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Muhammad Ali:
Remembering“The
World’s Greatest”
FEATURE:
DADAAB
African Express Airways
CARS:
2017 - 2020
CAIRO: The City of a Thousand Minarets
Entertainent
Essentials
Business
Features
Gadgets
Fashion
Society
CSR

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The People’s Choice
African
Express Airways

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Index
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Editor’s Note*
Letter from*
Airline info*
Lifestyle Essentials*
Sports Analysis + small
interview with sports
personality
Gadgets
Cars
Travel - destination | Travel - Tips
Review Hotel/Lodge
Travel
food
Restaurant Review
Travel - destination
Travel- Tips
Spotlight on a CITY/TOWN/Location
Interior/Decor
FEATURE - (Personality)
Fashion
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While there is so much more
to read in this premiere issue,
most of it is a celebration of
many firsts and beginnings.
So here’s to a wonderful
beginning!
EXPERIENCE AT BONHOMIE
RESTAURANT: Millions of
Muslims around the world are
celebrating the holy month
of Ramadan. Ramadan is
a time marked by intense
prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting,
and nightly feasting.
SAMSUNG GALAXY J2:
is a phone for the budget-
conscious. It may not buy
you bragging rights but if you
don’t usually ask for much, it
can be of great service.
COLLINS INJERA: Kenyan
Rugby Champion I was an
active child who enjoyed
being outdoors. I lov weaving
balls and shooting at birds.
The usual activities boys got
up to. Nothing special.
THE CARS OF 2017 - 2020:
A few, if not most, car enthu-
siasts agree that it would be
nearly impossible to find a
clean sheet of paper at a
car company, and they have
a point. Is it any wonder that
there are no clean sheets of
paper at car companies?
CAIRO: The City of a Thou-
sand Minarets.When you
think of Cairo, the first thing
that probably comes to mind
is the Pyramids of Giza, and
rightfully so.The pyramids are
one of the original Wonders
of the World.
DOHA: One of the things
any traveller looks forward
to when visiting a new city is
the food; so what are some
of the food treasures that
the city of Doha holds?
HONEY GRILLED CHICKEN: For grilling
chicken, I wanted a marinade different
from barbecue sauce, so I pulled out some
honey and thyme. If you have time, let the
chicken marinate awhile to boost flavor.
MUNA KAY: I started Muna
Kay in December 2012
because of my two main
passions: helping people and
fashion. I was born in Somalia
grew up in USA an environ-
ment where fashion was the
best way to express myself
and who I am.
ENGLISH POINT MARINA:
If you’re looking for some-
where to call home while
in Mombasa, then English
Point Marina is just the
place for you. Here’s what
English Point Marina (EPM)
has to offer.
MUHAMMAD ALI: Remem-
bering “The Greatest.” On
June 3, 2016, the world lost
one of its most memorable
personalities when boxing
great Muhammad Ali
passed away after a short
battle with pneumonia.
TAMBOURIN AT VILLA
ROSA KEMPINSKI; is one
of the three restaurants and
the latest to be opened at
Kempinski in Nairobi.Walking
in to this rooftop lounge and
restaurant that is known for
Levantine dining the decor is
the first thing that strikes you.
CAIRO: The City of a Thousand Minarets.
When you think of Cairo, the first thing that
probably comes to mind is the Pyramids of
Giza, and rightfully so.The pyramids are one
of the original Wonders of the World.
MAGICAL SSESE ISLAND:
Compared to Kenya and
Tanzania, well-known for
famous holiday destinations
like Diani, Mombasa, and
Zanzibar, not many travellers
associate a beach holiday
with Uganda.
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Spotlight on a CITY/TOWN/Location
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MAGICAL SSESE ISLAND:
Tanzania, well-known for
famous holiday destinations
like Diani, Mombasa, and
Zanzibar, not many travellers
associate a beach holiday
with Uganda.
YOUTH/CSR Feature
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INVOLVING THE YOUTH IN
SEXUAL HEALTH MATTERS:
To educate and create
awareness on adolescent
sexual reproductive health
and encourage the creation
of innovative solutions that
highlight issues of sexuality.
FEATURE - Dadaab (Issue)
Dadaab Refugee Camp has been home to
over 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers
for the last 24 years.What started as three
camps, Dagahaley, Hagadera and Ifo, in
1992 led to the opening of more camps, Ifo II
and Kambioos. In 2015, the UNHCR base was
hosting over 300,000 refugees making it the
largest camp in the world.

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WRITERS
Josh Spencer
Sheena Mpungu
Faith Kyoumukama
Leilah Namisango Mohammed
M. Nzula Nzyoka
CONTRIBUTORS
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Michael Khateli
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As we were putting together this issue, I found myself
thinking about beginnings, and what they mean in the
large scheme of things. According to Lev Grossman, author of
“The Magicians” and “Codex”, “…the meanings of books are
defined for me much more by their beginnings…than by their
ending.” It is hard to argue with such a statement. The beginning
of anything is always a momentous occasion. The first day of
school, the first day at a new job or even the first game of a
month-long tournament. It is often at the beginning that we put
our best foot forward. The beginning marks the first of many to
come. So, if that is true, then this issue, our premiere issue, will
define what Sky Edge is to you, our readers. No pressure! That
notwithstanding, we put a lot of effort into putting together a
magazine you would enjoy reading, and it is our sincere hope
that you do.
Among the great reads you will find in this issue, is the feature
on 'the greatest,' Mohammed Ali. It only seemed fitting that
we should feature “The Greatest” since the beginning of
his boxing career was in a word, spectacular. A man who
became a worldwide sensation when he first won gold at the
Rome Olympics and later when he fought with Sonny Liston,
heavyweight champion of the world, and won. A beginning that
many remembered till his last day on earth. In this feature, Josh
Spencer looks back at one of the most monumental figures of
the 20th century, Mohammed Ali.
You will also find a feature about Kenya's Rugby team winning a
main cup final for the first time since 1999.
While there is so much more to read in this premiere issue, most
of it is a celebration of many firsts and beginnings. So here’s to a
wonderful beginning!
Beginnings.
Contributors
Editor’s Note

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Dear Customers,
Greetings from African Express Airways,
and Welcome on board. This season marks
a significant milestone of African Express
Airways as we introduce Cairo and Bahrain
as our new hub set to join our network. This
is in a bid to create a wider range of travel for
our passengers.
A Brief History
African Express Airways was founded more
than 25 years ago in 1986 as a designated air-
line flying to multiple destinations. Despite the
changes in the business landscape in Kenya over
the years, we remain the largest privately owned
airline in East Africa. As such, we have greatly
contributed to Kenya’s economic development,
in job creation and poverty reduction.
Travel
African Express Airways flies to over 31
destinations, some of them iconic like Cairo and
some of them remote like Hargeisa. We cater
to both business and leisure travellers and are
dedicated to offering a pleasurable and convenient
journey to all our customers.
Growth
Since 1986, we have been
growing steadily for more
than a decade. We have
recently increased our
number of environment-
friendly airplanes and are
dedicated to providing
world-class services. We
also recently introduced
affordable flights from
Nairobi to Mombasa, a
schedule that has been
fully booked since it was
announced. While customers
remain the main focus of our
business, we also adheres to
the following core values:
safety, honesty, teamwork,
open door policy and
productivity.
In-Flight
Entertainment
Like most airlines, African
Express Airways offers a
variety of entertainment for
its passengers. One of them
is the in-flight magazine
you are hopefully currently
reading. The magazine
is produced by Eighty
Media Group on behalf of
the airline. The magazine
features news, recipes,
entertainment news,
highlights on the best things
about various destinations,
a list of books to read,
features on sport, media
and business personalities
as well as tips and guides on
what to do when travelling.
Online Booking
Finally, the long awaited booking system is here.
We have introduced a faster and secure way of
booking, checking in, flights schedules and other
information related to African express Airways
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Express Airways is also expected to introduce a
mobile application of the booking system for the
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SPORT

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Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 is a phone for
the budget-conscious. It may not
buy you bragging rights but if you
don’t usually ask for much, it can be
of great service.
By Sheena Mpungu
Iwrote off Samsung phones a while ago.
Even before I owned a Samsung phone,
I experienced all its flaws. It didn’t mat-
ter that my experience was second-hand.
Watching people struggle with cracked
screens was enough for me to make up my
mind. It was not enough to put me com-
pletely off them though.
When I finally got my first Samsung
phone, I was greatly disappointed. In
hindsight, I realize the phone model was
too basic to meet my desires. Neverthe-
less, I swore off Samsung.
Then circumstances changed, as they tend
to, and I found myself back in Samsung
territory. This time, it was a with much
better model: the Samsung Galaxy J2.
Before the Samsung J2, I was the proud
owner of an Oppo R831K (Oppo Neo 3).
With a 4.5” touchscreen, dual SIM capa-
bility, 5 MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front
Camera, I was in love. Everything about
the Oppo Neo 3 pleased me from its boxy
shape to the Android Jelly Bean OS. Sadly,
it got stolen. Grudgingly, I turned back to
Samsung.
Target Market
When the Galaxy J series was launched,
the video advertisement made it clear who
Samsung thought the new series would
best suit. Young people who are all about
partying, listening to music and taking
selfies. In other words, it looked like the J
series was not for me.
Packaging
There really is nothing special about how
the Galaxy J2 is packaged. At least not for
the Kenyan market. Some foreign markets
have a much more attractive packaging.
Body
Coming from the boxy shape of the Oppo
Neo 3, handling the Galaxy J2 proved
difficult at first, but soon enough, I came
to enjoy the smooth rounded edges of the
phone. They really do make it easier to
handle.
Screen Display
The Super AMOLED Display enriches
everything you view on the 4.7” screen.
Images and videos are sharper and more
vivid, just as the advertisements claim.
Camera
The Galaxy J2 and Oppo Neo 3 have the
exact same specifications when it comes to
their cameras. However, when it comes to
photo quality, J2 definitely takes the prize.
I suspect the AMOLED display screen
adds immensely to the clarity with which
you view your photos.
Platform
In my limited experience, Android’s Lol-
lipop is the perfect OS for the average
young adult. If you have experienced a
more advanced OS, however, I would not
recommend the Galaxy J2.
Battery Life
The Samsung website boasts a long bat-
tery life for the J2 with up to 11 hours on
Wi -Fi. I can attest to a sustainable battery
life. Most of the time, I use the phone for
Wi-Fi games, Whatsapp, calls, work and
music for an entire day. If I begin the day
with a fully charged battery, it would be at
about 30% or 40% capacity in the evening.
Communication
The Galaxy J2 is built in with WLAN,
GPS, Bluetooth and USB capabilities.
Transferring files via Bluetooth is just as
seamless as using the USB cable. It has a
ringtone loud enough to be heard even
from the depths of the deepest handbag
and the furthest room in the house. You
can easily select a custom ringtone by di-
rectly accessing your music files from the
“Sounds and notifications” menu.
Messaging
There is nothing as disappointing to an
emoji lover as a phone with no emojis.
The J2 comes with pre-installed emojis in
“Messages”. Sadly, they do not differ much
from the Whatsapp emojis.
You can also attach contacts, images, vid-
eos, audio files, memos, a pin from maps
and a calendar entry. I haven’t used any
of the attachment features yet so I cannot
speak for them. All I know is they are sent
as multimedia messages. That means they
require mobile data.
Gadgets
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Galaxy J2
Calling
Calls can be easily made from your con-
tact list, call log or keypad. The J2 has a
video call feature, which I have only used
on Samsung to Samsung phones.
Games
Like most smartphones today, the J2 does
not come with any pre-installed games.
All the same, with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB
ROM, you can download games to your
heart’s content. I have comfortably had
4 games on the phone at the same time,
with 2 of them being over 80 MB in size.
That is as far as I got before the heavier
games began to lag.
Smart Manager
My favourite feature by far is the
“Smart Manager”. This feature al-
lows you to delete unnecessary
data to improve storage and boost your
device security. I love the fact that you can
access it whenever you want and clean your
phone in one swoop. Say goodbye to those
pesky apps running in the background!
<Conclusion>
All the advertising hype around the Gal-
axy J series at the time of the launch was
misleading. It led me to believe that the
J series would not be compatible with a
more serious young adult, like myself.
Using the J2 has not only shown me that
the phone is a great match for me, it has
also helped alter my perception about
Samsung phones.
Recommendations
I would recommend the Galaxy J2 to music
lovers, amateur photographers and basic
gamers. The 1.36 Hz Quad Core processor
is great for the multi-tasker. The Samsung
Galaxy J2 is a good phone for someone
who does not want to break the bank but
would love to comfortably run a number of
apps on their mobiles daily.
Key Features
Display: 4.7 inches, Super
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
OS: Android, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
CPU: 1.3G Hz Quad core
Memory: Internal 8 GB, 1GB
RAM, Micro SD up to 128 GB
Camera: 5 MP Rear, 2 MP Front

