Podcasts about Nairobi

How did a famine in the 1980s spark a global movement, and what role did music and media play in this humanitarian effort? Join us as Merry and Cathy dive deep with filmmakers Chip Duncan and Salim Amin into their documentary, Stand Together as One: The Famine, The Music, The Impact.  Discover the untold stories behind iconic initiatives like the song "We Are the World", Band Aid and Live Aid, and explore the powerful legacy of Mohammed Amin, whose groundbreaking photojournalism changed the world. Chip and Salim reveal the behind-the-scenes challenges of their film, the ethical nuances of visual storytelling, and the enduring influence of compassion-driven journalism.  Get ready for an inspiring journey through history, art, and activism that underscores the importance of unity in tackling global issues. Tune in to reflect on your own potential to make a difference.Salim Amin's bio:From humble roots in a small shop in Dar es Salaam, Salim's father Mohamed Amin began Camerapix in 1963. With the instincts of a warrior and the heart of a leader, Mohamed Amin built Camerapix into a sustainable, world class organization covering news, features and producing documentaries with a variety of global networks including the BBC, NBC and Reuters. Today, Salim has continued that tradition by helping educate Africa's youth through the Mohamed Amin Foundation and as a founder of Africa 24 Media, a media platform that was dedicated to positive stories about the culture and history of Africa.Recognized in 2007 as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Salim's leadership has been rewarded. Today, Camerapix works in collaboration with production partners throughout Africa, Britain, Europe, Asia and the United States. New African Magazine has recognized Salim as one of the top “100 Most Influential Africans” and has named Salim among their “Top 50 Under 50.” Salim was one of only 150 global leaders invited to President Obama's 2010 summit on Presidential Entrepreneurship in Washington DC.Salim's work as a producer includes the internationally acclaimed feature documentary Mo & Me, the One.org production of Revisiting Korem, and executive producing the award-winning documentary The Sound Man. As an on-camera host and producer, Salim achieved acclaim across the Continent for his production of more than 150 episodes of The Scoop, a weekly half hour series featuring Africa's foremost voices in art, culture and finance. At it's peak, The Scoop reached more than 300 million viewers weekly in broadcast and online viewership.Salim published his first book in 2019 titled KENYA: Through My Father's Eyes, a coffee-table book showcasing his father's unique images of Kenya. It is also the first historical book on Africa incorporating Augmented Reality with 12 videos embedded in the pages of the book.Since 2020 Salim has been documenting and preserving Kenya's history through interviews and features, and working on the construction of Kenya's largest history Museum. He refers to his work as a “conservation of history”.In 2024, together with production partner Chip Duncan, Salim co-produced the multi-award-winning documentary Stand Together As One: The Famine. The Music. The Impact to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the great Ethiopian Famine and We Are The World, Band Aid and Live Aid.Connect with Salim and Chip:Salim's Instagram: @salimcamerapixtvWebsite: https://artsandculture.google.com/pocketgallery/Thank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Mika Obanda is a Kenyan artist who creates vibrant and personal mosaics using egg shells sourced from local hotels. Cleaning, drying and colouring them, before painstakingly placing each individual tiny piece onto his canvases. Frenny Jowi visits him in his studio in the Nairobi slum of Mukuru as he works on his latest collection. It is a series called Trying to Blossom, in which he often places himself at the centre of his art works, showing not only his own journey as an artist and a person, but also as an activist, reflecting spirituality, love and the wider issues facing himself and his community.

Welcome to “Pathway to Priesthood”—a special podcast series from the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. In these conversations, host Eric Clayton talks with Jesuits who are in the final days of preparing for ordination to the priesthood. They reflect back on their vocation stories and experience of Jesuit formation, and wrestle with some of the biggest questions surrounding priestly ordination. On this episode, Eric talks with Fernando Saldivar. Fernando reflects on what it has been like to enter the Society of Jesus after a long career as a lawyer — he's a so-called “late” vocation — and also what he believes the world needs from a priest today. Fernando is from California. He first met the Jesuits as an undergraduate student at Georgetown University. After earning his law degree from Southwestern University in 2005, he practiced law up until 2016 when he entered the Society of Jesus. One of the highlights of his Jesuit formation, as you'll soon hear, was when he was missioned to Nairobi to serve as the global policy and advocacy officer for the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa. As you listen to Fernando's stories and reflections, consider whether you or someone you know might be interested in discerning a call to Jesuit life. If so, head over to beajesuit.org.

Prostate cancer has been called the silent killer and it is the second most common form of cancer among males in the world. Yet, despite the fact that it only affects men, many are reluctant to talk about it. Following former president Joe Biden's announcement that he has an aggressive form of the disease, we hear from two men about their diagnosis, their fears, the stigma and the reality of dealing with side effects like erectile dysfunction and incontinence after surgery. Leslie, a 46-year old DJ in Britain, is black and he discusses why black men are at higher risk from the disease with an oncology specialist from Nairobi, Kenya. And, 65-year-old Guy Jenkins also has prostate cancer and his daughter, a pharmacist, is helping her father cope with the condition.

Chinese e-mobility technology is poised to transform large swathes of Africa's transportation ecosystem in the coming decade, but in very different ways than in other regions where EVs are the primary focus. Bicylces, scooters, tricyles, tractors, cars, minibuses, and full-sized coaches, all made in China, are becoming increasingly popular in dozens of African countries. This week, Eric & Cobus are thrilled to introduce CGSP's newest podcast The Africa EV Show with Njenga Hakeenah, which highlights the latest trends in this dynamic sector. Njenga, who is also CGSP's Nairobi-based climate editor, reveals which countries are moving fastest to incorporate e-mobility in their transportation mix and what the major obstacles to e-mobility adoption on the continent are. Subscribe to The Africa EV Show: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Show Notes: The China-Global South Project: Leasing, Swapping, Surviving: Kenya's Startups Hack the EV Tax Trap by Njenga Hakeenah The China-Global South Project: Small Chinese EV on Lease Promises Big Savings For Kenya's Taxi Drivers by Njenga Hakeenah The China-Global South Project: Ethiopia's Middle Class Ditching Gasoline Vehicles for Electrics With Chinese EVs Dominating Race by Sarah Assefe JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque | @hakeenah Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth  

Mindfulness meditation, which involves becoming aware of the breath in the present moment, has been a core part of Eastern contemplative practices for thousands of years. Over recent decades however, it's ‘exploded' throughout the West as scientists have sought to prove the physical and mental benefits of regular practice - like feeling calmer, less stressed and feeling better able to manage emotions. This week we look at some of the more surprising places where these simple techniques are having a big impact.In Kenya, we learn about the ‘mindfulness revolution' that took place in a men's high security prison outside Nairobi after a group of inmates and guards were taught mindfulness techniques in 2015. They soon started teaching each other and ten years later it's spread to prisons throughout the country and beyond.And we visit Baltimore in the US, where a non-profit organisation has been teaching mindfulness and yoga in inner city schools for over twenty years, giving children growing up with violence and deprivation the tools to manage their emotions and heal trauma.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Zoe Gelber US reporter: Ben Wyatt Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Gareth Jones(Image: Students in Baltimore practicing yoga, Holistic Life Foundation)

After George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, many Americans started to reexamine their communities and themselves. In Kansas City, Missouri, residents still confront a wall of racial separation, but haven't given up on progress. Also: today's stories, including a gang-member-turned-tour-guide in Nairobi, military parents suing over a DEI purge at their kids' schools, and Pakistan's Islamic boarding schools under scrutiny. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb for today's news.

