Written by: Dr Tasneem Essaji Dr Tasneem Essaji is a Resident Physician and Nephrologist at The Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya. In this piece she recounts the many challenges she had to face in order to get where she is today. My story starts in a place called Inglani, in a house that some…
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The Citizen Rashida, 50, an upcoming art entrepreneur, is also an inspiring activist. The motto of her creative brand, Rashida Anjarwalla-Nurbhai Art, is ‘upliftment and empowerment through art’. Inspired by her purpose, Rashida defines her art as her legacy. Her idea of upliftment and empowerment is to be able to help others become self-reliant –…
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Written by: Zahra Jalal Khan Mombasa based chocolatier and baker, Zahra Jalal khan is passionate about baking. She delights her family and friends with creamy treats and recently participated in the Great Kenyan Bake Off, where she was exposed to like-minded bakers and food artists. In this piece, she reflects on her journey from her…
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Published in thecitizen.co.tz – July 3rd 2016 By Tasneem Hassanali Mrs Samina Sachak recently displayed her stunning wildlife paintings at Mumbai’s prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery. This is her story. Journey into the mind of a female wildlife artist In Summary Samina grew up watching her late mother tailor together pieces of cloth into fine clothing,…