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Cars
to look out for overthe next three years.
Cars A few, if not most, car enthusiasts agree that it would be nearly impossible to find a clean
sheet of paper at a car company, and they have a point. Our advancements in technology
have made the manufacture of cars faster, meaning new cars every other year. What that
translates to in a car company is a design office that is always tweaking its designs, if not
fully redesigning its cars. This usually includes all manner of changes from bodywork to
complete engine overhauls. Is it any wonder that there are no clean sheets of paper at car
companies?
The Cars of 2017 - 2020
By M. Nzula Nzyoka.

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Here are six cars set to
make their debut over the
next three years.
3. 2019 Lamborghini Asterion
The Asterion is Lamborghini’s an-
swer to the Porsche 911 Spyder, the
McLaren P1, and Ferrari’s LaFerrari.
Last year, the cars above proved that
hybrid systems were the future of su-
percars and with the Asterion, Lam-
borghini further convinces us of that.
This Lambo, however, does look tam-
er than its counterparts.
Cars
1. 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage
Edition
This particular Ford GT was man-
ufactured in honour of the GT40
Mark II that Bruce McLaren and
Chris Amon were driving when they
won the 1966 Le Mans race.
2. 2018 Land Rover Defender
The redesign of the Land Rover Dis-
covery got positive reviews early last
year, so it is not a leap that they have
decided to do it all over again, this
time with the Defender. The Land
Rover Defender was last redesigned
over 30 years ago.
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4.2017 Maserati Alfieri
Where the German cars are sensible
and imbued with style and class, the
Maserati has always been a looker
steeped in tension and drama, and
the Alfieri is no different. In fact, the
Alfieri might even be more so com-
pared to the Quattroporte and the
Ghibli whose designs are softer and
more gentle. The Alfieri might just
be the working man’s Ferrari.
6.2020 Porsche EV Sedan
Luxury car makers are finally beginning to realize the pull that Tesla has in the car
market especially with the affluent buyers. The Porsche EV is the German car compa-
ny’s answer to Tesla’s Model S and with a $750 million investment, Porsche is taking
the challenge seriously.
Cars
5. 2019 Audi Q6
Audi is taking on Tesla and living up
to its tagline “Vorsprung Durch Tech-
nik" (“Progress through Technolo-
gy”) with this one. The Q6 aims to
offer a “Tesla-like” driving experience
(electric). It won’t look any different
from the other Q’s, but it will certain-
ly be on another level.
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Sports Feature
Kenya’s
ShujaaThe curtain closes on Shujaa’s best season yet and
an opportunity to win gold at the Olympics in Rio.
By Thomas Rajula
Kenya’s Shujaa
A Lion
Rained
On Is
No Less
Dangerous.
The HSBC World Rugby
Sevens Series for 2015-
2016 season came to
a close with the London cir-
cuit on May 22, closing the
curtains on a season that saw
historic performances by the
Kenya National Sevens team,
popularly known as Shujaa
(Shujaa is Swahili for hero).
Although Kenya finished by
only winning the Shield at
Twickenham, the season saw
Kenya clinch a Main Cup fi-
nal for the first time since they
joined the tournament back in
1999; making their debut in
the circuit at Dubai.
The
140th
Try
In case you weren’t a rugby
fan until this news broke out
and then all of a sudden you
tried to act like you didn’t just
hop on the bandwagon that
means that Shujaa finally won
a tournament in the 11 world
circuits’ tournaments, after
having played in 140 editions
when they won in Singapore
on April 17th.
The astonishing result was not
in winning the tournament,
but the team they had to beat
in the final. Fiji is considered
one of the best and successful
teams, in the sevens rugby.
This Fiji team that had already
won 3 of the first seven tour-
naments so far had not been
beaten by Kenya in the season
prior to that final. The Fijians
had beaten Kenya 28-12 in
Sydney, then 12-10 in Hong
Kong on their way to winning
the tournament. Maybe the
guys were just learning Fiji’s
play, not wanting to show too
much where it wasn’t neces-
sary.
The Singapore tournament was
immediately after the Hong
Kong leg, and Kenya had built
up their psychological strength
against “the magicians of 7s
rugby”. Kenya, who on the oth-
er hand had started the season
with only one win in Dubai,
must have drawn strength
from politician Raila Odinga’s
more famous parables “do not
see a lion who’s been rained on
and mistake it for a cat”. They
picked the Fiji team apart with
an emphatic 30-7 victory that
made their maiden Main Cup
win that more memorable. Fiji
did have the last laugh as series
winners with 118 points, while
Shujaa ended the season in 7th
place with 98 points.

