Queen Elizabeth 11 become the Queen of England while she was in Kenya. She had gone to Kenya with her late husband Prince Philip to stand in for George VI who was too ill to travel.
They stayed at the Treetops Hotel, 160 kms from Nairobi, watching baboons play when on the 6th February 1952, the Princess was informed of her father George V1’ s death. Upon the death of her father, the Princess became the Queen of England.
Writing on her experience the British hunter Jim Corbett, who was also staying at Treetops at the time, later wrote the now famous lines in the visitors' logbook:
"For the first time in the history of the world, a young girl climbed into a tree one day a Princess and after having what she described as her most thrilling experience she climbed down from the tree next day a Queen."
When Kenya gained attained its independence on 12th December 1963, It became a constitutional monarchy thereby remaining under the Queen’s rulership through her proxy The Governor - General in Kenya. However, on 01st June 1994, Kenya became an independent state and a republic.
The queen today celebrates Platinum Jubilee having been the longest serving or reigning monarchy. She has been in power for 70 years.
•A statement from the team said they were devastated and were working with the Zimbabwean authorities.
•The airshow at Wilson Airport in Nairobi on May 28 was held in conjunction with the Aero Club of East Africa.
One of the South African pilots who was involved in the first Kenyan Defense Force Museum Airshow is dead.
Mark Sampason died on Tuesday in a crash in Zimbabwe.
Sampason who was among pilots of Marksmen Aerobatic Team perished in a flying incident in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The team were on the return leg of a roundabout trip from Cape Town to Nairobi, where the team had performed a successful aerobatic formation display when the accident occurred on May 31.
A statement from the team said they were devastated and were working with the Zimbabwean authorities.
The airshow at Wilson Airport in Nairobi on May 28 was held in conjunction with the Aero Club of East Africa.
“It is with great sadness and a profound sense of loss that today, the Marksmen aerobatic team can confirm that Mark Sampson, outstanding aviator, honoured team member, trusted number-4 and loyal friend, perished in a flying incident in Harare, Zimbabwe,” read part of the statement.
A video that captured the crash was widely shared online.
After the show, the team issued a statement saying they had a great weekend in Kenya displaying at Wilson airport in Nairobi.
“We were treated to exceptional Kenyan hospitality. The Museum Airshow Festival was held at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi and we were fortunate to display with the highly skilled aviators from the Kenyan Airforce (KAF) as well as a number of other commercial operators including Kenya Airways.”
It was the first time the military and civilian air operators came together to treat the Kenyan public to exciting displays.
The colourful air display kept Kenyans glued to skies as the military and civilian experts took charge of the airspace to display their capacities and capabilities in different performances. By Cyrus Ombati, The Star
Nairobi Development and Application Centre opens to support customers in East Africa and the development of sustainable food processing for the continent
Kerry Kenya Application & Development Centre opening
At the opening of the Kerry Kenya Application & Development Centre opening, customers were treated to a full menu of innovative food and beverage concepts inspired by Kenyan culinary tradition, a vibrant style with elements of coastal and distinctly East African ingredients and flavours. In the high-tech labs, customers sampled a convincing plant-based buffet, as well as innovative snack and beverage offerings with East Africa flavours reimagined in innovative ways by Kerry food scientists. The local Centre will further support co-creation with customers and the development of sustainable food processing for Africa.
“For 50 years, Kerry has focused on meeting local consumer needs grounded in great taste - one of the most important criteria in any food or beverage. Our suite of world-leading technologies combined with our expertise ensures that we can continue to work with our customers to produce great tasting, nutritious products that are respectful of our planet,” said Peter Dillane, Kerry VP for Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa.
Future Food Africa Commitment
Kerry’s Future Food Africa commitment recognizes the challenges facing the continent, and that as African producers we need African solutions to deliver sustainable, healthy nutrition solutions. It is innovation through dynamic technologies that will shape the future of food culture. It is an authentic understanding and celebration of our African food traditions, reinvented for the present. We believe in inspiring food and nourishing life through transformation of our locally grown ingredients. Kerry’s Future Food Africa commitment focuses on reducing food waste, delivering authentic local taste, nutrition solutions, plant-based options and localization.
Earlier this month, Kerry opened the largest and most advanced taste manufacturing facility in Africa located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The €38 million facility will produce sustainable nutrition solutions that will be consumed across the continent. In December 2021, Kerry expanded its operations in Africa with the acquisition of local taste solutions manufacturer, Afribon. Afribon produces food flavors for the Beverage, Confectionary, Bakery and Dairy markets in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Cameroon.
With Kerry’s innovation expertise, solutions portfolio and sustainability commitments, Kerry ultimately aims to decrease the environmental and social impacts of the food industry value chain so that consumers everywhere can make better, healthier choices and leave a better world for future generations.
