Msafiri

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Msafiri

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COMIC BOOK HEROES • Our new columnist Imou Eparis talks to two of East Africa's leading cartoon artists on the rise of comic book culture in the region

3 THINGS ABOUT DIET I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • Here's some food for thought when it comes to eating well and living a healthy life. Tempted? Then tuck in…

PLANNING THE BIG EVENT • Meet three entrepreneurs shaking up Africa's event management field

WHAT'S AN ENGLISH ACCENT GOT TO DO WITH IT? • Josaya Wasonga takes a break from his regular Fatherhood column to begin a new series reflecting on the topical, thought-provoking, sometimes edgy - but always humorous issues that have caught his attention

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE FUTURE OF KENYA'S WILDLIFE? • Following the recent change of guard in the leadership of the Kenya Wildlife Service [KWS], conservation faces new challenges and promising opportunities. We talked to KWS director general Dr Erustus Kanga, who reflects on his tenure as he outlines the national wildlife agency's future direction.

LEADING THE WAY • Following International Women's Day in March, msafiri celebrates the increasing and inspiring contributions that women bring to the conservation effort.

MEJA MWANGI • Widely regarded as one of Kenya's finest writers, Meja Mwangi's gritty books about Nairobi include Kill Me Quick and The Cockroach Dance

LIGHT IN THE SEA • Underwater filmmaker Jahawi Bertoili shares insights and experiences from under the sea

SNAP HAPPY • Elevate your photography game with these picture-perfect camera gadgets…

SOUTH AFRICAN HIKING TRAILS • With its highly varied terrain, temperate climate and extensive trail network (much of it through protected wilderness areas), South Africa ranks as one of the world's premier hiking destinations. A long tradition of backpackers' huts caters for hardier adventurers, while the well-developed infrastructure for guided, luxury hikes will appeal to slackpackers. Best of all, the country remains largely below the radar, so you won't have other hikers treading on your toes.

A voice for ELEPHAN TS • IN THE FIRST OF A NEW SERIES OF FEATURES ON ELEPHANT CONSERVATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAVE THE ELEPHANTS, THE CHARITY'S CEO FRANK POPE SHINES A LIGHT ON THE CHALLENGES BEING FACED BY THESE MAGNIFICENT CREATURES - AND WHAT'S BEING DONE TO PROTECT THEM

Get out of TOWN • We all love Nairobi, but every now and then it's great to escape the urban hustle and bustle for a spot of peace and quiet. But where to go and what to do? Read on for our contributors' pick of the best Nairobi weekend escape plans…

STREETS OF LOND ON • LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER LINDA WISDOM HAS BEEN A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR 10 YEARS, CAPTURING STRIKING AND ORIGINAL IMAGES OF STREET LIFE IN LONDON

TOUCH DOWN! • Will American football be the next big thing in African sport? Timothy Olobulu meets Kenya's key players and movers in the game

A business from beads • Peter Muiruri reports on the Kenyan government's programme to support marginalised communities and small enterprises - a scheme that not only boosts the country's economy from the ground up, but also improves the living standards of local people and preserves Kenya's rich cultural heritage

How to write an effective BUSINESS PLAN • A well-crafted business plan serves as a roadmap for entrepreneurs, guiding them through the objectives and strategies but also demonstrates its viability to potential investors, partners complexities of starting and managing a successful venture. It not only outlines the company's and stakeholders. Read on for 10 essential steps to...