the Lens
As a digital strategist and writer, my work demands a constant search for visuals that align with the narratives I craft. Yet, time and again, I’m met with a sobering reality: the stock image world remains overwhelmingly whitewashed.

The African Village Girl
May 54 min read
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FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK 2025 IN KENYA
As Fashion Revolution Kenya wraps up another impactful campaign, the message is loud and clear: fashion can be a force for good—if we choose to act intentionally, collaboratively, and with deep respect for our environment and heritage.

The African Village Girl
6 days ago3 min read
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Weaving Stories: Reclaiming the Black Narrative Through the Lens
As a digital strategist and writer, my work demands a constant search for visuals that align with the narratives I craft. Yet, time and again, I’m met with a sobering reality: the stock image world remains overwhelmingly whitewashed.

The African Village Girl
May 54 min read
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2020:THE END
Phew! That evenly double year is gone and we back to the odds. To all our favor December rushed it out quickly but to be fair to some it...

The African Village Girl
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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12 THINGS YOU NOW HAVE TIME TO DO!
T's the season of Covid-19, yes I call it a season because it shall come to pass! And surely you must have read enough of the do's and don't

The African Village Girl
May 9, 20202 min read
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REVIEW: HOLY CRIMES
I was totally drawn in on the writers' vibe which is super chilled and always positive even when they write gore content...

The African Village Girl
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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REVIEW: THE PIRATES OF ZANZIBAR-DARKEST SALAAM
When I got a rare opportunity to review Haroun Risa's second book ‘The Pirates of Zanzibar: Darkest Saalam’ I jumped on the chance

The African Village Girl
Jan 22, 20202 min read
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FENA UNLEASHED!
I loooove Fena, I can’t explain it! My first memory of hearing Fena was back in 2012 when I was working for Storymoja Hay Festival can’t...

The African Village Girl
Nov 28, 20192 min read
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WILDING IN THE MARA
On one chilly Saturday morning, I packed my bags to go to the Mara thanks to the position I had in this fancy media company but I had to...

The African Village Girl
Nov 22, 20197 min read
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MOMBASA RAHA, MY FOOT
It sure is a page-turner. It is one of those books you can hardly put down; intriguing suspense one page after the other as you go

The African Village Girl
Nov 22, 20192 min read
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ECO ARTISTS: MBOGI KONNECTION
Imagine it is the year 2030 and all the sustainable development goals have been achieved what would the world (Kenya) look like, what...

The African Village Girl
Aug 22, 20192 min read
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THE CAMP, CAMPER AND CAMPIEST LOOKS AT THE MET GALA 2019
On the evening of May 6th, The Met Museum red carpet fashion was slain and awed among many emotions that played out on one the biggest...

The African Village Girl
May 8, 20193 min read
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UNDERDOGS UNITED: FRESH JERSEYS FOR FRESHWATER!
When I first saw Mariam's Instagram post that was a re-gram from the Underdogs' page I was a bit curious of this, yet another foreign...

The African Village Girl
Feb 21, 20194 min read
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GIFTS FOR HER!
If you thought about Valentine’s Day as an outdated traditional kind of notion, I am sorry because it still doesn’t stop the majority of...

The African Village Girl
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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GOLD GLENFIDDICH 21-YEAR-OLD HITS THE KENYAN MARKET
Struan Grant Ralph, The Global Brand Ambassador for the World’s Most Awarded single malt Scotch whisky, Glenfiddich, officially unveiled...

The African Village Girl
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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JAMAL GADDAFI'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO HIMSELF
One hot afternoon I made my way from Ng'ara to Jamia Mall fast-cruising on the city's busy roads with a turbo-happy rider avoiding the...

The African Village Girl
Oct 18, 20181 min read
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VICTORIA KIMANI: MAYBELLINE'S IT GIRL 2018
On Monday, 27th September 2018 ,Victoria Kimani couldn't wait to share with the world her big announcement. In an excited tweet she broke...

The African Village Girl
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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MOMBASA: BEAUTIFUL PARADISE
Whenever we think of a vacay destination, the quickest idea is usually down coast. Mombasa is the heart of Kenya’s tourism, making it the...

The African Village Girl
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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7 DAYS OF ‘RAFIKI’, WHAT NEXT?
On Sunday, 23rd September 2018 the ‘Rafiki’ film started solo screening at Prestige Plaza. The screening of the film ended on Saturday,...

The African Village Girl
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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'RAFIKI' NOW IN THEATERS, STARTING TOMORROW
Yesterday the High Court at Mlimani granted conservatory orders lifting the ban for Rafiki a Kenyan movie filmed, directed and written by...

The African Village Girl
Sep 22, 20182 min read
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NYAMA MAMA OPENS ITS DOORS AT CAPITAL CENTRE
Nyama Mama, the now much loved and iconic restaurant brand is proud to announce that it has just launched its second signature outlet....

The African Village Girl
Jul 27, 20182 min read
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RONGAI VIBES:THE GREAT ARENA
Rongai aka Diaspora is the most popular town in Kajiado county and Nairobi buzz talk for various reasons. It is known for the famous...

The African Village Girl
Jul 22, 20181 min read
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THE RUNWAY MASTER
After the winners were announced (Congratulations to Ogato Nbo) and curtains closed for the Toss Brads Fashion Show, I got the chance to...

The African Village Girl
Jul 22, 20182 min read
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