Category Archives: Rwanda

My Kigali – CMUR Experience

Posted on October 24, 2014 by SK

This is a guest post by Aggie Nyambura, who graduated with a first class in computer science from JKUAT this year, just like I did over 3 years ago. She said I motivated her to graduate sumna cum laude (I … Continue reading →

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Back in Nairobi

Posted on March 23, 2011 by SK

It is way past midnight-as I write this- and I don’t want to go to sleep, not just yet. I don’t want to lie awake for hours thinking, asking questions without answers. It’s the quest for the meaning of life; … Continue reading →

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From Rwanda to Kenya: The Journey Back Home

Posted on March 16, 2011 by SK

I certainly had a grand exit from Rwanda (meeting the president and all), one I fear I may not be able to match elsewhere. I was on a six-week internship in Rwanda which extended to eight weeks, but I do … Continue reading →

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Leaving For Kampala

Posted on March 8, 2011 by SK

As I write this, am packing and unpacking and repacking. I’ve sat on the suitcase and finally managed to have it closed. Now I have to figure how the rest of my stuff is going to fit into other two … Continue reading →

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Meeting President Paul Kagame

Posted on March 7, 2011 by SK

How it began: the background to the story It all started with a tweet. Rather, two tweets.   Let me backtrack a little Friday morning. My last day at work. Fridays are easy days around here, we report to work … Continue reading →

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The Chilling Side

Posted on March 3, 2011 by SK

Ever heard of places where people are so jealous of you, they literally poison you? They’re jealous of your success, mostly financial success, and instead of breaking and stealing (that may help them perhaps) but they kill you? Well, come … Continue reading →

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Friendliness: It’s not a matter of race

Posted on February 9, 2011 by SK

I’ve met so many people here, from so many different nationalities: Germans, Americans, Croatians, Canadians, Kenyans, Italians, Britons, Spaniards, Congolese, Zanzibaris, Belgians, French nationals (Frens? Frenchians?) etc. Most are tourists, some work here, some to visit, some for whatever reasons… … Continue reading →

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Parties, Funny Pets and Long Weekends

Posted on February 8, 2011 by SK

Last week, there were two public holidays in Rwanda. One was Heroes’ Day which was on a Tuesday (1st Feb) and the other was an elections day for local leaders, which was on Friday (4th Feb) so in the end, … Continue reading →

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Weekends in Rwanda

Posted on January 31, 2011 by SK

My friend called me the other day and was very sympathetic, thinking how bored I must be at night and during the weekends. If you recall, I’ve been in Rwanda for about 3 weeks, and I didn’t know anyone when … Continue reading →

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All About Mountain Gorillas

Posted on January 25, 2011 by SK

If you ever have the opportunity to look into the eyes of a gorilla, you will instinctively know that that these unique creatures deserve our efforts to save them – Howard G. Buffet, Threatened Kingdom: The Story of the mountain … Continue reading →

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