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Holy Smoke

Tue 31st May 2005 MamaJunkYard

According to the BBC Kenya is to ban smoking in public places. They list the following places as areas that they plan to target, bars, churches and sport stadia Church?!? While I recognise that at present there maybe no written law that bans smoking in Church but … [Read more...]

Africa, Kenya, Watu Na Viatu Kenya

I am…

Tue 10th May 2005 MamaJunkYard

I am 26 years old. A not so old person recently referred to me as a baby. I only mention this because it made me smile. I mention my age however because, well, it is relevant to this post. In all my 26 years, I have spent no more than 3 consecutive years in Kenya. If … [Read more...]

Africa, Kenya, My Junk, Race, UK, Watu Na Viatu Kenya, Race, UK

Walk Like A Maasai

Wed 4th May 2005 MamaJunkYard

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 … [Read more...]

Africa, Kenya, Race, Watu Na Viatu Kenya, Race

Before I Talk About Lucy…

Wed 4th May 2005 MamaJunkYard

Over the past few days the Kenyan media has had a lot to say about our “First Ladyâ€?, 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) … [Read more...]

Africa, Favourite, Gender, Kenya, Watu Na Viatu Gender, Kenya

In A Galaxy Far Far Away…

Thu 24th March 2005 MamaJunkYard

....they speak Kikuyu, a Kenyan language. At least that's what George Lucas would have us believe. Any Kikuyu speaker/understander who has seen Star Wars VI: Return of The Jedi will know exactly what I am referring to. I am talking about the scene that is shot … [Read more...]

Africa, Kenya, Watu Na Viatu Kenya

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From my PhD Blog: Digital Race

#KOT, digital Black joy and Moi’s accidental & actual death

#KOT, digital Black joy and Moi’s accidental & actual death

My writing is featured in this month’s The Sociological Review. The theme for the May issue is Digital Social Life. The title of my contribution is Digital Black Lives: Performing (Dis)Respect and Joy Online. I write about #KenyansOnTwitter (#KOT) and I explore how former Kenyan president Moi’s legacy and eventual death in 2020 was discussed […]

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