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Kisumu is the largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa.It is also the sixth largest City in East Africa after Dar es Salaam,Tanzania ,Kampala Rwanda and Kigali,Rwanda. Kisumu boasts of having the Sixth Largest airport in East Africa,the Largest Lake port and a Railway terminus. The name Kisumu comes from the neighbouring tribes who called the Area meaning a place of food. In Kalenjin the word Kisumet means a place where food is found when there is scarcity. In Kisii Egesumu also means a place rich in food. In Luyha Khusuma means going to a place to get food while in Dhuluo Kisumo means a place where there is food. When British Colonialish came,Kisumu was renamed to "Port Florence", the name was however reverted back. Kisumu boasts of it's skyline with the tallest building being Mega plaza 2 which towers 207 feet high,other sky crappers include:Mega plaza 1-200feet high,Huduma centre 198feet high,UoN Kisumu towers 178 feet high with over...

Arusha is found in United Republic of Tanzania near Kilimanjaro region.There is also Mount Meru found in Arusha. If you choose to travel by air,you may arrive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport.Therefore,you will reach Arusha. It will take almost 12hours by bus to reach Arusha from Dar es salaam or Kampala For those who travel from Kilimanjaro region to Arusha usually takes 3hours to 4hours to arrive there. Kilimanjaro is located a short distance from Arusha. Arusha city lies near to the Serengeti National Park,the Ngorongoro conservation area,Lake Manyara,Olduvai Gorge,Tarangire National Park. Apart from all,there are also other tourists attraction found in Arusha. 1.Meserani Snake Park. This place is famous for poisonous black mambas,spitting cobras,and the spectacular African python and monitor lizards with crocodiles. 2.Cultural heritage Centre . Within this place,you will find best art galleries ,ornamental antiques ,sculptures,jewelry and...

Arthur Ashe is known as the first black man to win the U.S open in tennis. Arthur Ashe was born July 10th,1943 in Richmond,Virginia .U.S. He was also the founder for the defeats of AIDS in 1983. Ashe was married to Professional Photographer Jeanne Moutoussamy. Ashe was a TV sports commentator and columnist and wrote a 3-Volume books:"A Hard Road to Glory","Days of Grace" and "Off the court". What more about him? He was an African American tennis star who won three gran slam titles. The only black man to win the singles title at Nimbledon.This is despite battling against racism and segregation throughout his career. The Apartheid Government denied him a visa to play in the South African oprn in 1969. They finally allowed him to play in the country in 1973.He was ranked world number one in 1975. He contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion in 1983.He announced his illness in the 90s and educated people about HIV and AIDS.He died i...

Shock Fact: Did you know that the planes you see flying today,whether manufactured by BOEING ,airbus or British Aerospace all have a patented part of a late Malawian Professor Landson Mhango? Professor Landson Mhango is a Malawian who was world Engineer of the year in 1980. By this time,every passenger jet has components he designed. He designed the British military Harrier Jet Fighter. Also the space shuttle and the American Army tanks have the patented part from Professor Mhango,before he became the Director of Engineering at British Aerospace for 20 years. Apart from that he also invented a small gadget that detects tumors in the human body. He also invented a nuclear-powered generator for the Japanese. He designed the nuclear reactor in Britain which is powering Britain. Professor Mhango died in 2011 in Coventry,UK while he was serving as Vice Chancellor of Mzuzu University in Northern Malawi close to his original home in Rumphi District of Malawi. ...

1.Modern humans are believed to have originated in Botswana within the past 200,000years ago,solidifying the "Out of Africa theory". 2.Equatorial Guinea is Africa's only spanish speaking country. 3.Morocco is the most visited African country. 4.Nigeria has the richest black person in Africa,Aliko Dangote. 5.Samuel Eto'o was formerly the highest paid footballer in the world,he received about £350,000 weekly in Russia in 2011. 6.The Northern most part of Africa is Cape Angelo in Tunisia. 7.Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000metres. 8.There was a dinosaur discovered in Niger ,believed to have been around 115 to 105 million years ago. It was named Nigersaurus. 9.Burkina Faso is a leader in African art and culture and hosts the largest craft market in Africa. 10.Zimbabwe's former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe was the world's most educated President with 7 University degrees,two of them are Masters...

Jessie Owens was born in 1913. He was an extraordinary African American athlete who excelled in 100m,200m,long jump and relay. In 1935 he managed to set three world records within a space of an hour. In 1936 Owens travelled to Berlin for the Olympics in Germany. Hitler was in attendance and wanted to try and promote his racist theories. Owens proved him wrong by winning the 100m,200m,long jump and gold in the 4×100 relay. He was the first American track and field athlete to win four gold metals at a single Olympic games. After the games it was rumoured that Hitler snubbed him by leaving the games early and never shock his hand.

