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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Base Titanium
KILIFI
Superfood grown in
TIWI
2. KiliďŹ - New inventions & Old Favourites
6. Base Titanium - Community Development
13. Eco Projects
18. Spirulina - Super Food for the Future
23. Travel Tips
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Cover Photo Credit: Andras Pory Photo of the Month Credit: Helen Barker | Rebecca Waller
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Photo Credit: Distant Relatives Eco Lodge
KILIFI &
by Tamara Britten
‘W
here Liana was from, you wouldn't go for a serious swim in a “creek.” You'd splash up to your ankles while cupping your arches over mossy stones, arms extended for
On the southern side of Kilifi Creek, Mnarani Ruins were once a great mosque and smaller mosque. Built in the fifteenth century, the crumbling stone buildings have yielded to
balance, though you almost always fell in. But everything in
tangled branches and knotted roots, and make an evocative
Africa was bigger. Emptying into the Indian Ocean, Kilifi Creek
and peaceful spot to stroll and picnic.
was a river - an impressively wide river at that - which opened into a giant lake sort of thing.'
It should come as no surprise that the natural beauty of Kilifi
As Lionel Shriver wrote in the eponymous story that won her the BBC National Short Story Competition in 2013, Kilifi Creek is
has attracted a wealth of innovative folks who have themselves created outfits that draw in more enthusiasts.
impressive. It is also beautiful. From the craggy cliffs that jut up its sides to the rushing waters that plunge towards the ocean, and the coves and beaches that dot its edges, there's plenty to feast the eyes on here. The creek is spanned by Kilifi Bridge – an imposing structure that towers over the water, so high that the masts of the yachts and sailing boats that cruise up and down the creek can pass beneath it. The bridge was built in 1991 and – at 420 meters – is the longest bridge in Kenya; before it was built, people wanting to cross the creek had to transport their cars and goods on a rickety raft attached by a chain to both banks.
Photo Credit: Distant Relatives EcoLodge
Distant Relatives Ecolodge opened in 2012. Operating on the happy principal that we're all distant relatives, the lodge has become a meeting place for all the adventurous along the Kenya coast. With a host of ducks, monkeys, dogs and guinea fowl strolling around their spacious grounds, and wellthought-out amenities like a pizza oven, bamboo showers, eco-loos and Wifi, the place is friendly and inclusive. Promoting alternative, sustainable and conscious lifestyles, the lodge grows its own fruit and vegetables, plants trees and organises permaculture courses. The team encourages people to create their own small businesses, and puts visitors in touch with locals who organise dhow sailing, village tours, water
Photo Credit: Kilifi Boatyard
sports, trekking, diving, jam sessions and more. New Years' Eve parties here are what legends are made of.
In 2011, a clutch of travellers and idealists started building a dhow called Musafir. At first in Kipini, the home of traditional boat-builders, they drifted to Kilifi as soon as the dhow was able to float. Their vision of an alternative community is still intact, and the 70-foot dhow is home to a fluctuating group of
22 June: Kilifi Wave – DJ and music @ Distant Relatives
volunteers who believe in peace, freedom and unity, and live by
1 July: International Reggae Day – Live acoustic reggae @ Distant Relatives
the principals of recycle, reuse and recondition. They host yoga
7 July: The Itch – live music @ Distant Relatives
classes, art shows, tree planting events and community gatherings. And sometimes they sail, too.
