Rafiki Kenya

Hitler's Google - Mocality rant

2012-01-16T23:57:00.000+03:00

Kenyan social media fanatics - as well as traditional local and international media - have really enjoyed the Google-Mocality story so far.

I am not going to add my two cents on the story here, since I think they could have just sorted out the issue between the two of them.

I just wanted to share Hitler's thoughts on this.

Subtitled parodies of Adolf Hitler's last days in the Berlin bunker, as depicted in the 2004 Second World War film Downfall, have become one of the web's most enduring memes.

The Nazi dictator's rants have proved their remarkable versatility in hundreds of spoof clips, from sporting rages to economic polemics to video game reviews.

Yes, you can stare

2012-01-14T13:59:00.000+03:00

Researchers found that nearly half – 47 per cent – of men first glance at a woman’s chest. A third of the so-called ‘first fixations’ are on the waist and hips, while fewer than 20 per cent look at the face.

Not only are breasts often the first thing men look at, they also glance at them for longer than any other body part.

While men spend longer than women observing a woman's boobies, women spend much longer looking at a wedding ring on a woman's finger.

But WHY do we men find it so hard to avoid staring at a girl’s breasts? Why can’t we avoid taking a little inevitable sneak peek? This video offers the explanation. I will need to rehearse this guy's speech for myself, I may need it from time to time.

Furi Furi Dance with Julie Gichuru

2012-01-07T12:43:00.000+03:00

Julie Gichuru

Kenyan gospel artist Jimmy Gait recently released his Furi Furi Dance Remix.

The remix is featuring Coco Janabi, Jeff Koinange, Bob Collymore and MILF Julie Gichuru.

The song is full of energy, fun, nice choreography and has a wonderful message. Apparently, the remix is supporting a good cause.

You can watch the video below. Enjoy it, and please share your thoughts by leaving a comment.

Meet Agwambo Gal

2011-12-23T03:14:00.001+03:00

Agwambo Gal

Agwambo Gal wants to dance, harness as many dancers for peace as possible, and prepare for peaceful 2012 elections. Her intention is to bring all youths together to dance and vote for their preferred candidate in a peaceful way.

Who would want a repeat of what happened in 2007? Kenya is a peaceful country, and yes, we can dance to that. And as Agwambo Gal dances to peace, she calls you all to join her to dance for peace. Unfortunately, Agwambo Gal also seems to be supporting one particular candidate.

"Stop fighting, start dancing" and "Lets dance! Let’s engage, and let’s vote!" seem to be her mottos. That's fine with us, but is she hot? Probably not, and she can't even dance. So babe, get your act together, and make sure your next video is raunchy. And stop supporting a particular candidate.

Hula Hoop

2011-12-20T01:58:00.000+03:00

Here is the official video of the new Stella Mwangi (aka STL) single Hula Hoop (featuring Mohombi), from the album "Kinanda".

Hooping

Nice song, so I had to do some research, and I found out that a hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck. So I got myself one. I wanted to use it for exercising, but I didn't seem to be able to control the thing. So I gave it to my girl. And she didn't have any problems with it at all. Really amazing!

Here’s an easy two-step lesson on how to hula hoop.

1. Make sure you have the right size hula hoop

What’s the right size? Try this: Stand with your hoop in front of you. The general rule of thumb is that a hoop should stand somewhere between your navel and nipple height, although some compensation should be made for your waist size, too. General rule of thumb: The bigger you are, the bigger the hoop should be. Larger hoops will rotate slower, making getting started easier. Smaller than that will make the hoop rotate faster, which is more challenging, although smaller hoops may be useful for certain tricks.