After George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, many Americans started to reexamine their communities and themselves. In Kansas City, Missouri, residents still confront a wall of racial separation, but haven't given up on progress. Also: today's stories, including a gang-member-turned-tour-guide in Nairobi, military parents suing over a DEI purge at their kids' schools, and Pakistan's Islamic boarding schools under scrutiny. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb for today's news.

Recorded live in Kampala, Uganda, this episode features a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation on the practice of church leadership in a variety of contexts. Pastors from Calvary Chapel and Baptist traditions come together to address anonymous audience questions on everything from altar calls to tongues, from tithing to women in ministry, and from spiritual gifts to church planting proximity.With grace, humour, and biblical grounding, panelists explore:When (and why) to invite a public response after a sermonWhether Christians are cursed if they don't titheWhat spiritual gifts look like in different church culturesWhy some churches do not ordain women as pastorsHow to teach clearly about demons in spiritually sensitive culturesAnd the wisdom of planting churches near existing onesYou'll hear personal stories, pastoral insight, and moments of sharp theological clarity - all shaped by the lived experience of ministry in Uganda and beyond.Featuring:Eric Lockheart, lecturer and administrator at Uganda Baptist Seminary. He holds an MDiv in Christian Ministry and a ThM in Applied Theology, both from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC). Eric served as a pastor in the USA for 14 years before moving with his wife and four sons to Uganda in 2018 to serve under the IMB Baptist Mission. He loves teaching Hermeneutics and Homiletics, and enjoys sports, reading, fishing, and time with his family.James Senyonjjo Okurut, lecturer at Uganda Baptist Seminary since 2020, with over 20 years of ministry experience. He holds a BA from Makerere University (specialising in Communication), a BTh from UBS, and is pursuing a Master's from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.Zeddie Muzungu, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Kampala and Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Uganda. He is passionate about teaching God's Word and training future church leaders. He is married to Hope Muzungu.Ed Compean, lead pastor of Shoreline Calvary in Morro Bay, California. He previously served in Nairobi, Kenya, as a church planter and coach to emerging leaders, and is actively involved with the Cultivate Church Planting Initiative of Calvary Global Network.Join Mike Neglia and Brian Kelly at the upcoming CGN Ministry Conference June 22-25, 2025 This conference is designed for church leaders and their ministry teams to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Dive deep into John 13–17, The Upper Room Discourse, with our main session speakers, and attend workshops led by experienced leaders in key areas such as Lead and Senior Pastors, Executive and Associate Pastors, Women in Ministry, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Worship, Small Groups and Care Leaders, Tech Teams, Administration, and Lay Leaders. Whether you're a pastor, ministry worker, or volunteer, this event is for your whole team. Join us for an inspiring time of learning, fellowship, and renewed vision for the work God has called us to!For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. After moving back to Kenya for my senior year, I was flying home for a break. Without a direct flight between the island and Nairobi, I stopped in Cameroon on my way. Landing in Douala, the port city close to Malabo, I heard from a friend that a well-known author was in Yaoundé leading a spiritual emphasis week for the group of Bible translators I'd lived with the year before. I'd recently devoured his book on God's missionary call for His people and wanted to meet with him, speak with him. My young mind wanted to see if talking with him might help me connect some dots still at odds with what he'd written. I changed my travel plans and jumped on a bus heading south. Although the event was already underway, I could at least catch the last day of his presentations. Halfway in the journey, however, the ancient and bent-up bus decided it had different plans. It broke down. And when I say it broke down, I don't mean it sputtered or had a momentary lapse. I mean it ceased to be a bus. It gave up the automotive ghost. We had to wait for another bus to come to our rescue. Hours later, now on a new bus, revving with vim and vigor, we continued on our way. I remember at last emerging from the tropical canopy grown over the highway revealing the red rolling hills of Yaoundé. I recognized the roads and quickly made my way to the church where the author was speaking. But because of the bus breakdown, I arrived during the last few minutes of his lectures. Crestfallen, I waited until most had left, hoping to say hello and be on my way. To my surprise, he made time for me. What began as a short greeting became a dialogue. We traded questions and theological perspectives. We moved beyond the surface of doctrinal etiquette into personal applications in our lives. We marveled together as Jesus revealed to us God's sovereignty in the midst of our humanity. We were two disciples on an African road to Emmaus receiving Christ's prophetic hope.

Duncan and Ali Murithi are headed to Nairobi to do missions work. Duncan takes time here to share is testimony and give the young adults a charge.

My friend Judy was a missionary living in Nairobi, Kenya. She traveled a good deal in and around Nairobi, and if you've ever been there, you know it's pretty much a continual traffic jam. And there are always people lined up on the streets selling everything you can imagine—including to my horror, puppies. One day Judy was traveling with her driver, Baraza, and she saw a woman selling bananas, with a baby strapped to her back and two others playing at her feet. Judy told Baraza, “Pull over; I want to buy some bananas.” She gave him the equivalent of about two dollars and told him to buy all her bananas—about 20. “But Sister,” he said, “why are you buying 20 bananas? You can't eat that many.” “Just buy them,” she told him. He was baffled as to why Judy would want so many bananas, since she lives alone, but he did as she insisted. When he paid the lady for all her bananas, her face lit up with a huge, incredulous smile. That probably represented two days of food for her and her family. Baraza said, “Sister, did you see how happy she was. You did a good thing for her.” Then they traveled on, and Judy saw a crippled man with only one leg by the side of the road. She told Baraza to stop and give him some bananas. Once again, Baraza saw how thrilled the man was to get the bananas. This went on for their entire journey until Judy had given away all the bananas. Baraza—who is a wonderful believer—said, “Sister, this was so good. I can do this. I can give away bananas.” And as a result, Baraza began to carry bananas, apples, and other fruit with him to give to people randomly as God led him. So, he had a banana ministry. What do you have in your hands that could easily become gifts of love to the people in your life—strangers, coworkers, family, friends—whoever?  I'm suggesting that every one of us should look for our banana ministry—something we intentionally do to share the love of God. You're probably familiar with the phrase “random acts of kindness.” Actually, it has become a movement, encouraging people to purposely plan and perform kind acts for others. Lots of research has been done that shows the incredible benefits for the person who decides to plan and execute random acts of kindness. According to research from Emory University, when you are kind to another person, your brain's pleasure and reward centers light up, as if you were the recipient of the good deed—not the giver. This phenomenon is called the “helper's high.” Isn't it interesting that when people follow the principles of Scripture, whether they are believers or not, they discover it benefits everyone. The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy: And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone. . . (2 Timothy 2:24). And to the church in Colossae he wrote: Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience (Colossians 3:12). He was preaching “random acts of kindness” long before the term was coined. Certainly, as followers of Jesus Christ, we should share “random acts of kindness” more than any others because we have the Holy Spirit, and we also have the great privilege of showing God's love to a loveless, often cruel world. And then, as the studies show, we discover what Jesus told us—it is truly more blessed to give than to receive. Let me tell you about my friend, Kiyoko, a Japanese woman in my church. She was inspired to use her creativity to share the gospel. So, she made beautiful little bookmarks with a Bible verses, using things people throw away, like candy wrappers. She carried her bookmarks with her and whenever she had an opportunity—with a stranger, a store clerk, someone she sat by on the bus or airplane—she gave them one of her bookmarks. She called them “born-again bookmarks,” and explained how she makes them from scraps of paper that people throw away. This opened the door for her to tell them that her born-again boo...

