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The return to Nairobi from Windhoek. It starts in Windhoek with Oasis Bus which leaves for Lusaka on Monday and Friday and arrives on the next day. Cost: 1,400 Namibian Dollars.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

I've done this road trip two times already and friends have asked me how I did as they too much wanted to do it. I figured that this time, I'll do it on here. So lets do Nairobi to Southern Africa and back by bus. Let's go!

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I've done this road trip two times already and friends have asked me how I did as they too much wanted to do it. I figured that this time, I'll do it on here. So lets do Nairobi to Southern Africa and back by bus. Let's go! (Repeated thread)

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2 months

It starts at the Jevanjee Gardens boarding the Riverside Shuttles to Arusha. Bus leaves promptly at 8 am and gets to Arusha at 2 pm. Cost: Kshs2,500

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2 months

There is a passenger to be picked at the airport so the shuttle passes there first. Like many Mondays, JKIA is just normal human traffic. On Tuesday, it promises to be very different as promise of protests dubbed #OccupyJKIA . Yes, #RutoMustGo

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2 months

After several passport checks on the road down south we encounter Paradise Gallery. Ten minutes for food, toilets, and art.

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2 months

As we wait for the shuttle to be loaded, ladies in traditional Maa gear selling accessories like earrings, necklaces, hand adornments, and more descended upon us. These ladies are ruthless!

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

Done with very friendly immigration. Tanzania and its many beautiful visages are already upon us.

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James Murua

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1 month

Today I presented at Creative Writing at Wits University to a team led by Prof Grace Musila and Stacy Hardy. It was a conversation on a new category of people at the forefront of ensuring that work produced by African writers is in the global archive.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

Distance from Nairobi to Arusha: 271.45 km

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

Shortly after Paradise Gallery, you will encounter the Kenya Tanzania Border. It's a one stop service so you deal with immigration of both countries in one hall. You'll have to unload your bags for scanning. It's pretty busy.

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2 months

@ArubmayNnyambu I'll be detailing as I go.

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1 month

As I waited for the bus I had a meal and a Serengeti Lager(4.8% alcohol) at the Black Diamond by Arusha Mall. I need to steel myself as the distance from Arusha to Mbeya is a whopping 1,009.8 km! Its going to be a long night.

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James Murua

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1 month

It starts at the Jevanjee Gardens boarding the Riverside Shuttles to Arusha. Bus leaves promptly at 8 am and gets to Arusha at 3pm. Distance from Nairobi to Arusha: 273.3 km Cost: Kshs2,500

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James Murua

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1 month

Arriving at the Riverside Arusha offices and I learn that unlike the last time I was here there is a night bus. All hail John Pombe Maghufuli! I immediately book an overnight to Mbeya in the south which costs me Tshs65,000. The bus company is Kimotco.

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James Murua

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1 year

We are here at the Macondo Festival opening ceremony.

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James Murua

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1 month

There is a passenger to be picked at the airport so the shuttle passes there first. Like many Mondays, JKIA is just normal human traffic. On Tuesday, it promises to be very different as promise of protests dubbed #OccupyJKIA . Yes, #RutoMustGo

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 month

Shortly after Paradise Gallery, you will encounter the Kenya Tanzania Border. It's a one stop service so you deal with immigration of both countries in one hall. You'll have to unload your bags for scanning. It's pretty busy. (No cost)

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

Arriving at the Riverside Arusha offices and I learn that unlike the last time I was here there is a night bus. All hail John Pombe Maghufuli! I immediately book an overnight to Mbeya in the south which costs me Tshs65,000. The bus company is Kimotco.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

10 days

Mosi Light. #AfricanBeer #Zambia #Beer

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 month

After several passport checks on the road down south we encounter Paradise Gallery. Ten minutes for food, toilets, and art.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 month

This is me earlier today completely broken after having rushed through 4 countries in 5 days across thousands of kilometers. Thanks to those followed. When I get a minute I'll do a compilation of costs. For now the thread ends here. I need sleep.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

I'm watching this "Is It Cake" and I'm loving it. Apart from the host that gets on my nerves, they waste too much cake man. Seeing cake on the floor is not great. #IsItCakeToo #IsItCake

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

As I wait, I have a quick meal and Serengeti Lager (4.8% alcohol) at the Black Diamond by Arusha Mall.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

11 months

Thank you Pa Gya Festival and Writers Project of Ghana ( @writerspg ) for hosting some many for a historic seventh time. My session was 'Creating Literary Spaces' ably moderated by Kobby Ankomah with fellow panelists Catherine Nichols, Rachael Kizza, and Abdul Raafi Mohammed.

