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April 23, 2012
7:32
Evelyn Gathecha – Baltimore, MD
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Evelyn Gathecha, M.D., earned a medical degree for the Charles University First Faculty of Medicine (Universita Karlova) in Prague, Czech Republic. She completed a residency in internal medicine at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She joined CIMS as an Academic Hospitalist Fellow in 2011. Dr. Gathecha is a member of American College of Physicians [...]
April 13, 2012
22:30
Muroki Mwaura – Edison, New Jersey
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Dr. Muroki Mwaura is a Professor in the department of Accounting and Law, at the William Paterson University. Before he came to the United States, he was a lecturer at Kenyatta University. His primary research is the use of accounting information especially by small businesses in service and manufacturing enterprises. Publications include: Nyaboga, Andrew & [...]
April 10, 2012
23:07
Relationsh*t – a book about dating
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The dating scene can sometimes be equated to a mine field where you could get blown up, or, if you are lucky, live to see another day. Many people can tell the tales of their horrible dating experiences and try to analyze why they let them go as far as they do. Others decide to [...]
March 26, 2012
16:31
10 Minute Fix – Las Vegas Rugby 7s
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Well, the folks are back and were hanging out in Las Vegas for the Rugby 7′s which are quickly becoming popular here in the United States (long overdue in our view, but better late than never). Incidentally, NBC now covers the games (we assume that means they have finally realized how many advertising dollars they [...]
March 14, 2012
7:42
Just-A-Band to showcase at the SXSW
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Just-A-Band is growing an international following with their eclectic unique style of music and firmly establishing themselves as a band to watch. They are now slated to perform at the South By South West (SXSW) in Austin, Texas on March 15th at the Copa at 11:30 p.m., and at Barbarella Patio on March 16th, at 9:15 [...]
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Nerima Ouma – Stockholm, Sweden
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Nerima Ouma grew up with one foot in Africa and the other foot in Sweden. This has no doubt influenced her design stye. Situated in Sweden, she worked for several different design houses before finally setting up shop on her own. “I have always looked for a way to express myself. My mother used to [...]
January 05, 2012
20:15
Tom Morello to perform at tribute concert for John O’Brien
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Tom Morello, a member of the band, Rage Against The Machine, will perform at the “Love You Madly: A Concert For John O’Brien” on Thursday, January 12 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California. John O’Brien was found dead in his hotel room in August of last year, and is best known for [...]
January 01, 2012
3:27
2011 in review
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Kenyan Jewels would like to thank all the Kenyans in the Diaspora who continue to make a difference for all those around them. You have inspired many with your continuous positive actions, sharing of resources, and community service. May this next year be the best yet, full of blessings and higher achievements! This is the [...]
December 20, 2011
16:26
10 Minute Fix Goes to Australia
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The ’10 Minute Fix’ has been keeping us laughing and thinking as they address some of the topics that we deal with as Kenyans in the Diaspora. Now into Season II (we apologize for being remiss in bringing the videos to you), they traveled to Australia to meet with the Kenyan Rugby team. Here is [...]
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Shihab Rattansi – Washington DC
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Shihab Rattansi works for Al Jazeera English as a lead news anchor in their Washington, DC Broadcast Center. He regularly anchors the Al Jazeera Newshour Wednesday or Thursday through to Saturday, presenting news and conducting interviews primarily relating to the Americas. Before joining Al Jazeera English Shihab was a CNN International anchor based in Atlanta, [...]
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Mucheru Njaga – San Francisco, CA
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Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Njaga moved to the United States after his time at Prince of Wales Boarding School in Kenya. Njaga studied creative writing at Hunter College in New York City, combining his love for movies and video games by writing screenplays and video game programs. He discovered that one of his [...]
December 01, 2011
19:13
Yvonne Ndege – Abuja, Nigeria
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Yvonne Ndege is a journalist with Al-Jazeera, English. She previously worked with BBC from 1997 to 2007. Dedicated to her work, she won the silver prize of the United Nations Foundations Prize, awarded by the United Nations Correspondents Association, for her coverage of the humanitarian and development work that the United Nations and its agencies [...]
November 29, 2011
20:05
Dr. Wanjiru Kamau Wins one of the 2011 Purpose Prizes
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Dr. Wanjiru Kamau was selected to receive a 2011 Purpose Prize by Civic Ventures. The blurb from them is below. Civic Ventures announced today, November 3, 2011 that Wanjiru Kamau, is one of five winners of its 2011 Purpose Prize, an annual $100,000 award for social entrepreneurs over 60 who are using their experience and [...]
