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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BEYOND FASHION • Game-changing fashion icon Liya Kebede’s pursuit of purpose is one that informs not just herself, but Ethiopia and Africa as a whole

COMETH THE LONG RAINS… • The long rains bring the good, the bright and the ‘aargh!’ in Kenyans, says Josaya Wasonga

THUNDER IN THE CITY • What’s changing in Kenyan basketball – and why you should experience a game for yourself

A TASTE OF WEST AFRICA • Bold trendsetting chef Kwame Onwuachi is known for weaving his Nigerian heritage into unusual dishes. Wildly popular in the United States, he has signature restaurants in Washington, New York City and Las Vegas. Biénne Huisman booked a table…

BEFORE DAWN WITH BONGOS: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WILDLIFE CARER • Long before the first light brushes the slopes of Mt Kenya, Josephine Wairimu Njuguna is already on her way to work. As an Animal Keeper and Veterinary Para-Professional at Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, her days are shaped by mud, mountains and the quiet heartbeat of animals in her care. From tracking shy bongos at dawn to checking on rescued wildlife, Josephine’s work is not glamorous – but it is profoundly meaningful. Here, she lets us into her world for a day…

CARE IN THE AIR • Every evacuation membership with the FDSA becomes a lifeline – safeguarding travellers while restoring women’s lives across Kenya

3 THINGS ABOUT TRUST & LOVE I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • Love is in the air over Valentine’s Day – but what’s trust got to do with it?

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF TECH • Technology has made us more connected, informed and productive than ever before. Yet it has raised significant concerns about health, privacy and life balance…

ROMANCING THE STOVE • Here’s a tasty and healthy recipe for Valentine’s Day – or whenever you want to treat your loved ones

THE WORD ON THE STREETS • Guided walking tours by former street kids are now being offered in Nairobi as part of an innovative new tourism project to tackle unemployment and transform people’s lives

SNAP HAPPY • This year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards capture the continent’s animals at their funniest – but also help fund the NextGe programme, backing young conservation heroes such as Dr Jeanne Tarrant as they safeguard threatened species and fragile habitats across Africa

FORGET BALI NAIROBI MIGHT BE THE BEST REMOTE WORK HUB YOU'RE NOT THINKING ABOUT • Buzzing co-working spaces, affordable stays and weekend access to the beach or the bush, Nairobi offers something rare: real creative energy and prospects for your career growth

At a glance… • Why Nairobi works for digital nomads

MORE THAN 4×4 THE TECH DRIVING YOUR GAME DRIVE • ASK SAFARI GOERS THEIR MOST CHERISHED EXPERIENCES, AND THEY'LL LIKELY MENTION THAT FIRST SIGHTING OF A GIRAFFE, ELEPHANT OR LION; THE ENDLESS HORIZONS; THE KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR GUIDE; AND MAYBE A SENSE OF ADVENTURE NEVER BEFORE EXPERIENCED. YET NONE OF IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT FOUR WHEELS, A RELIABLE ENGINE AND A FAIR WHACK OF SUSPENSION…

Anatomy of a 4×4 • When you climb aboard a game-drive vehicle, you’ll notice a few special features designed to make your ride more comfortable and improve wildlife watching

Moments in Matemwe • When most people picture Zanzibar, they think of Stone Town’s alleys or Nungwi’s busy beaches. But Matemwe is not only culturally rich and environmentally important, but still largely under the radar

Matemwe Essentials

BEST FOOT FORWARD: Africa's top 10 overnight walking safaris • STEP ONTO A KQ FLIGHT, THEN STRIDE OUT ON A GUIDED WALKING SAFARI FOR AN INTIMATE BRUSH WITH NATURE. GUIDEBOOK AUTHOR DENIS...