The school visit. In line with taking a more active interest in my learning(s), I visited a local government school in my community. The goal of my visit was to understand how they have adapted to life in the Covid-19 era. Beloved, when I tell you I learnt a lot, Read More
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How much does 1GB of mobile data cost in Africa?
For some, how much 1GB of mobile data costs in a place like Africa seems an odd question to ask. But the answer is telling of 2 things. Why things are the way they are and why we need to address this shortcoming. How much does 1GB of mobile data Read More
4 Weird but Interesting Ideas about Fostering Growth: What I learnt from reading a report backwards
That wasn’t a trick title; I literally read a report backwards – by accident of course. I like to think that’s what happens when you are really excited… . Excited to explore moments when international development and the private sector collide; I go nuts over things like that. The funny Read More
Neglected reflections on the “State of Aid”
The state of aid. Are you interested in the role of aid in the international development sector? Does it keep you awake at night? Ok no, I know the answer to that. Of course, it doesn’t keep you up. It’s not that interesting. But how’s that for a catchy intro? Read More
Why Africa may be the most beautiful continent to explore
Did you ever learn about the Seven Wonders of Africa? No? That’s fine, I don’t remember learning about them either. Since visiting Cape Town a few times last year, I have been on a mission to see the best of the mother continent. From South Africa to Kenya, Somaliland to Nigeria and beyond, Read More
Do you know 7 African countries offhand? Do this fun puzzle – simple and captivating
Hello and welcome to my blog – it’s puzzle day! Did someone say puzzle? Yes, today is lightweight stuff. I was thinking of creative ways to engage you, my lovely visitor. And, I know we all pretend to be adults but let’s be serious, we are still children at heart Read More
How To Enjoy A Movie Guiltfree: 2 Key Lessons From Enola Holmes for Development
What does this have to do with international development? Not much but a little more than you think. Hi and welcome to my blog. You can find more about me here and why I started the blog here. Why should you keep reading my blog? Because I am, on occasion, Read More
How Mombasa dealt with a security crisis
I have had the chance to visit Mombasa a few times – for work and also for leisure. It’s pretty. But Mombasa is a tad too old and experienced to just be called “pretty”. Mombasa Kenya has character. One that is now physically visible with the striking colours of the Read More
Do-It-Yourself project – Somaliland: 5 photos and Me
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are currently circling the airport because there are some goats and sheep on the runway that need to be cleared. We apologize for the delay and will be landing as soon as they have been cleared”. That was my introduction to Hargeisa, Somaliland. When many of Read More
Preparing for a crisis – Max.Ng : 5 photos and me series
Over the next couple of weeks, I am going to share five photos from a few of my journeys-to-know-more, and what they mean to me. As a development professional, I occasionally get to go to places and experience different things. As an individual, these experiences always strike different chords and Read More