The annual 2022 Kenya Fashion Awards (KFA) Launch drew legions of fashion enthusiasts and creators to Nairobi.The event, which was well-attended by popular media personalities and Influencers, featured the unveiling of the 2022 nominees from 17 categories, as well as speeches from various industry leaders such as Dr. Ezekiel Mutua- CEO MCSK, Azziad Nasenya- TikTok Influencer, Carol Odero- Editor-in-chief CIAO Africa, Jamil Walji- Renowned Fashion Designer, Mr. Atman Ngau- Director of Kenya Fashion Awards, Miss Earth Somalia Safia Mohamed and many others.Designer of the Year, Stylist of the Year, Fashion Photographer of the Year, Make-up Artist of the Year, Male…
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Last Updated on April 14, 2023 by Augustine ToursIn such a culturally diverse and wildlife-rich continent, African tailor-made safari tours are intended to give visitors a unique and personalized experience. Whatever safari destination you consider, the tourism potential of every African country will amaze you either on the cultural or wildlife aspects. Customized tours and safaris are tailored to the traveler’s specific requirements and interests. What are the typical activities on a tailor-made trip? There are a large of things and excursions including game drives, safari walks, cultural visits, bird viewing, and visits to local communities, national parks, and other sites. Elephants in…
One of the most asked questions we get is “Where should I go?” For first timers, the task of trying to decide where to go and what to do for the first time can often be overwhelming. This is why in our initial conversations with clients, we ask all the questions to find out what they want to do and want to see and can help craft the perfect custom itinerary. One of our favorite itineraries for first timers to Africa takes clients to Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and ends with a safari in either Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, or…
29Mar Affordable luxury safaris Planning your own luxury safaris may seem like a tremendous task or even impossible on a modest budget. East Africa safaris seem cheap to most people think that these are developing countries anyway, but my dia they are quite very expensive. There’s no question that having and African safari on the bucket list of travel is a must. Though the initial inquiries can quickly put you off once you realize that it is not as straightforward as you would have imagined. The Quotes and costs quickly add up, making it so had beyond the budgets for…
Chris Hughton. Bradley Collyer/PA Archive/PA Images by Staff Reporter Thursday Apr 13, 2023. 15:00 Ghana head coach Chris Hughton says he is aware of the expectations that come with coaching the Black Stars.The Irish tactician started his tenure as the Black Stars coach with a win and a draw against Angola last month which left the team placed at the top of 2023 AFCON qualifying Group E.Hughton has been mandated to lead four-time African champions to the 2023 AFCON finals which will be hosted by Ivory Coast early next year.“The biggest challenge is always expectations,” Hughton said on Ghana Soccer…
Botswana has fired a warning shot to diamond miner De Beers over their five-decade partnership that has underpinned the southern African country’s economic prosperity after taking a 24 per cent stake in Belgian diamond processor HB Antwerp.Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to abandon the relationship with the world’s second-largest diamond producer unless the state-owned marketing firm receives a bigger share of rough stones in a sales agreement that comes up for renewal in June. The partnership has transformed Botswana into one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, while supplying De Beers with 70 per cent of its rough diamonds. About…
A new malaria vaccine developed at Oxford university has won approval by health authorities in Ghana, the first regulatory clearance for a jab that promises to reinvigorate the fight against a disease that is a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide.The Serum Institute of India, which manufactures the vaccine called R21, said on Thursday that the preventive had received “full national licensure” from Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority. The institute said R21 could be rolled out at “mass scale and modest cost, enabling . . . hundreds of millions of doses to be supplied to African countries which are suffering a significant malaria burden”.Adrian…
Uganda is a small landlocked country in East Africa that is rapidly becoming a popular destination for travelers. It is home to some of the most stunning landscapes and wildlife on the continent and a rich cultural heritage. Tourists from different walks of the world, visit the country to hire a car and take part in road trips. But what really makes Uganda stand out is the experience of taking a road trip around the country. Here are some reasons why. The Scenery Uganda has some of the most spectacular scenery in East Africa. The country is known as the…
Mae-Berenice Meite has a flexible approach to her diet, eating mostly plant-based food but also some meat and fishFor an athlete, every detail counts. Often described as “marginal gains”, finding new – and sometimes unique – ways to claim an advantage has now become a mainstay for many competitors.And it’s not just physical advantages. It can also be about mental health.BBC Sport Africa has spoken to five athletes competing on the international stage to hear about the tactics they have discovered through years of hard work and dedication. There is no guarantee they would work for everyone, but these are…
A staggering $15.5 billion is spent annually on African fashion! The problem with this outstanding number is that the real supply is only worth about 25% of it. Local brands are in a bind since the majority of money spent goes straight to the purses of non-African retailers and brands.Consider the example of Kemi, a young designer from Nigeria who aspires to start a fashion line that will compete with retailers like Zara and H&M. She puts all of her heart and effort into making exquisite designs that combine African prints with contemporary cuts. But no matter how hard she…