Category Archives: maisha

Minni Inn Ltd., Embu

Posted on October 19, 2006 by jke

There was this management workshop for a gazettable paper which made us book rooms @ Embu’s Minni Inn. The place itself is very basic, but compared to my new flat in Embu downtown it is pure luxury. Things are a … Continue reading →

Posted in EAKenya, Kulturschock, maisha, maji | 17 Comments

rural internet

Posted on October 18, 2006 by jke

Holadiho! I was just abooool to read my email via the phone’s internal wap browser (Nokia 6230i). Right here in Embu, Kenya. Now that’s cool. Next task will be to find a decent internet café. In the meantime I am … Continue reading →

Posted in EAKenya, maisha, technology | 3 Comments

jua kali ²

Posted on October 16, 2006 by jke

Somewhere downtown Nairobi there is a place called ” Kaburi” on Quarry Road. Muslim cemeteries have given the place it’s name – and just like dead bodies, the area also accomodates jua kali workshops – auto/car garages that turn dead … Continue reading →

Posted in EAKenya, maisha, technology | 4 Comments

Lung Tonic

Posted on October 12, 2006 by jke

I caught a cold earlier this week and killed it with some Panadol Coldcap. To fight the upcoming cough, I bought “Good Morning – Lung Tonic”. “Good Morning Lung Tonic is (a) greyish brown Syrup – dawa ya kuponyesha kukohoa, … Continue reading →

Posted in EAKenya, maisha, whatever | 6 Comments

Panari Empire

Posted on October 10, 2006 by jke

Have you ever wondered where all this Nakumatt Kitsch goes (I’ve mentioned earlier)? Ever thought about getting a taste of Dubai without leaving the beautiful City of Nairobi? Or spending some 800 bob on 60 minutes of ice skating? Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in burudani, EAKenya, Kulturschock, maisha, style | 4 Comments