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· January, 2006

Stories about Kenya from January, 2006

Nigeria: Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Molara Wood points to an interview with Kenyan writer, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, in Saturdays UK Guardian…..”I told them I wanted to be in touch with the everyday. But we returned...

Written by Sokari Ekine
31 January 2006

Kenya: Myths

Diary of a mad Kenyan woman writes on the “myth of the strong black woman“

Written by Sokari Ekine
31 January 2006

African Music Roundup

What is African hip hop? From Nairobi to Dakar hip hop has caught the imagination of the youth producing so many rap crews, breakers and all round b-boys. Some argue...

Written by Obi
31 January 2006

Kenya: living abroad

MentalAcrobatics responds to the many discussions in the Kenyan blogosphere around Kenyans living abroad....”I won’t deal with the ridiculous idea that all Kenyans abroad live the good life. If you...

Written by Sokari Ekine
30 January 2006

Kenya: solar concentrator

Afromusings points to a report on a $450 “solar concentrator” “Specifically for Africa:First of all, the concentrator can be bought as part of a co-op project. Combine it with a...

Written by Sokari Ekine
30 January 2006

Kenya: lesbian envy

Kenyan blogger, Gukira writes on his his afflication: LE (lesbian envy) “Over the past 6 years, I have met many wonderful lesbians in amazing relationships. While I am familiar with...

Written by Sokari Ekine
30 January 2006

Kenya: war on terror

Captain Marlow points to an article on the “Gentle side of the War on Terror” – the US military in Kenya….”A small U.S. military task force in East Africa is...

Written by Sokari Ekine
30 January 2006

Kenya: Aid from Europe & US

Bankelele reports on new strategies by Europe and American in giving aid to developing countries….”he European Union will set up its own trust fund to disburse aid to Africa without...

Written by Sokari Ekine
26 January 2006

Kenya: perils of ignoring prophecy

Prophecy eludes Kenya once again writes The Girl in the Meadow. “Kikuyus are told of Mugo Wa Kibiru who was a prophet(the only one i know of myself).He warned them...

Written by Sokari Ekine
26 January 2006

Kenya: Corruption just in Africa

Kikuyumoja uses metaphor to highlight the fact that corruption is not just in Africa……”The conformity between both cultures, and hence the point where the story becomes interesting, is that people...

Written by Sokari Ekine
25 January 2006

Kenya: Tolerance and religion

African Eye asks some questions about tolerance and what he calls “bullet proof beliefs”…..What's the point of saying we believe in a religion/faith that preaches love, tolerance, kindness if we...

Written by Sokari Ekine
25 January 2006

Kenyan Sphere Roundup

First thing, condolences to the families of Kenyans who died as a result of the collapse of a six storey building in Nairobi on monday. As reported by the Standard...

Written by Juliana Rotich
25 January 2006

Kenya: DIY Solar electricity

Afromusing points to a DIY solar electricity kit that “allows the self-assembly of low cost pv panels to power radios, torches, etc so allowing the replacement of dry cells which...

Written by Sokari Ekine
24 January 2006

Kenya: Anglo-leasing

The Girl in the Meadow wonders whether in the light of the Anglo-leasing scandal in Kenya, the media is corrupt?….Is it true that editors of Newspapers are often paid to...

Written by Sokari Ekine
24 January 2006

Kenya: Anglo-Leasing & corruption

Kenyan blogger You Missed This comments on the Anglo-Leasing scandal that has exposed corruption in high places. He provides a background to the company starting in 1964 to the present...

Written by Sokari Ekine
24 January 2006

Kenya: Africa Cup of Nations

MentalAcrobatics also comments on the Africa Cup of Nations asking us to place our bets now for the outcome of the World cup to be played in Germany in July….”no...

Written by Sokari Ekine
23 January 2006

Kenya: Apathy is poison

Kenyan blogger Gukira comments on the ills of being apathetic and accepting defeat…”Apathy kills. It destroys the soul. It wounds the spirit. It leaves us limping in fields where the...

Written by Sokari Ekine
23 January 2006

Kenya: Domestic violence

Gukira and MentalAcrobatics both write eloquently on the subject of domestic violence… MA writes “As a man I feel disgrace that on what is essentially my watch, i.e. in my...

Written by Sokari Ekine
20 January 2006

Kenya: Blogger identity

What an African Woman Thinks wonders about her decision to remain anonymous…”Why has my instinct been to hide rather than to reveal my identity? Is it about not wanting to...

Written by Sokari Ekine
19 January 2006

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