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Migritude, a cultural spirit of our times
Posted: June 27, 2008, 1:17 am
Justus Siboe Makokha writes on East African Asians and their contributions to the arts here.
In the past month, lovers of literature in Nairobi and Mombasa have had the exceptional chance of celebrating the official homecoming of Migritude , a powerful, one-woman oral poetic performance by Shailja Patel. The gifted artist entertained and educated enthusiastic spectators for four days at the Phoenix Theatre, Nairobi, 3 weeks ago. She then staged her show in Mombasa at the Aga Khan Academy, Likoni in late July. Her homecoming performances are courtesy of Ford Foundation, which is doing a laudable job supporting the revival of the arts and literature in post-Nyayo Kenya. -
This week's imagine diaries
Posted: June 27, 2008, 1:02 am
- It's Vogue to Be Black-- Amina on Vogue's Black issue-- on newsstands this week.
It is certainly a departure from the usual white models (who all look alike if
you ask me). However, as we know fashion is cyclic and these women will soon not
be in vogue. Although the fashion industry reflects some on society, we
cannot rely on it to direct the trends on who is beautiful and who is not. Even
with white women, models hardly represent true society. - Reapology-- Sembe after killing someone writes the deceased a letter from prison, apologizing.
I have sat for long hours in this confined facility and reflected on how my actions have landed me in the place of collective solitude. I believe in the rehabilitation process, and it requires me to take responsibilityof my deeds. - Dating Escapade #1-- Johari describes a date that did not go so well.
- Mwangi cross-blogs his interview with Mashada founder and Ushahidi co-founder, David Kobia.
- It's Vogue to Be Black-- Amina on Vogue's Black issue-- on newsstands this week.
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kenyaimagine relaunched: kenyaimagine 101
Posted: June 24, 2008, 10:15 pm
We have been very busy over the last couple of months working on changes on kenya imagine. The new site is now up and ready for you.
Apart from regular articles from wananchi like you, there are several new features. These include:- Separate Magazines with great articles written by you: Politics, Economics, Money (personal finance), Technology and Science, Culture, and Society. Please continue submitting articles, and if you haven't already go ahead and do so. We have something for everyone!
- Art Gallery-- We would like to develop this into a fully fledged online art gallery where artists can display their paintings, drawings, etc.
- Patrick Gathara-- in-house cartoonist.
- Kwangu-- this is your space to network and create relationships with other kI users.
- Personal Blogs/Diaries that are not edited. Create your own! The best blog will be featured everyday on the homepage increasing your readership.
- Groups-These will be created by you, and you can join any existing ones that you please. A group can be private or public.
- Traveler-- a diary with reviews on places in Kenya and around the world.
- Classifieds: This section will also be user-generated. Are you offering services? Know of a job opening? Register with us and share the information with our readers.
- What we are reading: This is our del.icio.us page . username: Mkenya, password: Cynthia1984
- Papers and Documents: You can upload resumes, long papers and pdfs here to share with others
Karibu. Please drop me a line if you have any questions. nekessa@kenyaimagine.com
Nekessa
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kenyaimagine relaunched: kenya imagine 101
Posted: June 18, 2008, 5:04 pm
We have been very busy over the last couple of months working on changes on kenya imagine. The new site is now up and ready for you.
Apart from regular articles from wananchi like you, there are several new features. These include:- Separate Magazines with great articles written by you: Politics, Economics, Money (personal finance), Technology and Science, Culture, and Society. Please continue submitting articles, and if you haven't already go ahead and do so. We have something for everyone!
- Art Gallery-- We would like to develop this into a fully fledged online art gallery where artists can display their paintings, drawings, etc.
- Patrick Gathara-- in-house cartoonist.
- Kwangu-- this is your space to network and create relationships with other kI users.
- Personal Blogs/Diaries that are not edited. Create your own! The best blog will be featured everyday on the homepage increasing your readership.
- Groups-These will be created by you, and you can join any existing ones that you please. A group can be private or public.
- Traveler-- a diary with reviews on places in Kenya and around the world.
- Classifieds: This section will also be user-generated. Are you offering services? Know of a job opening? Register with us and share the information with our readers.
- What we are reading: This is the editors' del.icio.us page.
- Papers and Documents: You can upload resumes, long papers and pdfs here to share with others
Karibu. Please drop me a line if you have any questions. nekessa@kenyaimagine.com
Nekessa
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Mps Kones and Laboso in tragic crash
Posted: June 10, 2008, 7:47 pm
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announcement
Posted: June 5, 2008, 11:10 pm
Hey Everyone,
Pole we have been gone for a while. We have still been publishing on kenyaimagine, so check us out to get the latest articles.
Over the past year, the Kenya Imagine team has struggled to see how best to meet all your needs. kenyaimagine.com/test will be our new home soon. Please check us out and send emails to editor@kenyaimagine.com and make suggestions and comments on what we have. Looking forward to hearing from you.
cheers!
-nekessa
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