KISS OR Mutoko who is the voice of Kenya? Caroline Mutoko is the much celebrated Kenyan talk show host who is apparently the symbol of the successful post-colonial Kenyan woman. She is being promoted on CNN as an African…
In the midst of economic decline in Europe and America Africans are realizing the benefits of entrepreneurship and building their own brands. Kenya is known for producing some of the world's greatest runners and now a company wants to get them noticed…
One of the best things to come out of Africa is the Ushahidi software that was developed by Kenyan bloggers in the aftermath of violence after election irregularities in that country. Instead of just complaining or being bystanders Kenyans took it upon…
Foreign Policy Magazine has published its list of the most influential Global Thinkers, however it's worthy to note that this is obviously from an American Perspective as they have clearly left out key players who have global voices but live or work…
The African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa is training students to become the future leaders of the continent. The founder, Fred Swaniker, was born in Ghana but throughout his life, lived in different countries including, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Gambia and South Africa.…
Everyday Heroes Making a Difference: Joseph Lekuton It was the 35th President of the United States of America J.F. Kennedy who first posed the question in January 1961 "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you -- ask…
Forbes has just announced its list of the wealthiest Africans and some come as no surprise. It is amazing that wealth continues to grow faster than ever before on the so called "dark continent" while Europe languishes in debt. Forbes' list features…
Another amazing story about an African who has dedicated their life to changing the lives of others. Evans Wadongo is just that story. An ordinary person who is doing extraordinary things. Evans Wadongo (born 11 March 1986) is a …
We continue our tribute on Refugees making a difference with our focus on political refugee Walter Lam (Uganda), genocide survivor Yolande Mukagasana (Rwanda) and Human Rights Lawyer Makau Mutua (Kenya). WALTER LAM When Walter Lam arrived in San Diego in 1986…
In remembrance of Dr. Wangari Maathai