2020 Edition Vol7 Issue 25 DIGITAL

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2020

HEALTH

FOODS

That

Strengthen Your

IMMUNE SYSTEM

OVER

10

PAGES

CARTOONS

STUNNING

AFRICAN

WOMEN

DRESSES

THAT YOU CANNOT

AFFORD TO MISS

BEAUTY

CARTOONS

Foods

COOKING: Homemade

Refried Beans

Top Interior Designs

TRENDING IN 2020

How Tech is Transforming

The Music Industry

Make Kenya Your Next

Destination

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INTERIOR

DECOR

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ISSUE 25

Contents2020

06

22

24

HEALTH:

Foods That

Strengthen Your

Immune System

FASHION:

Stunning African

Women Dresses

BEAUTY:

10 Amazing Makeup

Removers You Cannot

Afford to Miss

FASHION

22

09

CARTOONS: Enough Of

Child Marriage in

Kata Kata Village

27

INTERIOR & DECOR:

Top Interior Designs

Trending in 2020

30

TECHNOLOGY:

How Technology is

Transforming The

Music Industry

37

DESTINATIONS & TRAVEL:

Make Kenya Your

Next Destination

32

34

LITERARY CORNER:

Movies

Books

Poems

KIDS CORNER:

Time for Kids to Learn

More About Animals

40

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FOODS & RECIPES:

Home-made

Refried Beans

LETTERS:

Dear Aunt Silvia

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Child Marriage

Despite the religious, cultural, ethnicity or whatever reasons to support the

dehumanizing child marriage practice, the overwhelming fact remains the

same: A nation that turns a child into a bride turns its future into a hell.

As a child, a young innocent girl, you had those rosy ambitions, hopes,

aspirations and dreams – from being a doctor, nurse, lawyer, teacher to

an engineer, etc. You looked forward to building a beautiful, peaceful,

healthy and happy family with a man you loved. A man of your choice.

But impromptu – and unceremoniously – those your childhood dreams

are scattered and shattered by gender ideology. Your life aspirations are

completely disoriented and forcefully altered in an unimaginable way.

Abruptly, your golden blossom life would change from the epitome of hope

to void of hopelessness, leaving you incredibly helpless and a precarious

victim. Why? Because, as a girl, you are forced into a child marriage with an

older man you never knew or loved. That would become the sad end of those

your hopeful dreams – and the beginning of your existential nightmares.

Of course, some of us would simply argue that child marriage is an integral

part of their culture and religion, but such an argument often fails to address

blatant global gender inequalities, violence against women, health problems,

poverty, which are part of many harms associated with child marriage.

The general assumption in some quarters is that child marriage to an older

man offers the girl protection by the older husband, holds no water when

evaluated in the light of the fact that the girls are effectively turned into

victims of violence - physically, mentally, sexually and otherwise – in the

hands of the very older husbands who see their baby wives as their properties

and treat them as slaves, without fear of losing them. It does not help that

these brides face enormous health challenges during pregnancy and labour,

which often lead to the death of the girls.

How do the young brides fair, economically? Without any formal education,

job opportunity and entirely dependent on their husband financially, you

could rightly argue that the girls are systematically turned into economic

slaves by their husbands. They depend solely on their husbands to survive

economically.

But that is not all. In an African society, where women are seen and treated

as a sex object or (re)productive machine, it is, therefore, not hard to

understand why girl marriage – some of them marry as early as 13 years –

persists. Those who support girl marriage would insist that the girls should

marry early to maximize their fertility before they reach menopause. But

such an act effectively turns the girls into child-production machines by way

of marriage. Furthermore, when a girl, who is physically, mentally, socially,

economically, physiologically not fit to bear a child is forced into giving

birth, who should take care of the baby? The girl-mother?

Does Kata Kata Village know the fate that awaits its girl brides? We need to

quickly enlighten the villagers of the danger before it is too late. Follow me to

the Kata Kata Village square if you believe that the village is driving its future

into hell by turning children into a bride.

Yours in Kata Kata,

Ogo Ubabukoh

Editor In-Chief/Publisher


HEALTH

Foods

that strengthen

your IMMUNE

SYSTEM

By Samuel Ouma

Your immune system

needs to be at its best always

especially now that the covid-19

is ravaging the entire globe.

Scientists have noted that

those with weak immune

system are likely to suffer

severe consequences of the

novel virus compared to those

with strong ones. Centers

for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) said that

those with underlying medical

conditions such as diabetes,

cancer, HIV/AIDS, liver or

kidney diseases are at higher

risk for severe sickness from

the coronavirus.

It is an individual responsibility to

boost his or her immune system. In

this article we will dwell on various

types of food you can incorporate

into your diet to improve the

functions of your system.

Researchers have discovered that

there are specific foods when taken

regularly will assist to protect your

body from contracting several

diseases.

The following foods are likely

to boost your immune system if

appropriately taken.

1. Green tea

Green tea is one of the best and

healthiest beverages. It is a source

of a natural catechin called

epigallocatein-3 gallate (EGCG)

that inhibits cell damage. It also

contains polyphenods which reduces

inflammation and fights cancer.

2. Turmeric

It is rich in a compound known

as curcumin, which has antiinflammatory

properties. Curcumin

assists in fighting foreign bodies and

repair damages.

3. Citrus fruits

Grapefruit, oranges, tangerines,

lemons, limes and clemetines have

vitamin C which enhances the

production of white blood cells.

The main role of the white blood

cells is to defend the body against

infections.

4. Yogurt

You are advised to go for unsweetened

yogurt since it contains Probiotics

and Vitamin D which protect the body

against infections. Probiotics also

reduce inflammation and severity

of common cold according to

scientists.

5. Shellfish.

Examples of shellfish are lobster,

mussels, crabs and clams. Shellfish

are rich in zinc, which defends your

immune system against foreign

bodies.

6. Sweet potatoes

Do not overlook sweet potatoes

because they play significant roles

to keep you from getting sick. They

contain beta carotene, which is a

source of Vitamin A. This type of

vitamin keeps your skin healthy by

protecting it against ultraviolet (UV)

rays.

7. Broccoli

This is a cruciferous vegetable that

contains nutrients, minerals

and antioxidants. Vitamin C in

broccoli assists in prevention of

cancer, anaemia, cataracts and

cardiovascular diseases.

