In the Maasai heartland of southern Kenya, some young men have swapped their ancestral role as lion-hunters to instead protect the big cats under a conservation scheme that also aims to help their community. Among…
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#Conservation: Ol Jogi shortlisted for the Pure Awards 2016
Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy is one of 5 projects nominated for the “Conservation and Sustainability” category for the PURE Awards 2016. PURE is a global community of heroes changing worlds by catalysing adventure, personal connections…
#Watch: Pro kiteboarders explore Watamu, Kenya for the first time!
North Kiteboarding International team riders Craig Cunnigham and Colleen Carroll were exploring the world class kiteboarding location, Watamu, Kenya back in February for the first time; and now, we finally get to see what they…
68 Countries Kenyans can travel to visa-free or obtain visa on arrival
The Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom that their citizens enjoy, and in 2016, ranked the Kenyan passport 70th in the world according to…
Ricky Martin is ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ on safari in Kenya
‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ singer Ricky Martin is currently on safari in Kenya. In a Twitter post, Martin, 44, is seen posing for a photograph with his entourage: simply captioned “#Kenya #safari,” in front of their Safari Landcruiser…
The Mara Migration, and Other Kenyan Epics
By Lillian Gaitho From snow capped mountains, to sun-drenched beaches and picturesque valleys, Kenya’s attractions are definitely a world leader. Among its feted destinations include Diani – twice voted as the continent’s best beach, it’s…
8,000 Kenyans mark International Yoga Day
On Sunday about 8,000 Kenyans streamed into the University of Nairobi Grounds, picked up a complimentary package including a T-shirt and mat and proceeded to spend four hours contorting their bodies into various shapes and…
Mafikizolo set to bring signature sound to 13th edition of Koroga Festival
After the release of their catchy new single “Colors of Africa” featuring superstar Diamond Platnumz and DJ Maphorisa, South African duo Mafikizolo are gearing-up to their upcoming headlining performance at the 13th edition of Koroga…
#NewVideo: Wahu and Cindy – ‘YEYE’
In Wahu’s latest project, the Kenyan music royalty releases a new music video of ‘YEYE’ – her latest collaboration with Uganda’s Cindy. ‘YEYE’ is a fun and flirty song in which the two songstresses on this…
Sauti Sol head to Mozambique, South Africa for world tour
Sauti Sol are set to perform in Mozambique, South Africa and Maputo, as part of the new “Live and Die in Afrika world tour”, an extension of their just-concluded Kenyan edition of Live and Die…