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Ciku Kimeria is a Kenyan author "Of goats and poisoned oranges" - (https://www.amazon.com/goats-poisoned-oranges-Ciku-Kimeria-ebook/dp/B00HBBWPI6), development consultant, adventurer and travel blogger (www.thekenyanexplorer.com). She writes both fiction and non-fiction focusing on African stories that need telling. She has worked on diverse pieces for various international and local publications including Quartz, Ozy, The East African etc. She has travelled to 45 countries – 16 of them in Africa. 153 countries to go and 63 territories!
"Of goats and poisoned oranges" has been extremely well received in Kenya and beyond. It tells the story of a Kenyan middle aged power couple and their complicated marriage. The novel explores issues of greed, revenge, betrayal and murder. It runs from the 1960s to 2013. It has been described as “Wicked, funny, poignant, wacky, human, a big ball of fun and danger”, “A unique and captivating book”, “Fun and intriguing”, “Impossible to put down once you start reading.”
She recently moved to Dakar, Senegal from Kenya to work on her second novel. She also works at as the Africa Communication Manager at a leading global strategy consulting firm.
She holds a B.S. in Management Science from MIT with minors in Urban Planning and International development studies.
A Taxonomy Of Scammers As Discussed On The Call Your Girlfriend Podcast
Today I was looking for something lighthearted to listen to. With only around 10 days to the end of the year, the holiday season round the corner, I have no energy for politics, depressing news or anything that will force me to reflect too deeply on the tumultuous year that has been 2018 from a global standpoint. I was looking for some interesting drama, but none in which anyone gets hurt. I stumbled on this podcast with two amazing hosts who discuss a variety of issues (mostly serious ones), but I came across this episode on scammers and knew that I had found what I was looking for.
"The scam economy is entering its baroque phase." From Ponzi schemes to fake royals to impostors in the tech and wellness space, our guide to scammers both amusing and insidious.
While scamming cannot really be called a victim-less crime, it is definitely somewhat more entertaining than other crimes. Everyone has been scammed. If you've not yet been scammed, your day is about to come. As I listen to this stories, I smile with embarrassment as I remember all the times I have fallen for or almost fallen for a scam. Some stories I will take with me to the grave as I don't want to be asked, "How did you fall for that?" It's a constant reminder that sometimes things are not always what they seem and that every now and then, some skepticism and high levels of mistrust can go a long way in keeping one safe from one day having to share their own scamming story.
Call Your Girlfriend is a podcast for long-distance besties everywhere co-hosted by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, and produced by Gina Delvac. Every week, Aminatou and Ann call each other to discuss the intricacies of pop culture and the latest in politics. We’re highbrow and lowbrow, fiercely opinionated, and not afraid to realtalk each other about everything from menstrual cycles and body shaming to the Cheeto in Chief and workplace drama with devastating wit.
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