2. Put one foot in front of the other, and shift your weight

Hold the hoop against your back. You can start it a little above your waist. Then, push the hoop around your waist, and shift your weight back and forth on your feet to keep the hoop moving. Easier said than done? Having trouble “keeping it up”? Here are some more tips: Many people try to move their hips in a circle with the hoop. This actually makes hooping much harder. Try this: put one foot in front of the other and just shift your weight back and forth from foot to foot. It’s less of a circular hip motion and more of just a rocking or pumping motion. In terms of which direction to hoop in, try them both! You’ll know right away which one is right for you. I’ve found that right handed people generally hoop counter-clockwise, while lefties go clockwise, but many people are exceptions to this rule. Most of all: be patient! It can take a while to get the hang of it — don’t give up! If you get frustrated trying to get the hoop going around your waist, try hooping with your hands!

Are you still looking for a nice Christmas present for your girl? In the video below you can find out why you should buy your girl a hula hoop. Hooping does not just tone the midriff, but burns a fearsome amount of calories (as many as 100 every 10 minutes), boosts your mood and your sex life, and provides spiritual enlightenment.

It's boobie time! With Avril and Marya.

2011-11-26T02:03:00.001+03:00

Avril Nyambura

Our local stars Avril and Marya are creating awareness for breast cancer. Lets face it, we've all heard the cancer awareness messages, but have you ever had the opportunity to have your breasts examined by me?

Marya

Because there is no cure at this time, awareness is the primary way to decrease the number of people who die from breast cancer, so I feel I should also do my part. Many breasts are already being examined by me, but I feel I can't cover the whole of Kenya, so I am now offering an alternative to the infamous breast examinations by yours truly. So if you have been on my waiting list for way too long, here's my advice: just do self-exams!

Monthly breast self-exams are a good option for all women who aren't being examined by me. Women who regularly examine their breasts become more aware of how their breasts normally feel. They are more likely to notice changes that could be early signs of cancer. It's best to check about a week after your period, when breasts are not swollen or tender. If you see or feel a change in your breasts, see your doctor immediately.

See for yourself how simple it is and hey, boobs could really use your support, so please show you care.

And now that you have had your breasts checked, here's a definite club banger from two of Kenya's hottest female artists...get ready for 'Chokoza'...enjoy!

Why Kenyans do it better

2011-11-20T12:24:00.001+03:00

Kenyans do it better

In my post earlier this month, I explained why some tourists better stay out of Kenya. Today, I would like to show you an example of the kind of tourists we would like to have more of in Kenya.

Alexander Oswald, a Head of Marketing at Nokia, travelled to Kenya with his family. The driver on their safari showed him how we are working with mobile solutions in Kenya in our daily lives, including mobile payments and text-based information systems in agriculture and education. He then shared his positive experiences in Kenya at TEDxAustria. You can watch the video of his talk below.

The video got a lot of views on YouTube and very positive comments over the past few days. It is actually great marketing for Kenyan tourism and Kenyan businesses.

Alexander is very happy about the amazing feedback on his TEDxAustria talk and curious to see where this is going to develop. He is pleased that the video is touching the heart and pride of people in Kenya.

Alexander is a very kind man with his heart in the right place. He has been thanking people on a individual basis through Twitter and collectively on YouTube.

I would love to know who his safari driver was - the driver should be honoured as a great marketer of Kenya. And Alexander, please come back to Kenya soon. Our government should waive visa fees for families such as yours (and prevent the entry of tourists such as Jamjam222). Karibuni tena!

Why some tourists better stay out of Kenya

2011-11-04T02:35:00.001+03:00

Picture from a Mombasa travel report

Apparently, the Kenyan tourism industry is being hit by some recent insecurity developments in the region. Well, I wouldn't mind if a particular breed of tourists would stay out of Kenya. I have already shown you earlier how some tourists discuss the qualities of our Kenyan girls.

And today I am revealing that Major Grubert is promoting his Kenya travel reports through some "innocent" videos on YouTube. Major Grubert provides tips for men looking for enjoyment: tips about codes of behaviour and warnings for “rip-offs”, about prices and hotel suggestions through to the appropriate addresses and links with further information. Such information cannot be found in any travel guide. The reports are not simply travel guides for single men, they provide information for all those who have always wanted to know how things function – to simply have the best looking girls when on holiday, at the best destinations for single men. And yes, Kenya is featured prominently in his travel reports. Have a look at the YouTube video below, just showing Mombasa's nightlife. And then do as I did: call all your family and friends and tell them to keep their girls out of Mombasa at night.