Elizabeth Rossiello is the founder and CEO of AZA Finance, an African payments and foreign exchange fintech company. Elizabeth joins Elliot to talk about her journey from Queens, New York to Nairobi and how she overcame the volatility of new Presidents and fights with governments to drive her mission of powering trade in Africa and beyond.

As the sun sets over Africa, we spotlight Wanuri Kahiu, the bold visionary from Nairobi rewriting the future with Afrofuturism, joy, and unapologetic African storytelling. From Pumzi to Afrobubblegum, discover how she dares to dream, direct, and disrupt.Tales by Sundown: African Stories By Africans.

Mali's military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country. Why are the youth dissenting?Why are Nigerians being trafficked to Ivory Coast?And plans by Ethiopia to allow foreigners and companies to buy property in the countryPresenter: Blessing Aderogba Producers: Nyasha Michelle and Tom Kavanagh in London, Richard Kagoe and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

C'est ce que l'on peut lire dans Le Djély pour parler de la condamnation, en appel, de l'ancien président mauritanien Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. « La descente aux enfers se poursuit » affirme le journal. Condamné en première instance à cinq ans de prison, sa peine a été alourdie hier : 15 ans pour corruption et enrichissement illégal notamment. Une sanction lourde qui nous pousse, selon le Djély qui « tire [son] chapeau aux autorités mauritaniennes », « à envisager ce verdict comme une première, susceptible d'inspirer d'autres pays ».Même constat pour le Quotidien de Nouakchott qui salue « une avancée majeure dans la lutte contre l'impunité au moment où la Mauritanie cherche à redorer son image sur la scène internationale » avant de conclure : « Reste à voir si cette décision apaisera les tensions politiques ou ravivera les clivages, dans un pays où l'équilibre entre justice et politique reste fragile ».« Une réponse immédiate, ferme et strictement proportionnée »C'est ce qu'affirme Jean-Noël Barrot, le ministre français des Affaires étrangères qui a annoncé « le renvoi, en Algérie, de tous les agents titulaires de passeports diplomatiques qui n'auraient pas actuellement de visa ». Une nouvelle flambée de tensions qu'analyse TSA ce matin : « la crise franchit le seuil de l'inconnu » affirme le journal pour qui « les dernières lignes rouges ont peut-être été franchies ». « Les deux pays n'ont pas connu pareille escalade depuis 60 ans ».Mais pour le Matin d'Algérie, cette crise, c'est avant tout « une diversion permanente » d'Abdelmadjid Tebboune :  « Plutôt que d'engager de véritables réformes structurelles, le pouvoir en place préfère agiter le spectre de l'ingérence étrangère, instrumentaliser la mémoire coloniale pour ressouder une légitimité inexistante » et pointe la situation alarmante des libertés publiques en prenant l'exemple de Boualem Sansal et des deux mandats d'arrêt émis il y a quelques jours contre Kamel Daoud, installé en France.L'écrivain, lauréat du Prix Goncourt l'année dernière, se confie par ailleurs dans Le Figaro ce matin et considère que « L'Algérie a été colonisée par la France. Mais en faire le pain quotidien, cela veut dire que nous n'arrivons pas à fabriquer du vrai pain »… Kamel Daoud qui regrette d'être vu comme un « traitre en Algérie, un "mauvais arabe" en France ».« Pourquoi la croissance de l'Afrique est synonyme d'échec pour sa population ? »Question posée ce matin par le Daily Nation qui consacre un dossier aux inégalités en Afrique subsaharienne. On y apprend qu'elles sont créées, entre autres, par le lieu de naissance, de résidence et, logiquement, que les revenus, l'accès à l'éducation et aux soins varient d'une population à l'autre.Mais pour le journal kényan, c'est bien le marché du travail qui reste « le principal facteur des inégalités ».On y apprend ainsi que sur le continent, seuls 15% des emplois sont déclarés, une proportion qui augmente ! Alors même que dans le secteur dit formel, les inégalités salariales en Afrique sont parmi les plus élevées au monde par exemple : « en Afrique du Sud, les travailleurs occupant des emplois hautement qualifiés gagnent près de cinq fois plus que ceux occupant des emplois peu qualifiés ».Une condamnation à présent…Celle de deux belges âgés de 19 ans. C'est Ivoire Matin qui revient sur cette histoire. Celle de deux jeunes hommes arrêtés le 5 avril dernier dans une maison d'hôtes de Naivasha, une ville touristique située à 90 kilomètres de Nairobi, la capitale kényane. Venus avec un visa touristique, ils auraient tenté « de faire passer en contrebande 5000 fourmis protégées » pour les vendre en Europe et en Asie. Valeur estimée du butin : 1,2 million de shillings soit environ 8100 euros.Si cela peut prêter à sourire, il s'agit, selon le Kenya Wildlife Service d'un tout nouveau business florissant : « les trafiquants délaissent les grands animaux pour des espèces plus petites mais essentielles à l'équilibre naturel », et ces deux belges ne sont pas les premiers à se faire attraper, un kényan et un vietnamien ont eux aussi été arrêtés à Nairobi avec 400 autres fourmis.

In this episode, I chat with Wendy, a passionate bibliophile and bookseller from Nairobi. We explore Wendy's journey into the world of books, the establishment of her bookstore Soma Nami, and the contrasting literary cultures of Nairobi and Lagos. The conversation delves into book recommendations, the importance of reading diverse authors, and the challenges of navigating the literary scene. Wendy shares her top book picks, critiques a disappointing read, and expresses her desires for the future of reading, including the need for more authentic local stories. The episode concludes with practical tips for overcoming reading slumps.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wendy and Her Journey05:27 Wendy's Early Memories with Books08:20 Transitioning from Reader to Bookseller11:27 The Impact of COVID on Bookstores14:20 Literary Culture in Nairobi vs. Lagos17:17 The Literary Season in Nairobi20:11 Choosing What to Read Next23:33 The Art of Recommending Books26:28 Exploring Memoirs and Their Appeal37:56 The Art of Book Recommendations40:21 Top Five Book Recommendations58:20 Navigating Disappointments in Reading01:06:24 Desires for the Future of Reading01:11:52 Introduction and Engagement with Listeners01:12:22 Encouraging Community and Sharing the PodcastIn Case You Missed It ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1. ⁠BROKEN by Fatima Bala (Book Chat)⁠2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠An Easy Guide To NetGalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. The 2025 Something Bookish Reading Challenge GuideIf you love my content, kindly consider supporting me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by ⁠buying me a digital cup of coffee⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email me at amynbawa.allah@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This special three-part series brings The Story of Woman podcast on location in Kenya to explore the deeply rooted and urgent issue of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Host Anna Stoecklein teams up with Kenyan journalist Evelyn Wambui and the international NGO Orchid Project, traveling to rural Maasai villages and urban Nairobi. Through powerful, on-the-ground interviews with survivors, activists, and community leaders, the series reveals the human stories behind the headlines and statistics. Through firsthand accounts of physical trauma, educational barriers, and remarkable resilience, the series reveals both the devastating impacts of FGM/C and the extraordinary women leading the movement to bring it to an end. — Questions, comments, ideas?  We'd love to hear from you - hello@thestoryofwomanpodcast.com Interested in bringing a story to life? The Story of Woman specializes in creating immersive, in-person podcast series for NGOs, corporations, and humanitarian groups. — Follow us: Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Tik Tok⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn Become a Patron⁠ for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or ⁠buy me a (metaphorical) coffee If you've enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Help us change the narrative—one story at a time. www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com

