A family photo album sent me on a unique pilgrimage to Kenya

In 1947, my great-aunt Ena moved from India to start a new life in Kenya with her husband Jimmy Power, an Indian army officer. The goal – as for so many expats after the Second World War – was to build a farm, in this case near Nakuru, about 130 kilometers northwest of Nairobi in … Read more

The role of good nutrition in controlling AIDS and HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain global health problems, affecting millions of people worldwide. Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the main treatment for HIV/AIDS, good nutrition plays a crucial role in managing the condition and improving the quality of life for those living with the virus. This article explores the importance … Read more

On board the new ‘safari train’ with a view of elephants through the windows

The train journey of passengers traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa has been reduced from 24 hours to just four and a half hours – Sarah Gillespie They called it the Lunatic Express. It was a railway line that crossed Kenya, from Mombasa to Kisumu, through what is now Tsavo National Park. It was built to … Read more