Grubert in Kenya: Mombasa Town and the beaches is a double CD with video, covering bars and discos, nightlife, girls, action...
Contents:
Report: Including more than 1,200 photos from all walks of life. Information, tips, tricks, prices. Detailed sex guide with everything that should be included.

The outbound journey and safety tips.

Out and about in Mombasa.

Town hotels and prices.

Nightlife in and outside of the town.

A detailed introduction to the Tembo Disco, Casablanca Club, and Casuarina Bar.

Various Kenyan girls and what they are like.

Numerous photo sessions with the most talented of girls.

A visit to the more southerly beaches: Likoni, Shelly, Tiwi, and the Diani Beach.

Advantages and disadvantages of the hotel facilities.

Out and about in the car.

Nyali, Bamburi Beach, sun, and sea. Beach Hotels.

Numerous tips – exchanging money and “plastic cash“, shopping, mobile phone, naïve or just a butterfly?, inoculations and health, hotels etc.

Out and about in Mtwapa.

Prices and how to deal with the girls.

Means of transport in Mombasa - Taxi or Matatu.

Beach life.

Eating in Kenya – what, where, and what it costs.

The beau ideal of the Kenyan girls.

A threesome with Grubert’s nurse and her girlfriend.

How and where the girls live.

Snares and stumbling stones.

What to avoid.

All richly pictured with numerous specials about the various topics.

Kenya is a beautiful country with beautiful girls. Why can't we just keep it like that without Kenya becoming a sex tourism destination? Or is this really what our girls want?

Why I love Ocampo

2011-06-08T20:32:00.000+03:00

Ocampo

In an earlier post, I explained why I would love to go the Hague.

Today, I would like to tell you more about why I love Ocampo so much. I hope you'll all agree with me.

Well, I love Ocampo because Ocampo is exotic.
Ocampo is beautiful.
Ocampo has brains.
Ocampo knows various dance styles, from classic ballet to hip hop. Ocampo has a black belt in Kenpo Karate and was a cheerleading captain.
Ocampo has appeared in major television productions.
Ocampo likes hiking, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, my balls, horseback riding, riding me, swimming, skating and weight lifting.
Ocampo also has good humor, a pretty smile, strong ambition and work ethic.
Ocampo will surely impress you as well! Kenyans, unite, support Ocampo and enjoy Ocampo's video below!

#Kenya28Feb: Stand for Kenyan girls!

2011-02-27T23:34:00.002+03:00

Stand for Kenya!

Stand For Kenya(n girls)!
We are extremely proud to be Kenyan!
We are proud of our beautiful country!
We are proud of our diversity, cultures and traditions!

We are proud of our heroes! (we have Akuku Danger)
We are proud of our high achievers! (yes, I am referring to Rafiki Kenya)

We are proud of being hustlers! (even the blog The Kenyan Hustler never really took off)
We are proud of our hoods! (Buru Buru being one of the best hoods, with only one problem: there are too many lesbians!)

We are proud of our tribes and twengs! (yes we are, and thank you Lord in particular for Kamba ladies, they are hot and cute)
We are proud of our kanges and our mats! (free porn included on our matatus)

We are proud of our artists and musicians! (thank you Kaz (the $10,000 for a kiss on the lips girl) and Avril for your nice pictures)
We are proud of our industries and farms! (yes, we do have a variety of industries; some of them on Koinange Street in Nairobi)
We are proud of our sports teams! (Janet Wanja for example likes playing with (volley)balls)

Oh yes, and apparently, Kenya has the most beautiful girls.

