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On my final full day in Kisumu, I drive out to the sacred rock formation of Kit Mikayi, explore the precolonial history of the Luo people, and catch the evening sunset at Dunga Bea…

Baraka navigates the morning traffic of Kisumu to visit Dunga Beach for fried omena, explores the Impala Sanctuary at dawn, and breaks down the real costs of living in Kenya's thir…

Baraka navigates post-rally traffic to explore the Kisumu port and its economic revival, discusses the ecological strain on Lake Victoria's fish stocks, visits the Impala Sanctuary…

Baraka explores the revived Kisumu port, the economics of the omena trade, and the ecological challenges facing Lake Victoria while navigating city infrastructure projects. ☕ Enjo…

Baraka navigates the construction chaos of Kisumu, visits Dunga Beach for omena and birdwatching, and breaks down the real cost of living in western Kenya. ☕ Enjoying the show? He…

Baraka explores the Kibuye market, discusses the Sh8.4bn water project, visits the Impala Sanctuary, and reflects on the cost of living in Kisumu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep e…

Baraka explores Kisumu’s port revival, the omena trade at Dunga Beach, and the city’s infrastructure changes while settling into daily life in western Kenya. ☕ Enjoying the show?…

Baraka moves from Kericho to Kisumu on September 13, 2026. He navigates the drive down to the lake, settles into a Milimani flat, and explores the port, markets, and lakeside food…

Baraka spends his last full day in Kericho, walking the edge of the Mau Forest, reflecting on the colonial tea history, and preparing for the drive north to the Rift Valley. ☕ Enj…

On my final full day in Kericho, I walk the edge of the Mau Forest, reflect on the town's colonial tea history, and pack for the move to the Rift Valley. A look at local costs, a v…

Baraka visits a KTDA smallholder tea factory in Kapsoit, observing the processing line and speaking with workers. He reflects on the economics of smallholder farming, the impact of…

Day six in Kericho. Baraka navigates the early rain, visits a KTDA factory to understand smallholder tea economics, and breaks down the real cost of living in Kenya's tea capital.…

Day five in Kericho. I visit a KTDA smallholder factory to understand the economics of tea plucking, meet workers on the estates, and navigate the town's quiet morning rhythms. ☕…

Day four in Kericho: navigating the tea estate economy, smallholder KTDA factories, and the quiet rhythm of life on the edge of the Mau Forest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep ever…

Day three in Kericho. Baraka visits a smallholder tea factory, navigates the town’s busy road strip, and reflects on the economics of the tea belt. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep…

Baraka explores the Kericho tea estates, visits the Chagaik Arboretum, and navigates daily life in Kenya's tea capital. A look at local costs, culture, and the rhythm of the highla…

Baraka Kimani drives from Maasai Mara to Kericho, navigating the Rift Valley spine to settle into Kenya's tea capital. He explores the rolling estates, the local economy, and the q…

Baraka reflects on the final day in the Maasai Mara, discussing the economic realities of tourism, the stalled Narok airport project, and high entry fees before flying back to Nair…

Baraka spends his final morning in the Maasai Mara, watching the Great Migration river crossings at peak season. He reflects on the economics of tourism, the stalled Narok airport…

Baraka navigates the bustling Maasai Mara airstrip on his final day, discussing the stalled Narok International Airport project, the sharp rise in park entry fees, and the practica…