November 01, 2011
20:52
XYZ show addresses real issues with comic relief
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Okay, we at Kenyan Jewels are a little late in sharing, but it does mean that our readers get to enjoy several episodes of the ‘XYZ Show‘. The ‘XYZ Show‘ is a politcal satire show that looks at some of the most talked-about issues in Kenya and shares them with tongue-in-cheek double entendre and innuendo. [...]
September 15, 2011
22:37
John Nuraney – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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John Nuraney was first elected as MLA for the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election and was re-elected in 2005. John has served on a variety of parliamentary committees such as the Select Standing Committees on Health and Finance and Government Services. He is also a member of the Government Multicultural Caucus [...]
22:11
Sheenaz Nanji – Calgary, Ontario, Canada
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Shenaaz Nanji is proud of her heritage. She was born on the island of Mombasa on the East African coast and grew up amid a fusion of cultures: Bantu-Swahili, colonial British and East Indian. She has lived in three countries on two continents, and her career has been equally varied with employment in fields as [...]
September 07, 2011
16:49
Elizabeth Mpenzi, Baltimore, Maryland
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Elizabeth Mpenzi is an aspiring model who has already proven herself in an extensive array of modeling projects ranging from hair modeling to runway and print. Mpenzi has an exquisite bone structure, fantastic eyes, and a photogenic personality that makes her very popular with photographers. Some of you may recognize her as one of the [...]
August 31, 2011
19:56
Chris Froome to lead Team Sky at the Vuelta a España
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Chris Froome is slated to lead Team Sky at the Vuelta a España in after taking the race leader’s red jersey. He had just battled his way back to health from a bout of bilharzia (schistosomiasis), a disease caused by parasitic worms. Froome hopes to continue this positive trend as the Vuelta heads into the mountains [...]
19:35
Mukoma wa Ngugi – Norwalk, Connecticut
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Novelist, poet, and essayist Mukoma Wa Ngugi is the author of Nairobi Heat (Melville Publishing House, 2011), an anthology of poetry titled Hurling Words at Consciousness (AWP, 2006), Conversing with Africa. Politics of Change, and is a political columnist for the BBC’s Focus on Africa Magazine. He was short listed for the Caine Prize for [...]
August 01, 2011
19:52
Daniel Munyambu – Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
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Daniel Munyambu arrived in the UK four years ago in 2007 from Kenya where he has been doing business. After arrival he started working as well as studying politics. He has always been interested in politics. Two years ago, he started participating in the local politics in his area in Basildon, Essex, UK where he [...]
July 14, 2011
15:57
10MIN Fix – Episode 10
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The guys chop it up at Jackie’s house and touch on everything from house helps to why men done like to commit. This has been an epic season spirited from lots of love, friendship and family. Talk wanders to paying a fair wage for house help, to wondering why African women like men who are [...]
July 12, 2011
22:37
Clare Muhoro – Baltimore, Maryland
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Clare Muhoro is an Associate Professor of organic chemistry at Towson University in Towson, a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland. She received her B.Sc. (1993) from St. Lawrence University (magna cum laude), and her Ph.D. (1999) from Yale University. She was previously an assistant professor at Shippensburg University where she led the students in fieldwork study [...]
July 07, 2011
16:48
10MIN Fix – Episode 10
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Conversation on Africans’ perceptions of successful Africans. How do we handle it when others share their success? The guys talk about about Africans and money, dowry, and some of the fears one experiences as a father today. Sacramento always tends to bring out some interesting stories. Get you fix on. To comment, visit their Facebook page, [...]
6:06
Kehinde Roberts – West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Kehinde Roberts, twin brother to Opiyo Taiwo Leo Awuonda, is currently in the States playing for Division II powerhouse West Chester University. Kehinde is averaging 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. But his most impressive statistic is his deadly shooting from three point territory, making 50% (33/66) from behind the arc. The [...]
4:39
Opiyo Taiwo Leo Awuonda –
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Opiyo Taiwo Leo Awuonda (born 6 August 1985 in Brixton) is an English-born Kenya international footballer, who is currently a free agent after being released from League Two side Stevenage. He previously played in the Football League for Walsall, Rochdale, Chester City and Darlington, and in the USL First Division for the Puerto Rico Islanders [...]
July 01, 2011
17:35
Johnny Oduya – Atlanta, Georgia
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Johnny Oduya plays ice hockey quite well.
June 30, 2011
15:30
10MIN Fix – Episode 9
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Learn who DJ Fully Focus really is.
June 29, 2011
22:24
DJ Fully Focus – Atlanta, Georgia
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DJ Fully Focus is determined to be a phenomenon across cultural lines.
June 24, 2011
17:11
Kenyan Jewels nominated for Ambassadorship Award at Jamhuriwoods
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The Jamhuriwood Awards celebrate Shirlene Alusa-Brown's contributions through Kenyan Jewels.