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8. Garlic

Apart from boosting the function of the immune

system, scientists have discovered that this herb

can prevent sicknesses such as common cold and

flu.

9. Sunflower seeds

These seeds are high in vitamin E which keeps

your immune system at optimum.

10. Ginger

This plant contains a substance known as biactive

which decreases the risk of infections. Ginger also

has anti-inflammatory properties as a result of

antioxidant compounds called as phytonutrients

that protect cells against damage.

1 cup peeled organic garlic cloves.

1 cup raw, unpasteurized organic honey.

11. Dark chocolate

Its theobromine (antioxidant) is known for

strengthening the immune system.

12. Red bell peppers

The flowering plant has much Vitamin C

compared to citrus fruit which produces white

blood cells.

13. Almonds

They boost the immune system because they are

full of Vitamin E, manganese, magnesium and

fibre.

Apart from foods that improve the immune

system, you also need to adopt a healthy lifestyle

to make your body immune against outside

invaders. Avoid smoking, minimize stress and

alcohol intake, exercise regularly, wash your

hands regularly, and maintain a healthy weight.

Also get enough sleep.

Glass jar with a lid. This is needed to store the

mixture.

RATIO: Approximately 1 cup of cloves to

1 cup of honey.

Lightly crush, but do not completely

smash each clove, so that the honey

can penetrate more easily.

Add into the jar, leaving some space

for the honey.

Pour the honey into the jar to

completely cover the garlic, leaving

about half inch of space from the top

of the jar for the fermentation process.

Tighten the lid on the jar and store for

about 4 weeks. Keep checking on it

every few days to release any built-up

gasses, more frequently in the first

two weeks.


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CARTOONS

It can be a traumatic experience if your only son

is kidnapped. But that seems not to be the case

with Agama. Nza is kidnapped, and Agama the

father, is willing to negotiate with the kidnappers.

The kidnappers are happy, but Agama shows his

economic cum negotiation skills by making an

out what / why? Continue reading.


Enough of CHILD MARRIAGE IN

KATA KATA VILLAGE

In Kata Kata Kata village. A little girl is running away from the father, crying. The father is pursuing

her with a stick

No! I don’t

want oh! Papa

please!

I don’t want

him.

Your head go

Kabalagala club or

you forget it in

Mukono? Which one is

dis “I don wan, I don

wan nonsense?” “You

wan stay home en……..”

Mwana wange,

Listen to your

papa. We wan

de best for

you.

!

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Since when have

you become a mad

Carl Lewis?

Why do you pursue

your daughter with

madness alacrity?

You first

throw away

that stick.

She is not an

animal! Shaaa!

You don’

understand…

Eyiiii! I don’t understand that you pursue her like a mad man with a cane?

Or you think my eyes are taking a siesta in the Bundibugyo valley?

What did she do to deserve this barbaric……

!

!

I warn you; you wan bring

shame to our family? Oder

girl happy marry, you stay

there en talk “nze, I don wan

marry, I don like him, I wan

go school...” Otyo!

!

!


Eeee! Banange!

Which one is I don wan marry?

You wan stay home en marry your fader?

Dat one bad! We wan progress in dis

Kata Kata village…

Kale Mzee!

Dat one tire me!

!

Progress

indeed!

Aaaaa!

Men, hold on. You mean you’

pursuing your daughter with a

club simply because she does

wanna marry?

You damn know ‘d crime you

committing? Ayaaa!

Crime, because I wan my daughter

marry? Is she your daughter? Or you

wan tell me how I train my daughter?

Wot concern you with him daughter?

Since when you become daughter

askari?

Wow! Don’t go

ballistic yet before

you know the gravity

of what you doing,

men

Haha

Askari

I hear

you!

How old are

you?

Me, am 12

Twelve

years

old?

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Lindako!

Which one is

twelve

year?

Me, I marry when

I am 10 year, I get

my first child

when I become

12…..

This is idiotic

mesmerisational

child abuse?

Eeee Naye Mukulu

Agama, de way you

scatter English, even

Kony fear come out

from bush, if he hear

you. Which one is

mesimeri…..?

Ayaaa! Don’t’ worry, you gotta

know when the police come here

looking for child abusers and

sure, as the chief of Kata Kata

Village, you will be the first they

will arrest..

Wewee!!

Arrest? Piccolo,

de battery inside

you head dry? What

I do now?

I wonder!

Because he wan his daughter

marry? Or he first get

police order before de

daughter marry?

No emotions here.

Let’s be realistic. Imagine your

childhood dreams, hopes, and

aspirations. As a young innocent

girl, you had the dreams of

having a fulfilled life.

Ahaa! If she marry

now, her life will

become fulfil

No, It will

become a

hell…

As a young girl, you aspired to

go to school, become well

educated, have a wonderful

profession; a rewarding job. You

strived to build a beautiful,

healthy family with someone you

loved.


Yes now! She get

good good

family when she

marry…

No! after the marriage,

her dream will be

shattered and her life

aspirations will be

completely disoriented

and forcefully altered in

an unimaginable way.

Not only that. Her

hope will be turned to

hopelessness and she

will become helpless

and a victim of

precarious future...

Agama, you head go school at

all? You think she destroy her

life because she marry? Why you

papa marry you mama? Or your

mama life useless after she

marry you papa ? Ahaaa!

Haha

Eeeee!

Kale

Aaaaa! Dat

one no

surprise me!

Aya ya!

Shoo!

Hahaha

don’t glorify idiots with my

answers. Chief, not that she

will destroy her life due

to child marriage, such a

marriage is sociologically,

mentally and biologically,

a child abuse nuuuu!

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Which abusement?

Because she marry?

You just stay there

since 40 day en

40 night en shout

abusement, abusement.

Nio Nio!!

It is abuse because she is

too young to make the

decision on whom to marry.

Moreover, the marriage

comes with social and health

issues. It limits her academic

attainment as well.

How?

she and many innocent

girls are not only forced

into illegitimate loveless

marriage at the ripe age,

these virtuous victims are

equally effectively denied

any chance of fulling

their childhood dreams.

They are systematically

enslaved and cruelly

coerced to become a

voiceless appendix to their

men by way of inglorious

loveless child marriage.

This bloody early

child marriage

encourages child

abuse, maternal

mortality and the

spread of Aids,

Eee, all de

nonsense you

people talk de

whole day, de

only thing I like

is Aids. Dat one is

ABC biscuit?