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Injera Became the All-Time Try Scorer
This was not the only noteworthy point for
Kenya in the world of sevens rugby. Collins
Injera became the all-time sevens rugby
leading try scorer by taking his tries record
to 235, five more than the previous one held
by Argentina’s, Santiago Gomez. During
the record-breaking tournament, at Twick-
enham, his parents were watching from the
stands. After hitting try number 231, when
France beat them 29-12, he dropped to his
knees in what seemed like a prayer and
joined his parents in the stands to celebrate
at the end of the game. He hasn’t announced
his retirement yet, and at the age of 29, he is
expected to add a few more before hanging
his boots; barring any catastrophe.
Also, the Shujaas managed to book a spot
to appear in the very first feature of sevens
rugby at a Summer Olympic Games when
they take place in Rio. They will no doubt
be looking for no lesser than a podium fin-
ish, with hopefully the gold in mind now
that they’ve already tasted success on the
world circuit.
Money the
Root of EvilThe road has been an arduous and very con-
troversial one for the team. It’s nothing new
to see associations’ executives fighting to
discredit each other while arguing why they
should be at the helm, where the big mon-
ey is concerned. Too many wrangles have
bugged Kenya Rugby Football Union; ever
since the team started performing decently
and the sponsorships started pouring in,
the union has been having power struggles
within itself. There have been changes in the
position of head coach over the last three
years that saw local boy Felix Ochieng’ hold
the position twice, before and after English-
man Mark Friday and South African Paul
Treu had held the job. This was before Ben-
jamin Ayimba was brought back again in
September 2015. Coach Ayimba, who is a
former player, first handled the Kenya sev-
ens team between 2006 and 2011 and led
the side to their first-ever World Series final
in Adelaide, Australia in 2009, as well as the
semi-final of the 2009 Rugby Sevens World
Cup in Dubai.
Turn Around
to a Lost
SeasonCoach Ayimba has transformed the team
that had missed services of senior players
including assistant captain Collins Injera,
Dennis Ombachi, Horace Otieno, Billy
Odhiambo, Patrice Agunda, Dennis Sikuta,
Sammy OIiech and Michael Wanjala, who
cited contractual issues as the reason he had
boycotted the first quarter of the previous
season. Those who had voiced objection of
the former Impala RFC and Nondies RFC
player, who also managed to captain the
sevens team as a player to the sevens world
cup in 2001 and 2005, felt it was a step
backwards from the international coaches
that preceded him. He had already slowly
started alluding to the fact that they might
have jumped the gun even before glory at
Singapore. Then the semi-finals in Dubai
happened, and there was little doubt that
Ayimba was not the right appointment.
Considering the team’s school-boy-awful
performances at the beginning of the sea-
son, Coach Ayimba has brought the team
to only 1 point less than their best yet, 99
points, 5th place finish in standings. But the
title makes this their better performance.
reason that he has become so adored prob-
ably comes from the fact that he’s a good
looking guy. I won’t bury my head in the
sand with the rest of the ego-laden chaps,
I’ve given my fair share of side eye to ladies
complimenting him, you may as well nick-
name me flounder (after the fish whose eye
migrates from its original position to have
both eyes on one side of its head). I am at
peace now. Alongside Biko Adema, they
probably have the fan base of all female fol-
lowers of the team.
Another 22-year-old, winger Nelson Oyoo,
sent Kenya into raptures after scoring an
enormous try in the second half of the
Cup final in Singapore, running almost
the whole 100m-length of the pitch. He
has amazing speed and a way of weaving
through defences. He was also a debutant
this season, appearing in Dubai for the first
time in the national squad. Jeffrey Okwacha
Oluoch, utility back, debuted at 20 years
during the Dubai tournament also.
With such depth of youth, experience, bulk,
cunning and speed at his disposal, coach
Ayimba should have enough in his arsenal
to claim his and Kenya’s first team sports
gold at the Olympics.
Sports Feature
Kenya’s Shujaa
Even though the team didn’t
do as well in the last two tour-
naments, losing to Australia
7-26 in the Plate semi-finals
in Paris, but then beating Rus-
sia 31-7 to win Shield in Lon-
don, there are many strong
points to build from based on
the performances by the lads
in the season. The Olympic
Games in Rio is the next target
that Shujaa has immediately in
front of them.
Captain
Supreme
and his
BattalionForward Andrew Amonde
at 32 years of age is a captain
leading from the front. Con-
gratulatory messages are still
being sent from around the
world for his show of strength
and agility during the Singa-
pore tournament. He not only
showed strength by bulldoz-
ing to try but also speed and
agility as he sidestepped New
Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams
on the way to that famous try.
To those not in the know, Wil-
liams is a pretty big name in
the sevens rugby circles.
Also, the resurgence of for-
ward Oscar Ouma, who
should be available for the
Olympic Games in Rio after
having missed the final two
tournaments of sevens, was
pivotal in the tournaments he
played. His intimidating size
and presence were missed in
those two last tournaments of
the season.
Pretty
Boys
Who Are
Pretty
Good
Fly-half Biko Adema, who
injured his left hand during
training just days before the
Hong Kong tournament,
should also be healthy enough
to travel with the team to Bra-
zil. The inclusion of these two
experienced players should
shore up the offensive for a
gold medal finish.
The newbies weren’t here just
to watch the show. Everyone
has been pulling their weight
in this team. One of them, in
particular, stole the show.
22-year-old fullback Samuel
Oliech from Impala Saracens
made his debut for the na-
tional team in March during
the Las Vegas leg. He made
really important plays in the
few tournaments he appeared
in. He is now a household
name after his performance
in Singapore. But the main
reason that he has become so
adored probably comes from
the fact that he’s a good look-
ing guy. I won’t bury my head
in the sand with the rest of the
ego-laden chaps, I’ve given my
fair share of side eye to ladies
complimenting him, you may
as well nickname me flounder
(after the fish whose eye mi-
grates from its original posi-
tion to have both eyes on one
side of its head). I am at peace
now. Alongside Biko Adema,
they probably have the fan
base of all female followers of
the team.
Another 22-year-old, winger
Nelson Oyoo, sent Kenya into
raptures after scoring an enor-
mous try in the second half
of the Cup final in Singapore,
running almost the whole
100m-length of the pitch. He
has amazing speed and a way
of weaving through defences.
He was also a debutant this
season, appearing in Dubai for
the first time in the national
squad. Jeffrey Okwacha Olu-
och, utility back, debuted at 20
years during the Dubai tour-
nament also.
With such depth of youth, ex-
perience, bulk, cunning and
speed at his disposal, coach
Ayimba should have enough
in his arsenal to claim his and
Kenya’s first team sports gold
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Sports Interview
Tell us about your memories
growing up?
I was an active child who en-
joyed being outdoors. I loved
weaving balls and shooting at
birds. The usual activities boys
got up to. Nothing special. My
dad was a professor and my
mum a farmer and we had a
basic lifestyle.
Apart from rugby what else do
you do as a profession?
I work for a company that sells
hospital furniture.
How do you handle family and
travelling for work?
It can be very demanding but
somehow I get around it. My
eldest one, my daughter, al-
ways knows she will see me on
TV. But I always spend time
with my family when I can. I
also keep in touch with them
when I’m away.
What has being a sportsman
in the public eye done for
you?
I think it has helped me be
bolder. I used to be a shy guy;
I struggled doing interviews
or when people approached
me asking questions and tried
engaging me in a conversation.
What has been the lowest
point of your rugby career?
When we were playing with
Wales in 2014, for the Hong
Kong series and they were
leading. Then we got ahead
after I converted. We had won
but I started running back to
our goal line. I was tackled and
we did not score, leading to us
not qualifying for the quarter
finals. I felt like I did some-
thing foolish that cost us the
qualifiers.
How do you deal with disap-
pointments after a game?
You can only do better. There
are situations that are tough to
handle especially if you are a
key player. Everyone turns to
you for answers. But it is good
to tackle issues immediately by
having an open discussion.
What about the greatest mo-
ments?
There have been great mo-
ments. Being the top scorer in
Africa in the IRB series is one
of them. Winning our first
ever seven series title too.
What would you do to fix rug-
by in Kenya?
Turn pro as a team. Once ev-
eryone takes this as an 8 to 5
job we can go further than we
currently are. This will actually
fix some challenges we are fac-
ing with rugby as a sport.
Who has been the greatest in-
fluence in life?
My dad. Just seeing how far he
has come and how he raised
us. My parents in general have
been influential in my life.
They have played a huge role
in who I am today.
Injera
Kenyan Rugby
Champion
Collins
Collins Injera

English
Point
Marina
Hotel/Resort Review
29
Mombasa
$50*
from
Nairobi

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Hotel/Resort Review
If you’re looking for somewhere to call home while in Mombasa, then English
Point Marina is just the place for you. Here’s what English Point Marina (EPM)
has to offer. By Faith K.
The English Point Marina is
a world class location at the
Coast that opened last year, an
additional new spot that visitors can
enjoy. It is the first serviced marina
to cater to the boating world. It is
owned by two brothers Alnoor and
Amyn and uses the great Mombasa
skyline as its backdrop. Located in
Nyali, the hotel boutique stands
out because it offers its guests an
alternative to either staying at their
apartment blocks or the Hotel.
The KSh. 5 billion marina which
had been under construction since
October2009,wasinitiallyscheduled
for completion in December 2012
but was delayed due to difficulties
in construction on the seafront.
The project partners include Kenya
Commercial Bank, which supported
this huge undertaking to help
reposition the coast as a great tourist
attraction.
The apartments each have a different
theme, and each is spacious and
classy. The patio overlooks the
ocean and as the moon comes out
the scenery is worth more than a
thousand art pieces.
Before you step out and enjoy the
scenery, take a moment to take a
shower. The large square-shaped
shower-head streams hot water
consistently and takes only a few
minutes to heat up.
The ambience at the restaurant is
quite similar to that in the rooms;
spacious with piped music playing
in the background. What is even
more attractive is the unforgettable
ambience on the deck, especially at
night. On a raised platform from
the deck, you can see the great
city of Mombasa as it lights up as
darkness begins to cover the city. It
also offers the beautiful scenery of
both Fort Jesus and the Old Town.
Beside the restaurant, is a place
provided for yacht owners to moor
their vessels. Also available are two
shops with vending machines for the
guests. The boardwalk and lounge
area is popular with families during
afternoon hours. It has bold, bright
green bean bags to sit on, and it is a
perfect spot for shisha lovers.
The most popular spot at the marina,
however, is the jazz restaurant.
Their a la carte continental menu
is delightful; the fried prawns in
particular. Every night the restaurant
has a different theme; Thai food
on Thursday, a delicious array of
Mongolian dishes on Saturdays and
on Friday, you get to experience live
jazz performances. You also get to
experience local art at its finest.
Then there is the spa which offers
Vichy showers. There are some
treatments you can get at the spa
apart from the usual grooming care
one would find in such a facility;
these include body scrubs, anti-
cellulite treatment, electric body
wrap, facials, Swedish and couple
massages. They also have a fully-
functional gym for residents and
non-residents. A standard room
costs KSh. 15,000 while a suite goes
for KSh. 20, 000 per night. The
apartments can also be leased for
both short and long term at daily
rates ranging from KSh. 17,000.
The Marina’s proximity to the Nyali
shopping centre is another perk for
those staying at the apartments and
prefer to cater for themselves.
The apartments and penthouses
which are now sold out ranged from
KSh. 36 million to KSh. 150 million
respectively.
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Travel
DOHA
DELIGHTSOne of the things any traveller looks forward to when
visiting a new city is the food; so what are some of the
food treasures that the city of Doha holds?
Here’s Sky Edge’s list of some of Doha’s delights.
1 FOOD
EVENT TO
WATCH OUT
FOR
Qatar International Food Festival
Dates: Held in March
Venues: MIA Park, Katara and the Pearl-Qatar
This festival has it all. Food trucks, street fares,
high tea, menus with a twist and even a sky din-
ing experience thanks to Qatar airways. It invites
guests to indulge, savour, cheer, explore and dis-
cover. Top restaurants, chefs and even the Qatar
Museum present at the weeklong festival. That’s
not all; you can experience BBQs (barbeques)
on the Bay, dinner on a dhow and, for foodies,
a market to buy some goodies. This festival is so
huge it features international food personalities
like Martha Stewart.
Source: http://www.qifoodfestival.com/
DOHA DELIGHTS
3 RESTAURANTS
WORTH YOUR TIME
We checked out zomato.com to find out what Doha Restaurants you
should make a point of dining at. Doha has restaurants that cater to
many tastes; fancy, American, Mexican, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese,
Arabic (of course), Turkish, Egyptian, (we could spend a while
listing them all) you can find it all here. What is even cooler is that
many international franchises are represented in this foodie’s dream
city. Restaurants you should check out?
Source: zomato.com
TGI FRIDAYS (American)
What to Order: Have the ribs or a burger.
If you are in the mood for some fast food in a casual dining setting
with a huge menu to choose from, TGI Fridays is the place to be.
ZAFFRAN DINING EXPERIENCE (Indian)
What to Order: Pani Puri
Indian food is a favourite for many, but the food at Zaffran is as the
name says, an experience.
AL AKER
What to Order: Kunafa (kanafah, kunafeh or kunafah), which is a
Palestinian cheese pastry soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup. Come
on! You know you want to try this.
The menu will not disappoint and neither will the food.
QATARI CUISINE
When in Doha eat like a Qatari, how else will you truly get a feel for
the city? How else would you be able to describe Qatari Cuisine?
What to Expect: Traditional Arab and Levantine cuisine.
Influences: Iranian and Indian cuisine.
National Dish: Machbūs - a meal consisting of rice, meat, and vege-
tables.
Staples: Seafood and Dates
Drinks: Arabic Coffee made from dark roasted coffee beans, mostly
spiced with cardamom and served with dates.
2 FOODIES TO
FOLLOW
This foodie caught our attention. Jishma Shahul, the
founder of followmycravings.com, describes herself as “a
foodie in Qatar with an infectious excitement and passion
for food.” Her blog is for those who desire to explore,
learn, share and celebrate all that is food. She blogs about
recipes, events, reviews and travel. We definitely will be
keeping an eye out to see more of what this city has.
WORTH A MENTION
TASTE CATERING SERVICES
Taste Catering Services is a food start-up, and all the more
evidence to prove that the food business is thriving in this city.
Their website says: “Taste Catering Services is a full-ser-
vice catering and event planning company, creating
custom menus and décor to fit each client's unique taste
and budget. Our goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction
of every customer, while offering professional and friendly
service at competitive rates. Our fresh, vibrant presen-
tation embraces many flavours of the world's cuisines,
impressing even the most distinctive palate.”
Source: http://www.taste.qa/taste.html

