Msafiri Magazine

Eliud Kipchoge owned the roads of Sapporo at this year’s Olympic Games. As he strode to the finish line on 8 August, he entered the record books – the 36-year-old becoming only the third man in history to defend successfully the Olympic men’s maratho

“Within a minute of the gates to Nairobi National Park closing behind us, our driver/guide brought his vehicle to a sudden halt. Sheltering in the shade of some bushes to our right was a pride of lion catching some shuteye, away from the heat of the

Tapping is a fast-growing stress and anxiety relief technique, which has found popularity thanks to Nick Ortner’s New York Times bestselling book Tapping Solution. The practice of emotional freedom technique (EFT) tapping combines meditation, breathw

through the domestication of the slow-growing mukombera vine, communities living around Kenya’s Kakamega Forest are helping to conserve the environment while supporting their own livelihoods. Through planting this ‘magical’ herb – commonly known as w

If you’re the type of person who simply refuses to swim in the sea of sameness, these unique gadgets are for you. From a pair of running shoes with built-in trampolines, to bone-conducting headphones and a 3D printed e-bike, these distinctive product

Economists are expecting the Kenyan economy to continue thriving, despite the ongoing spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus, which the World Health Organization has warned is getting fitter and faster. Data from the World Bank also points to a p

With his father still at university when he was born in 1974, Gordon Awandare went to live with his paternal grandparents in Kandiga, in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The parasitologist recalls the contentment of grazing livestock with other boys i

in Nairobi’s trendy suburb of Lavington, just as the pandemic hit, a Kenyan family shifted the hotel industry for good – they opened The Social House, a revolutionary concept in hospitality. Since then, it has won legions of admirers as one of Africa

Kenya’s tourism industry is one of the most resilient on the African continent and it has always bounced back from any unfortunate events. Yet, nothing had prepared it for the disruption resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. From closure of high-end

There are two types of people – those who live to eat and those who eat to live. If you are among the latter, you can skip to the next section of the magazine because this article is not for you. But, if you are a fellow gourmand who loves to experie

The ceremony ranges from simple to elaborate, but it always follows the same conventions – the younger ladies of the house dressed in traditional garb spread fresh, aromatic flowers and grasses on the floor. They then burn incense in the room, wash t

For the better part of 2021, South African amapiano (described by Rolling Stone magazine as “a bright, jazzy dance music culled from local house flavours and global RnB”) has transcended the pandemic, gaining significant popularity across the contine

Lady May insists that it’s vital to “remember where you come from and what you need to do to make it in this industry”. The Namibian, who started out as a secular artist before transitioning into gospel music, adds: “I believe that respecting your gi

Namechecking late artists such as Cameroon’s Manu Dibango and Francis Ndom, as well as Bob Marley and Michael Jackson as having had a major impact on the way he sings, Magasco describes his sound as “a mixture of Njang with other genres that inspire

One of Africa’s fastest-rising Afrobeat stars Omah Lay, whose hit Godly has more than 40 million views on YouTube, is the future of West African music. The Nigerian says he wants his songs to be a window through which his listeners can get to know hi

Fast-rising star Nikita Kering’, who has been riding high with her recent EP A Side of Me, has a unique perspective on her musical prowess. “My lyrical art has little to do with who I am but has a lot to do with what I see, imagine and wish to experi

Zambian singer-songwriter Wezi dabbles between neo-soul and jazz. The 29-year-old star believes her musical identity shows that she transcends borders. “What my music says about me and my identity is that not only am I proudly Zambian, but I am also

Singer, songwriter and producer Roberto, famed for his hit Amarula, started his career as a rapper, after being inspired by Usher’s My Way. He has since had a meteoric rise, nurturing a growing audience across Africa. He recently teamed up with Konde

the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has announced its 2021 competition shortlist – and invites you to vote for the People’s Choice Award. This year’s shortlist showcases the biggest mix of animals seen to date. The final 42 images, plus the Portfo

This prime example of Portuguese architecture is found on an island that lies 180km from a key Kenya Airways’ destination. The island – just 3km long by 500m at its widest point – oozes an intriguing mix of colonial and Swahili history. Its name, tak

Kenya Airways was named Best in eCommerce in the Lifestyle & Travel category at this year’s Kenya eCommerce Awards. The annual awards ceremony, launched in 2019, celebrates the best brands in Kenya’s digital commerce and marketplaces space. To mainta

Cargo revenues soared 60 per cent during the six-month period to June 2021, Kenya Airways has announced. While operations continued to be severely impacted by Covid-19, resulting in depressed half-year results, the airline recorded improved performan

Embraer and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of urban air mobility (UAM), or ‘air taxis’. The agreement will see the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s subsidiary Eve and Kenya Airways’ unmanned

Q Why did you want to become a pilot? Growing up, I was fortunate enough to be raised in a family of aviators. So, as a child, pilots were the equivalent of rock stars, and I was my father’s number one fan. The defining moment was the day I stepped i

Note: Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Kenya Airways’ network is subject to change. Please check www.kenya-airways.com for the latest updates Although known as the ‘capital’ of Zambia’s Copperbelt, there aren’t any copper mines in Ndola itself.

