Msafiri

An exciting new magazine to enrich the lives of everyone who loves Africa, brought to you by your friends at Kenya Airways.

Msafiri

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VIRTUAL REALITY WHAT GEN Z TAUGHT GEN WAZEE • The mid-year Gen Z-led demos in Kenya chiefly revolved around issues of politics and governance. Flipside is, the young people who took to the physical and social media streets taught Gen Wazee several lessons. Wazee is the Swahili plural word for elders.

NOTES TO MY FUTURE BETTER SELF 3 THINGS ABOUT HAPPINESS I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • Happiness is not only good for your mental wellbeing but your physical health as well

TRAVEL GURUS • East Africa has been safari country ever since the days of the early explorers and settlers. While the tourism industry has been headlined by veteran operators for decades, a new crop of young entrepreneurs is leaving its mark on the industry

KENYA'S UNIQUE DELICACIES TASTE OF TRADITION • Next time you’re exploring Kenya, try these traditional foods for a true taste of local culture

CABINET SECRETARY REBECCA MIANO KENYA'S NEW VISION FOR TOURISM AND WILDLIFE • A new era has dawned for Kenya’s tourism and wildlife sectors as newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Rebecca Miano, steps into one of the country’s most influential roles. With a bold vision and extensive experience in governance, law and environmental advocacy, Miano shared her plans with msafiri to elevate Kenya’s status as a premier wildlife destination

5 OF THE BEST NIGERIAN WORDSMITHS • Nigeria’s literary talent is showcased in this selection of five outstanding authors and our pick of their best book

TINGATINGA ART AFRICA AT ITS MOST VIBRANT • Any visitor to Tanzania cannot fail to be captivated by the colourful abstract artwork known as Tingatinga. Meet one of the artists, Abbas Mohammed Rafiki

PHOTOGRAPHS TO MAKE YOU SMILE ANIMAL CRACKERS • Here’s our pick of the laugh-out-loud images from the latest Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

THE BIG 9 • IF COMPETING IN AN ‘ULTRA’ RUN, C Y CLE, PADDLE OR SWIM IS ON Y OUR BUCKET LIST THEN THERE’S NOWHERE MORE SPECTACULAR THAN SOUTH AFRICA

The ELEPHANT ANT Queen • IN THE HEART OF RURAL KENYA, AN EXTRAORDINARY OUTREACH PROGRAMME, THE ELEPHANT QUEEN, HAS BEEN MAKING WAVES, RESHAPING LOCAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS HUMAN-WILDLIFE COEXISTENCE, AND OFFERING A LIFELINE TO ONE OF AFRICA’S MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES — ELEPHANTS. THIS AWARD- WINNING INITIATIVE, AGAINST ALL ODDS, IS USING CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION TO INSPIRE COMMUNITIES TO RETHINK THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH WILDLIFE, PROVIDING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF THESE MAJESTIC CREATURES. JOURNALIST KATE WEINBERG ATTENDED ONE OF THE MOVIE SCREENINGS IN SAMBURU, NORTHERN KENYA, AND SHARES HER EXPERIENCE.

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01 MOMBASA • Sometimes, places can forget what they are. In the case of Mombasa, it’s an island that has long forgotten it’s an island. However, the humid heat from the surrounding ocean undeniably has a pervasive influence on the city’s history, fashion, architecture and cuisine

02 NAIROBI • Nairobi is a bustling cosmopolitan city that's also known as the 'green city in the sun'. Its pleasant climate offers a unique range of experiences, from countless outdoors exploration to an exciting nightlife

03 NEW YORK • New York City, or the ‘Big Apple’, pulsates with energy and diversity. From Manhattan to Staten Island, Bronx to Brooklyn and Queens, the five boroughs making up the city are a kaleidoscope of colours, cultures and...