13 July: The Scrapers – live music @ Distant Relatives 22 September: DJ Wankelmut – live from Germany @ Distant Relatives
Kivukoni International School opened its doors in 2011; its pioneering educational programmes caused a multitude of young-marrieds-with-kids to descend on Kilifi. The curriculum is
Where to stay
British, with a strong leaning towards the Kenyan context and
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the natural environment. Extra-curricular activities are eyeopeningly-imaginative, and include taekwondo, scouts, climbing, music, drama, beach clean-ups, conservation, current affairs, triathlons, sports tournaments, mastermind quizzes, book days and talent shows. In 2015, the Creek Club at Kivukoni opened in the same extensive grounds as the school. A fitness and leisure centre in well-kept gardens overlooking the water, the centre has the first 25-meter swimming pool in Kilifi County and offers a
Distant Relatives With bandas, rooms, safari tents, dorms and a campsite, this lodge has accommodation to suit all tastes. Add to this a friendly bar, appealing restaurant, swimming pool, spacious gardens, beach access, hammocks and cushions and a book exchange – and everything eco-friendly and sustainable – what's not to like? http://www.kilifibackpackers.com
plethora of activities that will exhaust even the fittest visitor. Pilates, yoga, tennis, swimming and kickboxing are just a few of the regular classes here, while concerts, private functions and one-off events happen often.
Mnarani Club This Arabic style beachfront resort has a selection of rooms, a spacious restaurant and an infinity pool with jaw-dropping view. It also offers spa treatments, conferencing, team building, weddings and water sports. https://www.mnarani.net Kilifi Bay Beach Resort With rooms, two restaurants, three bars, two swimming pools and a host of activities, this resort offers an animation programme including acrobatic shows, discos and traditional African dance displays. http://www.madahotels.com/index.php/camps-lodgesresorts/hotels/kilifi-bay-beach-resort-kilifi
Photo Credit: Samiya Gaid
Despite this wave of new arrivals, the enduring Kilifi Boatyard stands strong. This old favourite is a working boatyard offering moorings, slipping, storage and boat repairs. It's known for its cracking view over the creek and its relaxed beach bar. The most popular dishes here never go out of fashion: piripiri
Baobab Lodge Resort Set in tropical gardens, this resort has rooms and rondavels, as well as two swimming pools, two bars, a restaurant and a conference centre. Activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and big game fishing. http://www.madahotels.com/index.php/camps-lodgesresorts/hotels/baobab-sea-lodge-kilifi Hotel Titanic In Kilifi town, this hotel offers access to all the banks, shops, bars and markets of this bustling centre. It has rooms, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a nyama choma barbecue and a conference centre http://www.hoteltitanic-kenya.com
prawns, grilled calamari, crab samosas and, of course, ice cold Tuskers. The boatyard crew are happy to organise dhow trips, snorkelling and sunset cruises up the creek, and offer fresh Kilifi oysters – with fresh lime and Tabasco of course – every Saturday.
Floating House A houseboat owned by Kilifi Boatyard, this alternative style of accommodation is moored in the creek. Available for one group at a time, it has three bedrooms, a kitchenette, a lounge on the deck and a 24-hour dinghy service. www.kilifiboats.com
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is the largest exporter by tonnage through the Port of Mombasa
development objectives. The primary focus of Base's work is on
and has been recognised by Vision 2030 as the country's flagship
providing social infrastructure for the communities, promoting
mining project due to the transformative impact it is having on
livelihood upliftment programmes, improving community
the Kenyan mining sector.
health and providing educational opportunities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals established to achieve specific
Base's investment in the community is central to its business
targets in global development by 2030.
objectives and operations. Base is committed to working with communities to improve their living standards and provide
Social infrastructure projects supported by Base are an integral
livelihood opportunities for the communities in the region.
component of its community programmes. Projects are
Through its diverse community programmes Base aims to
identified through commitments set out
deliver on this commitment. With substantial amounts of
in the Special Mining Lease and a
funding going towards its community projects Base's
collaborative process of evaluating
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needs of the communities. Water
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infrastructure, medical facilities and educational facilities are amongst the
Through close collaboration with local communities a number of
infrastructure projects that Base
key areas have been identified to assist communities with
has supported over the years.
