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Fearless…

Mon 28th February 2005 MamaJunkYard

Over the years I have managed to acquire a number of countless phobias. I know there was a time when I was either too dumb or too young to be scared of anything. Like this one time: In 1986, when Moi's military men turned up out our house. I had just turned 8 years old. I … [Read more...]

Africa, Kenya, Watu Na Viatu Kenya

As Seen on TV??!!? (Part 1)

Sun 27th February 2005 MamaJunkYard

A few days a go heated debate ensued in the comment section after a post on Togo by Mshairi. When I last checked, the main commenter had apologised for behaving, in his words like a jackass. I had imagined that was the end of that, until I came across this blog entry by the … [Read more...]

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

Spreading the Love…

Mon 14th February 2005 MamaJunkYard

Ha!! I have finally caught on to blog memes and have come up with a Kenyan style quiz which I shall be sending to 3 members of the Kenyan Blog Webring (KBW). If you are a member of KBW and happen to read this here; don't wait for someone to send it to you...gatecrash Kenyan … [Read more...]

Africa, Favourite, KBW, Kenya, Kenya Unlimited, Meme Kenya, Kiswahili, Meme

On The Move…

Wed 19th January 2005 MamaJunkYard

Today I am blogging at a cyber cafe in London. A very noisy cyber cafe where children look over your shoulder as you surf. Nightmare...anyway.. I have a lot to blog about...but not enough time. For now I'll do a short entry which will probably only make sense to … [Read more...]

Africa, Kenya, Watu Na Viatu Kenya

Saying Sorry – The Kenyan Way…

Mon 10th January 2005 MamaJunkYard

Recently I had lost my blog motivation and was beginning to accept that I may never blog again but a friend's comment on what he terms as 'cross-cultural communication interpretations' led me to reflect on some of the things that Kenyans say in Kiswahili which when translated … [Read more...]

Africa, Favourite, Kenya, Watu Na Viatu Kenya, Kiswahili, Language

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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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