June 23, 2011
15:48
10MIN Fix – Episode 7
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This week the conversation wanders to Nigeria and D’Banj signing to Kanye West’s label, the stereotypes about Nigerians, talk about Nigerian women, and African parents and sports. Welcome to your 10 minute fix.
June 22, 2011
16:59
Eric Mwangi – Atlanta, Georgia
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Eric Mwangi is determined to keep children engaged using sports.
June 16, 2011
19:11
10MIN Fix – Episode 6
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This episode includes two ladies who definitely add an interesting dimension to the conversation. Listen to them all discuss culture, language, hair (or lack thereof) and style. Join the Facebook page to make a comment or share an opinion.
18:00
Anne Thoiti Wachera – Texas
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Anne Thoiti Wachera, who simply goes by Wachera, was born in Nairobi, Kenya and spent her growing up years between Nyeri and Nairobi. She started performing as a singer and actress in primary school. She learnt to play the piano while in primary school and seriously engaged herself in acting, dancing and singing while at [...]
June 15, 2011
19:38
Peres Owino does The Improv
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So in perusing the internet for some funny material, I stumbled across an old Kenyan Jewel, Peres Owino. Turns out that she is pretty funny and her skills, in addition to acting, run all the way to comedy at The Improv!!! She is actually pretty funny and it was interesting to hear her take on [...]
18:01
Micere Githae Mugo
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Micere Githae Mugo (born Madeleine Mugo in 1942) is a playwright, author, activist, instructor and poet from Kenya. Mugo was born in 1942, in Baricho, Kirinyaga District, Kenya. The daughter of two progressive (liberal) teachers, she received a solid primary and secondary education in Kenya. She became one of the first black students to be [...]
June 09, 2011
19:02
10MIN Fix – Episode 5
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There seems to be a fixation with Tusker beer. It might have something to do with where the conversation went. This week the guys talk about African porn (hmmm), why Africans in the Diaspora don’t like talking about their jobs, Public Displays of Affection (PDA to the cooler crowd) and the African man, and why [...]
June 07, 2011
4:25
James Kamau nominated in Me To We competition
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It seems that when our Kenyans achieve, they do such a phenomenal job that more than one person wants to recognize their outstanding achievement. James Kamau, Founder and Executive Director of the Youth Initiative Canada has been nominated in the Social Action portion of the ‘Me to We’ competition. In 2005, brothers and Me to [...]
June 02, 2011
19:00
10MIN Fix – Episode 4
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The boys are at it again. This time the topic is Sam Wanjiru’s tragic death circumstances, campaigning presidential candidates in the US and how accessible African personalities become when they are visiting the US. All conversation is tongue-in-cheek and in good fun as they share opinions. Get your 10 minute fix! Join the Facebook page [...]
6:32
Regina Njogu Wahome – Washington DC
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Ms. Regina Njogu (Mrs. Wahome), the principal at RNW Law Firm graduated with a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Nairobi, a diploma in legal practice from the Kenya School of Law, and a master of laws degree from the American University in Washington DC. She is currently admitted to practice in the [...]
May 26, 2011
23:30
Ben Mutua Jonathan Muriithi – Atlanta, Georgia
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BMJ (Ben Mutua Jonathan) Muriithi (born Jonathan Nyaga on May 4, 1969) is a Kenyan writer, Radio Presenter, stringer and actor based in the United States. He is currently the Regional Western Hemisphere International Correspondent for the Swahili Service of Voice of America, a multimedia international broadcasting service funded by the U.S. Government through the [...]
18:58
10MIN Fix – Episode 3
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Hmmm…things seem to be heating up in the kitchen. Enjoy some light ribbing as the guys bat info around about Prince Amukamara from Nigeria being drafted into the NFL, African Models being represented in Western Print ads as well as African women and their fascination with weaves and braids. They close it off with the [...]
16:30
James Kamau – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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James Kamau is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. His first community act was to form the Dagoretti Corner Amani Group which served as a soccer club for the children in the neighborhood in Kenya. It quickly turned into a homework club to help the children whose parents were illiterate. That desire to help people is such [...]
May 25, 2011
18:51
James Atebe – Mission, British Columbia, Canada
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James Atebe is the Mayor of Mission in British Columbia, Canada. According to the Canadian Immigrant, he was re-elected to his second term as the mayor of the District of Mission in B.C in the fall of 2008 with about 80 per cent of the votes, and is considered by many to be one of [...]
May 05, 2011
21:50
10 Minute Fix – A Black Medley Entertainment TV production
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Diaspora Africans share their thoughts.