capacity building, meeting basic needs and establishing the physical infrastructure to improve living standards. Various
With the majority of livelihoods
programmes have been designed to meet the agreed goals with
in the region based on
many projects completed to date. Strong links have already
farming, agricultural
been established with international donor agencies, community
development is essential
development organisations and other like-minded businesses
in achieving sustainable
improvements in socio-economic indicators. Agricultural and animal husbandry programmes play a major role in Base's objective of providing livelihood opportunities for communities through upskilling farmers, empowering women and facilitating market certainty. Base has implemented a wide range of projects including cotton, potatoes, sorghum, soybeans, poultry and beekeeping projects in partnership with Kwale County Government and other development partners. Key to the success of these projects has been the establishment of o-take partnerships with industry. To enable bright young Kenyans from the local area to achieve their educational potential several programmes have already been implemented working together with local NGOs. Base has also established its own scholarship programme, managed with input from its local liaison committees, to ensure fairness and transparency in the award of its scholarships. Support is provided to pupils transitioning from public primary into public secondary schools and to tertiary level students accepted into an accredited institution of higher learning.
Base has provided much needed health infrastructure to nearby communities and works closely with other stakeholders and Kwale and Mombasa County Governments to tackle a number of key health issues in the region. Current initiatives are aimed at improving health delivery at the various levels and tackling problematic health issues identiďŹ ed by the community.
Base is proud to be associated with the development of programmes in Kwale and Mombasa Counties that aim to improve living standards and provide livelihood opportunities that look to deliver sustainable development for the communities in its area of operation. Base, together with its community programme partners, is committed to driving this process forward to meet its mutual beneďŹ t objective.
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Power Breakfast Homemade Granola. Traffic Light Smoothie HOMEMADE GRANOLA
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Ingredients
Ingredients
200g Runny Honey (Organic available from DD's) 1 Vanilla Pod, split open and deseeded 300g Jumbo Rolled Oats 100g Puffed Rice (Sugar Puffs) 4 Tbsp Oat or Wheat Bran 100g Almonds – blanched 75g Pumpkin Seeds 75g Sunflower Seeds Pinch of Sea Salt 50g Dried Cranberries 50g Any type of other dried fruit. A little Cinnamon Powder (optional)
3 Kiwi fruits roughly chopped 150ml ½ cup of tangy- flavored yoghurt (such as lemon or orange) 1 small mango roughly chopped 2 tablespoons orange or apple juice 150g raspberries 1-2 teaspoons clear honey (available from DD’s)
Instructions Preheat oven to 180c/Gas 4 Line a shallow baking tin with baking parchment Put the honey and vanilla seeds in a small pan and heat gently, stirring to combine Place the oats, puffed rice, bran, almonds and seeds in a mixing bowl. Pour in the honey mixture and stir well. Transfer to the baking tray, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring now and again to ensure even toasting, until crisp and golden. Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly, then break into small pieces. Stir in the berries and once cold store in an airtight container until needed.
Instructions Whiz the Kiwi fruits in a blender until smooth and spoon the mixture into 2 tall glasses. Top each with a spoonful of yogurt, spreading the yogurt to the sides of the glasses. Blend the mango to a puree with the orange or apple juice and spoon into the glasses. Top with another layer of yogurt. Whiz the raspberries and push through a sieve over a bowl to extract the seeds. Check their sweetness (you might need to stir in little honey if seeds are very sharp). Spoon the raspberry puree into glasses. For zebra layered blackberry smoothie place 175g blackberries into a food processor with 2 tablespoons clear honey and whiz until smooth. Layer alternatively with the yogurt to replace the kiwi, mango and orange juice.
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The company's Thinking Green projects are implemented by The Sands' Green Team, working under an Environmental and Sustainability Manager. Projects include the protection, monitoring and conservation of endangered sea turtles with the creation of a sea turtle hatchery on the beach in partnership with Diani Turtle Watch. Since January 2018, 312 turtles have hatched and survived an often perilous journey to the sea.
