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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.
Who Are The Top 30 African Innovators To Watch In 2017?
Under the theme “Achieving Inclusive Growth through Responsive and Responsible Leadership”, hundreds of global business leaders, political leaders, NGOs and corporates that are shaping the continent’s future gathered in Durban a few weeks back during the World Economic Forum. Such discussions always garner interest as the continent and the world wait to see what African decision makers are planning.
It is during this same week that Quartz launched its 3rd edition of the Africa innovators list. Most times the word innovation sparks thoughts of technology, but in Quartz's words: "Our innovators have always been people with big ideas, creative vision, entrepreneurship and homegrown, globally scalable problem-solving”. This year's list does not disappoint.
For the reader, you might find yourself hooked on this edgy YouTube series An African City, you might discover a bit about the technology hubs popping up all over the continent, learn a bit about those innovating on issues of global health, learn about an app that has been developed to ensure that fewer children go to bed hungry — as the innovator used to as a child.
It is always extremely rewarding to find lists that honor amazing Africans doing great things in Africa for Africans.
