Why Kenya is your Leisure and Business Travel Destination | Day 17/30

This entry is part 17 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

Not long ago, Nairobi was named Africa’s leading business travel destination, while KICC was awarded Africa’s leading meetings and conference destination at this year’s World Travel Awards held in Mauritius. Kenya also bagged Africa’s leading airline, business and economy class…

Effecting Reconciliation after Parental Estrangement | Day 16/30

This entry is part 16 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

While I was still deciding what to write for today’s prompt, I came across this tweet.    I wonder why we never have to worry about these things on Mother's day. https://t.co/SeTikwMmLX — Mmek (@Simmbie) June 15, 2019   I…

Dear AU, are you doing enough to fulfill your mandate? | Day 15/30

This entry is part 15 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

While your latest directive to suspend Sudan from the organization and continued demand for only a civilian-led transition authority to resolve the Sudan Crisis is commendable, it is not enough!  It is about time the AU changes the way it…

Reading Roundup: Interact with my 5 African Inspirations | Day 14/30

This entry is part 14 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

Anyone who still stands strong in the face of adversity and dictatorships is my inspiration. Anyone whose mere existence is spreading humility even when swamped by massive winnings has my heart. Anyone who uses their platform and voice for a…

The Perks and Perils of Blogging in Africa | Day 13/30

This entry is part 13 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

“Everyone is a blogger these days.” “Blogging is dead.” What’s the hill you choose to die on? The term blogger conjures a gun for hire who leaks news scandals on their website and gets paid to trash talk personalities. This…

The Africa You Never Read About | Day 12/30

This entry is part 12 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

When Africa is not being painted as one country by the Western Media and celebrities who come down here to visit (with a chance of scoring yet another poverty porn image), it is fronted as a collection of shithole countries…

Letter from ‘Home’ | Day 11/30

This entry is part 11 of 30 in the series 2019 BLOG CHALLENGE

A story was once told, of how I stashed a letter from home and got ambushed by a letter from ‘home’. *** The weekend that was. Life is worth writing home about. I am in my 2nd year in Highschool.…


Looking for Something?