In this episode, I welcome back Tim Gill, the author of the book Urban Playground, for an encore conversation about the need for more family friendly places that reduce car dependency and return independence to roam to our children, elderly, and those unable to drive a motor vehicle.Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform. Also, don't forget to check out the Active Towns Channel for video content.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):

In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski is joined by Lauren Ferguson from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a riveting deep dive into the unseen forces shaping our indoor environments. Lauren unpacks her journey from biochemistry to environmental engineering and her groundbreaking work modeling childhood pollution exposure in London. The conversation spans wildfire smoke infiltration, the silent threat of PM2.5, and why ventilation might just be our best defense. Plus, hear why Lauren believes you “can't buy your way out of bad environmental conditions,” and why indoor air quality could be the next frontier in mental health research. With insights into the delicate dance between energy efficiency and human health, this episode challenges how we think about buildings—from private homes to public schools.More About Lauren FergusonLauren Ferguson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Healthy Buildings Program. Lauren holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from University College London (UCL), UK, where she built a personal exposure model which estimated childhood exposure to PM2.5 for 1.3 million individuals in Greater London. The tool can be used to assess a number of “soft” (for example, behavioral modifications) and “hard” (for example, building interventions) policy interventions on childhood exposure to air pollution.Lauren's interests lie in using building physics and statistical models to assess population-level exposures to indoor environmental hazards, such as heat and air pollution, and understanding how these exposures lead to health impacts and inequalities. In addition to her doctoral research, she has applied these techniques to study population exposure to household air pollution in Nairobi's informal settlements and predict the extent of indoor overheating the UK housing stock may face under future climate scenarios. The goal of her work with the Healthy Buildings Program is to continue her research into indoor heat, where she will be building a US-based housing stock model.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-ferguson-55b178100/ https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/lauren-ferguson/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/

On this episode I'm joined by Kaloki Nyamai as we discuss his newly commissioned works presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to carry a home, a history, a language, a legacy, and a lineage.Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation, painting, and sculpture living and working in Nairobi. Born in Kenya, from an early age, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives, examining their resonance in the present. Using materials like acrylic paint, sisal rope, photo transfers, and stitched yarn, Nyamai's free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. Rooted in Kenya's rich heritage—particularly of the Kamba people—Nyamai draws inspiration from traditions passed down to him by his mother and grandmother, and the dynamic rhythms of contemporary life in Nairobi. In this episode, he reflects on the themes of community and new beginnings expressed in his work on display. Nyamai delves into his inspiration drawn from ancestral storytelling and the importance of maintaining cultural heritage through art. He emphasizes the impact of oral traditions in African cultures and shares insights into his unique use of materials that link his art to cultural and historical narratives. Additionally, Nyamai highlights the Kamene Art Residency he launched in 2023 to promote artistic growth and cultural exchange in Nairobi, which has blossomed into a cultural center.-------------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW ME AND SUBSCRIBE Website - Sign up for my newsletter https://lightworkco.com/ Instagram - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sadeolo/https://www.instagram.com/lightworkcompany/ YouTube - Subscribe to my YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@lightworkco

The UN says "a double crisis" is facing the DR Congo, as it suffers flooding and mass displacement caused by ongoing conflict.Why is Sierra Leone's largest diamond miner laying off more than 1,000 workers?And we visit churches in South Africa where polygamy is allowed.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Richard Kagoe in Nairobi with Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya and Tom Kavanagh in London Technical Producer: Pat Sissons and Kane Morgan Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

The New World Order - Judgment - There is Hope - House of Bread Church for Arch Bishop Mark Kariuki, Nairobi, Kenya 03/02/2025 2025/05/11 (Podcast Date) World Ministries International Eagles Saving Nations Dr. Jonathan Hansen - Founder & President Rev. Adalia Hansen worldministries.org Visit our Rumble channel https://rumble.com/c/WarningTVJonathanHansen (360) 629-5248 WMI P.O. Box 277 Stanwood, WA 98292 warning@worldministries.org Visit our website http://www.worldministries.org/ and subscribe to Eagle Saving Nations https://www.worldministries.org/eagles-saving-nations-membership.aspx Sign up for Dr. Hansen's FREE newsletters http://www.worldministries.org/newsletter-signup.html Support Dr. Hansen through your financial gift https://www.worldministries.org/donate.aspx Order Dr. Hansen's book “The Science of Judgment” https://www.store-worldministries.org/the-science-of-judgment.html

The Roman Catholic Church has a new leader, Pope Leo XIV. What do youth from the world's youngest Catholic population want?Why did billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates decide to close his foundation in 2045?And how are parts of Zimbabwe's capital tackling an infestation of bed bugsPresenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Richard Kagoe and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Tom Kavanagh in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical producer: Craig Kingham Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhattps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1====================================================DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2025“HABLEMOS CLARO”Narrado por: Mone MuñozDesde: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================10 de MayoRelaciones saludables"Por tanto, dejará el hombre a su padre y a su madre, y se unirá a su mujer, y serán una sola carne" (Génesis 2:24, RV60).Escucha la historia de Amina y Kwame. Esta pareja tenía una conexión de amor tan intensa que se sentía hasta en el silencio. Cuando la vida les puso el dilema de vivir juntos antes de casarse, se dedicaron a buscar respuestas en la fe que ambos compartían.Se la pasaban soñando con algo más que un trato cualquiera; querían algo a nivel Dios. Entre sus sesiones de oración y rebuscando en la Biblia, se toparon respuesta. Génesis 2:24 les dijo clarito que un hombre y una mujer están hechos para unirse de verdad, pero en plan serio, en el matrimonio.Mientras seguían en su búsqueda, 1 Corintios 6:18 al 20 les recordó que mantenerse puros es clave. Sus cuerpos eran templos del Espíritu Santo, y merecían respeto del bueno. Estaban decididos a darle a Dios la posición principal en su relación, no solo de palabras, sino en cada cosa que hacían. Proverbios 3:5 y 6 les dio el poder para confiar en el plan de Dios y no en lo que ellos creían que estaba bien. La sabiduría de la Palabra les dio luz para elegir algo que mostraba que su relación iba de la mano con su creencia.Así que Amina y Kwame, siguiendo lo que Dios dice sobre el amor y las relaciones, decidieron esperarse. Eligieron respetar un plan más grande que cualquiera que tuvieran en mente, y en esa elección encontraron una paz que solo llega cuando estás seguro de tu decisión.Me acuerdo cuando me encontré con ellos en Kenia. Su historia influyó fuertemente en la pequeña iglesia donde asistían, cerca de Nairobi, donde la fe era tan vibrante como los colores que llevaban puestos. Amina y Kwame no solo me contaron de su decisión, sino del efecto que tuvo en su relación y en su entorno.Así que, si estás pensando en tus próximas movidas y en tus relaciones, deja el relato de Amina y Kwame te ilumine. Recuerda que vivir Dios es una danza con la fe y el amor, un camino a veces torcido, pero siempre con la promesa de tener a Dios de nuestro lado.Oración: Padre celestial, busco tu sabiduría y orientación en mis relaciones. 