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The Sands also hosts a monthly farmer's market to bring together community members, guests, farmers and small enterprises in support of locally grown, organic produce and to connect us with the food we eat. In keeping with this approach, the restaurant has introduced measuring boards for seafood suppliers to ensure that seafood are not undersized. This helps to avoid removing from the ocean the only chance of a species, such as lobster or crab, reproducing sustainably.
Projects
The Sands at Nomad, a boutique hotel nestled within 26 acres of pristine coastal forest on the award-winning Diani Beach, has been awarded the prestigious silver eco-rating certiďŹ cate from Eco-Tourism Kenya. This award recognises the company's pioneering Thinking Green initiatives to further sustainable tourism and preserve Kenya's rich and varied environmental and cultural heritage.
each month from private homes, restaurants and hotels in Diani to recycle and up-cycle. Waste plastic packaging has been used to make beach cushions from recycled dive bags for the beach bar's chill out area.
A further highlight is the development of a 5-acre organic farm to grow The Sands' own fresh produceusing the principles of permaculture farming which works with the natural environment and existing ecosystems. Cherry tomato and tomato plants are growing in old broken min-bars. Defunct fridges and freezers are also used to grow plants.
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The Green Team collects approximately 200 kilograms of waste plastic packaging The Sands' environmental ethos seeks to make a positive impact on the greater local environment, both natural and social, in the hope of creating awareness and becoming a leading light for others to follow. The Sands hopes to become a agship for environmental conservation and sustainable best practice on the Kenyan coast.
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A beginner's GUIDE to RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM A
t Coastal Guide, we are happy to
When managed properly, tourism is a
From these few examples, we can see
catalyst for economic growth via local job
that the impacts of tourism are often
of what we hope will become a regular
creation, investment opportunities,
double-faceted. Proper planning by
feature, a monthly page on all issues
improved infrastructure and local supply
national and local governments and
related to responsible tourism. We plan
chain linkages. It can also increase the
private sector businesses is essential
bring you the first instalment
to cover local initiatives and stories, as
funds available for the conservation of
to ensuring that the positive
well as provide tips on what our readers
natural and cultural heritage, and perhaps
outweighs the negative – and
can do to become more responsible
more importantly, provide a sound
community engagement is
tourists. And where better to start than
economic incentive for preserving stunning
paramount to ensuring that the
by introducing the topic?
landscapes, wildlife, marine ecosystems
needs of local communities are also
and the like – which are often at the core of
addressed.
Put simply, responsible tourism is about
what a tourist destination has to offer.
“making better places for people to live
Tourism can even revitalise traditional
Over the next issues of Coastal
in and better places for people to visit.”
cultures and inject a new sense of pride
Guide, we will look in more detail at
It is about increasing the benefits
into local communities.
what various stakeholders can do to
tourism can bring to a destination,
help make tourism more responsible
whilst at the same time minimising the
– and in particular what role tourists
negative impacts that accompany
However, tourism can also have many
themselves can play to help make
tourism development. All types of
negative impacts. These include the loss of
holiday destinations better places to
tourism have the potential to be more
natural habitats and increased pressure on
live and better places to visit.
responsible – from all-inclusive beach
natural resources, poorly paid and often
holidays, to nature retreats and city
seasonal jobs, a move away from traditional
breaks.
earnings in favour of the tourist dollar, more pressure on sometimes limited
In many countries, and especially in
infrastructure and price increases/ land
developing countries, tourism
speculation which impact on local
represents a vital source of income and
populations.