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C IRO
Travel
Cairo
$350*
from
Hargeisa
The City of a Thousand
Minarets
By Sheena Mpungu
When you think of Cairo, the first thing that
probably comes to mind is the Pyramids of
Giza, and rightfully so. The pyramids are one
of the original Wonders of the World. However,
they are not the only spectacular thing in the
‘City of a Thousand Minarets’. As one of the
oldest cities in the world, Cairo holds an im-
mensely rich history, filled with archaeological
artefacts and ancient ruins. Immerse yourself in
the ancient world with these ten must-see sites
in Cairo.
CAIRO
1 The
Pyramids
of GizaBuilt roughly 5,000 years ago, the pyramids of
Giza are the most popular tourist attraction
Cairo has. They comprise of three pyramids:
the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid
of Chephren and the Pyramid of Mycerinus.
They are the final resting places of the Fourth
Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (2589 – 2566 B.C.) and
Khafra, Khufu’s son, in that order. A visit to
the Pyramids of Giza is not complete if you do
not see the Sphinx too. The iconic statue with
the body of a lion and the head of a man rests
atop the Giza Plateau.
Location: Al – Ahram Street, South of Central
Cairo

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Travel: City Spotlight
2 The
Museum of
Egyptian
AntiquitiesVisit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities,
commonly known as the Egyptian Muse-
um, to expand your historical knowledge
of Egypt. The facility contains over 120,000
artefacts from Ancient Egypt; it will require
more than a day to see everything. But if
you would rather narrow down your search,
make time to see the Tutankhamun exhibit.
This attraction features King Tut’s tomb and
his golden funeral mask.
Location: Midan al-Tahrir, Central Cairo
3 Islamic
CairoThe Islamic-inspired architecture and the sprawling
streets of Islamic Cairo will make you feel like you
have been transported into a different time. Some
of the attractions here include the Khan el-Khalili
bazaar, the Salah El-Din Citadel, the Mohamed Ali
Mosque and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Islamic Cairo
is best explored on foot.
Location: Eastern Cairo
4 Coptic
CairoAlso known as Old City, Coptic Cairo contains
intricately-built churches that have been in exis-
tence longer than the mosques of Islamic Cairo.
History suggests that this is also the location of
the first Christian church: the Coptic Church of
Egypt. Attractions you should not miss here are
the Hanging Church –one of the oldest churches
in Egypt, the Coptic Museum and the Ben Ezra
Synagogue. Despite Coptic Cairo being a pre-
dominantly Christian location, both Islam and
Judaism are represented. Coptic Cairo is also best
explored on foot. Christian travellers are particu-
larly interested in seeing the Church of St Sergius
and Bacchus where legend has it, Mary, mother of
Jesus and Jesus took shelter from King Herod.
Location: Sharia Mar Girgis, south of Downtown
CAIRO
5 ZamalekReturn to the present in Zamalek, an up-
market neighbourhood on Gezira Island in
the Nile. This was the location historically
selected by the British settlers. What were
once lush mansions are now boutiques and
galleries. The modern nature of the district
and the influence of expatriates makes it
easier for tourists to navigate. Enjoy tea at
a café or indulge in some hookah as you
admire the scenery provided by the Nile.
Location: Gezira Island, the River Nile
6 Khan
el-KhaliliThis street bazaar promises
an unforgettable shopping
experience. Located in the
streets of Islamic Cairo,
Khan el-Khalili is a great
shopping destination for
authentic Egyptian souve-
nirs. A recommended stop is
Cairo’s famous coffee shop,
Fishawis, which serves sweet
tea and Arabic coffee. Be
warned, however, if shop-
ping and bargaining are not
your cup of tea, you might
want to opt for the more
modern malls.
Location: Off Al-Azhar
Street, Islamic Cairo district

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7 The
Mosque of
Ibn TulunAlso located in Islamic Cairo, the
Mosque of Ibn Tulun is the second
oldest mosque in Cairo. Built on a
model of the Kaaba in Mecca, Ibn
Tulun still has intact areas of frieze
work, carved stucco and wood. It is
a site to feast on for the artistical-
ly-inclined. The upper platforms offer
outstanding views of the houses to
the north and the Mokattam Hills to
the east.
Location: Al-Saliba Street, Islamic
Cairo district
8 SaqqaraThe Pyramids of Giza might always be the centre
of attraction, but there is another archaeological
site that deserves your attention. Saqqara is home
to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is said to be
the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt. Built in the 3rd
Dynasty, the Step Pyramid was meant to be a tomb
for the Pharoah Djoser. While in Saqqara, you
might as well take the time to visit Memphis, once
the capital of Egypt.
Location: Southern Cairo
Cairo is also known as:
• “The City of a Thousand Minarets”- in reference to its Islamic architecture
• “Khere-Ohe” meaning “The Place of Combat (Egyptian name)
• “Umm ad-Dunya” meaning “The Mother of the World” (Arabic name)
CAIRO
9 The
CitadelAlso known as Salah El-Din Citadel,
the Citadel is located at Mokattam
Hills. The main attraction in this lo-
cation is the Mosque of Muhammed
Ali. Besides forming part of Cairo’s
notable landmarks, the white stone
used to construct the Mosque of
Muhammed Ali earned itself the
nickname the “Alabaster Mosque”.
Various reviews have referred to the
mosque as more beautiful on the
inside than the outside. That means it
is worth a stop.
Location: Islamic Cairo district
10 The
River NileWhy not end your tour of Cairo with
a cruise on the Nile. Available cruises
offer a dinner for the whole family,
complete with unimpeded views of
the Cairo skyline at night, live music,
and after-dinner entertainment. Eat,
drink and make merry to your heart’s
content, just like the pharaohs of old.
Cairo
$450*
to
Mogadishu

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Honey
Grilled
Chicken
SkyEdge40
Let’s Cook
TIME: 25 MIN.
SERVES: 4
Ingredients
¹/₄ cup honey
1 garlic clove, minced
8 chicken drumsticks
1 teaspoon dried thyme
³/₄ teaspoon salt
¹/₄ teaspoon pepper
¹/₄ cup olive oil
Procedure
1. In a small bowl, whisk oil, honey and garlic until
blended. Sprinkled drumsticks with seasonings.
2. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using
long-handled tongs, rubongrill rack to coat light-
ly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20
minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°,
turning occasionally and brushing generously with
honey mixture during the last 5 minutes.
PER SERVING: 2 chicken drumsticks equals 418
cal.,26g fat (5 g sat. fat), 95mgchol., 531 mg sodium,
18 g carb., 0 fiber, 29 g pro.
ON THE SIDE
Pea ’n’ Peanut Salad
Combine 10 oz. frozen peas (thawed),
1 cup each dry roasted peanuts and
chopped celery, 6 cooked and crumbled
bacon strips and
¹/₄ cup chopped red onion.
Combine ¹/₂ cup mayonnaise and
¹/₄ cup zesty Italian salad dressing; stir into
salad. Refrigerate until serving.
SkyEdge 41
For grilling chicken, I wanted a marinade different from barbecue
sauce, so I pulled out some honey and thyme. If you have time, let
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Experience at
Bonhomie Restaurant
Restaurant Reviews
Millions of Muslims around the world are
celebrating the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is a time marked by intense
prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting, and nightly feasting.
To mark this holy month, the Concord Hotel and
Suites unveiled a daily Arabic inspired iftar buffet
menu for KSh. 2000.
While walking into the hotel what caught my eye,
and hopefully, yours too was the amazing décor
set up at the reception. The Bonhomie Restaurant,
which is on the right, boasts of a breath-taking
ambiance. ‘Bonhomie’ is a word derived from the
French language and loosely translated it means
cheerful friendliness and geniality, a concept that
represents the warmth and authentic, friendly at-
mosphere of the restaurant.
My relationship with Arabic cuisine is mostly bit-
ter-sweet. I love how good the food tastes, but there
are some disadvantages to indulging in too much
hot spicy food. So when the chef took us through
the buffet menu, I took it all in, listening to his list
of ingredients and his inspiration for each dish.
Iftar
The buffet at the
Bonhomie proves to
be a delicious iftar.
By Kyoumukama Faith
I love a good buffet! The fact that you
can eat all you can until you no longer
can is like heaven to a foodie. Every
time I eat at a restaurant with a buffet, I
try to eat a little of everything so that in
the end, I’ll have eaten everything avail-
able. The buffet at the Bonhomie com-
prised of cold mezze, hot mezze, wraps,
chicken, beef, lamb, Biriyani special-
ties, curries and Arabic desserts; not
to mention the Ramadan special juices
and smoothies.
We began with an array of dishes, most
of which we couldn’t identify. Good
thing we had an extremely helpful wait-
er who explained everything to us and
even gave us suggestions on what we
should try. We picked out a couple of
dishes we had never tried before (and
of course some naan) and waited to be
pleasantly surprised.
There were two types of soup, the chicken and the pumpkin soup which
happens to be an all-time favourite of mine. The pumpkin soup was rich in
flavour and was salted just right. Soon enough, we were licking our bowls
clean. The next dish was the Paneer wrap and chicken curry. The chicken
curry was tasty but a tad bit too spicy for me. That of course, didn’t stop
me. Paired with the tall glass of cold water (because of the spiciness) every
bite was an utter delight.
CHEF’S BIO
Chef Daniel Kumar
Daniel Kumar is an executive Chef at the
Concord Hotels & Suites in Nairobi.
Chef Daniel Kumar’s career started in 1998
in Bangalore. He has worked in various
hotels like the Hilton, Le Royale Meridian,
Intercontinental and the Park. His 18-
year culinary experience has earned him
features in numerous TV shows both in
India and Malaysia. He won Bronze for
his 5-course dinner menu, and he is also a
two-time winner of the “Times Food Chef
Awards” in Goa. This chef aims to maintain
the highest levels of quality and standard.
He strives for perfection wherever he goes
as is evident from our experience
at the restaurant.
Iftar Experience at Bonhomie Restaurant
On the other hand, my dinner part-
ner, whose tolerance for chilli is high,
had nothing but praise for the dish.
She kept on laughing at my silent re-
actions and discomfort. The paneer
cheese, which I love, was unfortunate-
ly also spicy. However, the biriyani and
paneer curry was milder but still deli-
cious. I could not get enough of it; the
paneer was well done and tasty.
We took a 30-minute breather before
we had dessert. On this front, we were
spoilt for choice. We had the strawber-
ry mousse that looked like a pillowy
rectangle in a beautiful light shade of
pink and tasted like a lazy summer af-
ternoon. The passion fruit cheesecake
looked exquisite as well and tasted
even better. Then there was the unfor-
gettable, chocolate fudge cake whose
flavour will explode in your mouth in
one bite. We then helped ourselves to
the various tropical fruits offered.
Afterafullday’sfast,youneedahealthy
meal full of vitamins, so to finish off, I
had a glass of OJ (orange juice), which
I am told is essential for vitamins when
fasting. This whole buffet will prove to
be a delicious Iftar. Even though it was
a spicy experience, it was worth it and
a good introduction to the new hotel
and restaurant.

