I asked a few of my young colleagues how they spent their Christmas holidays when they were children – …
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The White Rhino, Nyeri: A Blend of Old and New
When someone asked Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement, why he had chosen Nyeri as the place …

The Bethlehem Boys Are Back
‘He’s going to be the best looking Santa in Kenya this year!’ That was Darren Collins speaking – Darren …

An Intriguing Bar and Grill in Kileleshwa
It was the name that intrigued me – the name of a bar and restaurant in Kileleshwa. It’s called, …

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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