It was the name that intrigued me – the name of a bar and restaurant in Kileleshwa. It’s called, …
Author: John Fox
Introducing the Kenya Arts Diary 2020
When I was a kid, Christmas was more a day than a season. At home, we didn’t put up …
At Ngong Racecourse with Horses and a Book
When I was at the Ngong Racecourse a few weeks ago for the Concours, I saw a notice in …
With the Birds on the Swara Plains
I thought it was going to be a big sacrifice. We were at the Swara Acacia Lodge, 45 kilometres …
The Gods Must Love Cars
Last Sunday I was going to go to the races – to the horse races at the Nairobi Racecourse. …
Exploring the World’s Largest Collection of Living Plants
‘Wow!’ I said. ’Wow!’ We were at Kew Gardens, and this moment of wonder was when we walked through …
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Three Weeks, Three Countries and Two Questions
The other day, on my way back from Mogadishu, when the Immigration Officer at KIA’s Terminal 2 looked at …
The Concours: More Than A Day Out For Cars
Yes, it’s Concours time again. Next Sunday will see the running of, to give its full name, the CBA …
Going Twice Through The Blue Door
Two weeks ago, the evening before a flight to the UK to celebrate the wedding of my son, Jan, …