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James Murua

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1 year

We are here at the #NBOlitfest . Let's go!

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James Murua

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18 days

Windhoek in Windhoek. #AfricanBeer

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James Murua

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1 year

NBO litfest is on this weekend and I'll be moderating Petina Gappah ( @VascoDaGappah ) on Saturday. Come through!

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

The buses leave at 4am Central Africa/5 am East Africa Time. I figured that I would do the border business first and sleep in Zambia. Here I would find my first real obstacle. They demanded that I produce an invitation letter to wherever I was going before stamped in and out.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

Next stop from Mbeya is Tunduma where buses to Lusaka are gotten. The quoted price is Tshs6,000. Its a two hour bus ride to Tunduma. From here, one takes a bajaj to the border post at Nakonde/Tunduma at Tshs1,000.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

2 months

This Kimotco is the modern "chicken bus." There was no one carrying chickens and the bus is newer. The charging ports for cellphones work and a sign at the front promises Free WiFi. The latter isn't forthcoming. Yelling babies are par for the course.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

Monaja - Toshanisha ft Man Njoro (official music video) < biting social commentary on the crazy times we live in here in Kenya. That's how you art. Big fan of @Monajamwenyewe . Also great to see Kevin Man-njoro Waithaka getting his come up. Long overdue.

Monaja - Toshanisha featuring Man Njoro (Official Music Video)

Produced by: Aloyo Mandugu and Kdawg Kelly Composed by: Monaja Written by: Monaja and Man Njoro Video scripted by Monaja, directed by Dawn Kaimenyi assisted ...

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

It was such a pleasure chatting with the next generation of writers from Kenya. #NIBF

Lexa W. Lubanga

@Lexa_Lubanga

1 year

Had a great afternoon yesterday with the brilliance of Ciku Kimeria, James Murua, and Eric Rugara on Up and coming Kenyan Writers. Thanks to @ekitabu for organizing, it’s fulfilling to have my initiative, @KReadathon be known to all! Here’s to more Kenyan writing and readership

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James Murua

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2 months

While we were supposed to get to Mbeya at 8am, we arrive at 2:30pm thus I cannot recommend Kimotco for this trip. The seats are pretty cramped so anyone above 5'10' will struggle. And those numerous breakdowns making the journey over 7 hours might will drive some nuts.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

11 months

Here we come Lagos. Can't wait for the @quramopub experience.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

11 months

We are here at Pa Gya! @writersPG

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

6 months

@iamkathambi @Mwirigi Someone wrote a book from a similar experience. Here's your opening...

How I Accidentally Became a Global Stock Photo: And Other Strange and Wonderful Stories by Shubnum...

Find out more about How I Accidentally Became a Global Stock Photo: And Other Strange and Wonderful Stories by Shubnum Khan

www.panmacmillan.com

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

Here we are at the 254 Kitabu Fest at the Sarit Centre to celebrate Kenyan writing.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

Why am I only learning that academics are mentioning me in their work? What does this mean?!

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 month

Whoever is doing them thinks were still in 1984, not 2024.

Eric Mugendi

@mougendi

1 month

What are these billboards for? Who are they by?

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

11 months

Hello Accra. See you on Saturday.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

11 months

Chilling out with Gregory @Pardlo at @nyu_accra 's Labone Dialogues in Accra, Ghana.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

10 months

I'm a huge Castlevania fan and their Nocturne limited series was amazing. They did my girl Drolta, my favourite character, wrong though. #CastlevaniaNocturne @netflix

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1 year

@Mainor_Mureithi @ntvkenya That's the first thing that came to my mind when I read this story. 😂😂😂

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

10 months

May he rest in peace.

