Connecting the Dots across the Indian Ocean

From Hindi to Kiswahili

A walk through Kibera

My husband and I recently visited Kibera and Mathare slums in Nairobi in an effort to find volunteer opportunities. I’ve…

Nairobi is a walking city

In my first week back in Nairobi, I made a few attempts at an early morning run before the commuters took to the…

Matatus Own the Streets

Last week, I co-hosted a seminar on urban mobility. We had a diverse group of entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics…

Letters from my Father

“By the way, a little idealism will go a long way in this world, or at least a bit more is needed.”

A few days back, my mom handed me a large manila envelope. I opened the fold and poured the contents on to the table. It felt like touching an elusive history…

Mandarin Moments in Africa

Blurry-eyed, we arrive at the Addis Ababa airport after the long flight from NYC via Lomé, Togo (that was a…

Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

African cities will double in population by 2050. Here are 4 ways to make sure they thrive

A wild tale of global muzik

On a very rainy Friday night in Nairobi, we journeyed through the notorious Nairobi rush hour traffic to the…