Whether it’s travelling, strengthening relationships and cooperations and signing agreements, Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya.
At home in foreign landsWhether it’s travelling, strengthening relationships and cooperations andsigning agreements, Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya His ExcellencyMuhamad Hery Saripudin loves every bit of being a diplomat Being posted in Kenya in 2020, was a dream come true for His Excellency Dr MuhamadHery Saripudin and his wife Zulfah Nahdliyati despite travelling at the height […]
How Mitchelle Apiyo Otieno Became Kenya’s New Face of Tourism
How Mitchelle Apiyo Otieno Became Kenya’s New Face of TourismWhen Mitchelle Apiyo Otieno was crowned Miss Tourism Global in Malaysia in October2025, the moment marked more than a personal triumph. For Kenya, it signaled the riseof a new tourism ambassador, one shaped not by privilege or polished city beginnings,but by dusty classrooms, church pews and […]
From Ol Pejeta to Kilimanjaro: Deputy Ambassador Eyal David’s Journey Through Kenya and Beyond
When Eyal David travelled to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in August 2020, he did not expect asimple weekend getaway to spark a digital conversation across two nations. The DeputyAmbassador of Israel to Kenya had posted travel photos before. But this time, theresponse was overwhelming.The likes, comments and messages poured in from both Kenyans and Israelis and […]
The Japanese ambassador Amb. Ryoichi HORIE and Madam Yuko share their story
On December 6 th 10 pm this year, Ambassador Ryoichi Horie received a message fromthe PS of foreign affairs, Amb. Macharia Kamau, that his request to perform before thepresident with his wife during his last courtesy call as the Japanese ambassador in thecountry, was granted. This was a rare chance to do so since the […]
Why Kenya Is Turning to Olive Oil and Why Tunisia Is Winning the Market
Olive oil is steadily finding its way into Kenyan kitchens, restaurant menus, andsupermarket shelves, driven by rising health awareness, changing urban lifestyles,and growing exposure to international cuisines. Once considered a niche product forexpatriates and high-end hotels, olive oil is increasingly embraced by middle- andupper-income Kenyans seeking healthier cooking alternatives, a shift that isreshaping the country’s […]
The First and Last Shots Were Fired in Africa
“The First and Last Shots Were Fired in Africa”Claire Horton on the Untold African Story of the World Wars Claire Horton, Director General of the Commonwealth War GravesCommission (CWGC), speaks about Africa’s overlooked role in the WorldWars and the ongoing effort to honor those who died.Q: What role does the Commonwealth War Graves Commission play […]
How Kenyan Bikers Are Redefining Adventure on Two Wheels
Weston on his adventure bike in Turkana. At dawn on a dusty highway in northern Kenya, the roar of motorcycle engines cutsthrough the silence as a small group of riders disappears into the vastness of Turkana.Their destination is not a resort, not a city, but the edge of Kenya itself — Nadapal, theborder with South […]
How a Young Maa Musician Is Turning Song into Social Change
In Makandura, a quiet settlement in Laikipia North, music carries more than rhythm—itcarries advice, warning, and hope. For 25-year-old Samuel Papenye Marmali, betterknown by his stage name Sammy Ramaz, singing is not just a creative pursuit but aresponsibility to his community. Through songs delivered in the Maa language, theyoung musician is carving out space for […]
Scholar Taras Filenko On music, memory, war, and cultural dialogue between Ukraine and Kenya.
Q: Taras, welcome to Kenya. How does it feel to be here?First of all, I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity. Not many artists are privileged to visita country like Kenya—one with such a strong connection to culture, deep cultural ties,and a living, breathing multicultural identity. From the moment I arrived, I felt that culturehere is […]
Across Borders: A Kenyan Biker’s Continental Adventure
Moses Nderitu’s love for bikes began during his childhood was sparked by admirationfor a neighbor who could pull off impressive wheelies.“He was the coolest guy around,” he recalls with a smile.It wasn’t until a trip to Germany in 2006 that he saw biking as more than just ahobby—it was a lifestyle.“We were seated at a […]