Optionszwang and dual citizenship in Germany
If you read this post, Dual Citizenship for Children with Immigrant Parents threatened, I’d like to clarify a few things. First of all, those against Optionszwang Read More
Month: February 2013
Simplified Naturalization (Einbürgerung) by the Linke Partei
The Linke Partei is quite busy in Berlin with some interesting ideas on naturalization of foreigners in Germany. Here are some of their proposals, I’d Read More
Kenyan Dual Citizenship – disaster in the making or blessing in disguise?
When KCA (Kenyan Community Abroad) was allowed to send representatives to the Bomas talks during the drafting of the constitution, most if not all diasporans Read More
How to earn a living during your studies
First, I’d like to point out that foreign students from the third states aren’t allowed to work unlimited hours in Germany. A student is limited Read More
Naskia Sauti toka Shariani
Meet Josphat Charo Nyiro originally from Shariani a small village 60km from Mombasa. Born in 1976, he went to Starehe Boys’ Centre and studied Psychology, Education and Read More
This is Germany – Speak German
Recently during the Berlinale, they showed the Palestinian movie Lamma Shoftak (When I saw you). Like in many other movies and documentaries shown at the Read More
60yr old man physically attacks and makes racial slurs at a 19month old baby
A man has been accused of racially abusing then physically assaulting a 19-month-old child on a flight to Atlanta last Friday.Joe Rickey Hundley, 60, allegedly Read More
Baby Francis’ Intestines tucked back in
I know many of you have followed this story closely with many of you calling Rose directly to know about progress and how you can Read More
Kenyan Pflegerin tries to suffocate a 91yr old Heimbewohner
Last Wednesday as most people were busy day dreaming about what they would get for Valentine’s, well a Kenyan geriatric nurse (Altenpflegerin) had gone to Read More
Hamburg becomes the third state to allow voting at 16 and changes the durations of a term to 5yrs
This past Wednesday saw the social democrats in Hamburg pass a law allowing children aged 16 to vote. Saying this was to allow “more democracy” in Read More
A new 5 Euro note in town
Comparison of the new and old 5 Euro notes The new €5 will be introduced in May and circulation will start soon after. The changes Read More
German Valentine’s Tips
If you are out there planning for your Valentine’s Date with your German significant other, here are a few points to keep in mind especially Read More
Another Kenyan Documentary on tour – Sportsfreunde
The tour dates and when they will be at a cinema near you, below. Date/Time Event 14/02/2013 20:00 – 22:30 SPORTSFREUNDE IN LEIPZIG UT Connewitz, Read More
No Nonsense Wife – Be ware of your friends
I bet you’ve read this story, but now they’ve made a short documentary for those that prefer to watch rather than read. Oya, to the ladies, Read More
Clarification on Jimmy C’s last incident.
This is an issue most of us have followed, unfortunately some have used it to seek publicity instead of help the victim. It’s great to Read More
Valentine’s message for Naomi from Klaus
Haya this is a game by Antenne 1. You send a love message to your loved one using code. So for this one, the lady Read More
Help Brand Kenya – for all Diaspora Kenyans
Click on image to fill in Questionnaire I received an email from the embassy this morning on behalf of Brand Kenya. Brand Kenya aim to Read More
The problem with African “rich lists”
February is Black history month, observed by the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. The month focuses on the important people and events that make Read More
Pupils with foreign names have lower chances of getting a Gymnasium Empfelung
When compared, a German pupil with at least 2.7 got a recommendation while a foreigner with a 2.3 did not. This has led some parents Read More