Biscuit? Aids

biscuit? There is a

child here; come

let me explain what

Aids is


I beg, me I don

wan dat one again.

You get that one

from yafuyafu?

Eee! Me I better

marry food

Early marriage does not only

hinder girls` education and social

opportunities, it possess a great

danger to the health of these child

brides, who are often victims of

rampant maternal mortality and

other medical dangers associated

with early birth. Nuuuu!

Eyiiii! How

dat one

possible?

At a tender age, the body of young girl are

not fully developed enough to have kids.

Often these girls are faced with

complications and even death (the new

born or mother) during labour

Weee!

Is dat why my

5 children die

for birth?

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So you wan our daughter marry, without children?

Why dey marry then? You come here with your

Muzungu story…Dis is our culture…

Human beings make culture

and tradition. They can be

changed by the same human

beings if the traditions

endanger the community

Change what?

We tell you we

don’ like our

tradition?

Most of the child brides are

exposed to aggressive

domestic and sexual

exploitation and violence in

the hands of their new

husbands.

So If a man

marry wife, he

only look look

at her at night?

Why man marry

wife if not she get

children for him and

help inside house? Or

you think children

come from tree if de

man don’ touch de

wife?

Aya ya!!

Hahaha!!!

Weeee!!

Me, I

wonder

Women are not sex slaves.

Many girls drop out of

school or even are not

encouraged to go to

school altogether because

of early marriage. This must

stop.

You no understand. We

wan our girl marry early

to help make many many

kids quickquick before

they reach menopause.


That’s why in the process, these girls are not only turned

into a sex machine; they might die in the process of

manufacturing children like incubator machine

Why my daughter waste her time go school?

If she marry, de husband take over de

responsibility en help raise her. Me, also

get dowry; dat one help my family reduce

burden

Education of girls is not a waste of

time. We need educated women to

contribute to the economy and

progress of Kata Kata village.

Sadly, our

tradition

encourages men

to owe their wives

when they are

expected to take

care of the wives.

The young married

girls are even more

vulnerable. Their new

husbands treat them

as their properties

without rights.

But if woman

marry, she

belong to the

husband….

Me, I don understand de

problem. It is duty of every

woman to make de man

happy. Me, I try make my

husband happy; dat’s why he

call me good wife

You mean a

good slave?

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Piccolo, you drink

Uganda waragi? You see

any chain for her neck?

Why you make trouble

like mosquito?

Not every slave carries

a chain on the neck. Yes, accepted that

you might be poor to send your

daughter to school, but by forcing her

into child marriage, you are sacrificing

her happiness, health and future.

Piccolo,

you no understand.

Who tell you we

sacrifice our

daughter because

we wan dem marry

young?

When girl marry

young, she increase

her fertility. Haba, dis

is our tradition we get

from our ancestors.

It is our law…

Yea, those who make

the damn law are often

rich enough to send their

daughters to schools and

avoid child marriage. You

sacrifice the life,

education and future of

your daughter...

Wait. Piccolo, whot you say

now true. Why we stupid like

sheep? If we try send our

girls to school, they

become doctor, lawyer,

police, teacher.

Eeee!

Chief you

talk true

God bless

you. What we

do ?

My daughter, I beg

forgive us. We stupid

too much before. Now

we wan de best for

you en our oder

girls.

We must make law so

dat we punish any

person who disobey

our law. Oya, where

Piccolo? Write our new

law.


Kata Kata Village Laws against Child Marriage

Early marriage ban is more a social obligation.

It is, therefore, a necessary women’s empowerment

aimed at achieving a progressive Kata Kata

Village.

The ban on early marriage in Kata Kata

Village is a democratic right of every girl.

No girl is allowed to marry before the age of

20-years.

No girl should go into an arranged marriage.

It is the right and duty of every girl to choose

her own husband willingly.

Kata kata Village must do more to improve the

financial and educational prospects of their

citizens – especially girl.

Every child - especially girls – must go to

school.

Every girl in Kata Kata Village must learn a

profession in order to be financially

independent.

No girl married or not married should be

allowed to give birth before the age of 24

years.

Any man who sleeps with an underaged girl – wife or

no wife – will be forced to surrender his manhood to

Kata Kata Village Committee On Child Marriage

Abuse (KKVCOCMA) till it is proved after 29.87

years, the man is mentally ok and responsible to use

the manhood with dignity.

Every woman who wants to have a child must be

mentally, economically and socially fit and ready for

the task of not only giving birth but also to take

care of the baby.

Men and women – for that matter, boys and girls –

are equal and must be treated so in Kata Kata

Village.

Any man who marries an underaged girl must be

punished. The wife must be taken away from him and

he will be forced to marry ezikke for 25 years.

Any parents who marry off their underaged

daughter must be banished to the Boko Haram

university to teach algebra, quadratic equation and

logic to the militants.

Eeee!

Me I happy like a

new marry girl… am,

me I happy more

than marry woman

and man.

Dis our law good

too much. I hear

even Trump wan’

come here learn

how to make good

good law

I beg we don’

wan any wall

for Kata Kata

Village

HAHAHA!!!

END

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AGAMA POSTER

Looking for a no nonsense, boastful, fearless

(by his own estimate), combatant and

uncontrollable womanizer, full of selfsometimes

indeed self – made) grammars?

AGAMA IS THE MAN!

Agama knows when to draw back –

especially when danger is imminent.


FASHION

Stunning

African

The art of looking

elegant is trending

in this 21st century.

Fashion industries

are producing fabrics

with beautiful

colours, quality

and comfortable

materials.

By Samuel Ouma

Old is gold. Despite the emergence of

the western mode of dressing and

advancement of technology, African

traditional apparels still exist and are more

unique and fashionable. Below is the list of

mind-blowing designs.

1 African print

mini dress

The outlook of this dress is fantastic and you

cannot afford not to own one, especially if

you are a fan of night parties especially on

weekends.

2 Mermaid dress

This is one of the most fashionable formal

dresses that flow with a woman’s shape. It

is very long with a wonderful fishtail end.

Mermaid dress can be worn out during

special occasions like weddings and

dancing party.

