Kenyan’s Racist Incident Makes it to German Papers
It’s rare to have a Kenyan complain about injustice (read Racism), especially complaining publicly. Most will complain in their homes with friends but if they Read More
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“We Don’t Issue Parcels to Blacks”, Kenyan in Dorsten Told
It’s Christmas time, and as always most of us are busy buying presents whether online or in the different shops. Coincidentally, when you order something Read More
Who Quarrel the Most in Germany?
I think my greatest shock in Germany must have been the constant squabbling and screaming when Germans get angry. Damn, someone will be perfectly normal Read More
Kenyan Metal Rock Band Debuts in Bayreuth
This year’s 49 degree MetalZone Festival in Bayern featured two African metal rock bands: one from Kenya, the Parking Lot Grass (PLG) and another Angola. Read More
Kenyan Student: Studying and Finding Time to Get Involved
He might not be a celebrity but this Kenyan student from the University in Coburg is all over google. A short search for his name Read More
A Lawyer’s Take on Denied Visas at the German Embassy in Nairobi
A few months ago, I invited my Kenyan girlfriend to Germany. The German Embassy in Nairobi, however, didn’t issue the visa. Reason: Applicant could Read More
Mkenya Radio Dec 2013: “Returning Diasporans & Social Entrepreneurs in the Diaspora”
If you haven’t heard, our very reliable Diaspora Director stood us up without explanation nor apology. At least you know how reliable his office is Read More
50 Kenyans Making Kenya Proud in Europe
As we celebrate 50 years of indepence, I’d like to celebrate 50+1 amazing Kenyans in Continental Europe. Plus a bonus of 15 Kenyans who visited Read More
Three Universities, Two Continents, One Study Course, 23 Participants
This study course is the ultimate show of how the world has become a real village. This semester saw the first group of 23 students Read More
Understanding the German Grading System (Compared to the Kenyan One)
To join a German University one needs atleast a C+ from Kenya, which is assumed to be equivalent to a German Abitur which gives you Read More
Shuga Season 3 is here
Remember MTV Shuga? Well it’s back on season 3. Last Season was in Nairobi, this season in Lagos. I’m loving Tiwa Savage, dang she’s killing Read More
New German TV Show Featuring Four Kenyan Men
I’m afraid of this show even before it starts. A few years ago, I’d be excited because the show is on VOX, but since VOX Read More
German Company, BASF, Starts Project for Safer Chemical Transportation in Mombasa
The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), BASF and other companies in the chemical industry want to improve the Read More
Alliance Boys High School Students in Gieboldehausen
You might remember, Nicholas Ndege, from the article I wrote about him when he was teaching at a school in Gieboldehausen. (read: Kenyan Teaching German Read More
Understanding the Stock Market
Many people have asked me in various ways how to invest in the stock market or how to know which company to invest in or Read More
Kenya Becomes the First African Country to Import Aircrafts from Grob Aircraft in Augsburg
Grob Aircraft a German aircraft manufacturer had the great pleasure of hosting and training their first ever African clients from Kenya. Four Kenyan pilots were Read More
The African With Two PhDs who Could Never Become a Professor in Berlin
Prof. Dr. Dr. Prince Alexandre Kum’a Ndumbe III born in 1946 a Cameroonian prince who had lived in Germany for over 50years finally packed his bags to return Read More
Biggest Insurance Mistakes Made by Expats in Germany
Nowadays, we face an immense insurance market. The products are complex, the contractual basis complicated and often not very comparable. More than 450 insurance companies Read More