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Why women dislike, resent or hate their husbands as they age

ArtMatters.Info — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:08:39 +0000

Married women sometimes grow distant from, hate or fall out of love with their long-term husbands as they grow older due to accumulated emotional burnout, unmet needs and shifting life stages.
1). Women often carry the invisible burden of organizing family life, managing schedules and planning meals which wears them down over time
2). Husbands may retire or slow down at work but fail to do their fair share of daily housework and cooking

3). Couples sometimes grow apart over the decades and stop talking about deep feelings or sharing common interests
4). Women may feel they lost their personal goals and dreams while taking care of the family and their husband for many years
5). As children leave home and retirement begins, women often want more freedom and self-care while husbands may expect the same level of caregiving as before
6). When children grow up and careers wind down, couples lose the busy distractions that previously held a strained dynamic together

7). A lack of deep conversation, appreciation and affection over the years causes women to feel emotionally disconnected from their husbands
8). Walkaway Wife Syndrome occurs when a wife quietly disengages after years of asking for connection and feeling ignored or dismissed
9). Perimenopause and menopause can lower emotional bandwidth and increase irritability, making unresolved long-term frustrations harder to tolerate.
#marriage #parenting #children #family #relationships #dating #psychology

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Kakamega Town’s Short Street with Long History

ArtMatters.Info — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

1). Sudi Road in Kakamega Town in western Kenya runs just 500 metres
2). At its junction with Kenyatta Avenue or Kakamega -Mumias Road stands a clock tower
3). The clock tower is ‘In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King George V. 8th May 1935.’
4). The clock tower was ‘Erected from subscriptions from all races and the North Kavirondo Local Native Council’
5). Then, the North Kavirondo Local Native Council was the richest in the British Kenya Colony

6). The North Kavirondo Local Native Council generated revenue from Rosterman Gold Mines in Kakamega from 1931 well into the 1940s
7). Kakamega is now a shadow of its booming gold rush era
8). Kakamega can’t afford traffic lights, let alone street lighting and County Government workers go without pay months on end

9). Coronation Garden, renamed Muliro Garden in 1972, is in a sad state and residents of Kakamega town use it mainly as a shortcut to Kakamega -Kisumu highway or to relieve themselves
10). Sudi Road looks like a boundary marker between shops, butcheries, bars and clinics on one side and Muliro Garden on the other

11). At times traditional dancers and funeral parties take over Sudi Road with their hypnotic horn, bell, whistle and vocal rhythms and grooves as they head to or return from either bull fighting contests, funerals of prominent traditional elders or modern weddings.
#kakamega #kakamegacounty #KakamegaForest #kenyantrends #kenyasafari #kinggeorgev #history #britishcolony #rostermangoldmines #northkavirondolocalnativecouncil #sudiroad #kenyattaavenue #northkavirondoclocktower #kakamegaclocktower #coronationgarden #mulirogarden #kenya

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British Nigerian Politician’s Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Comments Anger Africans On Social Media

ArtMatters.Info — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:22:21 +0000

1). Kemi Badenoch is a British Nigerian who leads UK’s Conservative Party

2). Kemi Badenoch calls for stricter immigration control in Britain and strongly opposes calls for the UK to pay reparations for the transatlantic slave trade
3). Kemi Badenoch argues that UK should not be held financially accountable for a ‘crime we helped eradicate’

5). Kemi Badenoch’s stance was taken following a March 25, 2026 United Nations General Assembly resolution that declared racialized chattel enslavement a grave crime against humanity

6). The UN resolution was spearheaded by Ghana and backed by the African Union
7). The UN resolution was adopted with 123 votes in favour
8). The UN resolution was opposed by USA, Israel and Argentina
9). UK abstained from the vote and was roundly criticised by Kemi Badenoch for not voting against the UN resolution

10). Kemi Badenoch characterized arguments attributing Britain’s historical wealth to colonialism and demanding compensation as a ‘scam’
11). Now, in July 2026, Kemi Badenoch calls for stricter immigration controls

12). Kemi Badenoch argues that temporary work visas should not automatically lead to permanent residency
13). Kemi Badenoch wants UK to enforce a 10-year wait for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
14). Kemi Badenoch supports deporting migrants who fail to contribute to the economy
15). Kemi Badenoch wants to triple the path to British citizenship from 6 to 15 years.
#africa #africans #history #politics #heritage

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Kenya to Host The First Pan-African Commemoration of African Slave Trade and Colonialism

ArtMatters.Info — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:34:32 +0000

An all-Africa event to commemorate African slave trade and colonialism shall take place in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on July 7, 2027.

The event, that shall be held under the umbrella of writer David Gian Maillu’s The Centre for African Aesthetics, is a clarion call to the Blackrace to fill in the staggering void of having no annual Commemoration of the atrocities of the African Slave Trade and Colonialism.

