Stories about Kenya from October, 2006
Kenya: global recognition for talented young Kenyans
The Makanga Report on “Young Kenyans Trail Blazing Around the World.”
African Blogosphere: controversy and misunderstanding
The African blogosphere is not immune from controversy and misunderstanding. Follow this “CNN” interview with a Kenyan blogger to learn about the latest controversy.
East Africa: Kenyans and Tanzanians are one people
Words of wisdom from African Affairs: English or no English, Tanzanians and Kenyans should embrace each other.
Kenya: the “murder of art”
Gream Houze opposes the ban on Matatu grafitti in Kenya: “The ban on Matatu grafitti is a sad one for me and I call it “The Murder of art”. I thank a matatu poster for what I know about Che Guevara. The visual image on him on a route 58...
Kenya: Nairobi International Trade Fair
A Kenyan blogger attends the Nairobi International Trade Fair, “Things have changed. First of all this show is not exclusively about agriculture. Today I learnt how to get online using the Safaricom service GPRS service called The Edge without any wires using Bluetooth. I learnt about the Nairobi Stock Exchange...
Africa: rice and neo-colonialism
What has rice got to do with neo-colonialism in Africa? Mining Exploration has the answer: “Africa is home to 8% of the world’s oil reserves, which has prompted Beijing to spend billions of dollars to secure drilling rights in Nigeria, Sudan and Angola and to negotiate exploration contracts with Chad,...
Kenya: gifted Kenyan artist
African Painters writes about Tobias Butama, “His work as an artist has been clearly documented in the Library of the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. and extensively at home in Nairobi, Kenya.”
Kenya: defending youth linguistic creativity
Defending the use of Sheng among the youth in Kenya, Greamhouze notes, “Through Sheng we accurately express our thoughts and ideas.The conception that the youth must speak in English or pure Swahili to get anywhere is colonial/political old guard inherent aptitude. Its true Kenyan youths do not read and if...
Kenya: the power of a lone voice
Wangari was a lone voice in the wilderness but it saved Uhuru Park, via African Women's Blogs.
East Africa: Is Kikwete the face of the region?
“Is Kikwete (the President of Tanzania) the face of East Africa?,” asks African Affairs. He writes, “Having taken to reading The East African of late,I couldn't help noticing something that has graced the front pages of the said newspaper in the past four or so issues. If you are an...
Africa: a tip for African leaders
Kenyan Entrepreneur knows want it takes for an African leader to be remembered: “If your an African leader who wants to be remembered in history, you either have to be a complete nutcase like Idi Amin or Emperor Bokassa or you have to be a complete hero like Nelson Mandela....
Kenya: blogger's account of Kenyan parliament:Day 1
Read a blogger's report on day 1 of Kenyan parliament. The report is posted in Mzalendo: Eye on Kenyan Parliament.
Africa: nakedness as a source of political power
What has women's nakedness got to do with political activism in Africa? And are there lessons for the women in the US? Read “Nakedness and Power” in My Heart's in Accra.