Goods qualifying under the Nairobi Protocol (subheadings 9817.00.92-96) are exempt from MFN duties, but also from Section 301 and IEEPA duties.  Here, we provide a high-level review of the qualification requirements.

Can art be a tool for repair? And what happens when exhibitions themselves move across borders?In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson dives into the relationship between art, architecture, and place — and how both disciplines are being used to challenge colonial narratives, spark dialogue, and imagine alternative futures.Christine is joined by writer, artist and curator Rosie Olang' Odhiambo, who speaks about her collaborative, cross-disciplinary practice and her recent exhibition, In Transit: Under Another Sky, which she co-curated with E.N. Mirembe. First shown in Kampala and Nairobi, and soon opening at the Africa Centre in London, the exhibition weaves together sound, image, and text to explore transience, marginal identities, and shifting geographies.We also hear from Kabage Karanja, an architect and co-founder of Nairobi's cave_bureau. Speaking from the British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, Kabage reflects on using caves as sites of cultural memory and of decolonial storytelling and his bold vision for architecture as a force of geological repair.Together, Rosie and Kabage explore what it means to tell stories of place, migration, and resistance — and how visual arts and architecture can both reflect and reshape the world we live in.Listen to Our World, Connected, brought to you by the British Council. Subscribe and follow for more thought-provoking discussions on culture, connection, and the power of education.Additional Resources & Links:British Council Artshttps://arts.britishcouncil.org/UK at the Venice Biennalehttps://venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/cave_bureauhttps://www.cave.co.ke/Follow British Council Research and Insight:Newsletter – https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/subscribe Twitter – https://twitter.com/InsightBritish Website - https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight

Pourtant épargnée depuis le début du conflit, Port-Soudan, capitale provisoire depuis la destruction de Khartoum, est la cible d'attaques de drones quotidiennes depuis ce dimanche (4 mai). La ville portuaire accueille des centaines de milliers de déplacés internes, qui vivent chez des proches ou dans des camps de fortune. Parmi eux, des musiciens, qui ont décidé de faire l'école Al Shourta un lieu de refuge et de création.   De notre correspondante à Nairobi de retour de Khartoum,Dans la cour de l'école Al Shourta, à côté du marché central de Port-Soudan, on trouve quelques tentes, des chevalets, des instruments de musique et un amplificateur. « Cet endroit est un refuge pour les artistes : musiciens, comédiens, réalisateurs, etc., explique Mohammed Hassan, le coordinateur du lieu. Nous avons quatre pièces. La première est dédiée aux arts plastiques, et celle à côté, c'est le studio de musique. La troisième pièce est consacrée aux arts dramatiques. Et la dernière, tout au fond, c'est là que vivent les familles. Ici, on vit en harmonie. On vient d'endroits très différents et on a vécu beaucoup de choses. Mais les artistes créent l'harmonie. C'est ça la musique. »Amin organise des ateliers avec des enfants déplacés : « J'essaie, avec la musique et ma guitare, d'apporter quelque chose de bénéfique aux miens. » Avant la guerre, il était professeur de musique et concertiste dans le grand hôtel Corinthia à Khartoum. « Grâce à la musique et à l'art, j'apprends aux enfants à développer leurs capacités, à vivre avec les autres, leur communauté, leur famille, eux-mêmes, expose le musicien. Parce que maintenant tout est ravagé. Dès le début de la guerre, beaucoup de familles sont restées coincées et la vie est devenue compliquée. C'est toujours difficile, mais je peux utiliser mon talent pour m'aider et aider les autres… La vie doit continuer. »À lire aussiGuerre au Soudan: troisième jour de bombardements sur Port-Soudan« Je pense que la musique est bénéfique pour guérir et permettre de rêver à demain »Cette communauté d'artistes s'est constituée par le bouche-à-oreille. Hassin Abdulaziz Sahan vient du nord de Kordofan et a fait de la musique sa thérapie : « Je pense que la musique est bénéfique pour guérir, permettre de rêver à demain et de regagner espoir, confie le compositeur et interprète. C'est pour cela que j'ai besoin de mes amis, d'artistes comme moi, à mes côtés... J'ai déjà composé plusieurs morceaux sur la guerre, ils parlent de nos maisons abandonnées. L'art fait une énorme différence. On est tous plongés dans cette situation pénible, dans l'obscurité. On a tous besoin de voir la lumière. »Mais ce sont des nuages de fumée noire que les habitants de Port-Soudan ont vu ces derniers jours. Les drones des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) ont frappé l'aéroport, une base militaire et une station électrique. À lire aussiSoudan: l'enfer pour les habitants de l'île de Tuti [1/3]À lire aussiSoudan: le pillage de la Maison du Khalifa [2/3] 

Will Acuff's entrepreneurial journey is a powerful testament to purpose-driven innovation and resilience. His path began with a college band and evolved into a mission to create a meaningful impact through community empowerment. After a life-changing trip to Nairobi and years in a low-income Nashville neighborhood, Will and his wife, Tiffany, co-founded Corner to Corner, a nonprofit that equips underserved individuals to launch their own businesses. As the organization grew, Will stepped back from leadership to focus on expansion and fundraising. Inspired by personal challenges, including parenting a child with disabilities, Will then authored No Elevator to Everest, a heartfelt book about resilience, purpose, and finding joy in the face of life's steepest climbs.

Fin mars, l'armée a annoncé avoir « libéré » Khartoum des Forces de soutien rapide, les paramilitaires qui les affrontent depuis deux ans. Les déplacés commencent à rentrer chez eux et découvrent une capitale dévastée, leurs maisons pillées par les FSR. Les paramilitaires qui s'en sont également pris aux monuments historiques de la ville. C'est le cas du musée de la Maison du Khalifa, à Omdurman, dans la banlieue ouest de Khartoum. De notre correspondante à Nairobi de retour de Khartoum,Au milieu des décombres, Jamal Mohammed Zein Alabdeen, directeur de la Maison du Khalifa, ouvre les portes du musée. À l'intérieur, des vitrines brisées et quelques instruments de musique anciens : « Dans cette vitrine, il y avait les épées des combattants d'Al Khalifa. Il y en avait trois ici… et là. Et puis dans cette vitrine-là, il y avait tous les artefacts religieux. Tout a été volé. Cette partie de la ville était aux mains des Forces de soutien rapide et ils ont tout pillé. Quand l'armée a récupéré Khartoum, je suis revenu et j'ai découvert l'ampleur du désastre, ça m'a anéanti. Une tristesse infinie. J'étais responsable de ces objets qui représentent le Soudan. C'est comme si j'avais perdu un enfant. »Abdullah Ibn Mohammed Al Khalifa a régné sur le Soudan avant la colonisation britannique. Il est le chef de l'État mahdiste, dont les frontières s'étendent jusqu'en Éthiopie. Al Khalifa meurt en 1899, dans une bataille contre les troupes anglo-égyptiennes. Sa maison est un trésor du passé. « Ce sont des antiquités, des souvenirs de notre passé et cela nous a demandé beaucoup d'efforts de les retrouver et les collecter, explique le directeur de la Maison du Khalifa. C'est important pour le pays. On ne peut pas donner une valeur financière à ces objets. Chacun d'entre eux est inestimable. Les FSR ont voulu attaquer l'identité soudanaise. Ces objets pourront sans doute se revendre, mais leur valeur, c'est surtout ce qu'ils représentaient dans le cœur des Soudanais. Maintenant, nous allons créer un comité, évaluer les dégâts et reconstruire la maison du Mahdi. »Husham Kidir Ahmed Karar est le directeur des antiquités de la ville de Chendi, au nord de Khartoum. Il prête main forte pour l'inventaire des dégâts : « Il est difficile d'évaluer combien on a perdu. Pour le moment, on collecte ce qu'il nous reste et l'on comparera avec ce que nous avions inventorié. Une fois qu'on aura identifié avec précision nos objets perdus, nous prendrons contact avec toutes les organisations à travers le monde ainsi que les pays avec qui nous entretenons des relations, pour qu'ils nous aident à récupérer nos antiquités. Personne ne pourra nous empêcher de parler de notre identité. Maintenant, on a appris de nos erreurs. La prochaine fois, on se battra. »Le musée national de Khartoum a également été pillé. Les autorités soudanaises entendent solliciter l'Unesco et Interpol pour empêcher le trafic d'antiquités.À lire aussiSoudan: l'enfer pour les habitants de l'île de Tuti [1/3]

