Kenya is one of the places where there is huge gap between 'the have s' and 'the have-nots'. There are varying degrees of 'haves' and 'have-nots' but nothing in between. I know that our family fall within the haves and one thing I can say is that there is certain amount of … [Read more...]
Undercover Brother…
I had intended to blog on what I did at work today but it really was not exciting (creating folders and sticking covers on folders...first I have used Pritt Stick since nursery school). I did however have a very good evening - I stayed in and watched Undercover Brother. Not … [Read more...]
One Love…
At times I am ashamed to admit that my decision to lock my hair was based laziness rather than some deep socio-political reason. I was in my third year and about to sit all my final exams in ONE week. The thought of spending my time combing and patting down my afro for tthirty … [Read more...]
We As a People…
This lady likes to us this phrase "this is why we can't rise as a people!!" and while in San Ignacio this weekend I found myself saying the same thing. While having dinner with the Croc Wrestler a black man (Tom) with short locks walked up to the Croc Wrestler and said hi. … [Read more...]
Kenyan Woman Wins Nobel Prize
I am sure every Kenyan blogger is blogging about this and I don't want to be left out. For the first time since 1901 an African woman, a Kenyan with dreadlocks to be more specific, has won the Nobel Prize. Congrats Prof. Wangari Maathai. You deserve it. Read the full … [Read more...]