Archive for October, 2008
LONG VERSUS SHORT: which way for Kenyan Rugby?
It has been argued that fifteens rugby in Kenya is suffering because we have concentrated on the sevens version without thinking through the progression to the fifteens code. Are we right to constantly invest so much time and energy into the more viable sevens rugby or should we now regroup and turn our attention [...]
I AM MY HAIR
I had been growing my hair since 1995. I finally got it to where it was shoulder length, nice and thick, gave me a nice long bouncy ponytail and fell over my face when I needed it to. Any “pure breed” black African will appreciate what an accomplishment this is.
After a lot soul searching, I [...]
DRIVING THE MACHINE
While in residential camp, the 1976 University of Nairobi rugby squad for the East Africa University games watched the 1974 Hollywood blockbuster “The Longest Yard”. Starring Burt Reynolds as Paul Crewe, the movie was about a convicted American Football player who despite having been asked by the wardens to throw the game in return for [...]
SHEEBEEN
Just as we are about to slither back to our miserable existence, bitter at the reality that we have been deposed from our throne-like bar stools, we stumble upon a haven; Sheebeen. Read more here.
WOMEN AT WAR
The 1985 Nairobi Forward Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women defines Peace as not only the absence of war, violence and hostilities at national and international levels, but also, the enjoyment of economic and social justice, equality and the entire range of human rights and fundamental freedoms within society.
Respect for the fundamental rights of [...]
RED TOUCH RUGBY
It was smooth sailing for the MOB until they met Avandu Chinkororo Strong RFC, the MOB chairman’s team of choice. Confident that her boys would make it to the finals without her, the Chairman had opted to turn out for her family. The MOB would have to beat Avandu Chinkororo Strong RFC to earn a [...]