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MAGICAL
SSESE
ISLAND
The Hidden Treasures of Uganda
By Faith Kyoumukama
Tanzania, well-known
for famous holiday
destinations like Diani,
Mombasa, and Zanzibar, not
many travellers associate a
beach holiday with Uganda.
This is why I picked one of my
favourite spots in my country
just to show that you can enjoy
a beach holiday in Uganda,
and yes, it is an island. The
Ssese Island is an archipelago
of 84 on Lake Victoria. The
place is prominently known
as one of the best travel
destinations in Eastern Africa.
It’s a great destination to relax
and enjoy the beauty of the
islands, and all the lovely bits
they have to offer. Picture
clean and unexploited sandy
beaches, different activities
such as fishing, sailing, quad
biking and even hiking. The
Landlocked Tropical Islands
of Lake Victoria made Lonely
Planet’s top ten list of the
World’s best secret Islands.
Here’s what they had to say:
“Why would a landlocked
African nation appear on a list
of desert islands? Thank Lake
Victoria. The Ssese Islands tick
all the right boxes for an island
paradise – golden beaches,
whispering palm trees, exotic
flora and fauna – they just
happen to be in the middle of
Africa’s largest lake. Most of the
84 islands in the Ssese group are
undeveloped, but a handful of
resorts and beach camps grace
the sands of Buggala, Bukasa
and Banda. Aside from basking
in the sun, the main activities
are combing the jungle for
exotic creatures and canoeing
across the lake.
Boats run daily to Kalangala on
Buggala Island from Entebbe,
Kasenyi and Bukakata on the
mainland.”
- “The World’s Best Islands” -
lonelyplanet.com
What is impressive is that
when you are looking for an
island paradise, and they are
many, one does not imagine
that a landlocked country like
Uganda could possibly have
one or 84. Lake Victoria is
the second largest freshwater
lake in the world but very little
is known about its hidden
islands, which abound with
lush vegetation, animals, and
other great tourist attractions.
However, it is already well
known to the locals in Uganda
for its beauty. Maybe this is
why Ssese Island is so special.
Most good things and places
are never that easy to find.
It is the perfect getaway. With
safaris and trekking, gorillas
and chimpanzees, climbing
volcanoes, or trekking the
foothills of the Rwenzori
Mountains, the Islands are
simply one of the best places
to visit in Uganda. It is also
close to Entebbe International
airport and convenient when
it’s time to depart for your
home country.
It’s a good idea to book a
lodge that is close to the
beach, because what’s a
vacation without waking
up to a cool breeze and the
MAGICAL SSESE ISLAND
beautiful chirping of birds.
The hotels on the islands are
not luxurious, but you can
still come close to sleeping in
a five-star accommodation if
you take the cottages, camps,
and lodges. The islands are
portioned into two groups,
including the largest, Bugala
group, followed by the Koome
to the North West. These
groups are set apart by the
koome channel that is an
extension of Lake Victoria’s
water mass. The Section on the
Bugala side features a range of
other islands namely Bugaba,
Bubeck, Bufimbira , Boyoya
, Bukasa, Funve and Serinya.
On the other hand, the koome
group features the islands of
Luwajii, Damba, and Koome.
Wildlife on the islands includes
the Colombus Monkey, the
vervet monkey, and birds such
as the robin chats, hornbill,
kingfisher and others.
However, it is important to
note that some islands are
easier to accesses than others.
The most accessible one is
the Bugala Island, which is
accessible by a ferry from
Entebbe. It is well known for its
white sandy beaches and clean
clear water that attracts many
to swim. The mv Klalangals
ship, which is the ferry from
Entebbe, has a fixed timetable
and travels on a daily basis.
It is also the most popular
among tourist because of its
popularity with hotels. Then
there is Bulago Island, which
is private. It takes 45 minutes
using a speed boat to get to
there from Munyonyo town.
The ferry charges are usually
UGX 14,000 per individual
for first class and UGX 10,000
for second. The ferry also
has a restaurant where you
can snack on your way to the
island.
Sowhereisthebestplacetostay
while on the Island? Lodging
choices vary depending on
your budget. They from budget
to moderately priced lodgings.
Pineapple Bay Resort has
received popular reviews from
most guests in the area.
Image(Creditswildplacesafrica)
The local people named
the Bassese tribe are the
inhabitants of the islands and
are similar to the mainland
Baganda and the Basoga
from the western region. At
the Sesse Island, the culture
is a bit different. Life is much
slower compared to Kampala,
Entebbe, and Jinja. Life on
the islands moves at a slower
pace where relationships and
friendships are important;
here you will find some of the
friendliest people in Africa.
Uganda is now considered a
water rafting hotspot in Africa
not only because of the world-
class rapids but also because it
is the country of the source of
the river Nile. Just four hours
east of the capital lays Jinja
town where water rafting takes
place.
Uganda
$120*
from
Nairobi

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Decor
Where: Tambourin at Villa Rosa Kempinski
What: Restaurant
Theme: Arabic
Tambourin; is one of the three restaurants and the
latest to be opened at Kempinski in Nairobi. Walking in
to this rooftop lounge and restaurant that is known for
Levantine dining the decor is the first thing that strikes
you.
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Tambourin at Villa Rosa Kempinski
Inspired by arabic themes
the Tambourin’s colours
and furnishings provide
for a good surrounding
when enjoying your food
or drink.. Its famous for its
Arabic mezze and shisha
which is popular with the
guests.
Seats
The sitting area consists of
Majlis style cabanas which
adds a Moroccan feel to
restaurant.
Tables
The tables are low and
adorned with the wood
work art from the Arabic
Regions.
Lamps
The Moroccan lamps used
for lighting and according
gives the lounge a whole
touch of authentic.

