This Easter, enjoy the region’s world famous hospitality With tourism in East Africa experiencing mixed fortunes, The EastAfrican has compiled an exciting list of tourist destinations from around the region for a unique Easter getaway for residents and...
Modern Swahili is a flexible creole that is up to the demands of 21st century education Surely it was obvious from the get go that commodifying education was not going to help a poor country .”
International and local painters indulge at the Lamu festival Most of the artists worked plein air — painters who respond in real time to what they see and feel of the outdoors — writes MARGARETTA wa GACHERU.
Babu: I owe it to hard work, determination His curiosity first led him to Mashirika Creative Arts, where he sighted gigs as a freelance drama actor.
Barking Kenyans, begging Tanzanians: When is politeness not good for you? Is it just that we have been blessed with a gentle nature, and politeness is a badge we should all wear with pride?
Divided Kenyans disagree over strategy to end terror attacks Islamist attacks, knee-jerk security responses, corrupt policing and racial profiling are dividing Kenyans increasingly along religious and ethnic lines, experts say.
Fighting patriarchy with theatre A talking point at Kampala’s first drama festival was ‘Wimbo Wa Nyonga’ by Tanzanian playwright Asha Salimu Mshana, writes BAMUTURAKI MUSINGUZI.
Burundi: Land of rain and lots of food Christabel Ligami visited the country and questioned reports that rank Burundi poorly in terms of hunger and malnutrition.
Letter from the future to Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, with whom it all began Shikamoo Mwalimu. The East African Community did not die permanently in 1977; it has been resurrected and is thriving.
Former back-up singers find the spotlight At the end of 2013, Nina bumped into Charly, who was her old friend from the days of the Guma Guma Superstar contest and suggested that they form an all-female music group.
