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On a Tuesday evening, a gathering has taken place to create awareness about starvation in Somalia and South Sudan at the  Rift Valley   Institute   Kileleshwa, Nairobi. The audience was a mix of diplomats and scholars who were eager to listen to  Alex de Waal as he launched his new book,  Mass Starvation: The History and Future of Famine . The launch of the book was followed by a panel discussion on famine and humanitarian response in the Horn of Africa. Alex de Waal  explains in his book through research that famine in the horn of Africa is man-made. He said that politicians are the cause of famine because they stand to gain from it.  According to him,  political decisions could end starvation however it should be a priority in the international community as well. There is a humanitarian crisis in the horn of Africa, according to De waal. He even mentions  the causes of the famine through his slideshows that he used to prepare...

image courtesy of young scientists Kenya A class was in session as students showcased their inventions at the first national science and technology exhibition which took place at the Kenyatta  International Conference Centre (KICC). Students wore dapper uniform with shiny polished shoes. A smile was also worn on their faces as they stood next to their projects to present their hard work. They were eager to mention the school that they were representing.I felt like I was back in high school again.But this time I was taught  by at least  eighty students who exhibited their projects. The national science and technology exhibition showcased different talents across the region.Young people were eager to show and talk about solutions to problems that they had encountered. Each student  had  a different background, region and  interests. Their solutions were based on the vision  2030 and big four agenda. The event attracted five thousand people wh...

Heroin trafficking has found its way into the  African coast, therefore, there is an urgent need to improve maritime security in combating the trafficking of narcotics, people, firearms and other illicit goods.   This was emphasized by ENACT on Tuesday during a three-part seminar that focused on the southern route as a gateway for heroin trade. Their research also emphasized on the growing narcotics trade that has fueled criminal governance. The research paper authored by Simone Haysom, Peter Gastrow and Mark Shaw titled: The heroin coast: A political economy along the Eastern African seaboard was launched in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi on 2 and 3 July.  The session which had attracted Diplomats, media, policy institutes and students also had a critical discussion on the linkages between drug trafficking and maritime crime of Africa’s East Coast at double tree Hilton, Nairobi. Heroin which is a highly addictive drug is ext...

KENYA- The environment of Nairobi is becoming more beautiful due to environmentalist such as the Kenya horticultural society who recruit members to continue keeping the environment beautiful. The Kenya horticultural society was established almost 100 years ago, in 1923 by a group of people with a shared interest in plants, flowers, trees, and gardens. The aim of the society is to encourage anyone with an interest in gardening and plants with opportunities to explore and learn more about horticulture   in Kenya, In Nairobi matters regarding the environment are taken seriously, almost every corner you will come across plants and trees that have been displayed for sale to be replanted. Recently the government banned chopping of wood to create charcoal which leads to deforestation. Desmond Maganga is the assistant administrator of the Kenya Horticultural society. He has studied Horticulture with I.T at Maseno University in Kisumu County. He is happy to be part of the Ke...

NAIROBI - Homes and gardens enthusiasts were excited by new technology and products that were showcased at the Sarit Center expo,  Karuna Rd,  Westlands by exhibitors from different parts of Kenya. Exhibitors welcomed customers with their products which were displayed in a way that made you feel like you have entered their main stores. Customers were also given a catalog at the entrance that gave more information about companies that attended the expo. Each company was unique, their products were strategically placed to utilize the space that they had paid for, it also made curious customers satisfied by what they saw. From the arrangements, I felt like I was inside a well-furnished living room and bedroom. The exhibitors did their research on how to catch the attention of passersby. Companies that were showcased included, Amco waterless cookware, Ashut engineers, sirocco lifestyle, spiegel gardening Kenya, tiles, and carpet. Most of the companies targ...

NAIROBI- Hussein Mohammed works for Silverbird travel, a   travel, and tours company that has a branch office in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zanzibar, and  Seychelles . The company's aim is to influence more Africans to embrace traveling. Mohammed who was born and raised in Lamu was motivated to join travel and tours by his hometown that has always attracted tourists. This led him to love nature and to be passionate about traveling to different places. According to him, life is a journey that is unpredictable, when you are going through the journey, you should take time to relax and declutter your mind. "Kenyans and Africans can get packages from Silverbird at rates that are affordable If foreigners from Europe and India can travel with the same rates, why, not Africans"? He says. <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; text-align:...

    Ahmed Sasso at Souk, village market. KENYA - Ahmed Sasso is the owner of Souk,  a business that sells dry fruits as an alternative to candy at the village market, Nairobi, for Kenyans who enjoy imported dry fruits, nuts, and chocolates from different countries. This is the first time that Ahmed who is influenced by his Lebanese background, is trying out this venture in Kenya. The business has a high demand in Lebanon but in Kenya, the concept is still foreign. Souk has been open for only two months but customers keep coming back for their products. On a Friday afternoon, I met Sasso at Souk.During the interview, I was interrupted by customers who were inquiring about his products. I took the opportunity to look around the shop which had a  unique design and logo by Nour Samman an International graphic designer.The products were strategically placed from the entrance to the cashier area.There is also a black wall that has writing that informs c...