On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, wherever you are, at work, in the supermarket, in traffic, in school, on campus, in hospitals, in churches, in mosques, in temples, in synagogues, on sports pitches, in court, on your farm, at police stations, at armed forces barracks, in matatus, in buses, on the beach, in the game parks, at the airport, in parliament, in State House, in your homes, ...

On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, we stand
On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, we unite
On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, we shall speak in one voice.

On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, let’s sing our beautiful and powerful National Anthem, all three verses.
On the 28th February 2011 the world will watch as Kenyans stand UNITED;
1pm, 1 nation, 1 people, 1 anthem, united in 1 prayer for 1 Kenya
We are Kenya!

How did hot Ugandan girls vote?

2011-02-21T00:55:00.000+03:00

How did she vote?

I never managed to find one political line among the hottest Kenyan girls. In our last Presidential elections for instance, some of them voted for Raila Odinga, others for Mwai Kibaki, and still others for Kalonzo Musyoka. I must admit my two favorite gals voted for Kalonzo Musyoka, but I can't generalize at all.

But the situation in Uganda seems to be different. I just did a small survey of the 5 hottest girls I know in Uganda. And guess what? All five of them voted for Kizza Besigye!

So today we are asking: "Is there a link between hotness and voting patterns in Uganda?"

I really don't know. I have always been told there are a lot of hot girls in Uganda. And now, if they all voted for Kizza Besigye, how come Yoweri Museveni still 'won' the elections? Of course my sample size is very small and maybe not reliable, so I need your help here.

Do you have any hot female friends in Uganda? How did they vote?
Or are you a hot Ugandan girl yourself? If yes, how did you vote? (and what's your number?)

Please use the comment section below to give me your views on this.

Are you going to get some on this date?

2011-01-25T02:00:00.000+03:00

Free hugs, but what about sex?

Yes or No?

Valentines Day is only about 3 weeks away. Shoes did it for me last year, and the Cry Baby was fun two years ago.

This year, I may just go on a date.

So you managed to get a date? But you are not a lady killer like myself? And you are just wondering whether or not the date is going to lead to you having sex?

Well, Holy Taco has created a very handy flowchart "Are You Going to Have Sex on This Date?" to help you determine whether or not your going to have sex at the end of your date. Try it out!

Will those days soon be gone?

Meet Sue - the Kenyan prostitute building a brand

2011-01-21T00:03:00.000+03:00

When Sex is No Longer Sin

I just came across a blog supposedly written by Sue, a prostitute working on Koinange Street: Nairobi Nights. It has well-written and entertaining stories about a working girl in Nairobi. The stories are well written and quite entertaining.

"My name is Sue. I practice along Koinange Street, Nairobi. These are thoughts, observations and experiences from my prostitution world. Nothing of the soft, sympathy seeking topsy turvy kind. But straight talk, hard facts and real anecdotes. They are worth something."

The sexy 'girl' has already written 10 episodes so far, including blog posts with exciting titles such as "The Spiritual Role Of A Prostitute", "When Sex Is No Longer Sin", "Let The Pee Flow", "Why Should I Not Open My Legs?" and "I can't Feel Your Thing".

In her latest post, she refers to one of her teachers in high school who came up with an interesting metaphor, comparing a girl to a tin of cocoa:

"A female teacher in the mixed boarding school that I attended used to compare us girls to a tin of cocoa; you remember the one which had a foil inside. "The first time you let a man touch your breasts or private parts, then you have opened the lid. The moment you lose your virginity, the foil is gone. After that, every time you have sex, the cocoa gets depleted. If you are not careful the rightful owner will find there is nothing left for him". At the face of it, it was a polite way to dissuade us from adolescence sex, but a little deeper it implied we girls didn't really belong to ourselves but to some man somewhere, who was supposed to have all the cocoa. Our role in society it seemed was to prepare for this man."

