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Jackson Ngari

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Kenya, Nairobi
As seen in: Daily Nation, Medium, MSN, Nairobi News, The Star (Kenya), Taifa Leo, Business Daily Africa, The HYPE Magazine, Nation Media Group, HT Syndication, Parents Magazine and
Covers:  Entertainment, Human Interest, Business & economics, Life & Style, Tech & Social Media, Career & Employment, Current Affairs, Parenting & Education, Animal Welfare,
Doesn't Cover: Politics, Gossip and sports
Lifestyle Reporter @NationAfrica & @BD_Africa.

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Jackson Ngari is an aspiring journalist and writer who is passionate about the transformative potential of storytelling. He has bylines in Parents magazine, Daily Nation, Standard Kenya, People Daily, The Star Kenya, and The Hype magazine. Jackson's work spans local and international publications, and he has written front-page stories and contributed to major news outlets. He is particularly interested in using journalism to bring accountability and change. When he's not immersed in creative pu…

Jackson Ngari’s Journalist Portfolio

Everybody must play a part if we are to win corruption war

Everybody must play a part if we are to win corruption war

University life isn't all fun and games, do not fall for the hype The arts are an important part of daily lif…

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Dear politicians, discard your hollow promises to youths

Dear politicians, discard your hollow promises to youths

The official campaign period for this year's General Election kicked off this week and will end two days befo…

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The great middle class downsize... and its victims

The great middle class downsize... and its victims

Thousands of workers who depend on the salaried for business find it hard to eke out a living as the state of…

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How much should you tip if at all?

How much should you tip if at all?

In Kenya, tipping is more of a cultural gesture than a strict obligation.

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‘Bag ni ya nini?’ Alele rapper opens up on newfound fame and Sh10m dream Original

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By Jackson Ngari Verified
| Daily Nation Verified
Randomly pose the question "Bag ni ya nini (what's the bag for)" and the response could be as varied as you can imagine. Ask that question almost anywhere online these days and you're likely to get the same answer: "Alele mtoto (high-quality, tender young shoots of miraa (khat)."  The line from Zien Kapitani's "Kitetemeo" has become a social media catchphrase, with Kenyans using it in videos, memes and everyday conversations. For Kapitani, however, the craze is more than just a funny line.
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Bag ni ya nini? Rapper Kapitani and the music dreams bagging him

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By Jackson Ngari Verified
| Daily Nation Verified
Randomly pose the question "Bag ni ya nini (what's the bag for)" and the response could be as varied as you can imagine. Ask that question almost anywhere online these days and you're likely to get the same answer: "Alele mtoto (high-quality, tender young shoots of miraa (khat)."  The line from Zien Kapitani's "Kitetemeo" has become a social media catchphrase, with Kenyans using it in videos, memes and everyday conversations. For Kapitani, however, the craze is more than just a funny line.
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Bag ni ya nini? Rapper Kapitani and the music dreams bagging him

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By Jackson Ngari Verified
| zurl.co
Randomly pose the question "Bag ni ya nini (what's the bag for)" and the response could be as varied as you can imagine. Ask that question almost anywhere online these days and you're likely to get the same answer: "Alele mtoto (high-quality, tender young shoots of miraa (khat)."  The line from Zien Kapitani's "Kitetemeo" has become a social media catchphrase, with Kenyans using it in videos, memes and everyday conversations. For Kapitani, however, the craze is more than just a funny line.
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