CULTURE
I wrote this article while seated at a restaurant by the bank of the Nile…
The Lamu festival united long-term friends, unconscious enemies, determined fouls, distant relatives, and unlikable neighbors.…
Africa’s greatest weakness has never been its resources, its economy, or even its leadership—it has…
I was gifted with an intricate floral kofia (Islamic cap) and adopted a Swahili name…
WHOLENESS
The Mwariki tree, Ricinus communis, is known in English as the Castor oil tree and…
The Gikuyu Woman’s house, Nyumba’s house plan was developed by the simple formula of inserting a square…
*All images are the author’s own. Growing up, my childhood was filled with rich and…
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ECONOMY
Ancient woodworking techniques such as Sashimono, renowned for its precision-crafted, interlocking joints, has become a celebrated practice in sustainable furniture design. Its principles of durability, health-consciousness, and environmental sustainability could have transformative…
We frequently read articles that aim to inform the public about the quality and amount of wealth gained through mining. Bilateral relations and MOUs are inked, and press conferences are held. When…
Introduction In the quest for sustainability, the built environment has seen a renaissance of practices that, while ancient in origin, have found renewed purpose in today’s climate-conscious world. This return to historical…
Micro Community Housing: A Model for Sustainable Living In an era where urbanization and housing demands are escalating, the micro community housing setup has emerged as an innovative and sustainable response. By…
One of the other areas of work we do outside of Msingi Afrika Magazine is a publishing and media business called ArkHive Africa. We work with self-publishing authors in the area of:…
Rwanda, often referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is making strides towards becoming a beacon of sustainability in Africa. By embracing localized, contextually relevant strategies, Rwanda is not only…