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3 Baby doll dress

Baby doll is a short strappy dress, which

comes in different patterns and shades,

with a matching thong and often with

embellishments, such as racy straps,

delicate ruffles, satin ribbons, and

ethereal lace details, which give Baby doll

gorgeous and sexy appeal. Due to its sexy

appeal, baby doll is a preferred choice

for women when they want to catch the

attention of a man. It is therefore not

strange that baby doll equally comes

in the form of nightwear and lingerie,

making it the most elegant nightwear

today. Baby doll dress, which is slim at

the waistline and opens up below the

waist but too short to cover your knees,

is usually made in long and short forms

to suit various body types, leaving you to

look confident, sexy and fabulous.

4 Kitenge print

dress

Kitenge dress is an elegant cloth which

originated from East Africa. They are

of different samples, ranging from

traditional kitenge to casual kitenge

jumpsuit. The attire has rocked the

fashion and design industry for years and

many still believe it is a fabric to watch

out in future

5 Mixed lace 7 Long sleeved

Ankara print patch

dress

Mixed lace can create a stunning look

that is truly one of its kind. A common

choice for partygoers, mixed lace often

comes together with other accessories

to produce a tantalizing sense of vintage

romance as well as create a class. Often

lace dominates most of a mixed lace

dress; that makes the material stand out

amongst others.

6 Denim cute

attire

Looking for something a little

different? Go for Denim cute attire. It

looks casual and often comes in jeans

form, denim cute attire is key to any

wardrobe. Most have buttons from top

to the bottom midway in front. The

buttons divide the cloth into two equal

parts. The attire is made of cotton.

From button-up shirt dress to the 80s

dungaree pinafore, Denim cute attire

might look simple, but it does make a

serious style statement.

Ankara print is a colourful cloth mainly

associated with Africa due to its triballike

patterns and motifs. It also goes by

different names such as Ankara prints”,

“Holland wax” or “Dutch wax”, “African

prints” and ”African wax prints.” It is

usually 100% cotton and can be used to

make other fashion accessories such as

blazers, hats, shoes, earrings etc. Ankara

print which is very popular in Africa is

equally common in Indonesia, Thailand

and many other countries and culture. It

is a very common print worn in Nigeria

as “asoebi” (“clothes of the family”) for

special occasions such as weddings,

naming ceremonies, balls, etc. Apart

from the beauty part of it, it also helps in

keeping cold at bay.

Whether you are going to a party,

wedding, family gathering, dinner, date

or a casual event, you can choose your

dress from the list provided above,

and from many more choices available

to look gorgeous at any special event.

Regardless of your choice, your choice

is unlimited when it comes to African

attires.


BEAUTY

By Romolo Pusceddu

e all desire beautiful-looking,

smooth and glowing skin,

and that is the main reason

why we apply makeups daily.

However, we cannot forget the removal of

makeup, which is a necessity in the beauty

industry. Do your skin a great favour by

taking off your makeup before you go to

bed.

10 amazing makeup

removers you cannot

afford to miss

Sleeping with your

face makeup on

might cause you

many challenges

such as eye

irritation and

infection, dry skin,

broken lashes, acne

and even wrinkles.”

Sleeping with your face makeup on

might cause you many challenges such

as eye irritation and infection, dry skin,

broken lashes, acne and even wrinkles.

No matter how many times you wear

makeup in a day, failure to scrub them

off will probably hinder the outcome.

We have gathered several makeup

removers approved by the

dermatologists and makeup artists that

would help you achieve perfect skin

without any makeup residue.

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Check out this list of some of the best makeup removers.

This cleanser contains some

ingredients such as Jojoba oil,

which acts as a moisturizer,

clay sage, which has

antiseptic and antibacterial

properties used for soothing

and olive oil which is rich in

fatty acids.

Apart from being suitable

for dehydrated and sensitive

skin, it is non-greasy and

lightweight. More than that,

it has a good odour and it is

easy to use.

In case you always have a

nasty experience with the

most stubborn lipstick,

waterproof mascara and

foundation, then this dualphase

remover is the best

choice for you. Those who

also have dry or sensitive

skin or wear a ton of eye

makeup and lip stains can

consider this solution.

It is beneficial in many ways

since it does not irritate the

skin; it is easy to use, nongreasy

as well as gentle.

Maybelline had been tested by

dermatologists and found to be one of

the best for an individual who applies

waterproof mascara. It is one of the oldest

makeup removers with gentle and nongreasy

characteristics. Moreover, it is

odourless, unlikely to cause an allergic

reaction and it has no irritating effect on

the eyes.

This fragrance-free makeup remover

contains multiple oils such as coconut oil,

organic olive oil, organic hemp oil and

Jojoba oil. It is made out of all-natural

ingredients, making it vegan and crueltyfree.

It is easy to use because it has a no-scrub

formula. What you need is a cotton pad

and a small amount of this solution

to remove the makeup. Moreover, the

solution is travel friendly and useful

in keeping your skin moisturized.

Nonetheless, it is not suitable for

individuals with sensitive eyes.


This cream plays crucial rules on your skin.

It acts as a cleanser and moisturizer and

at the same time used to remove the most

stubborn of waterproof mascara without any

difficulty. It applies to all types of skins: ageing,

damaged, acne-prone or sensitive skin.

Coconut oil primarily

protects the skin

against premature

ageing and damages

caused by radicals

due to its antioxidant

property.

This oil removes waterproof mascara with

ease without shedding out your lashes. It

is also the best when it comes to removing

long-lasting lipstick and always safe for those

who wear contact lens. Neutrogena is nongreasy,

gentle and lightweight.

This is one of the most efficient eyes

makeup removers. It is used to do

away with eyeliner, eye shadow and

waterproof mascara. It is safe for

contact lens wearers. This solution is

easy to use since the only requirement

is a cotton pad and a small amount of

the solution to remove dirt.

Simple Eye makeup remover, which

must be shaken before use is tough on

stubborn makeups, even waterproof

mascara, but soft on skin and

eyelashes. It is colourless, odourless

and it lacks harsh chemicals, which

could be harsh to your skin. That

makes this serum-like liquid suitable

for sensitive skin. Furthermore, it

moisturizes and refreshes your skin.

This ophthalmologically makeup remover is

highly recommended by experts because it

removes the toughest of waterproof makeups.

Sephora suits those with sensitive eyes and skin

and contact lens wearers.

This is effective for someone who has very

sensitive skin and eyes; it is also suitable for

those who put on the contact lens. The body

shop camomile gentle eye makeup remover

does not leave behind any residue on your skin

or dry out your eyelids; it refreshes your skin.

