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...]
Before I Talk About Lucy…
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...]
Dreads: Don’t Go There 101
Background While reading a blog by a fellow KBW member I saw a comment left by my sworn enemy. It was mainly gibberish (as usual) but contained in all that nonsense was the unthinkable, the unmentionable. I won’t even link to it but I shall say this: it is a dumb … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
In A Galaxy Far Far Away…
....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...]