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he african culture is not only limited to Spirituality, the placement of Music, Art, Family formations, Mariage rites, both tangible and intangible intellectual paradigms. The African culture is not static but its a value formation which has been continuosly ritualized for over 1000 yeras. Our culture as Africans can never be found anywhere For a long time Africa as a ontinent remains to be a great destination form all over the world. For example the nature of all our states remain soveriegn and firm amid many issues within various countries. In East Africa Kenya remains to be the hub and Chmpion in Athletics and Sports as shown from various past competitions that Kenyan Athletees have won in a swooping wins from all Gold, Silver to Bronze. As a hub for Athletics there is need for its Citizens to be brave and keen on ensuring that the brand portrayed by our athletees is replicated at home. This sporting culture can be used to sell the nation as well as other african states in benefit of their citiens at home. Not forgetting the rich in various Cultural activities that various tribesmen from different regions offer. This is a rich area for providing a touristic attration. By doing so it can enhance the lives of people. There is need to diversify the ways things are done so as the world can know the rich diversity of African Culture. Also, there is need to empower our learning instituions about culture as Africaworld seek to tell you stories on To Place your african culture . adverts you can contact In relation to Harliettubman, we should leave no brother usthe through or sister behind enemy line of poverty. To Place your adverts you can contact us africaworldnewskenya@gmail.com through; africaworldnewskenya@gmail.com business@africaworld.com business@africaworld.com or call Eric 0726655552 or call Eric 0726655552.....
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Having more kids keeps ageing at bay aging.
By Leah Muthoka
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ife history theory claims that there is a tradeoff between reproductive effort and the pace of biological aging. It claims that energy invested in reproduction is not available for tissue maintenance, thus having more off spring is expected to lead to accelerated aging. However, recent studies having been proving the contrary. According to a study done by Simon Fraser University, Canada, having more children could lead to slower rate of aging. The study looked at the length of each woman’s telomeres. Telomeres can briefed be explained as the region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration. They can also be referred to as the protective tips found at the end of each DNA strand that indicates how cells are
Ukachukwu Okorie Editor At Large
Africa Rich Culture and aspirations
6 th - 16th May 2016
The longer the cells, the better it is for aging and longevity. Each time a cell divides, the telomeres get shorter, when they get too short, the cell can no longer divide, it becomes in-active or it dies. This shortening process is associated with aging, cancer or a high risk of death. Contrary to the life history theory, women with fewer children exhibited shorter telomere lengths than women with more children. Moreover, women who gave birth to more surviving children had longer telomeres, going against former theories that producing a larger number of offspring speeds up biological aging
Fare thee well Mama Lucy, tributes from Leaders Fare Thee Well Mama Lucy
By Eric Obocyreh
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ensational and emotional tributes from politicians and family characterised the funeral service of mamaLucy Kibaki ‘s funeral on saturday at his home in Othaya. among the top leaders who eulogized her is President Uhuru who expressed his gratituted for the support when he was facing crimes against humanity at the ICC.
President Uhuru Comdoling former President Kibaki
“Things had turned out to be worse for me, but were it not for her, i dont know where i could be”, he said. The former president of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete said Tanzanians were shocked to hear tha mama Lucy was dead, because they knew not of her sickness. President Uhuru also said that she was dedicated and had the nations interest as she fought for the betterment of the less privilliged in the society. Mama Lucy during her lifetime , she was the head of First Ladies of Africa for Hiv and aids fight. The deputy President Ruto
also revealed how Mama Lucy enaged hima. She told him way in 2010 to work with Uhuru and that is why he is the Deputy president today In Politics Jimmy Kibaki, the eldest son revealed how her mother persuaded her not to contest for the Othaya Seat beacause if various reasons “ I had made my mind to contest fro the Othaya seat but she told me the ground was not forme”, he said. It was widely speculated that statehouse had supported Mary Wambui to succeed President Kibaki. Also Jimmy revealed how at
one time we were barred by security of Statehouse form seing their Dad. Its at this time that Mum called and told the Security that we didnt need any appointments to see our dad Among the top dignitaries inthe Sermon include Cabinet Secretaries General Nkaiseri( Interior), Dan Kazungu(Minining), Raychelle Omamo(Defense). Peter Kennet, Mukhisa Kituyi- United nations and trade development, Secretary General, Nyeri Deputy governor, Women Represantative Kiambu Priscilla Nyokabi, Former First Lady Magret Kenyatta among other Members of parliament.