When you are on the

lookout for a makeup

remover for heavy-duty

makeup, this is suitable

for you.

It is known for strengthening eyelashes and it

enlivens the eye area.

It is medically advised to choose your makeup remover,

based on the type and sensitivity of your skin. More than

that, the kind of beauty routine, which you adopt, plays

a part in your choice. Equally, it is highly recommended

you do not try all the makeup removers at the same time;

instead, choose the one which works for you and stick to it.

Good luck with your choice.

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INTERIOR & DECOR

TOP

INTERIOR

DESIGNS

Trending

In 2020

By Tedman Oscar

Home decorating is an activity that has existed for

centuries and is not ending soon. To know more

about what the interior designers have for you

this year, you can go through these top trending interior

designs compiled by the Kata Kata Cartoons.

1

Built-in seating

This technique not only saves space, but also

makes your house look cosy. Be it in your kitchen,

sitting room, dining hall or reading room, built-in

seating makes your room relaxed.

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Your home

should tell the

story of who

you are, and be

a collection of

what you love.

Design creates

culture.

Culture shapes

values. Values

determines the

future.

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2

Wood paneling

The Modern wood paneling is stylish and

magnificent. You can choose wood panels

based on the colour and the dimension of

your choice. They are easy to install, enhance

the aesthetic value of your home and will

keep your house warm during winter and

cool during summer since they are natural

insulators. Furthermore, wood panels can last

for long if properly maintained.

3

Statement tiles

Make your room stand out by using these

fantastic tiles. Statement tiles can be displayed

on the floors, entire walls, fireplaces and

kitchen backsplashes. They are easy to clean,

durable and they look fantastic.

4

Arches

An arch is a curved structural form that is used to cover an opening and to offer support to loads above,

according to Britannica. Arches have existed since immemorial and they offer a number of benefits. According to

a blog known as Green Garage, an arch provides an element of strength; it can be built using almost any material

and it is durable and it equally adapts well to local environmental conditions.

Arches are in 3 main forms that are circular, parabolic or pointed. Here are some types of arch.

a

Lancet arch

Commonly used for windows and

roof structures in churches.

b

Equilateral arch

This is used for decorating

windows and entrances.

c

Trefoil arch

As the name indicates, it

incorporates the shape of three

overlapping rings. Trefoil arch

was commonly used in religious

buildings.

d

Round arch

Created by the Romans, it was

often used in a series to create an

arcade.

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5

6

Organic shapes

Chrysanthos Color Company Limited defines

organic shapes as shapes that are irregular or

asymmetrical in appearance and they tend to

have a curvy flow to them. These shapes make

your design look natural and real.

Indoor Gardens

Growing plants in your home have many benefits.

The plants brighten up your room ; purify the air,

which helps in reduction of stress and depression. It

also allows your kids to tend to the plants, which is

a great way of teaching them how to be responsible.

7

Fat furniture

This type of furniture is used where you want

to convey a feeling of indoors and outdoors.

They offer sitting comfort since they allow for

multiple sitting positions.

You do not need to spend much to

increase the aesthetic value of your house

having in mind the cheaper options

mentioned above. Make your house or

room, comfortable both to you and your

visitors.


TECHNOLOGY

How Advancement in Technology is

Transforming The Music Industry By Samuel Ouma

Music is an integral part of human life. It is a therapy to our souls, little wonder why music

is synonymous with the church, pubs, funerals, parties, talk less in our various homes and cars.

Music is a form of art that enables people to express their emotions, enhances creativity; it

equally brings people together and creates an ambience.

“Artists’ work has been made

easier; they do not have to travel

to share their works with the

public. Through Social Media

platforms, they can get instant

feedback from their fans to

improve their productions.”

Technological development has

positively contributed to the

music industry, thanks to the

inventors. As a result of technology,

best music apps have emerged that

enable users to download and listen

to music anytime and anywhere.

Examples of such applications are

Sportify, Apple Music and Pandora.

Artists’ work has been made easier;

they do not have to travel to share

their works with the public. Through

Social Media platforms, they can get

instant feedback from their fans to

improve their productions.

Let us take a look at some of the

technologies, both present and

traditional, which have promoted

the evolution of the music industry.

The industry is growing at a faster

rate and the soaring numbers of

artists is a clear evidence. The way

we listen to and create music has

tremendously changed owing to a

novel technology.

1. Personal computer

Once you have a computer and

software, it is easier to write, record,

produce, broadcast and consume

music using computers.

2. Multi-track Recording

Musicterms.artopium.com defines

Multitracking Recording as a

technique of recording various

instruments separately on different

portions of the same tape, in time

with each other so that the final

balancing of the sound may be

accomplished later.

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This device gives you the freedom

to make necessary changes in the

sound of the instrument on each

track, modify the volume levels of

the instruments and put together a

performance that did not transpire.

The Songs are divided into sections,

one piece at a time, allowing time for

correcting errors.

Prior, a group of singers had to

practice and then perform the song

live. If one of them made a mistake,

they had to start over and record the

song again.

3. The Phonograph

This instrument was unveiled by an

American inventor Thomas Edison

in 1877. It is used to reproduce

sounds by means of the vibration of

a stylus or needle following a groove

on a rotating disc. The instrument

consisted of two needles, one for

recording the sound and another for

playing it back.

The first needle serrated the sound

vibrations onto a cylinder covered

with foil, whereas the other’s

main task was to copy the exact

indentations to produce the sound

again.

The phonograph was the first

reliable device to record and play

back audio, but was subjected to

some flaws like having poor sound

fidelity and the sounds were not

audible enough.

Later, improvements were made

on it, including the installation of

electric loudspeakers to amplify the

volume of a reproduced sound.

4. The Synthesizer

According to masterclass.com

the Synthesizer is an electronic

instrument that uses some form

of digital or analog processing to

produce audible sound. The gadget

is commonly used when composing

electronic music and in live

performance.

It creates audio using three methods:

subtractive, additive and frequency

modulation synthesis.

5. The electric guitar

This is common with popular

music, pop and rock music, country

music, blues and jazz. It is a stringed

instrument which makes use of

electrical signals and an amplifier to

produce sound (Wikiversity).

Unlike acoustic guitar, which has

internal microphone, the electric

guitar, uses electro-magnetic

pickups.

