ARCHIVIO 06/2021

PLACES

Shimoni, the site of the slave caves

A cavern reminiscent of the tyranny over Africans

29-06-2021 di redazione

Shimoni in the Swahili language literally means 'place of the cave'.
Often, villages in Kenya are named after the reasons why they were formed or came into being on the edges of roads that began to be trade routes, especially maritime ones.

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PRODUCTS

Omena, sardines from Lake Victoria

The small freshwater fish tasty and rich in nutritional values.

25-06-2021 di redazione

The silver cyprinid is a small freshwater fish with a silvery colour and lustre that can grow to a maximum length of 9 cm.
Also known as the Lake Victoria sardine, in Kenya it is called...

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LIFE IN KENYA

How much does it cost to live in Malindi and Watamu: five examples

From Africanised to Italian nabob, monthly costs on the Kenyan coast

21-06-2021 di redazione

How much does it really cost to live in Malindi and Watamu without working?
How much can a pensioner or someone who has an income live on while savouring the dolce far niente?
Considering the overwhelming return of the desire to "change life" and...

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FLIGHTS

From next October, a new direct KLM flight to Mombasa

The Dutch airline is also betting on Kenya

16-06-2021 di redazione

From next autumn, another major scheduled flight will land in Mombasa, a sign that Kenya and its coastline are "pulling" in view of the reopening of international borders.
The Dutch national airline KLM will launch the...

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PEOPLE

Michael Soi, the Kenyan artist in love with Italy

Interview with the famous illustrator and creative

13-06-2021 di redazione

His name is Michael Soi, he is 49 years old and for over twenty years has been considered one of Kenya's most innovative, brilliant and irreverent artists.
A painter, illustrator and creative pop-art artist with a strong satirical streak, Soi is...

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PARKS

Kora National Park, Elsa's home

Wild and unspoilt nature

07-06-2021 di redazione

Kora National Park is one of the national parks in the coastal region of Kenya. It covers an area of 1,7800sq km along the banks of the Tana River, 125km east of Mount Kenya.

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