is an important vehicle for local economic development. In Kenya for example, the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP was 9.8% in 2016, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
Author: Rebecca Waller
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Spirulina Super Food for the future Author: Rebecca Waller s well as being home to some fabulous beaches, Tiwi, located on Kenya's South Coast, is home to something a little more surprising: a very sophisticated one-acre farm that grows Arthrospira platensis – more commonly known as superfood Spirulina. Started in 2014, Tiwani Spirulina aims to produce top quality spirulina at affordable prices. Before setting up the business, Tiwani Spirulina's founder and owner, Luke Harries, was already a spirulina convert. He'd been taking daily doses of spirulina powder for over 6 months,based on a friend's recommendation, and found it to have a positive impact on his energy levels and cognitive abilities. Today Tiwani Spirulina is a thriving company selling spirulina-based health products across Kenya. But let's take a step back – what exactly is Spirulina? The word itself comes from Latin and means 'small spiral' and it'sbasically a tiny blue-green algae shaped like a spiral coil. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO, 2008), it is a primitive organism originating some 3.5 billion years ago that uses carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater as a nutrient source for its reproduction. It grows naturally in mineral rich alkaline lakes such as Lake Texcoco in Mexico, Lake Chad and in several lakes closer to home in the Rift Valley. Indeed, it is the favourite source of food for the flamingo populations of Lake Natron and Lake Nakuru. Tiwani Spirulina's own strain of spirulina comes from Lake Natron, mineral rich soda lake on the border between Kenya and Tanzania.
Spirulina was harvested by the Aztecs as far back as the16th Century, and traditionally made into a blue-green cake, reportedly popular with Aztec messenger runners. Closer to home in Central Africa, spirulina, known locally as Dihé, has been harvested and processed for generations by women of the Kanembu people who live near the wetlands of Lake Chad. There too, the brightly coloured algae is dried and made into algae cakes for sale in local markets. The cakes are then crumbled into stews and sauces to add nutrients to meals or even eaten whole by pregnant woman. So what makes spirulina so special? A quick look online produces a myriad of answers to this question – from it being the most nutritious food on the planet, to it being a potential solution to malnutrition and food security. Reported health benefits include: improvements to muscle strength and endurance; better immune system function; blood pressure regulation; and improvements to cognitive ability. These claims may at first glance seem a bit far-fetched, especially for those of us who had never heard of spirulina, but they are in fact based on several key characteristics of the algae evidenced by scientific research.
For Luke Harries, the pressures of modern life coupled with increased exposure to pollutants and processed foods mean that spirulina isthe perfect addition to our diets. It helps get the right nutrients inside us when we don't always have the time (or the will!) to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Now four and half years on, they are perfecting the growing process and working on further increasing efficiency. The spirulina is grown in enclosed greenhouses inside concrete tanks, and after being harvested, the spirulina is dried in a solar oven at low temperatures and in the dark as this helps produce a better-quality spirulina. After 4 hours of drying the spirulina is powdered and then packed into capsules for ease of use.
“Reported health benefits include: improvements to muscle strength and endurance; better immune system function; blood pressure regulation; and improvements to cognitive ability.” Spirulina is extremely high in many nutrients and is a great source of easily digestible protein, containing all the essential amino acids that the human body needs. Research supports that spirulina has antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties (BMJ, 2003), antioxidants being powerful substances that protect our cells from damage. Some of the healing power of spirulinacomes from the detoxifying and antioxidant properties of phycocyanin,a complex molecule that gives the spirulina its bluegreencolour (InVite Health, 2018). Phycocyaninhas become a new hot spot in the field of drug research due to its promising anti-cancer functions (Journal of Cancer, 2017).
Perfecting this production process and building the farm from scratch on a very limited budget has been a key challenge for Tiwani Spirulina. As this is a capital-intensive business, reducing the cost of production is essential to ensuring Tiwani Spirulina can achieve its aim of producing an affordable product to people of all walks of life and thus spread the benefits of spirulina as widely as possible. Staff training is also key to achieving this aim, and at Tiwani Spirulina they are keen to teach their staff about all aspects of aquaculture, so that they can develop personally alongside the business itself. They want their staff to be proud of their work, producing a Kenyan product that is great for health and at the same time manufactured in an ethical and ecologically sound way. For Luke Harries, Spirulina is our shortcut to better nutrition, health and wellbeing, and he is confident that the future of this superfood is bright, hopefully as bright as the product itself. Tiwani Spirulina is available throughout Kenya. Their largest outlet is Healthy U which has stores across Kenya. Check out their website to find the nearest store to you:
And there's more. In addition to this very impressive array of health benefits, Spirulina production is an extremely efficient way to produce protein and has a very small environmental footprint when compared to other sources of protein. According to the FAO (2008), it is much more efficient in terms of water use, land occupation and energy consumption than traditional terrestrial crops, using just 2% of the water required to produce an equivalent amount of beef protein for example. Now back to Tiwi and Tiwani Spirulina. When Luke started the businesses back in 2014, it was the result of his own personal experience of spirulina being beneficial to his health and well-being, a firm belief that this superfood was not going to be just another 'fad that would fade' and a desire to invest in something that was beneficial to people's heath.
