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Auto, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kampala, Mombasa, Nairobi, Services, Technology, Travel

Uber, the Holiday Season, and Dynamic Pricing

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I had never used Uber until I wrote this post about Uber launching in Dar es Salaam. Since then, it has been a Godsend! With its attractive rates, and the fact that you can call for transportation at any time without necessarily knowing a specific taxi driver, or its great mapping tool which allows you to call for a ride even when you are not too sure how to describe where you are, I know I will be using Uber again and again. With the holiday season — and its many parties — upon us, call or schedule an Uber to drive you … Continue reading →

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant, Be My Guide To Your East African City, Culture, Ethiopian/Eritrean Food, Kampala, Kenya, Kigali, Mbarara, Museums, Nairobi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Travel, Uganda

48 Instagram Photos from Rwanda, Uganda, and More

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The second half of this year has seen me doing my share of travelling. First it was to Northern Tanzania, then Uganda, Rwanda, and now back to Uganda again. My Instagram gallery has been mirroring a similar route, though also including destinations such as Nairobi and Mikumi National Park. I’ve had lots of fun sharing these pics with my followers on Instagram, and since I know that many of you, who read this blog, are not active Instagram users, I thought I’d share the best of those pictures with you here. I hope you like them. Please be sure to let … Continue reading →

Kenya, Nairobi, Technology

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Visits Kenya

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In case you haven’t yet heard, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Africa for the first time last week. On Tuesday, he made a surprise visit to Lagos, Nigeria and then arrived in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday (only to return once more to Nigeria the following day). Want to know a bit about what he was up to while he was in Kenya? Here’s the scoop on that. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Kenya last week on his first trip to Africa. While in the country, he visited the iHub, a technology hub in Nairobi. There he met with developers and partners to explore how the country’s pioneering mobile … Continue reading →

Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Malindi, Mombasa, Nairobi, On The Internet, South Africa

Online Casinos in East Africa Are the Next Big Thing

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If you are a regular reader you will know that bingo at the Upanga Club in Dar es Salaam has become a favourite Friday night out. But the Upanga Club is not the only place where you can experience the thrill of a cash win. Friday night is also not the only time when you can enjoy a spot of gambling excitement. South Africa’s big gambling resorts are, inevitably, what everyone thinks of whenever gambling and Africa are mentioned in the same sentence. But believe it or not, there is a lot more to Africa than just the bit at the bottom! … Continue reading →

KWS Marine Park Tour, Malindi, Mombasa, Nairobi, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Travel

KWS Marine Park Tour Day 5: Back to Nairobi

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It was the last day of the KWS marine park social media tour, and we were keenly aware of it. Instead of the gusto and excitement with which we’d woken up the past few days, on this last day, we were dragging our feet and barely talking to each other. We got up, had breakfast, and put our stuff together in preparation for the long journey ahead. The Itinerary Personally, I was a bit excited because I knew we were scheduled to drive through Tsavo East National Park on our way to Nairobi. Granted, we’d just be driving through, but I … Continue reading →

Books, General, Nairobi, Rwanda, Uganda

What’s Dating Like in East Africa?

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Hmmm…Riiight. Like I can even attempt to answer that question with any sort of authority despite my years of experience with East African men. Although a friend recently called me the East African Carrie Bradshaw during a late night Facebook chat (you can imagine the kind of stories we were swapping ;-)), I’ll have to decline the title because it’s simply not true. Nonetheless, I have recently realized that I have been on at least one date with men from each of the five East African countries. In fact, I’ve even had relationships with East African men from four of … Continue reading →

Dar es Salaam, Fashion, Kampala, Nairobi, Shopping, Shopping Malls/Complexes

Mr Price Kenya, Mr Pice Mlimani City / Mr Price Dar Es Salaam & What You Can Expect to Find There

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If you chanced upon this post looking for the Mr Price Kenya catalogue, you can find out more about that here. Otherwise, read on to find out more about Mr Price across East Africa. I can still remember the day when I first became aware of the existence of Mr Price Kenya. The year was 2007. I was driving along Ngong Road in Nairobi near Prestige Plaza. I looked up to see a huge banner announcing the opening of a home furnishing store called Mr Price Home at the Westgate Centre in Westlands. I found the idea of a home … Continue reading →


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