Carrot and Stick

* Note: These descriptions are not universal practice at all. They’ve happened enough times, however, to make note of.
I’ve come to learn that some organizations that hold press conferences here offer small but notable benefits to the journalists who attend.
Most times, these perks are simply a bottle of water, an accompanying glass and a serviette [...]

A day at the Saloon

My first week in Kigali, whether a passenger in a moto, a bus or a taxi, I was whisked through the streets with wide eyes and an open mind for all I might see. Hustlers on every street corner selling anything from a phone call, to a belt, to a brand new kitchen knife set. [...]

Ahem… Attention please, speech.

My next birthday wish will be to one day celebrate my birthday Rwandese style because here, there’s just a little bit more icing on the cake.
Let me explain.
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to be invited to a colleague’s house for his birthday, and it seems that there’s no better venue to witness how [...]