And in another recent post, Sue writes:

"Our value decreases as your experience increases. Quoting five years experience is a turn off. Many a girl gets to prostitution telling themselves they wont do it for more than a few months, maybe six, save some money, start a business , hit it big in some way or get a 'proper' job. But a year goes and another still on the street. The optimal experience is about a year; when one is no longer surprised by the antics of men and all the inhibitions are gone. After a year there is a plateau and then the downward curve starts."

What do you think of this new Kenyan blog? Is it written by a 'ghost writer'? Is it polluting our blogging landscape? Or is it a nice addition to the scene?

The IDEOS has landed!

2011-01-12T02:21:00.000+03:00

Huawei IDEOS
posing with a model

The much anticipated Huawei IDEOS U8150 phone has been launched in Kenya.

The IDEOS was announced last September by Huawei as a low cost handset that the Chinese manufacturer had worked on in collaboration with Google. Depicted as a low end smartphone, the IDEOS is anticipated to be a game changer, all at a reasonable price.

The phone comes with Android 2.2, a 2.8 inch colour touch screen, 3G HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps, a 3.2 Mp camera, WI-FI and Bluetooth. The phone retails at Ksh 8,499/- and is bundled with Ksh 1,000/- airtime plus 600 Mb of data. This means a US$100 smartphone has finally arrived! This is exactly the right move in bringing Android to the masses in Kenya.

It's the best cheap phone currently available and it runs on Android, so the question is not really whether you will buy the IDEOS (of course you will), but which one you will buy. Which one? Yes, which one! This thing comes in different colors, so you will have to decide on the color. The phone comes in four different colors: black, blue, purple and yellow.

The Huawei IDEOS U8150 phone is available in black, blue, purple and yellow

The science of color psychology may help us in deciding which color of IDEOS to buy:

Black: Black is often used as a symbol of menace or evil, but it is also popular as an indicator of authority and power. It is used to represent treacherous characters and is often associated with witchcraft, hence ideal for Kamba people. Black is also associated with death and mourning, unhappiness, sexuality, formality, and sophistication.

Blue: Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly. Blue can also create feelings of sadness or aloofness. Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature.

Purple: Purple is the symbol of royalty and wealth. Purple also represents wisdom and spirituality. Purple can sometimes appear exotic or artificial.

Yellow: Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Yellow can also create feelings of frustration and anger. Yellow can also increase the metabolism.

Yellow for my main girlfriend

How do these colors make you feel? You may have realized by now that this will not be an easy decision. So I will just buy all four of them. I will buy a yellow one for my main girlfriend, so that she remains optimistic and happy. I will buy a blue one for my clande in order to lower her body temperature, she sometimes just gets waaaaaaay too hot. I will buy a purple IDEOS for my sugar mummy because she is wealthy, wise and artificial. And a black one for myself of course, because of my sexuality and sophistication. And you? Which color will you buy?

Merry Christmas 2.0!

2010-12-23T11:09:00.001+03:00

Making Christmas merry

A new viral video on YouTube portrays the story of the Nativity as told through social media. It tells the story of Mary, Joseph and the birth of baby Jesus in a new way.

The video gives you answers to important questions such as "If Joseph had a Twitter feed, what would it say?".

The video is very nicely done and in case you aren’t one of the nearly 7 million people who have already viewed this video, I have embedded it below for your convenience and viewing.

Yes, the times they are changing! How has Christmas changed for you over the past few years?

My Blackberry is not working

2010-12-22T20:46:00.004+03:00

Are you craving for an Apple?

Kenya has been having a special relation with the United Kingdom since colonial times. We share part of our history, a bit of friendship and some political, economic, commercial & cultural interests. Well, and sometimes I wish the Brits could colonize us again. Not for everything British, but at least for a few nice things. I don't want to learn anything about their bad cooking, but I love their dry sense of humor for instance.

This “fruity” video from The One Ronnie starring Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield is just hilarious. These guys jokingly take on the tech industry's obsession with fruits like Blackberry, Orange and Apple, and throw in a few brilliant Microsoft comments as well.

