By Katie G. Nelson If you trek far enough into Kibera—through the maze of scrap-metal houses connected by webs of live wires running roof to roof, and down a slippery hill toward a peeling blue iron door that towers so high you can’t see the sky above—you might just catch a glimmer of hope inside the largest slum in Kenya. Her name is Anne Wambui and she’s the headmaster of Anwa Junior Academy. Headmaster Anne Wambui at Anwa Junior Academy in Kibera,...
In celebration of World Book Day (and in anticipation of International Women’s Day), here are some female African authors, some whose work holds a revered place in African literature, and others who are at the advent of their literary careers.
This traditional dessert, sometimes known as melktert, can be served hot or cold and often consists of a shortbread crust and a supremely light filling made with milk and eggs. Check out these five recipes—and start adding the ingredients to your next grocery list.