There are various types of electric

guitar; they are the solid-body

guitar, holly-body guitar, the sixstring

guitar, the seven-string guitar,

the eight-string guitar and the

twelve-string guitar.

6. MIDI controller

MIDI controller refers to any

software or hardware that produces

and conveys Musical Instrument

Digital Interface data to MIDIenabled

devices to trigger sounds and

control parameters of an electronic

music performance according to the

Wikipedia.

It allows user to play multiple

electronic instruments

simultaneously, for example, playing

piano for a few minutes, then shift

to a guitar or harp. The former must

press, strike, blow or touch the

interfaces for the musical sound to be

produced.

The most commonly used MIDI

controllers are electronic musical

keyboard and wind controllers.

Others are Drum and Percussion

Controllers, Stringed Instrument

Controllers etc.

7. Auto-Tune

If you are stranded on how

to alter pitch in vocal and

instrumental music recording and

performances, then Auto-Tune is

the best option for you. It can also

be used to distort vocals.

In conclusion, as an artist, make

good use of the streaming channels

to ensure your songs reach the

entire world. Also to music

producers, listeners and learners,

these technologies will increase

your love for music and improve

your experience.


LITERARY CORNER

Movies

IN CINEMAS

JUNGLE CRUISE(2020)

NOT YET RATED

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Join fan favorites Dwayne

Johnson and Emily Blunt for

the adventure of a lifetime on

Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE, a

rollicking thrill-ride down the

Amazon with wisecracking

skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid

researcher Dr. Lily Houghton.

Lily travels from London,

England to the Amazon jungle

and enlists Frank’s questionable

services to guide her downriver

on La Quila—his ramshacklebut-charming

boat. Lily is

determined to uncover an

ancient tree with unparalleled

healing abilities—possessing

the power to change the

future of medicine. Thrust

on this epic quest together,

the unlikely duo encounters

innumerable dangers and

supernatural forces, all lurking

in the deceptive beauty of

the lush rainforest. But as the

secrets of the lost tree unfold,

the stakes reach even higher

for Lily and Frank and their

fate—and mankind’s—hangs

in the balance. Jaume Collet-

Serra directs the film, which

stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily

Blunt, Edgar Ramirez and Jack

Whitehall, with Jesse Plemons,

and Paul Giamatti. John Davis,

John Fox, Dwayne Johnson,

Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia and

Beau Flynn are the producers,

with Scott Sheldon and Doug

Merrifield serving as executive

producers. The story is by

Glenn Ficarra & John Requa

and Michael Green, and the

screenplay is by Glenn Ficarra

& John Requa.

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Books

BOOK: THE ART MAN

AUTHOR: LIAM KATABIRA (Illustrated by Kata Kata Cartoons)

Hinese lived in a village called Kigoma. He was 14 years

old. He used to sit every evening on top of the hill of

Kigoma to see the sun going to sleep, the dancing trees,

and the grass. The sun looked so beautiful in the eyes

of Hinese.

The sun was yellow, the grass was green and the trees

were both brown and green. The grass and the wood

on the hill always grew tall and the villagers would cut

them to make brooms and many more nice art items.

They would sell the art items in the small town to the

visitors.

Hinese had a special talent. He used to like drawing

and painting. He liked to do it ever since he was 5 years.

His father used to tell him that the pictures he painted

were very nice. He would tell him he was the best artist.

He used to make good art. The best art everyone can

like.

One day, Hinese went to the hill with his brown

drawing papers. He wanted to draw all the beautiful

things that were in front of him.

Expect this fascinating book and Liam’s other books

soon in the bookshops.

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KIDS

Written by

Samuel Ouma

Have you run out of options on how

you can keep your kids busy during this

period they spend in the house due to

the Coronavirus pandemic? You might

have exploited all kinds of games and

keep on wondering what you will do

with them in the coming weeks as several

countries across the entire globe are

under either total or partial lockdown.

Do not fret, Kata Kata Cartoon Magazine

is offering you an idea. We have collected

detailed information about both wild

and domestic animals, small and big just

for your children’s sake. Kids amazingly

love animals and it is our pleasure to help

impact your kids with more knowledge

about animals. Knowledgeable children

are always celebrated and that alone

enhances their self-esteem.

1. Dog

There are two types of dogs, domestic

and wild, but children are more

accustomed to domestic ones because

dogs are treated as pets by humans.

Dogs serve various roles, including,

but not limited to, providing security,

carrying out farm work and guiding

visually impaired people.

Most popular breeds include Labrador,

Golden Retriever, Bulldog, German

shepherd, Greyhound, St. Bernard and

Great Dane. Their tails take different

shapes such as straight-up, curled and

sickle and they vary in weight and

height.

Something unique about dogs is that

they have high intelligence of hearing

sounds from a farther distance than

humans can do. Also, they can perceive

smells.

Dogs have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years.

The gestation period ranges between

58 and 68 days. A dog can conceive

between 10 and 12 puppies or less.

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2. Camel

Cheetah’s undercoat ranges from light

tan to a bar of deep gold with solid

black spots.

Camels live in desert areas. They are

categorized as either Dromedary because

of their single-hump or Bactrian with

two humps. Their humps contain stored

fat, which can metabolize when there is a

shortage of food and water. They have a

clear eyelid that protects their eyes from

blowing sand.

Camels are a good source of wool,

meat and milk and they are useful for

transportation purposes. They feed on

shrubs, weigh up to 1,000kg and rehydrate

faster than any mammal. Thus, they can

drink 113 litres of water in 13 minutes.

A female camel has a gestation period of

12 to 14 months and in general, a camel

can live for about 17 years.

A camel usually gives birth to one young

one, meaning it can produce 8 young ones

throughout her life.

3. Cheetah

If you are not aware of the fastest animal

on the earth, then know it is the cheetah. It

covers a distance of 113km in a single hour

and its weight is between 45 and 60kgs.

The cheetah has long legs and slender

body, distinctive black tear stripes

running from the eyes to the mouth

and large nostrils that increased oxygen

intake.

It cannot roar, but purr; it hunts during

the day due to its poor night vision and

the Cheetah has sharp eyesight that

spots the prey from far.

The female cheetah has a gestation

period of 93 days and normally

conceives approximately 3 to 5 cubs.

Moreover, it has a lifespan of 10 to 12

years.

