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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…

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…

John Gathu – Exclusives

John Gathu sent me lyrics from his new song I Will Praise the Lord along with a few audio clips. You will only find this here at All Things Kenyan! I Will Praise The Lord RealAudio© Clip Mkenya RealAudio© Clip…

John Gathu – 3 Chord Poker
John Gathu – 3 Chord Poker

John Gathu – 3 Chord Poker

John Gathu has released his first CD, 3 Chord Poker, via MP3.com. The first track I listened to was Bwana Nipe Ushujaa which is Swahili for “Lord Give Me Courage”. I instantly liked this song and is my favorite one.…