Maillu made the announcement at Mathemboni in Makueni County on August 29, 2026 during a brainstorming meeting that brought together academics, students, journalists, critics and civil society organisations.

“In my capacity as an author and President of African Spirituality, using the registered NGO, Centre for African Aesthetics (CAA) in which I am the founder, I hereby stand to organize and lead a movement to stage the first commemoration globally,” Maillu, who says he has written a book titled Scrambling for African Blood for the commemoration, announced. “My past contribution to the African Slave Trade course is highly expressed in my various publications. I am the author of “Songs of slaves” in the KA: The Holy Book of Neter.”

Maillu said he has in his private engagements written three yet-to-be published novels on the African Slave Trade which, if made into films, could aptly bring out emotional atrocities of the African Slave Trade.

He said the publications are titled Negrota, Fort Jesus and Scrambling for African Blood.

“Metaphorically speaking, this meeting is called at Mathemboni (the shrine) to find out how to go about creating the birth of that historic and permanent Anniversary for Africa and beyond.”

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Commentary Makes Christian Holy Book Relevant to Contemporary African Realities

ArtMatters.Info — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:04:42 +0000

It is touted as having a sound biblical foundation, an African perspective and a balanced approach to controversial issues.
1). Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) is a is a post-modern work that is described as a ‘publishing landmark’ and a ‘monumental work’
2). The single-volume ABC is written by 69 scholars drawn from 23 countries

3). ABC is written from the Evangelical Christian perspective,
ABC is aimed at interpreting the Bible to Africans in familiar language, using metaphors, African thought-forms and nuances, and practical applications that fitted the African context
4). ABC says God is closer to a people when he is presented to them in their language

5). What is most appealing about ABC are the special articles on topical and cultural issues across Africa
6). Among the topics of interest include culture and traditions, homosexuality, bride-price, widow inheritance, the place of ancestors, the place of traditional sacrifice, polygamy, marriage and divorce, female genital mutilation, initiation rites, witchcraft, AIDS, secularism and materialism, the role of women in the church, the relationship between church and state and democracy

7). A people’s world view is fundamental to their understanding of who they are, where they have come from and where they are going
8). The centrality of scriptures to one’s identity does not mean that one demonizes one’s own traditional culture
9). An understanding of the role of culture is of great importance both in understanding what the Bible says and in communicating this message in terms that are meaningful in relation to local culture and issues in Africa

10). Christianity may have been born in the Middle East, a region whose cultures are similar to those of Africa. However, it was introduced to Africa through the western worldview that is diametrically different from that in most African and Middle Eastern countries.
#africabiblecommentary #culture #identity #communication #books #interpretation #worship

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Can a traditional oath reclaim what was stolen during the colonial era?

ArtMatters.Info — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:29:03 +0000

1). In the treacherous shadow of British colonial Kenya, a ruthless chief seizes land, livestock and a wife, shattering the life of a man and condemning his family to generations of poverty
2). Decades later, the corrupt chief’s heir, a corrupt Member of Parliament, thrives on this stolen legacy 3). But when a son of the dispossessed man finds love and then loses it due to his family’s enduring curse, he turns to a powerful ancient oath for retribution

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4). As a cascade of horrifying misfortunes descends on upon the family of the MP, they are forced to confront the chilling power of justice beyond the law of modern Kenya
5). Can a traditional oath reclaim what was stolen during the colonial era or are the sins of the past bound to forever hound the living?

6). The Haves and the Have-Nots, a fictionalised historical novel by David Gian Maillu that runs just 23466 words printed on A5-size book format, delves into the enduring impact of colonial-era corruption and its generational ripple effects on two Kenyan families
7). At its core, the narrative explores themes of justice, dispossession and the clash between modern governance and ancient traditional beliefs.

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Why Affairs Aren’t Mistakes or Accidents!

ArtMatters.Info — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:58:16 +0000

Cheating or sexual relationships outside a primary relationship doesn’t just happen accidentally or by mistake; it is planned and executed by willing partners. Behavioural scientists stress that infidelity involves a series of conscious choices and plans such as deliberately seeking validation and shifting or crossing boundaries.
1). Infidelity involves continuous decisions; choosing to confide in a third party, hiding interactions or escalating the physical relationship

2). Cheating is always an active, selfish choice
3). Unmet emotional needs and the desire for novelty contribute heavily to the development of an affair
4). Affairs usually begin with small, seemingly harmless actions, such as seeking a little extra attention outside the marriage
5). Casual workplace interactions or shared projects can transition into deeper, more intimate connections if boundaries are not maintained
6). Ordinary interactions can easily lead to unintended consequences when the people involved fail to set or respect boundaries
7). Affairs stem from underlying relationship vulnerabilities such as unfulfilled emotional needs, lack of collaborative goals and subtle boundary crossings

8). An affair builds on a series of small, unchecked decisions and unmet needs
9). Partners without collaborative goals become vulnerable to finding that connection with others outside their primary union
10). People often seek companionship, validation and emotional support outside their primary relationship when those needs are lacking at home
11). Many wayward partners do not express their unhappiness or unmet needs to their spouses before an affair, creating a situation where they seek comfort elsewhere instead of working on the marriage
12). Many married people who engage in affairs find them highly satisfying.
#relationships #marriage #cheating #choices #plans
#psychology #consequences

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Stop telling cheating people to just marry their affair partners!