May 02, 2011
16:48
Makau W. Mutua – Buffalo, New York
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Makau Mutua is Dean, SUNY Distinguished Professor and the Floyd H. & Hilda L. Hurst Faculty Scholar at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York. He is the Director of the Human Rights Center and teaches international human rights, international business transactions, and international law. Professor Mutua has been a Visiting Professor at [...]
15:51
Dr. Maina Gatonye – Miami, Florida
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Dr. Maina Gatonye arrived in South Florida in 1994 to study pre-medicine and has called Miami his second home ever since. He attended St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens and graduated cum-laude at the top of his class. He then received a full scholarship to attend the prestigious Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, which [...]
April 08, 2011
16:23
Purity Biwott – Lubbock Texas
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Purity Biwott is a distance runner for the Texas Tech University track team. PERSONAL: Born Purity Biwott on August 7, 1985 … daughter of Julius Biwott … has five siblings Rebby, Philemon, Lydia, Augustus and Emanuel … had an uncle Amos Biwott win the 3,000M steeplechase gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, [...]
April 07, 2011
16:39
Caroline Jepleting – Lubbock, Texas
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Caroline Jepleting is a force to be reckoned with in the track and field world. NEW MEXICO JC: Left New Mexico Junior College as one of the most decorated runners in school history … won eight NJCAA national championships … two-time indoor national runner of the year … 12-time NJCAA All-American. KAPKENDA GIRLS: Graduated from [...]
16:22
Silas Kemboi – Lubbock, Texas
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Silas Kemboi is a distance runner on the Texas Tech University team. 2010 OUTDOOR: Competed in the 800M and 1500M … season bests of 1:53.83 in the 800M and 3:51.09 in the 1500M … ran on the 4x1500M relay that ran a 15:41.41 at the Texas Relays … ran on the distance medley relay at [...]
April 06, 2011
22:23
Gabriela Trzebinski – Houston, Texas
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Gabriela Trzebinski was born in Nairobi, Kenya, one of three children, her brothers names are Bruce and Tonio. Her English mother, the writer Errol Trzebinski, was born Eryl Jones, and had changed her first name, when she married a Polish architect, Sbish (Zbigniew, Waclaw) Trzebinski (died 15 March 2005). From early childhood, issues of cross [...]
March 22, 2011
20:16
Johnny Rosza – New York, New York
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Rosza's pictures of celebrities are found in numerous publications.
18:34
Gurinder Chadha – London, United Kingdom
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This director was responsible for 'Bend It Like Beckham'
March 15, 2011
21:48
Jo Hamilton – Birmingham, England
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Jo Hamilton is the daughter of a Jamaican mother and a Kenyan father. She was brought up in the Scottish Highlands and went on to live in in Turkey, UAE, Kuwait, Sri Lanka and Cambodia. She is the first artist in the world to work with an airpiano (The airpiano is a new musical interface [...]
March 10, 2011
20:28
Dennis Mekenye – Arlington, Texas
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The shy entrepreneur is busy monitoring his business empire in Arlington, Texas, USA, as he waves at acquaintances in Kisumu, Kenya. Although his teachers trained him to nurse torn muscles and broken bones, Dennis Mekenye, 35, has departed from his calling to pursue his dreams in America. Mekenye obtained a degree in Occupational Therapy nine [...]
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Evashia Mwikhali – Portland, Oregon
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After a lot of hard work and long studio hours, her single is ready for the world. Evashia Mwikhali, Simply known as Evashia, is a Kenyan pop/ R&B recording and performing artist. Evashia was born in the United States and raised in Kenya where she attended St. Annes Mumias school and then Ntinda View College [...]
March 01, 2011
18:01
Humphrey Muturi a.k.a. OneMic – Columbia, MD
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OneMic shares laughter, opinions and ideas on his contemporary television show.
February 14, 2011
23:22
Bernard Neto – Los Angeles, California
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Bernard Neto has made an impact on Hollywood.
February 04, 2011
17:10
Yvonne Muinde – Wellington, New Zealand
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Yvonne's landscapes make a difference in Hollywood.
February 03, 2011
20:03
John Paul Mbugua a.k.a. Indiginas – Oakland, California
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John Paul Mbugua, aka Indiginas was born and raised in Kenya before moving to California, USA. His music career started in earnest in 1996. However, it took three years to fully immerse himself in wrinting and rapping. Indignas was motivated by then emerging Kenyan artists such as Nameless, Gidigidi Majimaji, and Darling P. The year [...]
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Magdalene Odundo – London, United Kingdom
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Magdalene Odundo was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1950. As a child she lived in Kenya and India. From 1968 to ’71 she attended the Nairobi Polytechnic in Kenya. While there, she studied Graphic Art. In 1971 she left Kenya to attend the Cambridge College of Art in Cambridge, England to continue her study in [...]

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