ADVENTURE
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Back to Steps
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2 min read
Let’s face it, sticking to a routine can be tough. I fell off the radar with my morning walks. This was mostly because I tried to learn another fitness hobby. Skating. Now that I am able to roll, I have to get back to my walks. Walks are easier to start compared to rolling on…
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Friday 13
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4 min read
Friday the 13th, a day that has instilled fear in many around the world, has been the subject of superstition for centuries. But what about this day frightens us so much, and does this fear have any particular significance in the African context? The origins and global interpretations of the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th…
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Tafaria
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2 min read
Once upon a dream. George Tafaria Waititu’s family was first to settle at the Deighton Downs, a ranch which had been sold to a settlement scheme. The land was land was subdivided and George’s mother got allocated eight acres with a desire for a better life for herself and her nine children. George was only…
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How February Got 28 Days
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2 min read
Today is the final day of February. Have you wondered why February is shorter than the other months? Turns out, we have ancient Roman superstitions to thank. To make a long story short, Roman king Numa Pompilius tweaked the calendar to sync it with the lunar year, and that included changing every month to 29…
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Goats Rescue Elephants
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Took a work trip in Samburu County and happened to pass by the world famous Reteti Elephant Sanctuary located in the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya. Such a great highlight and loved getting to see all the animals including the Elephants and Giraffes up close. The local Samburu community are running an elephant sanctuary…
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Drive Slower
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4 min read
I am currently enjoying slower drives these days. While I was never used to the being a driving maniac, I would get increasingly frustrated when people would drive slow and keep me from driving fast, or cut me off. That was a stressful experience. Not anymore. Since my last drive in Tanzania, which imposes a…
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Eliud Kipchoge Books
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3 min read
Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner and regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time. He is the 2016 and 2020 Olympic marathon champion and the world record holder in the marathon with a time of 2:01:09 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Kipchoge has run four of the six fastest…
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2023 Travel
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2 min read
The pandemic largely put the brakes on travel in 2020, but the travel industry saw performance and demand improving steadily throughout 2021 and 2022. According to Deloitte’s latest Travel Industry Outlook, hotels have been able to achieve rates and revenue per available room above 2019 levels. The industry has had some time to recover thanks to pent-up…
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World’s Powerful Passports
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3 min read
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index provide fascinating insights into a world characterized by extraordinary upheaval and offer a revealing look at what lies ahead. The Kenyan passport has dropped two places in the global mobility ranking to position 73 but maintained its spot as the eighth most powerful in the continent. For the fifth…
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African cuisine
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2 min read
Some say Africa produces the best organic foods. This can be true. But, how come a recent list of countries with the world’s best cuisine does not feature any of our delicacies? What’s stopping African cuisine from getting international recognition. It is emotional. Taste Atlas, who describe themselves as a ‘’world atlas of traditional dishes,…
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5 Steps to Level Up.
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2 min read
There are so many distractions in our lives. How can we stop wasting the precious time. People are always not studying, not working a job or not even caring for basic stuff. How can we level up? Below are some steps to put our stuff together and start focusing on our dreams. Sacrifice now, rest later. Always…