Pwani Tribune🌴

@PwaniTribune

10 months

Legendary Mwanzele singer/composer Mohamed Ngana alias Nyerere wa Konde has passed on. Over 300 songs composed and a legacy of sensitizing the community on HIV/AIDS through his songs in the 90s. He will be buried today in Sita, Dabaso according to Islamic custom. May he rest.

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James Murua

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2 months

My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace David. You were the best of us.

Hon. Justice Martha K. Koome, FCIArb, EGH

@CJMarthaKoome

2 months

MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF HON. JUSTICE DAVID MAJANJA On behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission, it is with profound sadness that I announce the sudden passing of Hon. Justice David Amilcar Shikomera Majanja, Judge of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner

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James Murua

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1 month

From the Tunduma main stop, we get to the border post at Tshs1,000. (Generic photo of what a Bajaj looks like)

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 month

Dear thread reader, it was NOT a good deal. The hilux driver, I'll call him Big A, was delivering goods down to Lusaka. The journey into the big city was spent going through numerous check points. At one point, we even drove into the bush to avoid an unreasonable checkpoint.

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James Murua

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1 month

I sleep at the Olympia Lodge which cost Tshs25,000 (that might have included 5,000 for the guy who brought me). All in all, I spent around Tshs50,000 in Tunduma. That's Kshs2,408.08 for the Kenyans reading this thread.

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James Murua

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4 months

@SocratesMbamalu There is a certain madness going on across the continent. It will end eventually. It might take a year, a decade, or a generation. This shit will end.

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7 months

Lupita Nyong'o AND Djimon Hounsou? I am freaking in!

Sinema Focus KE

@sinemafocuske

7 months

WATCH: Lupita Nyong’o in A Quiet Place: Day One trailer, directed by Michael Sarnoski and produced by John Krasinski, Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller. The movie is set to release in June 2024.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

Dude! Your account kept me sane during the worst of the Arteta Out time in 2021. My favourite Football Twitter account of all time.

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@nonewthing

1 year

Genius is stupidity at first sight and common sense in hindsight.

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James Murua

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2 months

Not my beloved MCA. 😂😂😂

Cyprian, Is Nyakundi

@C_NyaKundiH

2 months

Residents of Nairobi South Ward storm MCA Esther Waithera Chege's office and set a bonfire outside in protest of her poor leadership.

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4 months

@NyangePatience @IGAD_Spokes @FatumaIAdan @HusseinidowAli @NyakwayeJ @ASBELKEMBOI7 @Nissi254 @larryhibo @Obrienwafula @FabiusMulongo Are there awards for writers of fiction or poetry coming any time soon?

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6 months

@PwaniTribune I wouldn't miss church after this. 😂😂😂

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1 year

Join us as we celebrate Kenyan writing with @TextBookCentre tomorrow at Sarit Centre. #KenyanWriting

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1 year

It's Friday everywhere. It's 5pm somewhere. Let's go! #Nairobi

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James Murua

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2 months

This!

Eve Maina

@evenmaina

2 months

What hurts him the most is how heavily you’ve stained his international reputation. He spent 2 years travelling akisafisha rada and yall destroyed it in a month. You people are very bad people.

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James Murua

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2 months

Celeste Wamiru ( @toonsbyceleste ) continues doing the lords work. #RutoMustGo

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James Murua

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2 months

We are just trying to survive this regime. 😭

Kathambi | Pan-African 💫🌍❤️

@iamkathambi

2 months

What Kenyans should also know, is they have inspired the entire continent🌍 I wish you could all see the deep admiration, inspiration, and sense of possibility you have awakened across African countries in whatsapp groups 👏🏾🇰🇪💕

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James Murua

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11 months

The session expertly moderated by Kobby focused on the literary spaces we are involved with and their importance in the African literary ecosystem.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 month

There were at least 2 long stops to fix busted tires. Instead of getting there at 8am as promised, we arrive at almost 3pm. I realise that I cannot recommend it for coming down South. The seats are pretty cramped so anyone above 5'10' will struggle.

