I was fortunate enough to have a chance to visit a botanical garden resort, Kaptagat Farm Resort, which is at the edge of a forest, 25km from Eldoret Town. A couple of years ago, Kenya and the world said goodbye to the last White Rhino, Sudan, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The Kakamega Forest is … Read more
FRIDAY, 19th, Maungu Village, Taita Taveta. I was seated in a 7-seater Matatu. We’d just done a 40 km stretch from Voi Town and had just arrived at Maungu Village Center. Destination Mt. Kasigau. At this point, I was contemplating going back. The road ahead was a dusty all-weather terrain, it felt like it hadn’t … Read more
The work culture is slowly shifting, and it’s not what it was a decade ago. With internet connectivity and a smart device, work can be done anywhere, slowly pushing the conventional 9-5 work culture out of relevance. It came as a surprise when this kind of work culture opportunity moved closer home to Eldoret Town, … Read more
Four years ago, I drove through Iten Town to Baringo. It was a fantastic drive through twisty roads and the dreamy Kerio Valley. I’ve always wanted to explore the beauty of Kerio Valley and Kessup Waterfall, but the brief stopover didn’t satisfy my exploration needs. So, when my big sister asked if I wanted to … Read more
Laura Ogana, an author of children’s books in Nairobi, Kenya, believes educating children about the effects of climate will have a long and lasting impact on future generations. Her newly published children’s story and coloring book, “Saving the Beautiful Forests and Other Stories,” contributes to raising awareness on climate action but focuses on tiny humans. … Read more