Check it out below:

Oh, I just love that last one about the eggsbox 3,60. And you, do you enjoy such British humor?

Dress code: red and black

2010-12-16T23:45:00.001+03:00

Dress code: red and black

December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Yes, another International Day!

A gathering in Nairobi will include a silent public procession, starting at Koinange Street, and ending at the Sarakasi Dome, in Ngara. Events will include testimonies by sex workers as well as edutainment in the form of theatre, music, dance, and spoken word. The events are free and the dress code for this day will be red (sex worker rights) and black (Africa). I am giving you Jessica Alba's suggestion for the dress code in the picture.

The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers aims to raise awareness of the violence and abuse perpetrated on sex workers.

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will be marking this day for the first time this year.

When asked to comment on her reasons for organizing this event in Nairobi, Dorothy Ogutu, a sex worker activist, said:

As the saying goes, sex work is the oldest profession, and yet it is the one industry that records the highest rate of violence and brutality. By marking this day, we are calling for an end to violence in a working community that has experienced and continues to experience so much of it. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere, is injustice everywhere.”

True, I couldn't have expressed it in any better way! Could you?

I don't care about Bono, but I like his wife

2010-12-12T19:23:00.000+03:00

No need for bra or panties with Kenya Kids Tees
(photo courtesy of Edun)

I don't care about Bono and what he is supposedly doing for Africa. His One campaign received almost £9.6million in donations in 2008 but handed over only £118,000 to good causes. But I love Ali Hewson, Bono's wife. Ali is fashion's conscience: she set up Edun, one of the world's leading ethical fashion brands. Yes, fashion can be ethical.

Coral dress by Edun

Ethical fashion? Yep, this dismal term has been kicking around for some time, but since Edun sold a 49 percent stake to the fashion conglomerate LVMH last May, it has definitively gone mainstream. "It's given us more muscle," says Ali.

Ali Hewson describes Edun's fashion as follows: "In general, the Edun aesthetic is feminine, sexy with a rock'n roll edge – clothes that take you from day to night, the office to the club."

Edun's clothes are produced with communities in Kenya, Tunisia, Lesotho, Tanzania and Uganda.

Edun also supports Bidii School in Kibera in Nairobi. The artwork on Edun's Kenya Kids Tees (see picture above) was created by kids from the Bidii School. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sales of these really striking shirts go to back to the school.

#KCPE2010 : Kenyan topic trending on Twitter globally

2010-11-09T21:25:00.001+03:00

Virginia Wira (right) and Elizabeth Auma
preparing for KCPE in 2009
(Photo by Liz Muthoni, Daily Nation)

Earlier this year, our Miss Twitter Kenya contest already showed the popularity of Twitter with Kenyans. And today, a Kenyan topic was trending on Twitter. #KCPE2010 was actually listed in the top 3 of Trending Topics on Twitter globally for a few hours today.

The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations kicked off countrywide today and Kenyans on Twitter were attempting to make guesses on the questions that have been designed to mould our "leaders of tomorrow".

(Note for non-Kenyans: The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is a certificate awarded to students after completing primary education in Kenya. KCPE results are extremely important in Kenya, as it determines the secondary school the student will be accepted into.)

Most of the #KCPE2010 tweets are really quite hilarious! Here's a very incomplete sample:

@letiank: #KCPE2010 If I dropped a Vitz in the grass how would I find it? a) Use a magnet b) Cut grass c) Forget it you'll catch another one

@alfredmutua: #kcpe2010 My nephew asked me which of the following is not a planet a) Jupiter b) Pluto c) Neptune d) @JimmyKibaki's head

@Njemah: #KCPE2010 Discuss the role of football in the recent vuvuzela concerts held in South Africa

@gitts: #kcpe2010 Excuse I wasn't copying just RT-ing my neighbour's answer!