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Muhammad
Ali
Remembering “The Greatest.”
Personality
On June 3, 2016, the world lost one
of its most memorable personalities
when boxing great Muhammad Ali
passed away after a short battle
with pneumonia. Few other lives
have inspired such intense emotion,
both positive and negative, or made
as much impact, as the man called
“The Greatest.” In this edition of
Sky Edge, we look back at one of
the most monumental figures of
the 20th century, and how the man
forever shaped not only his own
country but the entire world.
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The person known worldwide
as Muhammad Ali was actu-
ally born Cassius Marcellus
Clay, Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky in
the USA on January 17, 1942. At
that time, the state of Kentucky, like
many parts of the southern United
States, practiced segregation, a sys-
tem akin to the apartheid of South
Africa. Segregation ensured that ra-
cial mixing was kept to a minimum,
to the point that separate facilities
were provided for things as basic
as toilets and water fountains. The
accommodations provided for
“coloured” people were, however,
almost invariably of inferior quality
compared to those available to
white citizens. Such discrimination
ingrained a spirit of defiance in the
boy from a young age that would
become manifest once boxing pro-
vided him the platform to voice it.
Boxing career
The young Clay first took an inter-
est in boxing at the age of 12 after
watching a local television program
in his hometown of Louisville titled
“Tomorrow’s Champions” which
showcased amateur boxing talent.
Upon beginning to train, the boy’s
natural ability was immediately ev-
ident. Clay displayed fast footwork
and a capacity to dodge opponents’
punches, while quickly responding
with fierce counterpunches. It was
these qualities which resulted in
the boxer’s later famous description
of his style as “float like a butterfly,
sting like a bee”.
The young fighter progressed
rapidly through the junior ranks,
quickly snapping up amateur titles
in various competitions. Then, in
1960, at the tender age of 18, Clay
burst onto the international scene
when he won the Olympic gold
medal in Rome. This triumph was
followed only a few years later in
1964 by Clay’s shock victory over
the heavily favoured heavyweight
champion of the world, Sonny
Liston. Thus, at only 22 years of age,
Clay reached the pinnacle of the
sport as the premier boxer of the
world. It was also after the title fight
with Liston that Clay announced he
was changing his name, in defer-
ence to his conversion to Islam, to
the moniker which would become
a household name in places around
the globe – Muhammad Ali.
During the course of his career, Ali
would go on to lose and regain the
heavyweight title twice more, com-
peting in some of the most famous
fights in boxing history. Fights
such as “The Rumble in the Jungle”,
staged in Kinshasa, Zaire against
George Foreman, and “The Thrilla
in Manila”, held in the Philippines
versus Joe Frazier. The widespread
media coverage of these events
broadcast across the globe Ali’s
outspoken personality and habit
of taunting opponents with insults
both before and during matches,
which became trademarks of the
man throughout his storied years at
the top of the boxing world.
Later on, as Ali aged, he began to
lose some of the quickness, which
had so frustrated his opponents. To
compensate for his declining swift-
ness, the boxer developed a new
strategy towards his challengers
that would become known as the
“rope-a-dope.” The strategy entailed
Ali allowing the opposing boxer
to throw many punches at him in
earlier rounds in order to tire the
other fighter out and lead the man
to believe that Ali was close to
defeat. Once the other pugilist had
become sufficiently exhausted, Ali
would then unleash his own flurry
of blows with devastating effect.
He used this strategy successfully,
though eventually, it too began to
lose its efficacy as age began to take
its toll. Ali continued to fight until
1981, finally retiring after a loss
to Trevor Berbick, in which it was
sadly obvious that “The Greatest”
was well past his prime.
Political activism
While Muhammad Ali was no
doubt a brilliant boxer, perhaps the
best, it was his political activism
and exploits outside of the ring that
truly made him one of the most
memorable sports personalities in
history.
His most infamous act, which pos-
sibly brought him more notoriety
than any of his prize fights, was his
refusal to be drafted to the Vietnam
War. In the late 1960s, the US’s
involvement in Vietnam was at its
height, and thousands of young
men were being conscripted to
join the battle against the Com-
munist forces of the Vietcong, who
were fighting to gain power in the
Asian country. Ali’s draft number
eventually came up as well, but he
declared himself a conscientious
objector, stating that his Muslim
faith prohibited war not declared by
Allah or the Prophet, and as such,
joining the fight would violate his
religious beliefs.
Furthermore, it seemed ridicu-
lous to the boxer to travel halfway
around the world to wage war
against another country in the
so-called defence of freedom when
black Americans were still routinely
denied basic rights in the United
States. This was immortalized in
Ali’s controversial statement: “I ain’t
got nothing against no Viet Cong;
no Viet Cong never called me
nigger” (In the US, “nigger” is the
most offensive term a white person
can use to refer to a black person).
While the Vietnam conflict is
now viewed with regret by most
Americans, at the time there was
still a good deal of support for US
involvement, making Ali’s posi-
tion all the more controversial. He
was even viewed as so potentially
dangerous that the FBI and NSA
(United States government security
agencies) both opened files on him
to monitor his movements and
activities.
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As a result of Ali’s refusal to be
conscripted, he was arrested
and stripped of his boxing
titles. A court eventually found
him guilty of draft evasion and
sentenced him to five years
in prison, a $10,000 fine and
a ban from boxing for three
years, a decision which Ali
appealed in court. It took four
years, until 1971, for the trial
to make its way to the Supreme
Court, at which time the jus-
tices unanimously overturned
the conviction. Ali’s commit-
ment to his beliefs, however,
ultimately prevented him from
boxing from the ages of 25-29,
costing him some of the prime
years of his career.
He spent this period of in-
activity traveling around the
country, publicly speaking out
against the war and in support
of the Civil Rights Movement,
which was actively working to
secure equal rights for Black
Americans. Ali’s principled
stand and outspoken support
of what he knew were deeply
unpopular views with many,
inspired many Black Amer-
icans at the time including
future eminent names like
basketball great Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar and community
activist Al Sharpton.
Influence of
Islam
As previously mentioned,
Islam played a pivotal role
in Ali’s life, informing his
decisions and stances on
many topics, even to the point
he felt it necessary to adopt
the Muslim name by which
we now know him. His first
exposure to the faith was in
1959 through an organization
called the Nation of Islam
(NOI). NOI is an American
variant of Islam, founded in
1930, which advocates the
improvement of the con-
ditions of black Americans
through the Islamic faith,
but has also been accused of
promoting black supremacy
and the complete separation
of races. Ali, always attracted
by controversy, found such a
message alluring, and eventu-
ally joined NOI, openly advo-
cating their message of black
power and using his celebrity
as a platform to further NOI
ideology.
In religion as in boxing,
though, Ali’s approach
changed over time. With the
passing of years, the boxer be-
gan to find NOI’s exclusionary
policies less enticing and at
odds with his understanding
of the religion. The boxer per-
formed Hajj in 1972, and his
experience of interacting with
Muslims of all colours from
all parts of the world brought
him to question NOI’s racially
charged message.
Thus, in 1975, Ali, like famous
black activist Malcolm X
before him, finally abandoned
NOI in favor of mainstream
Sunni Islam. Its message of
the universal community of
Muslims accorded with what
Ali had seen and witnessed in
his trip to Mecca and seemed
to him to more accurately
reflect Allah’s revelation to the
Prophet. Ali made a second
hajj in 1988, which recon-
firmed this vision of com-
monality between Muslims
– regardless of colour.
The September 11 attacks in
New York in 2001, offered a
further challenge to Ali’s rela-
tionship with his faith. From
that fateful day until his death,
Ali took it upon himself to
serve as an outspoken critic
of Muslim extremists. He
continually stated that Islam is
“a religion of peace”, that ter-
rorists are not “true Muslims”,
and that it is the responsibility
of “political leaders [to] use
their position to bring under-
standing about the religion of
Islam, and clarify that these
misguided murderers have
perverted people’s views on
what Islam really is.”
Illness
In 1984, Ali was diagnosed
with Parkinson’s syndrome, a
neurological problem which
causes tremors, rigidity, and
decreased muscle movement.
Doctors attributed the ailment
to the continual head trau-
ma which Ali suffered as a
result of his boxing career.
The syndrome progressively
weakened Ali over time so
much so that he was unable to
stand without the assistance
of his wife at the opening cer-
emonies of the 2012 Summer
Olympics in London. By the
time of his death, Ali was only
making limited public appear-
ances and required continual
care by his family.
He, however, used his condi-
tion to bring public awareness
to the condition and others
who suffered from it. The
boxer appeared with Michael
J. Fox (who has Parkinson’s
disease) before Congress to
advocate increased research
and also worked with Fox’s
foundation which raises
money to promote greater
awareness and funding for a
cure.
Flaws
For the hero that Ali was,
and all of the positive change
that he brought, he was also
human and suffered from
his share of flaws – as ev-
eryone does. Perhaps his
greatest weakness lay in his
relationships with women.
Throughout the course of
his life, he was married four
times, even having an affair
with the woman who would
eventually become his third
wife while he was still married
to his second wife. These
marriages, which produced
seven children, were, however,
coupled with many extramar-
ital relationships from which
an additional two girls were
fathered.
Infidelity, though, was not
the only black mark on the
boxer’s history. Throughout
the course of his career, he
also made statements, which
seemed to reflect decidedly
racist and sexist views.
His racially charged state-
ments began from the very
beginning when he decided
to change his name. He stated
that one of the reasons for
the name alteration was that
he viewed Cassius Clay as his
“slave name” – a strange view-
point considering his father
was also named Cassius Clay,
whose name, in turn, was
taken from that of a promi-
nent abolitionist who fought
tirelessly to end slavery.
Additionally, during his time
of association with the Nation
of Islam, Ali, like other NOI
members advocated black
separatism, stating “Integra-
tion is wrong. We don’t want
to live with the white man.”
At times, such statements in
regards to race bordered on
outright hatred, with one dec-
laration during the Vietnam
controversy maintaining, “My
enemy is the white people, not
the Vietcong.” The hypocrisy
inherent in that statement was
subsequently revealed when it
was shown that Ali’s maternal
great-grandfather, Abe Grady,
was actually a white man from
Ireland, who married a freed
slave in Kentucky after Amer-
ica’s Civil War.
Ali’s stance on women could
also seem just as distasteful.
His first wife, Sonji Roi, di-
vorced him partially because
of Ali’s insistence that women
must be made to dress conser-
vatively. Ali compounded
such regretful statements with
later comments indicating
that women’s anatomy made
them unfit for boxing - a
position later laced with irony
when his daughter Laila be-
came a world-class boxer.
Personality
Legacy
Such flaws indeed reveal the human side of Ali, but
they cannot detract from the outsize impact that the
man had on the world. Ali was more than a boxer – he
was an icon and a standard bearer for a seismic shift
in society. The reverence expressed for him upon his
passing, when he was previously reviled by so many,
is perhaps the best evidence of just how much the
world has changed and how much he helped change
it. There have been many boxers who came after him,
and there will be many more to come, but it is doubt-
ful that the boxing world will ever witness such an
influential, transformational personality again. For
that reason, there can be no more appropriate term
for the man, than the one he chose for himself. He
was simply, “The Greatest.”
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Fashion
Muna Kay was started in December 2012
by a Somali Entrepreneur Muna. She
was born in Somalia and raised in U.S.A
in an environment where fashion was considered
as the best way to express oneself. She found
herself in a culture of fashion that seemed to insist
that the best way for a person to express who they
are is to wear less. She later realized that there
are many ways for people to express themselves
without losing modesty. “In fact, modesty is a
beauty in and of itself, though it seems to be so
far from the norm that people aren’t aware of this
until shown it directly. That is what Muna Kay is
about: allowing a woman to express who they are
while showing off the beauty of modesty and also
to retain their dignity and self respect.’’
Her passion for fashion and helping people
motivated her to start her own line of apparel.
Every year, Muna Kay presents at least two sets
of fashions for sale, primarily for the summer
and winter seasons. The fashions presented here
are only a selection of the fashions available for
purchase for the current summer season. For
those interested in MunaKay’s fashion, check
out her website: www.munakay.com. For those
located in Minnesota, USA or Dubai, you can
find the addresses on her website. She also ships
her clothes worldwide for online buyers.
You can check out her Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/Munakay for all current
information and updates.
“I want to say thank you to everyone for your
support of Muna Kay and I wouldn’t be able to
help people if it wasn’t for you!’’
Muna Kay
Beauty is found
far beyond
the western
standards

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Fashion
www.munakay.com
Muna Kay