Comprising 115 islands, the Seychelles is a mecca for beach lovers. But there is so much more to the archipelago than pristine sand and crystal-clear waters. To name just two… It’s home to some of the rarest birds in the world – the bare-legged scops

ACTION A visually dazzling puzzle for film lovers to unlock, Tenet serves up the cerebral spectacle audiences expect from a Christopher Nolan production. In a twilight world of international espionage, a mysterious organisation called Tenet recruits

Q Describe yourself in three words. Creative, adventurous and determined. Q What does being Kenyan mean to you? I’m proud of my tribal identity and traditions, and happy to practise them in a modern society. Kenya has more than 40 tribes, each richly

SkyTeam and its 19 members are ready to take you to the destinations you’ve been dreaming about over the past months. Even better, as a SkyTeam frequent flyer, when you are ready to travel again you can earn miles whenever you fly on any member airli

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Eliud Kipchoge owned the roads of Sapporo at this year’s Olympic Games. As he strode to the finish line on 8 August, he entered the record books – the 36-year-old becoming only the third man in history to defend successfully the Olympic men’s maratho

“Within a minute of the gates to Nairobi National Park closing behind us, our driver/guide brought his vehicle to a sudden halt. Sheltering in the shade of some bushes to our right was a pride of lion catching some shuteye, away from the heat of the

Tapping is a fast-growing stress and anxiety relief technique, which has found popularity thanks to Nick Ortner’s New York Times bestselling book Tapping Solution. The practice of emotional freedom technique (EFT) tapping combines meditation, breathw

through the domestication of the slow-growing mukombera vine, communities living around Kenya’s Kakamega Forest are helping to conserve the environment while supporting their own livelihoods. Through planting this ‘magical’ herb – commonly known as w

If you’re the type of person who simply refuses to swim in the sea of sameness, these unique gadgets are for you. From a pair of running shoes with built-in trampolines, to bone-conducting headphones and a 3D printed e-bike, these distinctive product

Economists are expecting the Kenyan economy to continue thriving, despite the ongoing spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus, which the World Health Organization has warned is getting fitter and faster. Data from the World Bank also points to a p

With his father still at university when he was born in 1974, Gordon Awandare went to live with his paternal grandparents in Kandiga, in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The parasitologist recalls the contentment of grazing livestock with other boys i

in Nairobi’s trendy suburb of Lavington, just as the pandemic hit, a Kenyan family shifted the hotel industry for good – they opened The Social House, a revolutionary concept in hospitality. Since then, it has won legions of admirers as one of Africa

Kenya’s tourism industry is one of the most resilient on the African continent and it has always bounced back from any unfortunate events. Yet, nothing had prepared it for the disruption resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. From closure of high-end

There are two types of people – those who live to eat and those who eat to live. If you are among the latter, you can skip to the next section of the magazine because this article is not for you. But, if you are a fellow gourmand who loves to experie

The ceremony ranges from simple to elaborate, but it always follows the same conventions – the younger ladies of the house dressed in traditional garb spread fresh, aromatic flowers and grasses on the floor. They then burn incense in the room, wash t

For the better part of 2021, South African amapiano (described by Rolling Stone magazine as “a bright, jazzy dance music culled from local house flavours and global RnB”) has transcended the pandemic, gaining significant popularity across the contine

Namechecking late artists such as Cameroon’s Manu Dibango and Francis Ndom, as well as Bob Marley and Michael Jackson as having had a major impact on the way he sings, Magasco describes his sound as “a mixture of Njang with other genres that inspire

Lady May insists that it’s vital to “remember where you come from and what you need to do to make it in this industry”. The Namibian, who started out as a secular artist before transitioning into gospel music, adds: “I believe that respecting your gi

One of Africa’s fastest-rising Afrobeat stars Omah Lay, whose hit Godly has more than 40 million views on YouTube, is the future of West African music. The Nigerian says he wants his songs to be a window through which his listeners can get to know hi

Fast-rising star Nikita Kering’, who has been riding high with her recent EP A Side of Me, has a unique perspective on her musical prowess. “My lyrical art has little to do with who I am but has a lot to do with what I see, imagine and wish to experi

Zambian singer-songwriter Wezi dabbles between neo-soul and jazz. The 29-year-old star believes her musical identity shows that she transcends borders. “What my music says about me and my identity is that not only am I proudly Zambian, but I am also

Singer, songwriter and producer Roberto, famed for his hit Amarula, started his career as a rapper, after being inspired by Usher’s My Way. He has since had a meteoric rise, nurturing a growing audience across Africa. He recently teamed up with Konde

the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has announced its 2021 competition shortlist – and invites you to vote for the People’s Choice Award. This year’s shortlist showcases the biggest mix of animals seen to date. The final 42 images, plus the Portfo

This prime example of Portuguese architecture is found on an island that lies 180km from a key Kenya Airways’ destination. The island – just 3km long by 500m at its widest point – oozes an intriguing mix of colonial and Swahili history. Its name, tak

Kenya Airways was named Best in eCommerce in the Lifestyle & Travel category at this year’s Kenya eCommerce Awards. The annual awards ceremony, launched in 2019, celebrates the best brands in Kenya’s digital commerce and marketplaces space. To mainta

Cargo revenues soared 60 per cent during the six-month period to June 2021, Kenya Airways has announced. While operations continued to be severely impacted by Covid-19, resulting in depressed half-year results, the airline recorded improved performan

Embraer and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of urban air mobility (UAM), or ‘air taxis’. The agreement will see the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s subsidiary Eve and Kenya Airways’ unmanned

Q Why did you want to become a pilot? Growing up, I was fortunate enough to be raised in a family of aviators. So, as a child, pilots were the equivalent of rock stars, and I was my father’s number one fan. The defining moment was the day I stepped i

Note: Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Kenya Airways’ network is subject to change. Please check www.kenya-airways.com for the latest updates Although known as the ‘capital’ of Zambia’s Copperbelt, there aren’t any copper mines in Ndola itself.

Comprising 115 islands, the Seychelles is a mecca for beach lovers. But there is so much more to the archipelago than pristine sand and crystal-clear waters. To name just two… It’s home to some of the rarest birds in the world – the bare-legged scops