@gummybear254: #kcpe2010 Science: Calculate the tension between Karooocy and Wambui

@gummybear254: #kcpe2010 What does Yash Pal Ghai's daughter call him? (2mks) ----> Ghai Fafa

@gummybear254: #kcpe2010 What do you get when you're hit by a Vitz? A mosquito bite.

@gummybear254: #kcpe2010 Name 2 types of chicken-----> Kenchic, Akuku Danger

@muraguri: #kcpe2010 #ghc Sketch the map to your house. Not applicable if you stay on Thika Rd!!

@nyawizzy: #kcpe2010 CRE: Who is a traitor? A. Judas; B. Kalonzo; C. Kalembe; D. All of the above.

And we had a nice Twitpic by @smusyoka on how to curb cheating during KCPE examinations:

#KCPE2010 How to curb cheating *deadandburied*

The Trending Topic was started by @ki_bet through this tweet, and we thank him for making our day! Also have a look at this funny report from the Artful Dodger.

What's your favorite tweet from #KCPE2010? Please leave your comments!

Boobs without nipples are 'pointless'

2010-10-28T23:57:00.002+03:00

KONDAKIS: bringing dead wood back to life.

My girl loves KONDAKIS. That means I also have to love KONDAKIS. Kenya-based KONDAKIS creates amazing clothing and jewellery created from recycled parachutes and wood.

The KONDAKIS Parachute Collection is made from original old parachutes. The collection includes dresses, jackets, tops, skirts, bags and underwear and all the styles come in the colours snow, desert, bush, lava and metal.

The KONDAKIS Dead Wood Collection integrates the roughness of wood in bangles and necklaces by leaving some of the bark on and also by cutting the pieces in such a way that the different wood colors come to the surface and create a contrast.

KONDAKIS parachutes: catch me if I fall!

Earlier this year, the Kondakis website showed a naked breast on the front page of the website and some other pages as well. Immediately after I tweeted about it, all pictures with nude boobies were removed from the site. And now the pictures are back! But not completely: parts of the boobies are back, but the nipples are missing! Yes, the nipples are gone. I find boobs without nipples so... well, pointless!

Let's now have a look at one of the original pictures on the website and how KONDAKIS killed the beauty of that picture:

With nipple

Without nipple

Find the one and only difference between the two pictures.

Now where has the nipple gone? Damn Photoshop!

Now, why would they have removed the nipples? Is this a breast cancer awareness campaign? Or are they afraid of showing nipples because they are erogenous zones and can be erotic?

I am now advocating for the right to bare breasts. Why is it inappropriate for women to go topless in public? Our grannies were topless most of the time, so what is the problem really?

Swazi politicians are already part of my campaign since they have been defending the right of women in traditional dress to expose their breasts. And you, will you also join me in the campaign for the right to bare breasts? Leave your comments below, but please keep them 'to the point'!

Let's play with condoms

2010-10-11T22:05:00.000+03:00

Kid in Mbita having fun with condoms

Turning condoms into toys

You can have sex with a condom, that's usually fun. But children in Mbita on Lake Victoria have discovered an interesting new purpose for condoms: use them as toys! Wow, Kenyans are innovators!

Now, what else could you do with a condom? Well, some random guy who loves bad jokes launched some 'projects' on this. Here's a pack of five cool things (called the 'Condom Hack Pack') you can do with a condom, including the Condom Lifesaver, the Condom Cat Toy, the Cellular Condom Protector, the Condom Shotgun and Condom Floaters:

And you, what do you do with your condoms?

The Witch Doctor

2010-10-08T21:56:00.000+03:00

When a Kenyan man discovers he is HIV positive, he turns to a traditional healer for help. But what advice will the witch doctor dispense? This light-hearted film has an important message about the relationship between modern medicine and folk treatments.

Have you ever gone to a witch doctor? I regularly see one. He is from Tanzania and he is always so much fun. I just go for the fun of it, I don't believe in it at all. I have even taken friends from abroad to the same doctor, and we always have a good laugh afterwards. It is relatively cheap and excellent entertainment!

