ELDORET, Kenya — President William Ruto has been formally installed as an elder of the Iteso community and bestowed the traditional name “Ojokotau” by His […]
Category: Africa’s history and Discovery
OYO: THE LUO NAME HIDDEN IN THE KINGS OF BUNYORO AND TOORO
If you are a Mutooro or a Munyoro, there is a fascinating question buried in the history of your kingdom: Why do so many of […]
UGANDA: Sebei Cultural Leaders Champion Safer Initiation Practices for Girls
Bukwo District, Uganda – Sebei cultural leaders are spearheading efforts to end harmful practices in the initiation of girls, promoting a transition to safer, culturally […]
Little Miss Uganda Queens flagged off as young tourism ambassadors to Nairobi pageant
Six young contestants from Little Miss Uganda have been officially flagged off to represent the country at the Little Mister and Miss Africa competition in […]
The Great Green Wall: Africa’s 8,000-Kilometer Tree Belt Aiming to Stop the Sahara
An ambitious environmental project stretching across Africa is working to stop the spread of the Sahara Desert, restore degraded land, and improve the lives of […]
The Drum That Still Echoes: How the Buganda Kingdom Shapes Uganda’s Politics
In the heart of Uganda, where the hills rise gently around Kampala, stands Mengo — the traditional seat of the Buganda Kingdom. Though Uganda is […]
Children of Kintu: The Living Legacy of the Baganda Kingdom
In the fertile heart of Uganda, where rolling hills descend gently toward the vast waters of Lake Victoria, lies Buganda — the historic homeland of […]
Sons of the Jade Sea: The Living Legacy of the Turkana People in Kenya
In the vast northwestern frontier of Kenya lies a land of shimmering heat, endless horizons, and fierce beauty. This is Turkana — home of the […]
🇰🇪 Taptengelei Festival – Redefining Tourism in Kenya
The Taptengelei Festival, held in Nandi County, is fast becoming one of Kenya’s most exciting tourism innovations. Now in its second edition (January 2026), the […]
UNESCO – Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in United Republic of Tanzania
Strengthening the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Tanzania UNESCO highlighted the results of a multi-year project (2022–2026) aimed at strengthening national and local capacities […]