MEMBERS & VISITORS: Marimanti Market Day Rejoice Life in the western world has been widely characterized as a “rat race”. I have come to highly prefer living a much simpler and down to earth kind of existence such as that which I find in rural Kenya. Life can still abound with heart-warming pleasant surprises, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: DRIVERS OF AFRICAN INVENTION AND INNOVATION Research has shown that animals that are considered to be outsiders in their social groups may be more adept at problem-solving than those considered to be insiders. This was found to be more closely related to the animal’s social position rather than whether it was […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS KENYAN INVENTORS WIN $1,000,000 PRIZE Congratulations to Eco-Bana, a Kenyan social venture started by four university students, that has just won the prestigious Hult Prize and a cash award of $ 1,000,000. The prize is awarded to entrepreneurs who strive to tackle pressing global issues through innovation. The firm makes hygienic […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS I’LL BECOME A KAMARAO ELDER I’m inviting all of my friends and relatives to attend the induction ceremony taking place sometime in November or December. I have been graciously invited into the Kamarao clan of Tharaki-Nithi County, Kenya as an elder. I can provide more details later on the exact date […]
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