4. Tiger

The tiger is the largest of the cat species

with the males bigger than females. It

runs at a maximum speed of 65km/h,

an adult tiger weighs 300kg and can

jump over 5m.

It hunts at night and prey on various

types of animals. The tiger has bright

reddish-tan with dark vertical spots.

The sub-species of the tiger are Bengal

Tiger, Siberian Tiger, Sumatran Tiger

and Indochinese Tiger. The average

lifespan is about 11 years.

Female tiger has a gestation period of

93 to 112 days. Usually delivers about 2

to 4 cubs.

5. Lion

It is popularly known as ‘king of beasts’.

Lion has a large head, short legs and

large and powerfully built body. Its

coat is short and has a variety of colour

ranging from buff yellow, silvery grey,

dark brown to orange-brown.

It inhabits grassland, savannah, open

woodland and dense shrub. Female lions

are the better hunters and lion’s roar can

be heard from 8kms away. Lions live in a

group or pride and can live for 12 years.

The pregnancy period of a female lion is

110 days. The lioness usually gives birth

to about 2 to 4 cubs.

6. Hippo

The hippo, also known as hippopotamus

is the second largest after the elephant.

Boast of bulky body, stumpy legs, huge

head, short tail and four toes on each

foot.


The hippopotamus is adapted to aquatic

water and can be spotted basking on

the banks of rivers and lakes. They

are greyish in colour with pinkish

underparts.

The hippo has a lifespan of 61 years and a

female one conceives one baby after 243

days.

8. Cat

10. Buffalo

7. Elephant

A cat is a common household pet. They

have low-slung bodies, finely moulded

heads and long tails. Cats are always

lovely and are often used to get rid of

rats from the house since they feed on

them.

The average lifespan is between 2 and 16

years with a gestation period of 58 to 67

days and it conceives between 4 and 6

kittens.

9. Giraffe

This type of animal is the largest in the

world. They have got large trunks used

to suck up water for drinking, pick up

objects and give warnings. Their tusks

protect their trunks, used for defence,

move objects, gather food and strip bark

from trees.

The elephant is categorized into two,

the African Elephant and the Asian

Elephant. The African Elephant is

further divided into Bush and Forest

Elephant.

An adult elephant drinks more than

200 litres of water every day. Female

elephants live in their herd for their

entire lifetime, whereas males leave

their herds as they reach puberty. The

gestation period for a female elephant is

22 months.

The lifespan of the African elephant

is between 60 to 70 years, whereas the

Asian elephant lives up to 48 years. It

normally conceives one baby at a time,

but one to two per cent of elephants

produce twins.

Giraffes are the tallest animals on earth.

They have got long necks and legs with

distinctive coat patterns. Their spots

act as camouflage or protection against

predators such as lions, leopards etc.

They live in Savanah and woodlands

and feed on leaves, fruits and flowers.

The average weight of an adult giraffe is

1400kgs.

A female giraffe conceives one calf at a

time after 14 to 15 months.

A giraffe has a lifespan of about 25

years.

There are two types of buffalos, the

African Buffalo and the Asian Water

Buffalo. They are dark grey or black in

colour with a large head, broad chest

and strong legs.

Buffalos feed on vegetation, weigh

up to 800kg, have poor eyesight and

an excellent sense of smell. Lifespan

is about 20 years. A female buffalo

conceives one calf at a time after a

period of 281 to 334 days.

Having been acquainted with the above

important knowledge, a good way for

your children to enjoy themselves after

the COVID-19 lockdown is to visit the

zoo. They’d love this.

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DESTINATIONS & TRAVEL

Make

Kenya

Your Next

Destination

By Samuel Ouma & Tedman Oscar

Hardly can one talk about

Africa without mentioning

Kenya, one of the most

stunning places in the world. The

East African country is reaping

big from enthusiastic international

visitors who want to gain new

experiences and realize their dreams

by visiting the country’s lovely

destinations.

Kenya Tourism Performance Report

2019 indicates the country received

2, 048,334 visitors compared with

2,025,206 in 2018. The East African

nation also recorded revenue of

$1.6 billion, an indication that

the tourism sector is playing a

significant role in Kenya’s economy,

creating much-needed employment.

A whopping percentage of Kenyan

international arrivals are from the

United States as per the report

represented by Kenya’s Minister

for Tourism. It shows that 245,437

Americans visited the country

in 2019 equivalent to 9 per cent

growth.

Other Kenya’s top visitors are from

Uganda, Tanzania, France, China,

Rwanda, UK, Germany, Italy,

France, Spain, South Africa and

Ethiopia among many others.

Among these million arrivals, the

majority come as visitors, some for

business and others to visit friends

and families.

You are strongly encouraged to

make Kenya your next destination,

once the COVID-19 pandemic

is over. Find the opportunity to

interact with friendly and lovely

Kenyans, learn their cultures and


enjoy their mouth-watering diverse

dishes. But that is not enough.

While in Kenya, many tourist attractions

can keep you busy and socked in

enjoyment. Think of Kenya’s seductive

beaches, mountains, artefacts, cities,

national parks and reserves, rivers and

lakes.

If you have never watched the

Wildebeest Migration then let this year

be a great milestone in your life. It will

be impressive watching millions of

wildebeest moving in search of water and

pastures.

Make one of these places your priority

while in Kenya:

2. Mount Kenya

National Park

It is one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage

sites in Kenya. The site was established

to protect the Mount Kenya, the second

tallest mountain in Africa and to preserve

the surrounding and wild animals. It is

a remarkable place with unspoiled lakes,

glaciers, tarns, dense forest, varieties of

plants, endangered species and mineral

springs. There are several games you can

play while you are in the park-climbing

and camping.

1. Hell’s Gate

National Park

This park is located in Naivasha,

northwest of Nairobi. It allows hiking

and climbing activities and it has a

stunning landscape which includes

water gouged-gauges, scrub clad

volcanoes, towering cliffs, stark rock

towers and intense geothermal steam.

Hell’s Gate is also home to a wide

variety of wildlife and birds such as

leopards, ostriches, baboons, gazelles

and eagles, etc.

Mount Kenya National Park

3. Nairobi

Hell’s Gate National Park

This Kenya’s largest city is a unique

place to spend your time in. The city has

a population of over 4 million people

from different states, races and tribes. To

learn more about Kenya’s history, culture

and contemporary arts, make a stop

at Nairobi National Museum. Are you

interested in plants, Nairobi Arboretum

or in wildlife? Nairobi National Park is

the best spot for you.

