Watu Na Viatu

Walk Like A Maasai

At Masai (sic) Barefoot Technology (MBT) you can now buy a pair of (anti-) shoes which are apparently based on the ‘upright posture of Masai warriors’. These shoes are said to help you reduce cellulite by forcing to work the affected areas while walking. Those who own the shoes but still can’t walk the walk, [...]

Before I Talk About Lucy…

Over the past few days the Kenyan media has had a lot to say about our “First Lady�, Mrs Lucy Kibaki. Most of what has been said has not been very nice. On a personal level I am indifferent to Ms Kibaki and her activities. What troubles me are the deeper issue(s) that underpin the [...]

Dreads: Don’t Go There 101

Things not to say to a person with dreads

Blog Wars Episode 1 (and a half)

Prior to the start of the Iraq war, the United States issued Saddam with a series of ultimatums. The US went so far as to state that should Saddam fail to act before a specific date and time war would be imminent. At the time I remember thinking that if someone declared war on me [...]

In A Galaxy Far Far Away…

Mr Lucas, just because we do not speak English it does not mean we are aliens.