Thomas Omolo is a shoe-shiner in Nairobi's Kenyatta market. Omolo voted at 6.30am before reporting to work. He is voting for change in his life and for future generations. … [Read more...]
Kenya Decides 2010:Class benches
August 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
Classroom furniture gave way to the Kenya referendum at Kawangware Primary School. Photo by Nekesa Were … [Read more...]
Kenya Decides: Bicycle rack
August 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
Kenyans thronged into St. Mary's School, Nairobi to vote on the proposed constitution. While several drove to the polling station, some opted to cycle over and used the rugby try posts as a bicycle rack. Photo by Nekesa Were … [Read more...]
Death of polygamy
February 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I often wonder what kinds of vows are made by men getting into polygamous marriages.“...I promise to love only you and Jane until death do us part..or until I meet Anne..Whichever comes first.” Marriage comes with so much sacrifice and hard work. It takes a lot of patience and humility to be … [Read more...]
Mnazi: vuta n’kuvute
September 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The curtain fell on the Jukwaani! festival for performance literature today with several great performance; notably; Mnazi:Vuta N’kuvute (Coconut tree: Pull and I pull you), a poem by Abdilatif Abdalla, and Talking Drums. The curtain fell on the Jukwaani! festival for performance literature … [Read more...]
Jukwaani: story tellers, rappers and hip hoppers.
September 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
story telling ‘The Tale of Fumo Liyongo’ performed in Kiswahili by Zamaleo Sigana Storytellers. The story told for centuries along the East African Coast traces one man’s confrontation with dictatorship iresspective of the inherent angers. I like story telling. When it is done right, it … [Read more...]
Ngeli ya Ju-Kwa!
September 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
Swahili poetry Thursday began with a two hour session of Swahili poetry with Ahmed Nassir, Ahmed Sheikh Nabhany, Amira S. Msellem, Mahmoud Mau and Abdilatif Abdalla. Appreciation of poetry and perhaps, of the classical form of Swahili poetry in particular, depends on the mindset of the … [Read more...]
The Kenya we deserve
August 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This our Kenya.. Our leaders are stealing from us. Innocent people have lost their lives. Human rights activists have been murdered. Women and children have been raped. We have pathetic infrastructure. People are dying from hunger. Our police force has been compromised and we no longer feel safe … [Read more...]
Live Chat with Ambassador Ranneberger
February 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
Ambassador Ranneberger will be back for a live chat on February 25 at 12:00 GMT. Go to: https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/nairobi/. Choose “enter as guest,” type in your preferred screen name, and join the discussion. Hope to see you there! (Thanks Sarah) … [Read more...]
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