In a land where so many “responsible” leaders eschew responsibility, an American has gone out of her way to assume responsibility and try to make a difference.
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A Libyan-owned merchant ship flying the North Korean flag has been hijacked by Somali prates in the Gulf of Aden, according to a naval coalition. The son of ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor is told to pay more than $22m in damages to people tortured during the civil war. A rare thing occurred in an area often given to autocracy: a peaceful transfer of power, months after a massacre. International judges are told to reconsider bringing genocide charges against Sudan’s President Bashir over Darfur. South Africa President Jacob Zuma, who has three wives, admits fathering a child last year with another woman. The children of a Moroccan Olympic champion fled from his house and were smuggled out with Norway’s help, they say. Mombasa, whose size is about 295km2, is found in Kenya and its famous for its beaches which are popular to many local as well as international tourists from around the world. Visitors are able to go on tour to the North as well as the South Coast of Mombasa to enjoy their holiday Nyali beach is located 10km from Mombasa city on the North coast and its Kenya’s most popular beach. Many folks on holiday land in this place and you will be surprised to see a huge sea of humanity wanting to enjoy themselves. Here there are numerous coconut trees that provide cool shade to the visitors as the Indian Ocean water foam and break along the beach. For those that love the water, they can engage in activities such as scuba diving, boat riding, sailing, surfing as well as canoeing at the Indian Ocean (though at a fee). 30 km on the southern side of Mombasa, another popular beach is the Diani. Diani stretches for 25km and you wouldn’t want to miss this place. The warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean caress the coral reef and the warm sun and gentle breezes make Diani a must visit location for beach lovers that have the time. A nearby tropical rain forest borders Diani beach. The forest is blessed with awesome bird life and wild animals like the Colubus monkey. Diani beach hotel is found here and it offers accommodation to tourists in this hotel. On the north coast, we have Vipingo which is the most reclusive beach and is best for those on honeymoon and those seeking privacy. The beach is so secluded that when you walk on it, your footprints might be the only ones there! The sandy white beaches coupled with the crystal clear waters add an ambiance effect. During the whale season, it’s the ideal viewing location. It’s a high class beach area with Vipingo Ridge golf course and posh residential houses. Water sports like surfing, diving, kayaking and sailing are availed for tourists. The beach is protected by magnificent coral reefs. One of the most safest and unspoiled beaches in Kenya is the Watamu beach found 120km north of Mombasa city. The beach has clear waters and white sands which offers the perfect setting for a beach stroll. One is also able to view the diverse marine life in the waters including dolphins, whales, sharks and turtles. In the evenings, one is able to see the magnificent sunset at the horizon. The water sports that one can engage in at Watamu include surfing, snorkeling and diving. We also have hotels, resorts as well as guest houses to accommodate visitors. The last of the great beaches in Mombasa is Tiwi beach found on the southern side of Mombasa. The beach is beautiful with white sandy beaches lined with coconut trees along the peaceful Indian Ocean. At Tiwi, one gets to enjoy and bathe in the sun and see spectacular fish species that have their home in the coral reef. About the Author:
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Christened the city in the sun, Kenya’s capital Nairobi has carved a unique niche in Africa, by being the consummate city, where business and pleasure exist symbiotically. As a travel destination it is customized to meet needs of diverse visitors. Museums, restaurants, cultural centers and game parks are just but a few of what Nairobi offers. Nairobi National park is located 7 kilometers from the City Centre of Nairobi. The park boasts of being the only park in the world that borders a city. The park is ideal for those folks who want to go on a game drive but do not want the hassle of traveling to long distances. The park covers an area of about 117km2 and is blessed with numerous wild animals. We have the David Sheldrick trust which cares for orphaned animals and was founded by Mervyn Cowie in 1946. Here one is able to see diverse bird life as well as aquatic species For those that are bold and courageous, a visit to the Nairobi snake park will be a blessing for them. Within the confines of this park we have deadly vipers that are enclosed behind thick glass walls . This park is quite popular with international as well as local visitors. For those that are superstitious of snakes then it would be best to avoid this place. Some of the vipers that call this place home include cobras, mambas, African rock python among others. We also have American Alligators as well as crocodiles in this park Nairobi Museum, established in 1910 is another major attraction within Nairobi. The museum serves both the scientific as well as tourists and it keeps important historical monuments for Kenya. The museum also houses a botanical garden as well as a snake park. The railway museum has records of the perilous history involved in construction of the Kenyan railway network. The records account for two lions (man eaters of Tsavo) that had ravenous appetite for railway construction workers in early 1900s and their eventual demise. The tragic events inspired a ‘lunatic express’ folklore. The 1900s rickety steam locomotives exhibited are occasionally resurrected to offer tour crossing along the Kenyan Country side. The museum is a truly historical gem. Another famous attraction in Nairobi is the Kenyatta International Conference Center. The architecture of the building makes it very unique and impressive and can be compared to other unique icons like the Taj-Mahal or the Eiffel tower of France. Its grounds make it attractive for taking photographs especially the giant statue of the founding father of the country Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. A must visit attraction in Nairobi would be the Carnivore Restaurant which at one time was voted as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world by the UK Restaurant Magazine. There are various succulent meats to chose from which are cut from skewers and placed directly onto your hot plate. Here you eat to your heart contentment washing the meat down with fine drinks. This makes this restaurant to be dubbed as “Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience”. International music artists like Kirk Franklin have entertained people here. For those would want to buy curios and love African art, the African Heritage located at the Carnivore would be an ideal destination. For those that want to know the history of Kenya, the Kenya National Archives would be the ideal place to tour. About the Author:
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Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled Wednesday that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir may be charged with genocide for his role in a five-year campaign of violence in western Sudan’s Darfur region. |
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