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4. Mombasa

Historically, Mombasa is the oldest town

in Kenya and the second-largest city in

the country. It is a melting-point of a

multicultural population ranging from

Indians, Asians, Portuguese, British,

Americans, Arabs to African. This coastal

town, which has the largest seaport in

Kenya is rich in cultures, architecture

and cuisines. It also boasts of coral reefs

which encourage snorkelling, dolphin

watching, fishing and diving.

Mombasa is an amazing place for beach

lovers due to its stunning beaches,

which offer good places to relax with

families and friends. The old town also

has historical sites like Fort Jesus, which

exhibits historical artefacts and souvenirs,

especially about the Swahili people and

the past occurrences.

Mombasa

5. Tsavo

National Park

Tsavo is divided into two, Tsavo West and

Tsavo East National Parks. The park was

named after River Tsavo which snakes

through the park from west to east. Tsavo

East hosts many large animals like rhino,

buffalo, lion, elephant, hippopotamus

and crocodiles, etc. It is a good place for

adventure due to its long lava flow. Tsavo

East equally boasts hundreds of bird

species.

Unlike Tsavo East, which is located in

a dry place, Tsavo West displays a cool

environment. It is endowed with natural

springs, craters, a large population of

hippos and crocodiles and birds of prey.

These are just a handful of places you can drop in to

enjoy yourself while visiting Kenya. There are still

many other spectacular sceneries, stunning beaches,

wildlife and plants. A good reason to make Kenya

your next destination, isn’t it?

With the growth in the tourism sector in Kenya driven

by local and international marketing strategies led

by the country’s tourism Ministry, political stability,

low cost of living, good security and many cheap

international flights from different destinations, Kenya

offers what only a very few countries can offer in

terms of tourism. Go for Kenya!


FOODS & RECEIPTS

Ingredients

By Tedman Oscar

Bean recipes you can

easily make at home

The bean seed, a very important

source of protein, is one of the most

common foods in Africa . Classified

as a vegetable for human or animal

food consumption, beans belongs to

many genera of the flowering plant

family called Fabaceae. Beans, which

are used in several traditional dishes

in African and beyond, can be cooked

in different ways, including boiling,

frying, and baking. Below is one of

the bean recipes you can prepare.

Beans taste delicious when properly

cooked. A good reason to follow the

instructions carefully.

½ cup of water

1 tablespoon lime juice

3 cups of cooked pinto beans

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon chilli powder

½ grounded cumin

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Preparation Method

Heat olive oil in a saucepan until it simmers.

Add the onions and salt, stirring until the onions

turn golden.

Add garlic, chilli powder and cumin. Stir for

about 30 seconds, then put beans and water.

Stir, cover and let it cook for around 7 minutes.

Lower the heat and use a potato masher to

mash up about at least half of the beans.

Continue cooking the beans for about 3 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in

the cilantro and lime juice.

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LETTERS

Dear aunt Silvia,

I am one of your special fans.

I used the word “special”

because I am a 39-year-old

man from Yabassi, Cameroon,

with a son, aged 16. Having

in mind our difficult life

experiences as a couple, who

married earlier, I want our

son to study, have a job before

he marries. My wife thinks

otherwise. She wants our son

to marry earlier so that he

can take over the name of

the family, in case I am no

more alive. Furthermore, she

wants to have grandchildren

as early as possible. She has

found a young beautiful

girl she believes will stay

peacefully with him as a wife.

What shall I do? Thank you.

Yours

Wilson ( Yabassi, Cameroon)

Dear Wilson,

Thank you for being my

fan. You are indeed a

“special” fan because most

of the reactions or letters

I receive are from women.

Traditionally, your line of

thought is typically women’s.

I applaud your stand.

I do not know how much

financial supports you

received, but I assume that

having had your kid earlier,

it might not have been so

easy for you and your wife,

economically, to raise your

kids.

I am a 39-year-old man from Yabassi,

Cameroon, with a son, aged 16. I want our

son to study, have a job before he marries.

My wife thinks otherwise. Please help!

Although, I don’t know

how many children you

have. If my assumption is

correct, it is not difficult

for one to understand why

you want your son to not

marry early. Could it be you

do not want him to face the

same seemingly difficult

experiences you both may

have faced?

Often we talk about girl

marriage and its dangerous

implications; there is not

much difference between girl

and boy marriage, except

that the latter has been

traditionally accorded more

power in the relationship

with his female partner.

“It is harmful

to expose

young kids to

early marriage

because

marriage comes

with huge

responsibilities.”

That said, it is harmful

to expose young kids to

early marriage because

marriage comes with huge

responsibilities. It is not

just enough to get married,

but what happens when

responsibilities like taking

care of kids, financial

expenses like bills, health

care, food, shelter etc come

along? After getting married,

does your wife expect the

newly married kids to live

alone or share the same roof

with you and your wife?

Relationship Quotes

“Constant kindness

can accomplish much.

As the sun makes ice

melt, kindness causes

misunderstanding,

mistrust and hostility

to evaporate.”

― Albert Schweitzer

“When dealing with

people, remember

you are not dealing

with creatures of

logic, but creatures

of emotion.”

― Dale Carnegie

At just 16 years old, is

your wife convinced

your son has enough life

experience to face marriage

responsibilities? I believe

your son needs more

experience in life to prepare

himself for the challenges

that come with marriage.

More than anything, I

strongly insist that every

person must be given the

freedom to choose whoever

they want to spend the

rest of their lives with. It

would be great if your wife’s

assumption that she has

“found a young beautiful

girl she believes will stay

peacefully with him as a

wife,” is correct. What

happens if she is wrong?

Imagine they do not like

or love each other? Do you

think it is right to force a

couple who does not like

each other to live together

for the rest of their lives?

Furthermore, parents need

to know that their daughters

are as important as their

sons; children must be

treated the same way and

equally, irrespective of their

genders. Children should be

encouraged to go to school,

develop their knowledge,

potential and life experience

before they choose their life

partners. The experiences

they acquire in life will be

their guiding light in their

marriage.

Yours,

Aunt Silvia

“Whenever you’re

in conflict with

someone, there is

one factor that can

make the difference

between damaging

your relationship and

deepening it. That

factor is attitude.”

― William James


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