Author: Rahim Kara

Untamed Kenya. Driving through the Rift Pt. 1

THE ROAD TO LAKE NAKURU This details my trip from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and about Lake Nakuru when I get there. The trip lists information about the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita and finally culminates at the end at Lake Nakuru. So, sit back, relax and read away as I take you through […]

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Conversations on the Go. Kiarii Kimani

   

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Home Pt.2 – The great Rift

One of the most intrinsically shaped, beautiful and natural phenome- nons traversing through Kenya. If one was to trek through the Rift valley, they would find themselves at the northernmost point starting in Jordan, stretching across through the heart of Africa, down to the southern most point in Mozambique. Discovered by John Walter Gregory in […]

Home. Pt.1

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Often the phrase, “where the heart”, identifies home for me. I have a lot to say about a place like this, and more than most, I have seen my home. It is a place where love thrives. Where there is suffering and as much, there is peace. It is where I live. ” Where the […]

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A suitcase, a phone, and a train. Sharing my trip from Mombasa to Nairobi in 4 hours

Welcome to Mombasa’s ( actually Miritini ) terminus. But. I moved too far, too fast. Let’s draw back a little. This is Miritini. On the Map, you can see it’s way past the Mombasa International airport, and has to be reached by car or bike ( Bicycle or motorcycle ). I advise against walking to […]

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Conversations on the Go. A chat with Swahiligal

We always find interesting ways to express ourselves. And there’s always something new to learn. Join us in todays adventerous conversation with Swahiligal as we explore a whole new side of Kenya. Magnificently beautiful Lamu. @Swahiligal on twitter and @Swahiligal_ on instagram

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Conversations on the go.

Today’s podcast features Mombasa’s Jamila Hassan. A creative who discusses her views in and about Mombasa, the changing landscape of the city’s mindset and an awesome outlook on life.  

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24 Hours on the road: Reaching Kampala, the city built on 7 hills pt.2

Part 2. Nairobi to Kampala  As we departed Nairobi, the cold from the early morning crept in through my poncho and started stinging me like little nettles would if you walked through a forest barefoot. Once we hit the outer limits of the city a good hour later, the song ” If you like pina colada’s […]

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24 Hours on the road: Reaching Kampala, the city built on 7 hills pt.1

Experiencing the grueling and oddly satisfying road trip from Mombasa to Kampala by road. By Rahim Kara I’m nervous, and excited, it’s going to be a long journey. I am about to begin my journey in Mombasa, the port and second largest city of Kenya. It’s 9PM and i’ve just arrived at the bus station at […]

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A Hidden gem

Hidden at the edge of the Maasai Mara’s Talek Gate is a Gem. I’ve been visiting this place for the past 20 Odd years and have seen it grow from a small campsite to a fully fledged Luxury tented Camp. From the days when I was a boy-scout ( I will always be a boy scout ) […]