Today's guest is Victoria Wanjohi — a wildlife conservation scientist, award-winning filmmaker, and storytelling force based in Nairobi, Kenya. With over a decade of experience across Africa, Victoria uses the power of narrative to connect communities, especially youth, to the heart of conservation and climate action. As the visionary behind Biophilic Conversations and Nyika Silika Productions, and the Director of Storytelling at the TonyWild Foundation, she's transforming how the world hears African conservation stories. Tune in as we explore how tradition, science, and storytelling can drive real impact for people and the planet. EnjoyEnjoy

Au Soudan, les combats continuent dans Khartoum. La semaine passée, l'artillerie des Forces de soutien rapide a frappé le palais présidentiel, en centre-ville. Fin mars, l'armée avait pourtant annoncé avoir « libéré » la capitale. L'île de Tuti, en plein cœur de Khartoum, fait partie des quartiers récupérés par les forces armées soudanaises. Sous l'emprise des FSR, cette péninsule au milieu du Nil a vécu dans l'isolement le plus total, soumis à la violence des paramilitaires. De notre correspondante à Nairobi de retour de Khartoum,Tuti est aujourd'hui un quartier fantôme. Dans les rues, des gravats, des meubles, des vêtements, vestiges des derniers pillages des FSR. « Au début, les FSR ont nommé un maire. Si vous vouliez sortir de l'île, il fallait le payer 50 000 livres soudanaises, environ 70 euros, pour un passager ; 90 000 pour un commerçant et sa cargaison, raconte Walid Omar Alamin, du comité des résidents de Tuti. Après Tuti était complètement fermée. Les FSR ont commencé à arrêter beaucoup de monde. Ils accusaient les gens d'appartenir à l'ancien régime ou à l'armée. Ils arrêtaient surtout des hommes, mais quelques femmes aussi. »Pris au piège, les habitants de Tuti n'ont d'autre choix que de se soumettre à la loi des FSR. Khalid Ahmed Abdu, l'imam de l'île, tente un temps de jouer les médiateurs : « Au début, les FSR se comportaient normalement. Mais rapidement, ils ont réquisitionné nos biens, notre nourriture, notre eau… tout ce que l'on possédait. D'abord ils passaient par moi et j'essayais de coordonner les choses, mais après, ils prenaient ce qu'ils voulaient comme ils voulaient. Puis ils ont commencé à maltraiter nos femmes. Un soir de l'Aïd el-Fitrn ils ont violé une jeune fille à minuit et sont venus me le dire. »Entre 100 et 200 dans une celluleCe viol provoque un mouvement de colère des hommes de Tuti. En réponse, les FSR tuent huit habitants et en arrêtent d'autres. Zualfajar Mutwakil Sadiig, a passé onze mois dans une cellule souterraine : « On était entre 100 et 200 dans la cellule. Quand on était à court d'eau, on devait attendre longtemps que les FSR nous en ramènent, explique l'homme de 28 ans. On mangeait du riz ou du porridge, dans une seule gamelle, deux fois par jour. On ne sortait jamais, sauf pour jeter nos déchets de temps en temps. Des prisonniers discutaient entre eux pour passer le temps. D'autres récitaient le Coran. Mais certains devenaient fous. »Aujourd'hui, seules 70 familles sont encore présentes à Tuti. L'île hébergeait avant 30 000 habitants. À lire aussiSoudan: suite aux revers des FSR, le centre du pays passe aux mains de l'armée

In January 2024, protests erupted across Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa as Kenyans demanded justice for women killed in a wave of femicides. The government promised action, launching a 90 day task force to deliver recommendations to President William Ruto. But that deadline has long passed and there's still no clear plan. BBC Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje speaks to feminist activist Editar Ochieng and policy expert Kavinya Makau to explore why progress has stalled, what's happening behind the scenes and their thoughts on whether Kenya is truly committed to ending femicide.

This week on Hey Sis, Eat This, we are joined by the one and only Chef Asheesh Danee. Born in Nairobi, Chef Asheesh first fell in love with cooking in the kitchen of his vegetarian mother, where he became the taste tester when she cooked meat dishes for the family. Chef Asheesh shares with us his favorite cuisines, his cooking conundrums, and his go to date night steak dinner. His training in London, Paris, and Italy is reflected in his expertise in an array of cuisines, proving that there is nothing he can't make. Whether it's his famous vodka infused Pani Puri, inspired by the street food in India, or his signature Chicken Tikka Ravioli to simple sous vide steaks for his girlfriend, his range as a Chef is unlike anything we've seen on this show.  We learn how his extraordinary skills were honed from training under Marco Pierre White and catering Rugby matches for 105,000 people to garden parties for the Queen of England, Elizabeth the Second. While he won't confirm or deny that he cooked for Princess Diana, he does spill the Earl Grey tea on being the first non military chef to work at Buckingham Palace under the world famous chef to the Queen, Robert Irvine.  The fascinating Chef Asheesh who's trained all over the world and fed the cast of thousands, continues to wow his celebrity clients with his unique cuisine drawing inspiration from his travels around the globe. You cannot fit his style in a box and that's what makes him so special! This episode will have you placing an order for Indian take out while binge watching The Crown.  Cheerio, Y'all! Everything Chef Asheesh Chef Asheesh's Website: https://opulentchefs.com/ Chef Asheesh's Instagram: @asheeshdanee What you'll hear: What we've been cookin', who we've been entertainin', and any kitchen conundrums of the week... often in our Momma's Texas accent Chatting with siblings about what it was like around their dinner table growing up, favorite family recipes and stories that celebrate moms Interviews with celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary entrepreneurs about the influence and inspiration from their moms Weekly recipes from us and our guests posted out the Hey Sis, Eat This website - Website: https://www.heysiseatthis.com   - Recipes from our Us and Our Guests: https://www.heysiseatthis.com/our-recipes  - Call into the Hey Sis Hotline: 1-866-4 HEY SIS or 1-866-443-9747 - Email: hello@heysiseatthis.com   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysiseatthis/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heysiseatthis  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heysiseatthis 