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James Murua

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8 months

I've already learned a new word in 2024: skunk water. That's being used on protesters in the occupied territories in Palestine. And it's pretty nasty.

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James Murua

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8 months

Supreme Leader: if it doesn't affect me personally, fuck everyone else. I want those dollars for my next election campaign. Technocrat: sir, so many Kenyans travel will be affected. Supreme Leader: fuck 'em! Bring me those campaign contributions, rather dollars.

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1 year

#NewProfilePic

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1 year

They used to be called "Radio Plays" and now are called "scripted podcasts." I listened to "After The Credits" from the people who brought you the documentary "I Am Samuel." It is totally worth your time. Listen to it here;

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James Murua

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11 months

Hanging out with Ismail Einashe ( @IsmailEinashe ) at the launch of his new book "Strangers" at @chechebooks on Saturday.

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James Murua

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1 year

Quality book there. He will enjoy himself.

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James Murua

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4 months

Cook! 😂😂😂

Dr Shrimp Puerto Rico

@LadPsycho

4 months

Drake rapping on the BBL Drizzy beat

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James Murua

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11 months

The New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria was a personal highlight. And I got to meet with afrobeats superstar Femi Kuti. #Lagos #Travel #Felabration

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

6 months

No one should dare google the role of Nyeri Country Club during the emergency.

Sina Source

@mx__chichi

6 months

Two things Kenyans rarely talk about; the colonial state capture of children especially boys & concentration camps that were turned into schools in post-colonial Kenya. You cannot tell me men are disenfranchised because fathers prioritised girls. It's not that simple.

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James Murua

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10 months

In a past life, there would be a feature on KTN presented by Mohamed Ali (Kiswahili) and John Allan Namu (English) on the cartels at JKIA and the shops the staff there had opened.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

8 months

Congratulations to all!

Debunk Media

@debunkdotmedia

8 months

FELLOWSHIP ALERT: Our appreciation goes out to the many writers & journalists who applied for the Debunk Barbara Achermann Fellowship. Out of the tens of pitches (which shall not go to waste), we'd like to congratulate these 11 writers & journalists for emerging as fellows!

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

Congratulations to the Ajayis. 🥰

Dami Ajayi

@JollyPaps1

1 year

Seun Ajayi & an ex-Marlian fan.

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1 month

I decided to try and have my passport stamped out of Tanzania where I met my first real barrier. Apparently, one needs to receive an invitation to Zambia from a person notwithstanding visa on arrival. I took this to be a sign to rest and try again on the next day.

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James Murua

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4 months

My thoughts go out to @nickhornby who must be going through hell this weekend. His "Fever Pitch" book was a good preparation for a long wait to see The Arsenal winning the league. Good luck Nick.

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1 year

@MadamAfrika Love, Sex, and 30 Candles.

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7 months

@redstreamnet They also used "vampires" in the 1950s man.

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James Murua

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9 months

That's what I'm talking about!

Unsolicited Happiness

@MadamAfrika

9 months

African aunty.

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1 month

Rest in Peace Margaretta Wa Gacheru.

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James Murua

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1 year

Faith Kipyegon is HER!

James Wokabi

@JWokabi

1 year

Make that two gold medals!!!! Faith Kipyegon completes her double in Budapest by winning the women's 5000m. Never in doubt!!! Beatrice Chebet grabs bronze. Great evening by the Kenyan ladies

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I was going to get accommodation at Nakonde when a broker, that seems to be the career of choice for young men there, said someone was driving their Toyota Hilux to Lusaka and needed 1 passenger to pay 700 KW. 200 KW premium to save waiting for 10 hours isn't a bad deal no?

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9 months

@itsmugambi Naivas husaidia sana.