ArtMatters.Info — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:33:01 +0000

1). People who cheat rarely plan to marry their affair partners
2). Affairs are only used for excitement
3). The thrill in affairs lies in the secrecy and risk of being found out
4). Affairs are driven by the desire to meet only the unmet needs
5). An affair is a temporary escape
6). Affairs are based on idealised fantasy

7). Affairs are built on convenience, not real-life partnership
8). The allure of the affair is tied to the forbidden nature of the relationship
9). The affair partner is viewed as a temporary escape, not a long-term partner

10). A relationship built on cheating lacks the essential foundation of loyalty required for marriage
11). A lasting, trusting marriage cannot be built from an affair as cheating is set on a foundation of lies and betrayal
12). Studies show that many married individuals who cheat are satisfied with their marriages and aren’t looking to abandon them for a new partner.
#relationships #marriage #dating #psychology #cheating

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Former FIFA Secretary General to Help Advance Sport and Entertainment Across Africa

ArtMatters.Info — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:41:20 +0000

Fatma Samoura, who served as Secretary General of FIFA from 2016 to 2023, has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group (ACG), a project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems.

Recognised as one of the most distinguished sport administrators of her generation, Samoura brings more than three decades of international leadership experience spanning sport, development, humanitarian affairs and global governance.

Fatma Samoura was the first woman and the first non-European to hold the position of Secretary-General in FIFA’s history. During her tenure, she oversaw FIFA’s global administration across its major operational and institutional functions, including the delivery of two FIFA World Cups and two FIFA Women’s World Cups. She also played a leading role in strengthening FIFA’s governance, member association services and international development programmes.

Before joining FIFA, Samoura spent more than 21 years with the United Nations, holding senior leadership positions in humanitarian and development operations, including with the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Her UN career took her across Africa, Central and South America and Asia, giving her extensive experience working with governments, international institutions and development partners.

She has served as a Senate Member of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) since February 2022.

Her appointment strengthens the ACG Advisory Board with exceptional expertise in global sport governance, institutional leadership, international development, federation relations and the delivery of major sporting events — capabilities directly relevant to originating and structuring large-scale sport and entertainment district projects across the African continent.

“Fatma Samoura is one of the most distinguished sport administrators of her generation. Her unique experience at the intersection of global governing bodies, national federations, governments and international institutions is precisely the calibre of expertise ACG needs as we originate a new generation of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems across the African continent. Her presence on our Advisory Board is a genuine strategic asset,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Executive Chairman of ACG.

The ACG Advisory Board provides strategic guidance as ACG originates and structures large-scale sport and entertainment district projects across the continent, aligning governments, development finance institutions (DFIs), investors, sport bodies and infrastructure partners to support the development of financially sustainable, mixed-use district ecosystems.

Africa’s sport economy is projected to reach $20 billion by 2035, yet the continent continues to lack the integrated district ecosystems required to support large-scale development. ACG addresses this gap by originating bankable sport and entertainment district projects, moving beyond single-venue development models towards mixed-use, revenue-generating and financially sustainable district ecosystems.

Through its collaborative model, ACG convenes governments, PPP authorities and regulators, development finance institutions, private investors, developers, designers and engineers, legal and transaction advisors, operators, sport federations and leagues, event promoters, media and broadcast partners, academic institutions and host communities, creating structured pathways from concept to feasibility, bankability and delivery.

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Is it normal to be married but in love with someone else?

ArtMatters.Info — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:13:42 +0000

Yes, it is common and human for a married person to develop romantic feelings for someone else
1). People often drift toward outside connections when emotional or physical needs are missing at home
2). A crush or new connection provides a quick rush of excitement and a break from daily marital routine
3). Being married does not turn off the biological or emotional capacity to find other people attractive

4). Early feelings for a new person are often driven by infatuation, which is an intense chemical reaction rather than deep, tested love
5). People tend to compare the exciting, effortless potential of a new crush against the real, hard work of a current marriage
6). Real love in a marriage is an ongoing commitment and choice, not just a passive feeling that stays on autopilot. #marriage #relationship #dating #cheating #infidelity

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