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Kenya is generally a safe and friendly country, but as with any destination, you need to be aware of your surroundings and cautious not to find yourself in an unpleasant or potentially vulnerable situation.
Here are a few basic tips to consider during your stay! Safety & Security:
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Be vigilant when in public places and even more so when venturing out at night. In case of robbery, report the incident at the nearest police station. Kenya has a Tourist Safety and Communication Center that is always on call. They offer a 24hr tourist helpline +254 (0)20-600 4767 where you can seek assistance if needed
It is natural when on holiday to take as many pictures as possible, but before you begin to take pictures of people, ask for their permission. In some cases, you may be required to offer a tip for those pictures
Transport services: Water: Avoid drinking tap water. It is safer to drink mineral or bottled water
When using a Tuk-Tuk, Boda-boda or Taxi ask for the price before embarking on the trip so as to avoid any surprises when you reach your destination
Animals: Exchanging money: Make sure that you exchange currency with a
Never approach a wild animal, even if they appear harmless
reputable hotel, bank, or foreign exchange bureau
Valuables: Be mindful of your valuables, try not to show high-value items in public or busy areas. Do not leave these items unattended in public places such as bars and restaurants
DRUGS
Drugs: Be wary of people trying to sell you drugs. Although the coast of Kenya is very relaxed, drugs are illegal in Kenya, and any purchase, use, or possession of drugs could land you in prison
Driving: Always carry your original driving license and either your original passport or a certified copy of your passport
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S WA H I L I Here are a few basic greetings and phrases you can use to interact with the coastal Swahili people. Kenyan people appreciate it when you try to speak Swahili so please do not be shy, try out some Swahili and have some fun!
Basic greetings… • Hello - Jambo • How are you? - Habari Yako? • I am fine - Niko salama • My name is… - Jina langu ni… • What is your name? - Jina lako nani? • Pleased to meet you - Vyema kukutana • Do you speak English? - Unazungumza Kingereza? • Goodbye - Kwaheri • See you later - Tuonane Baadaye • Have a good journey - Safari njema!
Useful words and phrases… • Excuse me - Samahani (to get attention or say something) • Please – Tafadhali • No – Hapana • Yes - Ndio Animals • No thanks - Hapana asante • Thank you! - Asante! Cat - Paka Cow - Ng’ombe • Where? – Wapi? Dog - Mbwa Buffalo - Nyati • Here - Hapa Goat - Mbuzi Zebra - Punda Milia • When? – Lini? Elephant - Ndovu Hippo - Kiboko • Now - Sasa Giraffe - Twiga Rhino - Kifaru • I don’t understand – Sielewi Lion - Simba Wildebeast - Nyumbu • Speak slowly – Ongea pole pole • Friend - Rafiki • My friend – Rafiki yangu • I’m hungry – Nahisi njaa • I’m thirsty – Nahisi Kiu • Where are you going? – Unaenda wapi? • I am going to the hotel - Naenda hotelini • How do you say in Swahili – Unasemaje kwa Kiswahili • Cheers! (While sharing a drink) - Maisha marefu (Meaning long life) • I love you! - Nakupenda! • Help! - Msaada! Want to Learn more Swahili? Call Douglas on 0722 954 350 | lingua2comm@yahoo.com