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James Murua

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2 months

Kenyan yout' bringing the heat to the government. #RutoMustGo

MotherOfPassports

@WinnieRioba

2 months

Small country update. Kenyans are currently punishing the government

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11 months

Winning a quiz by Femi Elufowoju Jr. will bring you rewards. #PaGya

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@jamesmurua

1 year

I must confess that I didn't even know that Wanavokali ( @wanavokali ) had another song apart from that hit song Rhumba. Turns out they have a whole kick-ass album that speaks to my soul. Where have I been to miss this amazing work? Please check them out;

Wanavokali - Rhumba (Official Video) Sms 'SKIZA 5963588' to 811 for...

Wanavokali :The Album is out now on all audio streaming platforms!https://linktr.ee/wanavokaliWanavokali debuts their single, Rhumba, off of their Self-Tit...

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

It's been a special few days in the history of Kenyan music. Kalamashaka (kshakaofficial) just did a concert celebrating 25 years of existence at the celebration of the 50th year of the formation of the hip-hop genre. It was a full house and we love our K-shaka.

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@jamesmurua

1 year

What is this Man United legend doing talking about Arsenal? I thought the little boy opted out of North London?

Arsenal ANOOP

@ArsenalAnoop

1 year

This is the problem with new set of fans that has Arsenal information only from the internet. RVP was in hospital most of his career at Arsenal , scored some bangers and repeat. Finally had a breakout year as our captain and then he ditched us to move to Manchester United .

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I found out that Bless It Up bus was headed to Harare and it would cost US$20. Did i jump at the chance? Hell yeah. I'm already ensconce in a bus and ready for more adventure 492.3 km down south.

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1 year

@StycieWaweru Congratulations! I didn't know you were a photographer as well. #Multitalented

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1 month

@KKombani Come and see me perform liveness. 😂😂😂

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5 months

Lav on the Fairway

@AsegoLav

5 months

Mpira yachezwa ki Bruce Lee....Kung Kung....Kung Kung...

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James Murua

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1 year

As we said kwaheri to the outgoing Goethe Kenya boss Lilli and karibu to the incoming one Cristina, I got to sample these beers from 254 brewing. My favourite by a country mile was sandtrap. It's a 7% beer but was the smoothest of the lot.

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1 year

@MadamAfrika We'll do our very best. 🥰

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10 months

I have tried Snapchat over and over and accepted that it is just not for me. Yet. I still like the idea of a major social media platform not in Zukabaga's grubby hands so do you Snapchat.

Moses Kemibaro

@moseskemibaro

10 months

So, apparently, Snapchat is hot again, and not just with teens. I was under the impression that it had completely stagnated the last few years but it's growing faster than TikTok at the moment, has more daily active users (DAUs) than X / Twitter at 397M, its US$ 3.99 subscription

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@jamesmurua

1 year

That time when those guys got their legendary photo at the KICC. #Throwback

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

They are now harassing the sweetest among us. I hate this space.

Lexa W. Lubanga

@Lexa_Lubanga

1 year

Just because I'm a Kenyan Literature enthusiast doesn't mean I have to have every single book on my social media (or post your book). I'm Lexa then there's the @KReadathon . Give me space please. Thanks.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

10 months

What he said!

Yusuf Hassan

@MPyusufhassan

10 months

JKIA is a vital gateway to Kenya, but it has been plagued by reports of harassment, intimidation, and extortion of tourists and returning diaspora. These practices are unacceptable and reprehensible. They must be addressed promptly by the relevant authorities to prevent

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James Murua

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1 year

My theory is that the Zimbabwe election results are being cooked in Kenyan and the national blackout distracts everyone who might follow up here. 😁😁😁

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

1 year

Please. Those mini people can be tiring at the best of times. Let the parents breath. 😭

Vincho

@vincho

1 year

Best thing you can do for a child is listen. Not advice, not teach but actively listen.

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James Murua

@jamesmurua

7 months

This was beautiful to see! A highlight for the month.

Mukoma Wa Ngugi

@MukomaWaNgugi

7 months

What a beautiful day! Prof. Carole Boyce Davies from the Caribbean was given the name Waceera (one for who travels also for justice) also recalling the late Prof Micere Mugo and poet Kamau Brathwaite who was named by my grandmother. And in a space full of Pan African activists.

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