The Story of Martin Kayamba (II)
The life and times of the educator and civil-servant Martin Kayamba Mdumi, M.B.E (1891-1939).
The Death of A Prime Minister: Can Africans Have It All?
I was honored to travel with the Tanzanian Presidential Delegation to Addis Ababa for the state funeral of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Quotes from this piece are from a variety of people including diplomats, politicians and long-time followers of Ethiopian politics. I purposely did not include the names of those quoted in this piece, except for when I asked for permission.
The Story of Martin Kayamba (I)
In our quest to revive anecdotal experiences of men and women who shaped the history of the land that we now call Tanzania, we came across an interesting text written in 1935 about the life and times of the educator and civil-servant Martin Kayamba Mdumi, M.B.E (1891-1939).
Response to “Education in the Developing World” (blogpost)
This is a friendly response to a blog post written recently by a Peace Corps volunteer teacher and coach on the Tanzanian education system.
Creating a durable economy
“Institutions form the incentive structure of a society, and the political and economic institutions, in consequence, are the underlying determinants of economic performance.”
EdExpo Tanzania 2013 to showcase 30 international universities (13-15 March 2013)
EdExpo 2013 will also feature an information and partnership building seminar on 15th March 2013.
Uwezo’s 2012 numeracy and literacy report
In East Africa, less than one third of pupils possess basic literacy and numeracy skills. Here is a round-up of the critical facts, suggestions and questions from the Uwezo 2012 numeracy and literacy report for the region.
Coaching: A learning and development tool for Managers and Trainers
Coaching is the process of helping an individual to enhance or improve their performance for a set of tasks by reflecting on how they apply a specific skill and knowledge. Learn about the types, benefits and roles of coaching here.
Five questions with Shujaaz FM’s DJ B
We were lucky to bump into DJ B from the award-winning Kenyan show Shujaaz FM last week! No doubt, we asked him five questions.
Taksi na Mashindano ya Olimpiki
“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.”
Learning and independence
A short exploration of what independent learning could mean in lieu of the teachers’ strike which began yesterday.
Acumen Fund: East Africa Fellows Program
In its second year running, the East Africa Fellows Program will be accepting applications until 5th August 2012.
Infographic: Ubiquity and opportunity
An infographic from the World Bank highlights recent trends in the growth of mobile technology use.
Serving up the fix
Sometimes I wonder if Tanzania is losing her soul. Perhaps – as time passes – it is me growing more conscious, or media becoming more pervasive to drama. But it seems like this country is chasing grandeur that is alien to her history and at odds with what she needs today.
Who to blame when a ship sinks
What do I know about sinking ships?
Lives lost,
Loved ones, left to find pieces of their hearts that never made it to shore…
Importance of Family Planning Summit for Dummies
Breaking it down for you, in an American A-for-apple-B-for-Bikini format!
We mustn’t draw our swords. Mighty Pen, Almighty Sword.
In light of what happened to Dr. Ulimboka. Reflecting about Peace. We mustn’t draw our swords.
Study abroad – Tanzanian students’ perspectives
Today we learn of a journey from St. Francis Girls Secondary School to Jacobs University.
Online assets: Deathless data
What happens to our digital property after we die? Article written by The Economist on April 21st 2012.
Educational Possibilities in Dar es Salaam
Kwa mliosoma Tanzania, nadhani mtaguswa mkiangalia filamu fupi inayoonyesha tofauti kati ya shule tatu za msingi za jiji la Dar es Salaam.
The Day I Realized I Wanted To Change the World
It haunted me like an unruly phantom that refused to accept that its days in the land of the living were over.
Malaria comic
Wanasayansi wanaofanya utafiti kufahamu mbinu ambazo mdudu wa malaria (Plasmodium) anatumia kuepuka mfumo wa kinga wa binadamu hivi karibuni wamezindua mfululizo…
Alfred’s Free Press
In Liberia, a country where radios and televisions are luxuries most people cannot afford, one enterprising journalist has found a way to get daily news and information to Liberians. Alfred Sirleaf founded an innovative newspaper, The Daily Talk.
Stranded: Crackdown on ‘bogus’ colleges (Guardian UK article)
As the coalition attempts to cut immigration, it stands accused of taking the equivalent of a machine gun to private colleges. Article by Jessica Shepherd (The Guardian UK, 14th May 2012)
Five questions on the State of East Africa 2012
In April 2012, the Society for International Development launched a report, The State of East Africa: Deepening Integration, Intensifying Challenges. We asked co-author Ahmed Salim (who also writes for Vijana FM) five questions about the report.
Home Stretch with The Reds And Blues
Chelsea bag another FA Cup trophy while Liverpool are stuck with flaunting the Carling Cup as the season winds down. Ahmed’s cousin pays a visit to talk football.
Presentation skills for entrepreneurs
This article describes the essential skills an entrepreneur should demonstrate whilst participating in presentations targeting venture capitalists and Business Plan competitions.
Per diems and Open Government possibilities
This post briefly summarizes a recent report published by NORAD on per diem usage and abuse in Tanzania, Malawi and Ethiopia. Much of what has been recommended in the report is not new, and the significance of public communication systems has yet to be explored fully.
Five questions with the Tanzania Heritage Project’s Rebecca
Find out about the initiative that is digitizing Tanzanian audio archives from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Drogba and Chelsea go back in time while Villa get crushed @ Thai Village
Huge wins by the bigs (Manchester United and Chelsea) on a interesting Sunday evening at Thai Village. It was so interesting that Ahmed chronicled an entire conversation.