Beyond exams and report cards lie powerful life skills that shape confident, responsible, and emotionally intelligent children. From managing money to handling chores, this guide offers 10 practical life lessons your child should master before age 12.

Have you been influenced by the works of the legendary Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o? Whether it was Decolonising the Mind, The River Between, or Matigari that first stirred your thoughts, now is your chance to join others across the continent in celebrating his legacy.