|
Letters Archive
October - November 2002
[
back ] November 29, 2002
This site is improving by the day. Congratulations to you and your team. Fantastic job.John Kimbe
Kampala, Uganda November 22, 2002Run by the Holy Ghost Fathers, St.
Mary's School Nairobi is, arguably the best school in Africa for the following reasons. Where most schools in Kenya have ignored the extra-curricular aspects of learning, Saint Mary's needs to be applauded for its
emphasis of the same. St Mary's is the only school in Kenya with a full orchestra. It's musical productions (The Sound of Music, Oliver!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat,
African Jigsaw. to name a few) are well known, and are an attestation to the kind of educational experience that St. Mary's aspires to.
Not only do students excel academically; they do extremely well in sports, music, drama, art etc. Its rugby team, for example, is perhaps the best in the country, and has been a challenge even to the Rugby Clubs of
Kenya. St Mary's holistic teachings --- educate the whole person. Professionally, St. Mary's students are in the worlds of politics. Chao Sio
Nairobi, Kenya November 20, 2002I wonder if at all possible I have tried in vain to locate a web
address for the school : St. Charles College in Pietermaritzburg I am an ex pupil and live in the U.K. so would like to contact them. Jonathan Wright
London, England
November 18, 2002I would like to recommend three schools: the Eton of Africa,
Kamuzu Academy in Malawi, Saint Andrew's International High School in Malawi, and Pretoria High School for Girls in South Africa. M.S Tinga
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA November 18, 2002
There is some incorrect information under entry 65, Bakili Muluzi of the Top 100 Africans of 2001. It is not true that Cassim Chulimpha was arrested and acquitted. The person who was arrested was Brown Mpinganjira. He
was accused of having embezzled about $600 US, was tried and acquitted. Cassim Chilumpha, on the other hand, cannot account for the MK187 million (slightly over $2 million, US now, but worth much more in 2000), but
has never been taken to court. The main reason Mpinganjira was promptly arrested was because he had formed a pressure group which was opposed to Muluzi's intentions to have the constitution amended so he could run
for an unlimited number of terms. At the time of the arrest, this was just considered a malicious rumor and dismissed. But in July 2002, a motion to amend the constitution to remove term limits was tabled in
parliament, and defeated, vindicating Mpinganjira. On corruption, Muluzi's stand can hardly be considered strong. It is only the people that are considered anti-government that are prosecuted. Chatonda Mtika
Vancouver, Canada November 10, 2002
I would like to express my sincere congratulations for this pioneering website. It's about time we had more news on Africa apart from the doom and gloom. Keep up the good work! Please add Kofi Annan
(Ghana) to the Nobel Prize winners page. He shared the Peace Prize in 2001. Again thanks for this resource. Someone proposed in a previous letter that Ngugi wa Thiong'o's alma mater be included in
the list of top high schools given his input into contemporary African literature. That would be Alliance High School in Kikuyu Kenya. For more details on Ngugi as well as other prominent alumni of the
school please visit: alliancealumni.org Nathaniel Choge
London, England November 9, 2002Thanks for the wonderful site. You should include more information on Africa's enviable scenic beauty, flora and fauna, as well as environmental
conservation efforts on your site. Justus Wanzala
Nairobi, Kenya November 8, 2002I want to applaud you for such a fabulous and informative website. Yours is very functional and delivers on it's purpose to educate others about the good side of
Africa. I feel very proud to see such a positive work serving as a reflection of something African. I also enjoyed reading the November 7, 2002 article special report: on who is best suited to be Kenya's next
president, Mwai Kibaki or Uhuru Kenyatta? You provided a different view of the upcoming Kenyan elections. Your article was well thought out and fresh. However, I want to point out a few issues that may not be as
flattering about choosing Mr. Kenyatta as the next Kenyan President. For one, his age is of concern. It is a general, albeit unofficial rule of thumb that African
presidents and certainly Kenyan presidents try to hold on to power for as long as possible. If Mr. Kenyatta gets elected and does not do a good job, then it will be unfortunate if the public cannot vote him out of
office. What if he turns out to be a younger version of President Daniel arap Moi? Secondly, the very fact that Mr. Kenyatta was hand picked by Mr. Moi is very concerning. The way he became president elect was not
democratic and it gives the premonition of things to come should he become president. It is fair to suggest that his political views are very similar to Mr. Moi's. That is not a positive quality at all. It is also
safe to say that Mr. Moi is going to exert a great deal of influence on the young, inexperienced potential president. That cannot be a positive thing for Kenyans. J Lameno
Washington DC, USA
November 8, 2002
Your website is the best guys. Keep it up. National Council of Churches of Kenya Community Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
November 8, 2002I would like to nominate Starehe Boys' Centre as one of the best schools in Africa. It caters for the less privileged in
society and has produced some of the brightest boys in the country. It is headed by philanthropist Mr Griffin. Isaac Kiplagat
Nairobi, Kenya November 8, 2002Thank you for the positive news on Africa. I believe that the next tide will be
one of the Lions of Africa --- forget about the Asian Tigers. The school nomination I have in mind is Mangu High School, Kenya. I was there myself and became the School Captain between 1995 and 1996. Founded by
Catholic missionaries, the school has produced a reputable core of leaders including two vice presidents --- Mwai Kibaki (running for president and leading in opinion polls), immediate former vice president, Prof.
George Saitoti. There is a leading clique of politicians from the school. It has at least one scientist at Nasa. Moreover, it has churned a stream of military officers and clergy.
Thank you. I'll be at hand to supply you with any information you may need. Dennis Omondi
Nairobi, Kenya
November 4, 2002Thank you for selecting Paraa Safari Lodge as one of Africa's top 50 websites.
We are in the process of updating the site (and that of Mweya Safari Lodge).. We would like to use this accolade on our site if this would be acceptable to yourselves. Roni Madhvani
Director
Madhvani Group
Plot No.5, Main Street
P O Box 54
Jinja
Uganda November 3, 2002Sorry for my being way late! While I was complaining about the way BBC's news is reflecting 100% always only the bad side of Africa to my friend, I learned from
him that African Almanac's presence to present the positive sides as well. What a gap filling! I didn't read any of your news or what so ever so far but I would like to appreciate who ever started this website for
creating balanced sources of information about Africa. I am sure I can communicate in the future you guys by sending my reaction to anything you posted over your site. I am expecting you to be persistent in your
style and facts throughout the Almanac's life without being influenced by anything! Good job! Zewdie Alema
Washington DC, USA November 2, 2002I was reading your defining dates in African history.
Please check the spread of Egyptian civilization from Kush, Nubia, north instead of the other way. Look at Qustul and the finds there as well as the time line. Shabaka Tecumseh
New Port News, Virginia, USA October 27, 2002For your information the Sierra Leone Grammar School was founded in 1845. It should be mentioned in your list of oldest schools in Africa. It has been a pillar in Education in West Africa. Emile Faux
Freetown, Sierra Leone October 24, 2002
I enjoyed going through your site. Good to hear something positive about Africa for a change. I noticed that your list of the top 20 cities only listed 7 cities. Cairo, Durban, Zanzibar and Marrakech must
surely make the list. I would certainly place them above cities like Nairobi, Johannesburg and Port Louis! Also "Natal" listed in your busiest airports section is actually in Brazil and not
South Africa. Brett Cooper
Johannesburg, South Africa |
|