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Fashion
www.munakay.com
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Travel
Tips
Inform your bank
If you are travelling to
another country, it is
important to make sure
that your bank is aware.
This prevents your
account from being
flagged for illegal/un-
usual activity. Let the
institution know when
and where you will be
and for how long. You
don’t want to land in
a foreign land only to
find that your ac-
count has been frozen
because your bank was
unaware of your travel
plans. Calling your
bank to rectify the sit-
uation might also take
time, and if you know
no one in that country
you might be in for an
unpleasant holiday.
Confirm your
booking
Technology has made
it so easy and con-
venient for us to do
things that we often
forget that mistakes
can still happen. Not
only can we order food,
shoes and even do our
degrees online without
ever leaving the house,
but we can also book
our plane tickets online
without going through
any hustle. However, it
is prudent that you call
the Airline to confirm
or verify that you
have been given, for
example, the seats you
requested. If you are
travelling with a minor,
this becomes very
important because you
might be given different
seat numbers and that
won’t work if you are
travelling a child.
Pack light
(Women, Plan all
your activities in
advance)
Speaking for women
everywhere, I admit
this one is very hard
to do, especially for
women. I mean there
are so many things
you need to consider.
Will I need to attend a
dinner, a cocktail party
or a casual party? Will
it be sunny or will it be
rainy? This is a foreign
concept for men but
those occasions require
a different kind of
outfit, and no, jeans will
not do. So in case you
have no idea how to
pack light, plan all you
activities beforehand
and learn about the
weather patterns of the
regions before travel-
ling and packing. Carry
only the bare minimum
to do those activities; it
will help you pack light,
hopefully!
Budget your
travel
You do not want to be
stranded in a foreign
country with no mon-
ey. Creating a budget
helps you prepare an
adequate amount of
money for your holi-
day/business trip. Keep
your transport money
separately or budget
it separately so that
you are not tempted
to use it. After you
have taken care of your
transport money, plan
your expenses and over
budget a bit in case of
emergencies. You may
also want to budget
for spending money.
Assume everyone back
home wants souvenirs!
If the worst comes to
the worst, you could
start selling off the
items in your suitcase.
I’m kidding! Budget
your money.
Ten more tips to make
sure you make all the right
moves.
1. Find out where your
country’s embassy is when
travelling.
2. A scarf is the most
useful accessory when
travelling. Pack one.
3. If you’re carrying your
laptop, backup everything
in case it is stolen.
4. Stay in touch with
your friends and family.
5. Trust your gut. If it
doesn’t feel right then,
it probably isn’t.
1 2 3 4
5Stay informed
Whether we want to
admit it or not, these
are difficult times.
A country might be
peaceful one day and
engaged in civil war the
next. The good news is,
there are always signs
or breaking stories on
the news. And if it’s
on the news, there’s a
chance it’s not good
news. Keep your ears
and eyes open for any
news stories about the
region you’re planning
to visit. I am sure you
do not want to find
yourself in the middle
of a war zone when you
travel.
Five travel tips to make your travel as smooth as possible.
When you think about travel, you probably think about get-
ting enough sleep, packing, and a myriad of other things, but
there is so much more to travelling than making sure you’ve
carried your visa. Here are five things you should do before
you travel.
By M. Nzula Nzyoka.
Taxi and Travel Partner
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Dadaab
Feature
Background on Dadaab
Dadaab Refugee Camp has been home to over
330,000 refugees and asylum seekers for the last
24 years. What started as three camps, Dagahaley,
Hagadera and Ifo, in 1992 led to the opening of
more camps, Ifo II and Kambioos. In 2015, the
UNHCR base was hosting over 300,000 refugees
making it the largest camp in the world.
Dadaab camps were constructed in response to
the civil war and a large number of Somalis who
were fleeing the country. The first camps were set
up between October 1991 and June 1992 after the
civil war in Somalia in 1991 that had culminated
in the fall of Mogadishu, and the overthrowal of
the central government.
Dadaab refugee camp is located in Garissa Dis-
trict, Eastern Kenya. According to the UNHCR
Kenya Fact Sheet, Dadaab refugee camp has a
population of 343,884 refugees and asylum seek-
ers who comprise of the five camps, the majority
of the population being refugees from Somalia.
The five camps in Dadaab are Dagahaley, Ifo,
Ifo II, Hagadera and Kambioos. The camps are
dwellings with harsh living conditions due to
the high temperatures and limited resources.
The freedom of movement and mobility for the
refugees is limited as well.
Closure of Dadaab
When the Dadaab camps were first initiated, they
were supposed to host up to 90,000 people. How-
ever, the camp today hosts more than 300,000
people, including third-generation refugees born
in Dadaab and refugee parents with more than
half of Dadaab residents being minors.
With the continuous influx of refugees, the limited
resources have led to a scramble for resources by
the different people living in the camp, and the
host community residents living around the camp.
On May 6th, the Government of Kenya an-
nounced that it intended to close the refugee
camps in Kenya, citing economic, security and
environmental burdens. A statement issued by
the Ministry of Interior, went further to state that
the Department of refugee affairs was disbanded
and that it was also working on a mechanism for
the closure of refugee camps.
There are different nationalities within the camp,
but the government of Kenya revoked the refugee
status for the Somalis stating that the nation had
been faced with grievous challenges as a result of
hosting a large number of refugees. The govern-
ment also stated that the Somali refugees needed
to return to their homeland.
But the question is what will be the end results
of such a large repatriation? Will the outcome be
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The Kenya-Somali
relation
Kenya has continuously given their
support to Somali by sending their
army from the Kenya Defense Forces
(KDF) into Somalia to help with the
liberation of the country from Al
shabab, but this has been counter-
acted by the militia. The militia in
the past has responded by planning
various attacks on Kenya as means of
payback for what they are doing in
Somali. The most recent major attack
being the killing of 147 students at
the Garissa University and the West-
gate attack where innocent civilians
lost their lives to the cruelty of the
militia.
After the Westgate attack, there was
the signing of an agreement in No-
vember 2013. The agreement is called
the Tripartite Agreement between
Somalia, Kenya, and the UNHCR.
The agreement set out roles that each
party had in developing and imple-
menting a plan for the voluntary
return of Somali refugees.
In December 2014, the repatriation
project was started with the aim of
repatriating at least 10,000 refugees
by June 2015, but this wasn’t real-
ized, and only about 2,048 had been
repatriated. Repatriation under the
agreement was slow due to arising
issues that were hence complicating
implementation of the agreement.
The politics and administrative
changes and environmental issues in
Somalia hampered the Somali gov-
ernment’s ability to create conditions
for safe and voluntary returns.
Feature
Camps that have
been closed be-
fore
This is not the first time a camp
has been closed. According to
news reported by Tanzania Daily
on 21st July 2012, the then Presi-
dent Jakaya Kikwete, announced
that the refugees’ camp, hosting
Burundian refugees, would be
closed. He was quoted saying
that this decision was arrived at
because he couldn’t see any reason
for the Burundian refugees to stay
yet their home was peaceful, and
life was back to normal.
Burundian refugees had been living
at the Mtabila camp. The directive
issued by the President directly af-
fected refugees, especially the ones
at Mtabila camp. The populations
of approximately 38,000 refugees
were in this camp most of them
having fled Burundi in the 1990’s.
They had been threatened with the
termination of their refugee status,
closure of the camp and subjected
to restrictions on basic assistance,
access to livelihoods and freedom
of movement.
Burundi, on the other hand,
was also under pressure to ex-
pedite the process of returning
the refugees back home. It was
their responsibility to wel-
come their own people back.
Closing a camp that many
have called home is normally
not received well. These camps
have been safe havens to most
of the people who have lived
there, and they are not willing
to go back to the land that
caused them trauma. As much
as some refugees in Mtabila
camp may have been ready
for repatriation, there were
some who dug in their heel
and refused to move despite
the government of Tanzania
increasingly withdrawing
services, banning planting of
crops and offering incentives
within the camp.
In different host countries,
there are different laws that
are put up in accordance to
handling refugees. In Tan-
zania, one of the laws that
were used in the closure of
Mtabila camp was cessation,
a law through which refugee
status would be withdrawn in
certain circumstances.
Review on the status of
individuals in Mtabila was
undertaken in August 2012
to examine if there were valid
claims on protection. The Tan-
zanian government working
hand in hand with UNHCR
had the legal reasons and ap-
proval to expedite the return
of the refugees back to their
homeland after a cessation
process was undertaken.
There was resistance by
some of the refugees, but
this would not last long, and
they consequently ran out of
options. With the assistance of
the Tanzanian army, they had
to be taken and loaded onto
trucks headed to the ‘receiving
centers’ in southern Burundi.
Burundi welcomed the refu-
gees in reception centres set
up to process people and offer
words of welcome and comfort
to those who had returned.
These words of welcome came
from Burundi’s Minister of
Home Affairs. However, it
was still dangerous for the
returnees. Some felt that it was
dangerous for them due to
the same reasons they initially
fled the country. The reasons
included but were not limited
to being identified with the
wrong political group, not
sharing the same views with
the ruling political party, and
the lack of access to livelihood.
The news about the closure of
the Dadaab refugee camp has
been received with different
reactions both locally to an in-
ternationally. The local leaders
have supported the process
citing that the government has
the responsibility to its citizens
to ensure that the protection
and security of its people are
considered. There have been
calls from the internation-
al community for Kenya to
reconsider this decision, but
Kenya has remained adamant
that they will have to take this
stand and do what is right for
its people. During the world
humanitarian summit, Deputy
President William Ruto stated
that the decision to close
Dadaab would stand and that
the international community
should come in to ensure that
the process is done effective-
ly. He also argued that the
international community was
partly to blame for leaving it
to deal with such a large influx
of refugees for so long. He said
that Kenya had already done
its part by assimilating close to
250,000 refugees. It is up to the
international community to
share the responsibility.
Some international commu-
nities have backed Kenya
in its decision to close the
world’s biggest refugee camp,
stating that it would only give
Kenya the help it requires if
the process is dignified and
the refugees are treated in a
humane manner.
Refugees don’t have a choice
in this regards. Refugees in
any host community are un-
der the laws and protection of
the country of asylum. Kenya
signed the 1951 conven-
tion that binds it to protect
refugees, but it still maintains
its first responsibility is to its
citizens. Kenya cited security
as the main concern that led
to the decision of the closure
of Dadaab.
As much as it adheres to the
International Humanitarian
Law, Kenya has stated that
its citizens come first. The
question remains whether
evaluations were done to
ensure the protection of the
refugees. Were refugees views
considered to ensure that the
repatriation was effective and
would not lead to a future
problem? What measures
have Kenya put in place just in
case repatriation is not effec-
tive? One fact that still stands
out is that no amount of legal
or humanitarian language can
mask the fact that refugees
didn’t want to be repatriated.
Abdi (not his real name),
who lives in the camp said
that most people within the
camps feel sorry that the camp
is being closed as some of
them have known it as their
home and have never been
to Somalia. Some refugees
fear that they will be treated
inhumanely once the repatria-
tion is initiated and others fear
going back to Somalia due
to security concerns, lack of
education and infrastructure,
access to livelihood opportu-
nities and famine. They would
instead prefer to be resettled
in a third country.
When the announcement was
first made the lives within
the camp changed; business-
es were closed, investments
halted and economic growth
stalled
The disbandment of the De-
partment of Refugee Affairs
has affected the issuances
of movement passes leaving
some students, who study
within Nairobi, with only one
option, to drop out since they
cannot travel to Nairobi with-
out the movement pass.
Candidates who are waiting
to sit for the national exams
at the end of the year are left
with uncertainties about their
future worried that the time
they have spent in preparation
for these exams will bear no
fruit. They are not sure about
what Somalia has to offer in
regards to education opportu-
nities, and they feel that there
isn’t need to focus on their
studies if the result is that they
will not sit for their exams.
They are worried that the
future they had deemed bright
is fading away slowly with a
future that is further than it
was before
For quite a while there has
been a need to rethink the
existence of Dadaab as it was
not built to host over 300,000
refugees and with the contin-
uous diminishing resources
have been stretched to its lim-
its. This dwindling of resourc-
es did nothing to improve the
conditions of the refugees in
the camps. The question re-
mains whether the closure of
the camp is solving a problem
or is it creating a much bigger
one? Closing the camp means
that people will be displaced,
livelihoods and businesses ru-
ined and education for some
of the children and young
people disrupted. The reality
is that closing the camp might
solve some issues but it might
also create another larger
issue, and no one knows what
kind problem will crop up af-
ter Dadaab is officially closed.
One thing remains clear, both
locally and internationally
Dadaab is a camp but to the
majority of the refugees, it is a
home.
Dadaab