Hello to you listening in Nairobi, Kenya!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.The old ones in China tell a story about an equally old painter who invited friends to his home to see his latest work.His friends gathered around to admire the artist's painting which he had hung on a wall. The painting was a scene of a little park and a tiny footbridge crossing a stream that meandered through a forest that opened onto a meadow where stood a small cottage with an equally small door painted blue. Those gathered together turned around to tell the painter how much they admired his work but he was nowhere to be found. One of his friends said, "Look! There he is! In the painting!" He walked up the path that led to the door of the cottage, stopped, turned, smiled, and disappeared inside.Question: Imagine becoming so engrossed in your work that you end up disappearing into it in the same way. What do you imagine happens next? Become that!You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack, LinkedIn and now Pandora RadioStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Leo tarehe 30 Aprili dunia nzima inaburudika kwa pamoja kuadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Jazz, Kuanzia New Orleans hadi Nairobi, Tokyo hadi Tunis, miji inawasha taa majukwaani na mioyoni kusherehekea midundo yenye ladha ya kale, ya kisasa na yenye mvuto wa kipekee. Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la elimu , sayansi na utamaduni UNESCO linasema Jazz ni zaidi ya muziki, ni daraja la kuunganisha watu na kuleta utangamano. Flora Nducha anatupasha zaidi katika makala hii

« Donald Trump bombe le torse », s'exclame le site d'information congolais Objectif Infos. « C'est une victoire sans précédent », a en effet déclaré hier le président américain, après la signature d'une déclaration de principe, vendredi à Washington, qui pose les bases d'un accord de paix entre la RDC et le Rwanda qui devrait être signé au plus tard en fin de semaine.« Dans ce document publié par le département d'État américain, précise Objectif Infos, les deux parties, congolaise et rwandaise, se sont engagées à respecter la souveraineté et les frontières établies ; à soutenir l'intégration économique régionale, notamment en renforçant la transparence dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement des minerais critiques ; et à faciliter le retour des réfugiés et des déplacés internes ».Commentaire du site congolais : « on peut dire que le chef de file des Républicains a réussi en 3 mois ce que son prédécesseur, Joe Biden, n'a pas réussi à faire lors de ses deux dernières années de mandat ».La diplomatie-business« Ceux qui pensaient que les États-Unis de Donald Trump resteraient en dehors du conflit congolais en seront pour leurs frais, relève pour sa part Afrikarabia. En difficulté sur Gaza et l'Ukraine, et inaudible en Afrique de l'Ouest, le président américain a semblé chercher un succès diplomatique rapide en se penchant sur le dossier congolais, pointe le site spécialisé sur la RDC. La visite de l'envoyé spécial de Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, à Kinshasa puis à Kigali, a fini d'acter la position américaine, qui n'est pas très éloignée (finalement) de celle de Joe Biden. Premier résultat : le M23 s'est retiré de la zone de Walikale, où se trouve la mine d'Étain de Bisie, propriété d'Alphamin, une entreprise minière à forts capitaux américains ». Il faut dire, poursuit Afrikarabia, que le futur accord de paix congolo-rwandais associe autour de la table « les autorités et le secteur privé américain. Dans ce deal entre États, ce sera business contre territoires ».La question centrale des mineraisEn effet, pointe L'Observateur Paalga à Ouagadougou, « la signature de cette déclaration de principe intervient alors qu'un accord, entre la RDC et les États-Unis, sur les minerais stratégiques est en cours de négociation. Un accord qui vise à permettre aux entreprises américaines d'accéder de manière privilégiée aux ressources minières de la RDC, telles que le cobalt, le coltan et le lithium, en échange d'une assistance sécuritaire pour lutter contre les groupes armés. En s'impliquant ainsi, Donald Trump se fait d'abord le VRP des sociétés américaines pour le contrôle des minerais stratégiques congolais, et dans ce deal, le Rwanda devrait aussi avoir sa dîme minière. Mais, relève L'Observateur, si c'est le prix à payer pour le Congo pour qu'on lui fiche la paix, pourquoi pas ? »Finalement, « peut-être qu'enfin, les mines congolaises vont servir à quelque chose d'utile pour tout le monde ! », renchérit Ledjely en Guinée. Les richesses minières de la RDC sont (donc) au cœur de l'accord de paix qui pourrait être conclu prochainement, entre Kinshasa et Kigali, sous l'égide des États-Unis de Donald Trump. En effet, c'est bien parce que le sous-sol congolais est riche en toutes sortes de minerais stratégiques que le président américain, plutôt porté sur la diplomatie transactionnelle, a consenti à s'intéresser enfin aux massacres et autres atrocités que les populations de l'est de la RDC endurent depuis trop longtemps. Nord et Sud-Kivu, pourraient donc renouer avec la paix et la stabilité. La diplomatie africaine en berneMalheureusement, relève encore Ledjely, l'Afrique n'y aura joué aucun rôle ou presque. (…) Aucun processus n'a réussi à s'imposer. Ni Luanda, ni Nairobi. Pourtant, entre les médiateurs et les facilitateurs, les acteurs africains n'ont pas manqué ».C'est vrai, déplore Le Pays au Burkina, « Washington semble engranger des points là où les organisations africaines sous-régionales, en l'occurrence la Sadec, le Communauté de développement d'Afrique australe, et la CEAC, la Communauté des États d'Afrique de l'Est, ont échoué. Certes, elles ont permis, sous la médiation du président angolais Joao Lourenço, d'arracher quelques cessez-le-feu, mais ceux-ci n'ont jamais été respectés. Preuve, s'il en est, conclut Le Pays, que l'Afrique peine toujours à trouver elle-même des solutions à ses propres problèmes ».

What if Africa's greatest challenges are also its greatest gospel opportunities? Discover how God is raising up a new generation of leaders in the midst of pressure, persecution, and potential.

What happens when scientific curiosity meets life-changing opportunity? Nicole Mumbi shares her remarkable journey and provides a powerful answer to this question.Moving from Nairobi, Kenya to Boston in 2019, Nicole faced the challenge of cultural transition while nurturing her budding interest in science. Though initially experiencing culture shock and language barriers, her determination never wavered. A simple middle school experiment on atmospheric pressure had already planted the seed of scientific fascination that would shape her future path.When Nicole's high school guidance counselor suggested applying to the BioBuilder Apprenticeship Program, she seized the opportunity despite her fears and busy academic schedule. At Ginkgo Bioworks' Learning Lab, Nicole and her team developed "Break the Stigma" – an innovative at-home HIV detection project that engineered bacterial cells with CD4 receptors to detect the virus in blood samples. This first-hand laboratory experience transformed her understanding of science from textbook concepts to real-world applications.The technical skills Nicole gained – from PCR to scientific presentation – became the foundation for her subsequent internship at the prestigious Ragon Institute. Now thriving as a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student at UMass Amherst, she gives back by tutoring other students in chemistry while contemplating whether her future lies in research, medicine, or a combination of both.Throughout her story, Nicole emphasizes the importance of pushing past imposter syndrome to take chances. "I remember having this imposter syndrome person talking to me saying, 'I don't think you have enough qualifications,'" she shares. "But I was grateful for my mom's encouragement to partake in opportunities without feeling like an outsider."Learn more about BioBuilder's programs for students, educators, and industry professionals here

