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My first job ... then a journalist!

  My First Job With freedom from school, I did not know what to do. I caught the No. 44 bus and headed for the city centre via Pangani Chini. At Barclay’s bank I had to do a lot of fast-talking before I was allowed to see Mr. Williams my fishing buddy. When I got to his office his secretary, condescendingly told me that the “office boys entrance was at the back of the bank”. “Madam, I am not an office boy, I am here to see Mr. Williams,” I told her quite politely. “Do you have an appointment?” she asked quite angrily. “No. He said I could drop in any time,” I said, keeping my fingers crossed. “You cannot see him without an appointment. He is much too important a person to see you …” Before she could finish her sentence, I had already opened the door with her in hot pursuit. “He just barged in. I am sorry. I will get the office askaris,” she pleaded with Mr. Williams. “No, no. I know Mr Fernandes. I will see him,” Williams told her. He motioned me to the chair in fro...

If you like African food, you will be in heaven here!

  If you like East African food, I’d love for you to support Nimo’s pop up restaurant, African Fusion based in Enmore. African Fusion is open on Saturday and Sunday 7am - 2pm Many people talk about their dreams, this young lady is putting herself out there, giving herself a chance at making her dream a reality So let’s support her by having a meal there It’s also the only place that I know where you can get Mahamris / mandazis and my new favourite vitumbua African fusion Open 7am - 2pm Sat and Sun 125 Enmore Rd Enmore  f you like East African food, I’d love for you to support Nimo’s pop up restaurant, African Fusion based in Enmore. African Fusion is open on Saturday and Sunday 7am - 2pm Many people talk about their dreams, this young lady is putting herself out there, giving herself a chance at making her dream a reality So let’s support her by having a meal there It’s also the only place that I know where you can get Mahamris / mandazis and my new favourite vitumbua African ...