Good Fortune - a film about Silva and Jackson

2010-10-06T19:47:00.004+03:00

Good Fortune explores how massive, international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the very communities they aim to benefit. Through intimate portraits of two Kenyans battling to save their homes from large-scale development organizations, the film presents a unique opportunity to experience foreign aid through the eyes of the people it is intended to benefit.

On the outskirts of Nairobi, Silva’s home and business in Africa’s largest squatter community are being demolished as part of a United Nations slum-upgrading project. In the rural countryside, Jackson’s farm is being flooded by an American investor who hopes to alleviate poverty by creating a multi-million dollar rice farm.

Interweaving meditative portraits of its characters, Good Fortune examines the real-world impact of international aid. With a broad scope and intimate style, the film portrays gripping stories of human perseverance and suggests that the answers for Africa lie in the resilience of its people.

Called “gripping and infuriating” by FilmCritic.com, the film raises tough questions about how international development has undermined efforts to bring Kenya and other African nations out of extreme poverty. A lack of community involvement, government corruption and naiveté compound to undermine projects forged with the best intentions.

Here's the trailer:

Would you like to see the complete film? Well, the next screenings are on October 21st, 2010 in Mexico and in Belgium...

Free SMS from Gmail to Safaricom

2010-09-30T11:25:00.005+03:00

Staying in touch with your girls is important

Did you know that you can now send free SMS to your friends on Safaricom directly from your Gmail account? Try Gmail SMS and start texting your friends from your computer.

You can send SMS messages to your contacts’ mobile phones using Gmail Chat. If your contact replies, the text message response will appear as a reply in Chat. These conversations are stored in your Chat history just like regular chats.

Sending and receiving a message from Gmail to any phone is free. When replying with an SMS from phone to Gmail, you will be charged a regular SMS rate by your mobile provider. Gmail SMS is currently available in Kenya with Safaricom.

Here's how to use Gmail SMS:

Log into your Gmail account. In the Send SMS box above Chat, enter the phone number you want to send a SMS to.
In the dialog box, enter Contact name of the SMS recipient and check that country and phone number are correct. Then, click Save.
Type your message in the chat window and hit Enter.
Your message will be sent to the phone number you entered.

Try it out! It seems to work fine.

SMALL UPDATE: In some cases, e.g. when you are logging in to your Gmail account from abroad, the Gmail SMS feature is not automatically activated (and you can't see the Send SMS box in Gmail). Here's a solution. Try going to Google Labs, select Gmail Labs and enable "SMS in Chat gadget" and "Text Messaging (SMS) in Chat". That should do the trick, like it did for @kenyanpundit.
@marvintumbo also confirmed he received a Gmail SMS from a friend in Sweden. Unfortunately, the friend is a dude and not the blonde Swedish hottie I had hoped for.

Swazi Minister fired for screwing King Mswati's wife

2010-09-25T12:01:00.001+03:00

Ndumiso Mamba hiding in the bed

Queen Nothando Dube

King Mswati III of Swaziland has fired his Minister of Justice, Ndumiso Mamba, after he was caught having an affair with one of the King’s most beautiful wives, 22-year-old Nothando Dube, who is a former Miss Teen Swaziland.

Photographs of a startled Ndumiso Mamba hiding in the base of a bed of Royal Villas Hotel emerged online.

According to reports, Queen Nothando Dube over the past few weeks dressed up like a soldier to get past security guards to sneak out of the palace and meet her lover.

Ndumiso Mamba was caught!

It is expected that Queen Nothando Dube will spend the rest of her life under 24-hour surveillance.

King Mswati III, who has at least 23 children and is Africa’s last absolute monarch, famously selects a new wife at a reed dance where up to 100,000 women are paraded in front of him. Our own Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has only one wife and her name is Lucy.

And, as Thekimutai was telling me on Twitter: if this was Kenya.... Kalonzo na Roocy. Ai!