All Things Kenyan
Masai Customs and Traditions
Masai Customs and Traditions

Masai Customs and Traditions

When people speak of Kenya, they also talk about one tribe in particular, the Masai (or Maasai if in Tanzania). The Masai tribe lives on the border on Kenya and Tanzania. There are tours that take you to Masai Mara…

The Ghost and the Darkness
The Ghost and the Darkness

The Ghost and the Darkness

Film: The Ghost and the Darkness Starring: Val Kilmer, Michael Douglas, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani, Bernard Hill, Brian McCardie, Emily Mortimer, Om Puri, Henry Cele Director: Stephen Hopkins Release Date: October 11, 1996 Rated: R Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins…

I Dreamed of Africa Movie
I Dreamed of Africa Movie

I Dreamed of Africa Movie

I went to my local cinema to see I Dreamed of Africa. Before I went, I read several reviews of this movie. Most of the critics do not like this movie. It’s too slow, not enough drama, too boring. Well,…

Teso Words

I taught and lived with a Kenyan tribe called Iteso. They are located in western Kenya. Their tribal language is called Teso. A few of the teachers I worked with taught me a few words in Teso. The village knew…

Time In Kenya

Throughout East Africa, there is very little variation during the year in the time of sunrise and sunset. There are twelve hours of daylight and twelve of darkness. Therefore time in Swahili is measured from daybreak and sunset as was…