Lamu Loses a Legend

Errol spent decades on the Kenyan coast—first Shanzu in Mombasa, then in Lamu town—where she became a fixture in the local art, literary, and social scenes. Her books, including The Life and Death of Lord Erroll and Silence Will Speak, helped inspire the screen play for Out of Africa.
In 2001, her life took a dark turn.

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Cult Leader Mackenzie’s Beginnings and Shakahola End-Times

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Kenyan Poll Body Slams Arrest Of Vote Contractors | Barron’s

Couldn’t help but think of Venezuela’s 2018 presidential race that re-elected Nicolas Maduro to a second six-year term, and that was thought to be rigged. However it would appear that Smartmatic the multinational that builds and implements electronic voting systems is one of the good guys. Kenya’s electoral authority has condemned the “brazen” arrest in […]

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US demands right to attack Islamist fighters gaining foothold in Kenya – The Times of London

America is seeking clearance to launch drone strikes against Islamic militants operating in Kenya, according to Pentagon sources, as part of efforts to counter jihadists’ growing reach into Africa.

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2 Men Found Guilty of Aiding in 2013 Kenya Mall Attack

The timing of this verdict is interesting given the imminent US presidential election.Since the attack in 2013 the Kenya and US govs have presented zero evidence (to the public anyway) that any of the four attackers as seen on CCTV were killed. If there were (DNA evidence) the Kenya gov would have been reminding us […]

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Why is the U.S. Military Authority Seeking to Expand its Counterterrorism Drone War to Kenya?

The New York Times has reported that the U.S. military aims to broaden its counterterrorism drone war in Kenya. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/15/us/politics/shabab-drone-authorities-kenya.html#click=https://t.co/Lam9HALEWU Why now?A couple of things come to mind; damage control (publicity) ahead of presidential elections, and competition with China’s expanding military footprint in Africa.Seems to me that the US conducting drone strikes inside Kenya is […]

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