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, 800 million people are going to bed hungry every night, but 2 billion people in the world are malnourished. Farmers across the globe produce enough food to feed 10 billion people, yet there are only 7.6 billion of us. We know there is enough food to go around, but filling tummies is only the start – we also need a varied diet. CrowdScience visits Nairobi during GGIAR Science Week, a hub for agricultural scientists. They are meeting to discuss the changes needed to get the right crops into the soil and the right food on the plates of those who need it. Presenters Anand Jagatia and Alex Lathbridge are joined by a live audience and a panel of experts Lindiwe Sibanda, Sieglinde Snapp and Alex Awiti. Together they explore questions from our listeners in Kenya and around the world: whether we can restore natural habitats whilst promoting food security; why human waste isn't used more commonly as a fertiliser; and what impact empowering women in agriculture will have on our ability to feed the world. Recorded at CGIAR Science Week at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. Image: Drone view of tractor ploughing a field Image Credit: Justin Paget via Getty Images Presenters: Anand Jagatia & Alex Lathbridge Producer: Harrison Lewis Editors: Martin Smith & Cathy Edwards Production Co-ordinators: Ishmael Soriano & Josie Hardy Studio Managers: Gayl Gordon, Andrew Garratt & Sarah Hockley

South Africa's finance minister drops plan to increase value-added tax (VAT), in a major climbdown to prevent the collapse of the coalition government.10,000 illegal settlers reportedly removed from Ghana's largest forest reserve.And why is Uganda's treasured shea butter becoming harder to harvest ?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

This week the Unexpected Elements team left our windowless BBC studio and paid a visit to the CGIAR conference in Nairobi, Kenya. In this episode, we find out about the Kenyan invention that's pulling clean, safe water from thin air, before discovering what makes Kenyan coffee taste so great. Next, we hear about the problems with burning charcoal and the ways in which briquettes could offer a cleaner, more sustainable solution. Plus, we're joined by Joyce Maru, the regional director for Africa at the International Potato Centre. She reveals the science behind the orange-flesh sweet potato and explains how it could improve livelihoods and boost health across Africa. We then hear about the story of the two Kenyan inventors who have created a Swahili-speaking robot. Finally, our panellists go against the clock in our Kenyan Science Showdown. All that, plus many more Unexpected Elements.     Presenter: Alex Lathbridge, with Christine Yohannes and Phillys Mwatee Producers: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, with Sophie Ormiston and Harrison Lewis Studio engineers: Andrew Garratt and Gayl Gordon

John and Jerod discuss biblestudy.net 10 years later; the two older men that helped young John in the faith; and John being led by the spirit to Africa and against the wisdom of men to downtown Nairobi.Program: Biblically SpeakingAired: May 24, 2014

Why were Tunisian opposition figures jailed on terror and conspiracy charges ?Are new cybersecurity laws in Zambia really aimed at quashing political dissent ?And Pope Francis remembered by someone who knew himPresenter: Charles Gitonga Producers:  Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Tom Kavanagh, Victor Sylver, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in London. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Les experts et journalistes de RFI répondent à vos questions sur le rapprochement entre la Russie et les talibans, le conflit entre Donald Trump et l'Université Harvard et la demande d'un désarmement du Hezbollah. Kenya : retour sur l'affaire du trafic de fourmis Quatre personnes ont été arrêtées pour avoir tenté d'exporter illégalement plusieurs milliers de fourmis vivantes pour les vendre à des collectionneurs en Europe ou Asie. Quelles sont les circonstances de ces arrestations ? Les fourmis en question étaient-elles des espèces protégées ?Avec Albane Thirouard, correspondante de RFI à Nairobi. Russie/Afghanistan : Moscou fait un pas vers le régime taliban La Russie a annoncé retirer les talibans de sa liste d'organisations terroristes. Pourquoi les autorités russes dialoguent avec les talibans depuis déjà plusieurs années alors qu'ils étaient sur leur liste noire jusqu'à aujourd'hui ? Cette décision est-elle un signe que le Kremlin pourrait être le premier pays à reconnaître officiellement le gouvernement taliban ?Avec Anissa El Jabri, correspondante permanente de RFI à Moscou.  États-Unis : Donald Trump en guerre contre l'Université Harvard Donald Trump a gelé les subventions de l'université d'Harvard qu'il accuse d'enseigner «la haine et l'imbécilité». Mais concrètement, que reproche le président à cette université ? Quel pouvoir le gouvernement Trump a-t-il réellement sur cet établissement privé ?Avec Jérôme Viala-Gaudefroy, docteur en Civilisation américaine, spécialiste en rhétorique présidentielle.  Liban : vers un désarmement du Hezbollah ? J'ai lu sur le site de RFI que le président libanais plaide pour un désarmement du Hezbollah. Quelle stratégie Joseph Aoun compte-t-il prendre pour amorcer un dialogue avec le Hezbollah sur ce sujet ? À l'heure actuelle, le mouvement chiite libanais envisage-t-il d'accéder à cette demande ?Avec Karim-Emile Bitar, enseignant à Sciences Po Paris.

Haiti is facing a ‘point of no return', says the UN's special envoy to the country, María Isabel Salvador. She also said that Member States must increase support to Haiti's security forces, particularly the Multinational Security Support Mission, "not as a matter of choice but of necessity”. What does this mean for Kenyan officers on the ground? Also, Amnesty International says Ethiopia's so-called “corridor development” project is sparking fear and uncertainity amongst residents And what are Ponzi schemes and why do so many people fall victim to it? Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Richard Kagoe in Nairobi. Tom Kavanagh and Yvette Twagiramariya in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Pope Francis visited Africa multiple times and the continent has one of the fastest growing Catholic populations in the world. As tributes pour in after the announcement of his death, we hear from our Global Religion reporter on what his legacy will be in Africa.What's behind the deadly clashes between nomads and farmers in Nigeria's Benue and Plateau states?And why hearing loss is becoming a silent epidemic on the continent.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Richard Kagoe and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi, and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Will African gold producers benefit from a surge in prices this year? There's been a price hike after the start of a global trade warAn inquest into the apartheid-era death of Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli reopens nearly 60 years laterPeople displaced by the Uganda oil pipeline complain that they ‘received inadequate compensation'Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Focus on Africa Frenny Jowi, Charles Gitonga and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi, Tom Kavanagh and Victor Sylver in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Discover more Sincerely Accra!Touchdown Nairobi! Sincerely Accra links up with Tonio Kibz from The Sandwich podcast for a fun conversation on life as a young person in Nairobi vs Accra. Grab a snack, cos you know it's about to be nothing short of a good time! Press play!Opening MusicOshe - Reynolds The Gentleman ft. Fra!Music BridgesMeka Ho Bi Woka Ho Bi - Pure Akan One Bebe - OliveTheBoy Body - Black Sherif Arizona - Cina Soul ft. Mr. Drew EX - AbideenCheat on You - Kidi ft. Gyakie Music CloserMariana - Moffy ft. Notse A GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network

Within hours of taking office in January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order freezing nearly all foreign aid. While exemptions were later given for some life-saving services, the move has sent the global fight against HIV/AIDS into chaos. In Kenya, clinics have closed, HIV medication is being rationed and condom dispensers are empty, according to The Washington Post's Nairobi correspondent, Katharine Houreld. She spoke with host Colby Itkowitz about a woman named Mary's story, and how mothers and children with HIV fear for their lives.In the wake of the U.S. overhaul in foreign aid, many now wonder: How much of these long-fought victories against the virus are now being lost? Today's show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was mixed by Sean Carter, and edited by Lucy Perkins. Thanks to Jesse Mesner-Hage and Jennifer Amur. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.