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HUNGER PAIN
&
Business
You cannot sell without them.
By Enzo Graziano
In case you own a business and are wondering what kind of sales
people to hire or just want to become a great sales person, read what
sales Coach Enzo Graziano has to share on the life of a salesperson.
Enzo at a Sales Training
Hunger And Pain
Asalesperson’s worth lies in the ability to
go the extra mile and work harder than
the competition. We hear too often that
what counts on the job is “working smart.”
The importance of working smart cannot be
overstated,butyouwillstillhavetoworkharder
than anybody else even if you are smarter.
Business people and companies often turn to
fresh graduates to build their sales force. They
look for people with good communication
skills and a professional look. In other cases,
the very same employers hire professional
salespeople with a track record of sales and a
solid database of customers. Regrettably, these
professional “storytellers” often turn out to be
“expensive mistakes”.
The truth is that success in sales is the result
of multiple rejections, which in turn require
the acceptance of discomfort. This is why the
perfect candidate might not be the right one.
The missing ingredients are hunger and pain.
Let me start with hunger. Hunger is stronger than fear and exhaustion.
When you are hungry, the facts don’t count. “Enough” and “hungry”
cannot live together. There are seasoned professional salespeople out
there who are no longer good for sales. They have a fat retainer, and they
just want to maintain what they have achieved in life and business. They
want a good salary for what they did years ago. It doesn’t work that way.
Sales is not about looking after “legacy accounts.” Sales is about winning
people who don’t want to buy from you.
Being hungry will not suffice. You must also
“choose pain as a lifestyle”. Motivational
speakers keep saying that “pain is temporary.”
All you need to do is to feel pain for a month or
a year and then you will be happy. Right? They
are wrong. Happiness is temporary. Happiness
is victory and victory is just a moment. The
best sales people often share stories about how
they worked day and night to close the deal
of the year. They are not bragging about the
money they made. They are bragging about
the pain! They are proud of it.
The bottom line is that you have to stay hungry
and embrace pain. I have met countless sales
people who are hungry today. But once they get
intothecomfort zonetheystopdelivering.They
have bought into the lie that pain is temporary.
HOW TO HIRE SALESPEOPLE.
First, you need to assess the hunger. What
will you do with the money? I want to hear
that other people are counting on you. When
you are responsible for other people, failure is
not an option. I have not found many single
mothers who failed in sales. They cannot
afford to fail. This is also why graduates who
live with mom and dad might not be the right
sales candidates. They can lose their job and
still live a good life.
Second, assess the pain. It’s not difficult to do
that. Tell me how you spend your free time
and I will tell you if ‘sacrifice’ is part of your
life. “Pain chasers” spend their free time doing
stuff that most people don’t like to do. They
study. They run. They plan. They help others.
They feel more pain than anybody else. You
might be hard working but if you spend your
free time drinking and partying that’s not a
good sign! “Working hard and playing harder”
is another big lie.
Third, assess the skills. But
that’s easy.
The problem is that the right people might not
be perfect. The right person might not have the
papers, the experience and the life exposure
required. That’s where the pain of the employer
starts. Through training and coaching. From
dressing, etiquette and body language to
effective business writing and cold calling. All
skills are transferrable. It will take months;
it’s true. But you will see the fruit of the hard
work, and eventually, the right people will stay
because hunger and pain teach you loyalty!
About Enzo Graziano
Companies in FMCG, Manufacturing, Insur-
ance and Financial Services hire Enzo when
they need a sales coach who will mentor their
business hunters out of the trenches.
Enzo is a direct sales coach who has spent the
last decade, from 2005 to 2015, cold-calling
and hitting the roads of 15 countries across
two continents and three regions in Africa. He
is not afraid of sleeping in backpacker hostels,
eating githeri in a local kiosk or taking a boda-
boda to follow his sales people.
In 2014 Enzo founded a free sales training
programme run in Kenya, Uganda, and
Tanzania. Its purpose is to train hundreds of
graduates who want to start a career in sales.
HOW TO CONTACT ENZO
email: enzo@enzograziano.com
m: +254 7122 63 202
w: www.enzograziano.com

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MATTERS
NAME:
I -AM INITIATIVE
MISSION:
To educate and create awareness on
adolescent sexual reproductive health
and encourage the creation of innova-
tive solutions that highlight issues of
sexuality.
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/iaminitiativeke
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/IamInitiativeKe
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/iaminitiativeke/
Hashtag:
#iaminitiative
Website:
www.i-am.co.ke/
Social
INVOLVING
THE
YOUTHIN
SEXUAL
HEALTH
WHY WE THINK THEY
ARE AMAZING
Let’s face it, we all go through certain
phases in life; each with its fair share of
challenges but it all becomes a vague mem-
ory when we have crossed it, especially if
you are fortunate to have lived through it.
Humanitarian work and causes have been
left to NGOs and organizations such as
the United Nations, yet they cannot solve
all these issues alone, now can they? This
is why institutions, as well as individuals
who are involved in helping need to be
celebrated. Looking to members of soci-
ety (ies) to provide solutions to problems
they face is much more sustainable than
leaving it to a few people employed in the
humanitarian sectors.
WHAT ‘I AM
INITIATIVE’ IS ABOUT
This initiative was launched in June 2016
by the United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA) in partnership with the Govern-
ment of Kenya and other partners name-
ly: UK Aid, Nailab, National Council for
Population and Development, Safaricom,
Kuhustle, Phillips and Xpose Limited. Its
focus is to help adolescents and youth have
a voice about their sexual health. Youth
from the ages of 18- 35 have been called
upon to take part in the iAccelerator cam-
paign that will run from 13th June 2016
to 30th November 2016. To enter, partici-
pants have to come up with business ideas
that will contribute towards scaling up ac-
cess to comprehensive youth-friendly Sex-
ual and Reproductive Health information
and services.
The topic of Sexual and Reproductive
Health among the youth has never been
given a lot of attention here in Kenya and
most of the countries in Africa. How old
are these young adults when they decide
to engage in sex? Are they getting the right
information about how to protect them-
selves from sexually transmitted diseases
and early pregnancy? Is abstinence, as
taught by religion and other ideologies
that easy to uphold? What about gender
and sexuality issues? I bet as you read
these questions, you are thinking about
younger days, and you understand the
importance of this campaign. It is a whole
different ball game for this generation due
to the influence of the internet, but per-
haps coming up with solutions should be
easier because of it.
“From June till August, the I.AM campaign
challenges young innovators and entrepre-
neurs to submit their ideas on solutions
that address access to information and ser-
vices on sexual reproductive health for the
youth. By adopting the clarion call I.AM,
the youth personally declare that they stand
to be different through boldness, mindset
transformation, and empowerment.
UNFPA- Nailab accelerator program is a
three-month program running from Septem-
ber to November as a follow-up to the I.AM
campaign. The programme will support four
enterprises with innovative ideas on how
to enhance access to sexual and reproduc-
tive health Information and services for the
youth. The program will entail Training,
Mentoring, Seed Funding, Scaling.”
Source http://www.i-am.co.ke/
The initiative has on board a list of notable
mentors who work in the communication,
science and technology, social innovation,
business and health sectors. There are a
few people who are already talking about
this on social media but the fact that there
are not as many shows that people may
not be ready and willing to openly discuss
the topic.
This could hit very close to home. Many
would have a hard time identifying with
the need for business and technology in
discussing issues such as teen pregnancies
or maternal health. Perhaps this is just what
is needed to create a positive impact in the
lives of many young people who lose their
way at this fragile stage in life.
INVOLVING THEYOUTH IN SEXUAL HEALTH MATTERS

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BOOKS
The Code of the
Extraordinary Mind
by Vishen Lakhiani
What if you questioned everything you have
ever known and learnt? Vishen Lakhiani does
exactly that in this New York Times best-
seller. “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind”
promises to hack conventional thinking and
propel you onto a journey of experiencing the
best version of yourself.
Genre: Self-help/ Personal growth
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Great for: Anyone looking to improve
End of Watch
by Stephen King
In the final book of the Bill Hodges trilogy, Stephen King concludes the story
of retired Detective Hodges with a life-altering diagnosis, mind control, and
the ultimate revenge plot. A recent spree of suicides catches the attention of
Hodges, especially the fact that they are all linked to the “Mercedes Killer”. In
“End of Watch”, Hodges and his new sidekick, Holly Gibney must find a way to
stop Mr. Mercedes before he carries out his revenge plot against them.
Genre: Crime Fiction
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Great for: Lovers of investigative crime
Books/movie
First Comes Love
by Emily Giffin
The number 1 New York Times
best-selling author of “Something
Borrowed”, explores the relationships
surrounding family and friendship in
“First Comes Love”. The story follows
two sisters, Josie and Meredith
Garland, who share a loving, but
imperfect, relationship. Tragedy
shatters whatever little bond the
sisters have, tearing them apart for
15 years. At an anniversary of the
tragedy, the sisters find themselves at
a crossroads. They realise they must
come to terms with the choices they
have made and find the courage to
follow their hearts.
Genre:
Women’s Fiction / Contemporary
Release Date: June 28, 2016
Great for:
A light, heart-warming read
PLAYS
Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child
by Jack Thorne
The story of The Boy Who
Lived continues 19 years later.
Written for the stage, “Harry
Potter and the Cursed Child”
follows the life of Harry
Potter as an employee of the
Ministry of Magic, a husband
and father of 3 school-going
children. The play was written
by Jack Thorne and J.K
Rowling and is set to open at
the Palace Theatre in London
on July 30, 2016. The script
book will be released on July
31, 2016.
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: July 2016
Great for: Harry Potter fans,
young and old
Jason Bourne
Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne in the
5th instalment of the Bourne film series. In this
sequel to “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007), Jason
Bourne unexpectedly resurfaces years after his
disappearance. He finds the world in a state of
instability and new villains creating a program with
one aim. Hunt Bourne down.
Besides the return of Matt Damon as Bourne, the
cast also includes Julia Stiles, who reprises her role
as Nicky Parsons.
Genre: Action Thriller
Release Date: July 29, 2016
Great for: Action thriller lovers and loyal fans of
Jason Bourne
MOVIES
Bad Moms
Mila Kunis plays Amy, a young
overworked and unappreciated mom
who is barely managing to keep it
together. When Amy is finally pushed
to her limits, she teams up with
two other equally stressed mothers
(Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn) to
get away from her conventional
responsibilities. This comedy puts
a funny twist to the pressure moms
face to be perfect, and reminds us
that imperfection is not a vice.
Genre: Comedy film
Release Date: July 29, 2016
Great for: All the underappreciated
women in the world

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