1.Africa was called Alkebulan(mother of mankind) 2.Africa ruled the world for 15,000years. 3.Richest man in history is an African king(Mansa Musa) 4.Africa civilized mankind. 5.Mining started in Africa 43,000Years ago,in 1964 a hematite mine was found in Swaziland at Bomvu Ridge in the Ngwenya mountain range. 6.Africans were the first to organise fishing-expeditions 90,000 years ago at Katanga,Congo. 7.Africans carved the world's first colossal sculpture 7,000 years ago. 8.The ancient Egyptians had Afro combs. 9.African kings ruled India. 10.Africa is a home to world's oldest university

The Kingdom of Kush or Nubia. Also age of empires. The Kingdom of Kush was an African Kingdom located to the south of Egypt. Their close relationship with Egypt is evident on the walls of Egyptian tombs and temples. Next to Egypt, Kush was the greatest ancient civilization in Africa. Kush was known for its rich gold mines Nub. Important trading hub. Egyptian goods = grain, beer, linen. Kush goods = gold, ivory, leather, timber. The Egyptianization of Kush. Egypt often raided Kush and took control of parts of its territory. Kush paid tribute to the pharaoh while under Egypt’s control, Kush became “Egyptianized” . Kushites spoke Egyptian ,worshipped same gods/goddesses .Hired into the Egyptian Army. Kush royal family was educated in Egypt. After the collapse of the New Kingdom, Egypt fell into political chaos. At least 10 Egyptian kingdoms fought each other for power. The constant fighting made Egypt weak and unstable. In the mid – 700s B.C.E ,the kings in northern Egypt surr...

“We create our future, by well improving present opportunities: however few and small they are” Lewis Howard Latimer Shock fact: Thomas Edison is not an inventor of light bulb. How? Even though Thomas Edison is usually referred to as the man who invented the light bulb,the famous American inventor was not the only one who contributed to the development of this revolutionary technology. Before him, there were people like Alessandro Volta, Humphrey Davy and Joseph Swan who played a critical role in the development of this technology. Apart from all others Lewis Howard Latimer is considered one of the most Black Inventors of all time. He is an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist.>br> What you need to know is that Latimer did not invent light bulb ,rather he invented modern carbon filaments which made the light bulb more practical and affordable. Who is Lewis Howard Latimer? Lewis Latimer, was one of ...

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. Zanzibar is divided into several parts of Pemba, Unguja Official languages spoken in Zanzibar includes Swahili, English and Arabic Language. Where Swahili language is among my favourite language ever. We all need a place for vacation with our friends and family ,then Zanzibar is the right place. Why? This is because apart from all other reasons, Zanzibar is attractive, also people around the area are very kind. Different traditional foods are found there. The foods are very delicious. Includes food like Makopa, Bobwe and Mahanjumati What wonders are found in Zanzibar? *Did you know that there is no lions, elephants and giraffes in Tanzania? One among that majority does not know. Zanzaibar is attractive island,Tanzania. Safaris in Zanzibar happen under water instead. *Did you know about attractive hotels found in Zanzibar? Maybe you are unaware but the attractive hotels are Dongwe Club, Nungwi Dreams by Mantis, Hotel Riu...

The culture of Africa is the cultural mix of indigenous people so the architectural history of this continent is extremely rich and varied. Architectural features of African countries. Because of the dangerous weather ,the houses in Africa are often built thick wall to keep the sun during the day and fight the cold air at night. The roofs in Africa are often used thatched roof. The architecture in Africa often use many materials such as wood ,mud ,rock,….North Africa uses stone and rammed earth. Africa’s forests use dry and mortar ,West Africa uses mud ,Central Africa uses plant,wood,and perishable materials and South Africa uses stone ,thatch ,wood. These houses are named Somba or Tammari ,built in shape of mushroom, it’s low. Each household lives in the house made from earth regardless hot or cold. All houses have the doors facing the west. The house has 2 floors ,one for cooking and living ,another for sleeping. Round Houses. This is the most common type of house in ...

24 January 1981. Just before midnight two Nigerian helicopters started the sprint from the Special Operations Group in Port Harcourt to a Cameroonian Coast Guard outpost off the Rio Del Ray, catching Cameroonian gendarmes off guard. Over a dozen Cameroonian troops were killed in the attack, which in itself was a response to the killing of Nigerian civilians and destructions of property in Calabar. The attack was meant to demonstrate Nigeria had the military capability to invade and defeat Cameroon. The incident was satisfactorily resolved, with a Cameroonian apology and reparations. Major clashes flared up again in 1994, this time France sent a detachment of troops to Cameroon in a show of support. However Cameroon took the case to the UN Security Council. Cameroon based its claim on Bakassi on a treaty signed between Britain and Germany in 1913.Nigeria denied the validity of the 1913 treaty, claiming Britain had no sovereignty and power to cede the area to Germany i...

The oldest university in the world is in Africa. And it was founded by a woman. If you think that the oldest university in the world is in Europe or china, think again: because it is not. The oldest university in the world is in Africa. The oldest university in the world is in Morocco. Known as Al-Qarawiyyin ,it was found in 859 BC by a young princess of Tunisia, Fatima al-Fihri. The university is recognized by UNESCO and Guiness World Records as the oldest in existence,and is still operational ,as well as the first to issue educational degrees. The university is located in city of Fes, a historic center of educational and spiritual teachings in the Muslim world. History tells that about 1200 years ago,al-Fihri and her family moved from Qayrawan(now Tunisia) to Fes ,Morocco. The founder of al-Fihri University after his father’s death, al-Fihri decides to spend the family inheritance on building a mosque for the community next to a madrasa, an Islamic school whose objectiv...