From Life of Affluence in the Diaspora to Begging in Kenya
Born in the early 70s to Mr and Mrs Kairu in Nyeri, Joyce Wanjiku Kairu has lived to enjoy the world. An avid rugby fan, Read More
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The Nightmare Called a Visa Interview
If you’re a Kenyan outside Kenya, you most definitely have undergone an interview at an Embassy to get a visa not unless you are within Read More
Finding a Job or Ausbildung in Germany
I have posted a lot on jobs in Germany from the jobs on demand in Germany both Academic and Non Academic; writing a CV; writing a Read More
She came and She Conquered – Florence Muthoni at the Boxing Championship in Eberswalde
I hope Kenyans came out to support our amazing boxer Florence who had a boxing match, Saturday 3rd August. She proved to be a force Read More
Kenyan Fashion Stylist and Blogger Shares her Berlin Experience
You might know her, or you might have heard of her. Nancy Mwai, she’s an entrepreneur, fashion stylist and a blogger from Kenya, she’s been Read More
Is it Time Kenya Embraces Entrepreneurship? – Real Talk on Being a Job Seeker
Unemployment is a HUGE problem within our country. But even here in Germany, maybe it’s time we Kenyans take up entrepreneurship. Starting our own companies. Read More
Precious Blood Student Shares on the CORAT AFRIKA Workshop
I love featuring these articles by Kenyan students learning German in Kenya. Their German is very enviable. I take it as a motivation and challenge Read More
The Schultüte Tradition in German Schools
When kids open school after the summer holidays, it’s usually expected that their parents buy them the Schultüte. I know most of us have seen Read More
Ausbildung: Zahntechniker/in or Zahnprothetiker
Zahntechniker is the guy or girl who makes teeth replacements. They model new teeth for clients. They work in the lab and rarely meet the Read More
Is there Racism in Germany?
I’m a Kenyan who lives in Germany. I’ve lived here for the past ten years, and one of the questions that people often ask me Read More
Caroline Adhiambo Jakob, a Kenyan-German Author Who’s a Self Declared Kati and Blada Champion
Kenya and Germany, two countries that have only one thing in common; their differences. Caroline Adhiambo Jakob is a Kenyan German author based in Mannheim Read More
Ausbildung: Augenoptiker/in
Augenoptiker also known as optician in english, not only “build” glasses for clients but also advise clients on the correct glasses or contact lenses to Read More
How to Brand yourself
Photo Credits I stumbled upon this article from one of my greatest mentors, Eric Kimani from Palmhouse Foundation and I thought I share it with Read More
From Au Pair in Germany to a Successful Career in Tourism in Kenya
Her name is Isabella Ayuma Otondo. She learnt German in Nairobi before she decided to come to Germany as an Au Pair to improve what she Read More
Video: EFD, BFD, FSJ, FÖJ What is the Difference?
During the last Career Fair in Nairobi, I spoke on the differences between the BFD and FSJ as well as explained what EFD and FÖJ Read More
Kenyan Dance-group Wows Attendees at the Folklorefestival Danetzare in Erfurt
For four days the streets in the centre of Erfurt were turned into dancing halls, with dance groups from all over the world coming to Read More
A Lady that Would Make Wangari Maathai Jealous – Mercy Mwanikah Ojoyi from Uni Bonn
Kenyans in Germany are studying and winning awards that will amaze you. The lady I write about today would make Wangari Maathai jealous with her Read More
Happiness and Migration – Is Life in Germany Better than Life in Kenya?
When Africans move to Europe, it’s stereotypically assumed they do so because life is better in Europe but is it really? Simon Okello moved to Read More