AFRICA
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Politricks
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2 min read
In Africa, most of the discussions in the last two weeks has been about the Gen Z protests in Kenya. Kenyan youth have pressured the government to withdraw a crucial legislation after youth stormed Parliament. The X (formerly Twitter) spaces have been dominated by activist host with events to encourage change. Change in the very…
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Gen-Z
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1 min read
The irony. The Kenyan voice where government proclaims to be Kenya Kwanza (Kenya First). But Generation Z says no. Tuesday, June 25, will be historic on the African Continent. Youth have ascended. They are fighting for injustice expected to come out if the Finance Bill 2024 is enacted. They gathered in the streets in at…
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Food Abuse
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2 min read
Food is often misused, like a drug. In our African cities and villages, food and exercise have a big impact on our lives. But we often forget this. The truth is, we often misuse food. We use it for comfort, just like a drug. We eat extra Ugali, or a sweet treat when we’re sad.…
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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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AI
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2 min read
Where is Africa in the new trends where the world of work is changing rapidly. AI is scary in performing tasks that humans would not be able to do at that speed. There are a number of trends, but I think three of the most important are: How can we be prepared for the new…
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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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2023 TMT Predictions
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4 min read
Today’s technologies are creating new tomorrows. Technology companies are leading the way in their climate commitments for a more sustainable world. Explore these predictions and more to learn what’s next in technology, media, and telecommunications with Deloitte’s Global Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions 2023. This year’s predictions, highlight how trends in TMT may affect…
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Goats Rescue Elephants
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2 min read
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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Djibouti Spaceport
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2 min read
Djibouti, a tiny nation in the Northeast of Africa, has signed a preliminary deal with Hong Kong Aerospace Technology and Touchroad International Holdings Group to build a spaceport within its territory—the first to be built on the continent. A spaceport or cosmodrome is a site for launching or receiving spacecraft, by analogy to a seaport…
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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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US-Africa Summit
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3 min read
The heads of state from 49 African countries have concluded a three-day US-Africa Summit with significant pledges from President Joe Biden and American officials and a healthy dose of scepticism from African leaders. The meetings agenda included strengthening relations with the African continent, the climate crisis, good governance, food security, global health and trade. The…
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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…
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Africa
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2 min read
Africa has long been touted as the next global economic frontier. Abundant natural resources. Look at the Democratic Republic of Congo. Forget the war. Look at the massive Congo River. Plenty to be found. The last sentence is actually a line from Kenya’s national anthem. “Plenty be found within our borders” Africa remains the biggest…