Introduction
On June 1st 2006 Kenyans everywhere will be celebrating Madaraka Day. Madaraka Day commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule following an important milestone on the road to independence. To mark this event we would like to invite KBW bloggers to blog in unison under the banner ‘Kenyan Bloggers’ Day’.
Why?
We have been inspired by Keguro’s and Black Looks’ and Mshairi’s call to action in respect of the East African Standard raid and International Women’s day respectively. Additionally, the level of support and interaction shown by our members in response was outstanding and we therefore, recognise the value of collective blogging.
With this in mind we wish to use collective blogging as means of celebrating the nation that unites us as bloggers.
How to Get Involved
On or before June 1st 2006, we are proposing that we all create a post on any or all of the following suggested topics:
- Kenya
- Being Kenyan
- Being a Kenyan blogger
- Being a member of KBW
The post can be a piece of prose – 2 lines, an essay, a poem, a podcast, a photograph, your favourite quote. It is entirely up to you how you chose to celebrate this day.
You don’t have to be Kenyan, just a member of KBW.
Blogs Taking Part
(Last updated 02/06/06 17:30 GMT)
Below is a list of blogs (in alphabetical order) taking part. We shall continue to update this list. To keep track of who is taking part please leave a comment below or email us at admin [@] kenyaunlimited.com with a link to your blog.
- A Thousand Words
- Alexcia, a kenyan princess
- Au Lait
- Birth of a Notion
- Black Looks
- For God, For Country, For Humanity
- Girl In the Meadow
- Guessaurus (Part 1)
- Guessaurus (Part 2)
- Gukira
- Half Kenyan Half Sudan
- Jamaapoa
- JKE
- Kabinti
- Kenya Cricket
- Kenya Kritique
- Kenyan pundit
- Kenyan Soccer
- Kenyan Groove
- Life, The Universe and Everything (Part 1)
- Life, The Universe and Everything (Part 2)
- Maarifa
- Magaidi
- Marian
- Mama JunkYard’s (Part 1)
- Mama JunkYard’s (Part 2)
- Matters of The Mind
- Mawazo na Mawaidha
- Memories, Sentiments, Rants and Raves
- Mentalacrobatics
- Mochalicious
- More to Life
- Mshairi
- My Part of the World
- Random Rants of the Kenyan Girl Next Door
- Sands of the Hour Glass
- White African
- Uaridi
Thank you for the heads up. I will take part and do something.
Have a good day
Sign me up
[...] ***Cross posted from KBW Admin Team Blog [...]
Definately up for it
Count me in!I will most def post something!
That’s a great idea. Will definitely participate.
Ala….I’m not being left behind…..ebu put me in the mix!
I heard there was a madaraka day bash here – where do I sign up for free tuskers?
hope am not late on this, i want to be in the number
[...] Below is a list of bloggers (in alphabetical order) who are taking part and we shall continue to update this list. To keep track of who is taking part please leave a comment in the comment section of the original post over at KBW Admin Team Blog or email us at admin [@] kenyaunlimited.com with a link to your blog. [...]
me, meee too (with both hands raised)
I am IN for sure
Blue
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niongeze tafadhali
Thank you for the shiny ngaos. If this is an incentive, sign me up for everything that brings a nice shiny badge with it!!!!
Niko…
adding to the masses…
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good to go
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I am so in!..It ain’t funny. Put me on the list. (lol)
Incoming!
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Sign me up too! I got something to say.
I’m going in!
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[...] So, I’m a little late, but it’s still June 1st here in the US. Madaraka Day commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule following an important milestone on the road to independence. As a member of the outstanding Kenyan Bloggers Webring, I’m proud to wear the badge and tip my hat to them and also take a moment to reflect on what this day means for Kenyans. [...]
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[...] We would like to extend our gratitude to all the Kenyan Blogs Webring (KBW) members who joined us in celebrating Kenyan Bloggers’ Day. [...]
I’ve enjoyed reading every blog on Kenyanism…
I love the idea! But I found out too late. Maybe the whole month of June should be Kenyan Bloggers month???
Great idea.
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Good stuff.. i’m in.