All Things Kenyan

Keeping Safe In Kenya

When traveling to Kenya there are a few things you need to be aware of. Kenya is a patriarchal society. The man comes first and the women come last. Rape is not a crime in Kenya. If a women is…

Drought in Kenya

For the past three years there has been very little rain in Kenya. Kenya has two rainy seasons – the long rains from mid March to May and the short rains from mid October to mid December. Because of the…

Bargaining at the Market
Bargaining at the Market

Bargaining at the Market

“Yes, my friend. Step into my shop.” This is the phrase you will hear as you approach a kiosk in Nairobi or in any other marketplace in Kenya. I love buying things in Kenya. It’s a mini-adventure. The prices in…

Kenya & Tanzania Witchcraft & Ritual Music
Kenya & Tanzania Witchcraft & Ritual Music

Kenya & Tanzania Witchcraft & Ritual Music

TITLE: Kenya & Tanzania Witchcraft & Ritual Music Artist: Various Recorded by: David Fanshawe Original Release Date: 1975 Location: Kenya & Tanzania Listening Time: 48 minutes 37 seconds Distributed by: Elektra Entertainment (Time Warner) What this CD is about: David…

The Rough Guide to The Music of Kenya and Tanzania
The Rough Guide to The Music of Kenya and Tanzania

The Rough Guide to The Music of Kenya and Tanzania

Title:Rough Guide – Music of Kenya and Tanzania Artist: Various Listening Time: 72 minutes 46 seconds Original Release Date: 1996 Distributed By: World Music Network What I Liked: This is truly a cross section of styles across East Africa.  Included…