“The Talk360 app is now the number one calling app in Africa, independent of users’ currency or preferred way of payment. Thanks to our + 750K physical points of sale and ability to support mobile wallets, our reach goes beyond the traditional credit and debit card support that international companies usually use. We now have enough traction to attract internationally renowned investors to expand our footprint and allow other companies to use our unique single checkout payment platform for all of Africa,” said Hiine.
Ian Lessem, managing partner of HAVAÍC, said Talk360’s ability to overcome the challenge of distribution in Africa and organic growth was ‘nothing short of spectacular’, speaking to the quality of its product, technology and leadership team.
“With HAVAÍC’s experience, networks and complimentary investments in Africa, we are incredibly excited about the prospects of Talk360. We believe the business will not only continue on a path of exponential customer acquisition, but is well on its way to leverage this growth by offering other complementary technology-enabled products to its growing customer base,” said Lessem.
The angel investors include several unicorn founders and executives such as Gaston Aussems (ex-Mollie), Robert Kraal (ex-Adyen), Gabriel de Montessuss (President WorldPay International) and Marnix van der Ploeg (ex-Booking.com and EQT). Aussems said Africa was an ‘interesting growth market’, with a fast-growing middle class.
“Through the calling app, Talk360 has already connected many people and is consistently improving the lives of its customers. With 60% of the population under the age of 25, there is huge potential for mobile digital services. The new payment platform will make it possible for providers to offer their services across the continent and to offer a suitable payment option for every consumer,” said Aussems.
Talk360 also aims to accelerate its mission to create jobs and reduce unemployment in the communities which it serves through its rapidly growing agent network. “By creating jobs and micro entrepreneurship opportunities within different communities, we learned how we can help African consumers and businesses connect with their loved ones,” said Osnabrugge.
Research reveals that 50% young men with anxiety report that their work performance, relationships and sex life have been affected, yet well over half of them are still not seeking help. This Men's Health Week, Kalms are encouraging men everywhere to face their fears and take a mind MOT to boost their mental wellbeing and seek support if necessary.
Thousands of men suffer from mental health issues daily, many in silence. According to Kalms survey[ii] among 500 male anxiety sufferers, young men in their twenties and thirties are most affected by the crippling impact of anxiety. As many as 70% of men surveyed say their anxiety has an impact on their work and relationships and 80% found it also affects their social life, with over half revealing it also impacted their sex life.
To some extent, anxiety can be useful as it cues us to important things in our lives that need attention. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and long-lasting it reflects a more serious issue and shouldn't be ignored. Anxiety can affect all areas of your life and can affect you focus, productivity and energy levels.
Obtaining help and support, can be especially difficult for men experiencing anxiety. Research shows men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women, with only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men[iii]. Many believe a potential contributor for this could be the toxic masculinity apparent in our society: men are often expected to be the breadwinners and to be strong, dominant and in control. While these aren't inherently bad things, these stereotypes can make it hard for men to reach out for help and open up.
To help those impacted by anxiety, the Kalms team have put together 5 practical steps to encourage men everywhere to reflect on their daily activities and give their minds an MOT:
1. Get physical - Physical activity can be a great way to work off the tense feelings that come with anxiety. Endorphins released during exercise can help you feel more relaxed and clear-headed. Make sure to start slow and be consistent if physical activity is not already part of your routine. If going for a 5-minute walk is all you have the energy to do, start there.
2. Journal to release your anxious thoughts - Taking time in your day, whether it's the first thing you do in the morning or you prefer to reflect before bedtime, noting down your feelings and inner thoughts can help you to get a hold of the causes and potential triggers of your anxiety. Journaling about your feelings is linked to decreased mental distress and be a great place to start when opening up and feeling more comfortable talking.
3. Practice deep breathing - A simple way to help your body relax, even when your mind and heart are racing, is to focus on your breath. Slow abdominal breathing, or deep breathing, activates the part of your nervous system that shuts down the fight-or-flight response. You can do this anytime, anywhere. Breathe deeply into your stomach and chest for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, and hold for 4 seconds. This technique is called 'box breathing' and will help to lower your heart rate and give you a moment to collect your thoughts.
4. Try incorporating a herbal remedy - Try a traditional herbal remedy, such as Kalms Lavender. Lavender oil has a long-standing association with relieving symptoms of mild anxiety. Over 15 clinical trials have shown that a daily capsule of uniquely prepared lavender oil, found only in Kalms Lavender, can relieve the symptoms of anxiety in just one to two weeks. Benefits are comparable to commonly used anti-anxiety medications without problems such as sedation, addiction, or interaction with other medications.
5. Talk about your difficulties with someone you trust - Often when we're anxious things can get blown out of proportion as we get stuck in negative thought loops. Talking with a friend can give you an outside perspective and a better sense of what might be going on, how to manage it and will help you to feel less alone.
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