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Greg Constantine on shoeboxes and statelessness | look at the birdie

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Look at the birdie. Eliza gregory's blog. Greg Constantine on shoeboxes and statelessness. August 17, 2010. A community becomes confident when it is recognized by other communities. Nubian Elder. Nubian family photo (circa 1940s). How does a photograph get from a shoebox under the bed to the walls of an exhibition space? It takes a certain kind of vision, some good proposal-writing skills, a team of Nubian youth, and a lot of determination. Nubians view Kibera as the homeland for the Nubian community in ...

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Latasabah: October 2012

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Friday, October 19, 2012. Nubians threaten to stop voter registration over lack of IDs. Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 00:00. THE Nubian community has issued a one week ultimatum to the government to issue them with identification cards. The community, through the Nubian Rights Forum, has threatened to move to court to block the registration of voters' set to kick off next month, if the government fails to give a clear guideline on how it will address their grievances. We believe the vetting process and fa...

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Latasabah: September 2012

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Sunday, September 2, 2012. Nobody can wish away Nubian land question. Updated Monday, June 7 2010 at 00:00 GMT 3. Over the years, The Standard has positively highlighted different aspects of the plight and cultural heritage of the Nubians (September 5, 1968; October, 1995; April 18, 1996) and your latest contribution in your issue of, May 27. But when points arising from such sittings are followed up with the bureaucrats, no tangible or conclusive results are ever forthcoming. You quote what Deputy Lands...

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Latasabah: How a copy of The New Dawn keeps a couples’ marriage grounded

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Sunday, February 9, 2014. How a copy of The New Dawn keeps a couples’ marriage grounded. When Muhammad and Siama got married in 2011 in an Islamic cum traditional Nubian wedding ceremony, little did they know that they would feature in The New Dawn newspaper. Three years later, a copy of the same hangs in their living room to serve as constant reminder of their wedding vows. By The New Dawn reporter. 8220;Initially, I had thought of filing it but a better idea come to my mind that I should frame it,&#822...

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Latasabah: Kenya@50: Muslims who have left a mark

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Saturday, December 28, 2013. Kenya@50: Muslims who have left a mark. Well past his retirement age, Ahmad continues with his passion in architecture. As Kenya marks 50 years of independence, his contribution to society cannot be overlooked. BY THE NEW DAWN REPORTER. It is while at the Ministry of Works that Ahmad mastered his skills in architecture such that he was a beneficiary of a 1971 technical exchange agreement between the Kenya and British governments. He got an opportunity to secure a postgrad...

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Latasabah: May 2012

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Untold Stories K24 Presents Nubian Narratives by Hassan Mugambi. Untold Stories K24 Presents Nubian Narratives by Hassan Mugambi. Part one- http:/ youtu.be/tWyhbTIIqu0. Part Two- http:/ youtu.be/0siyqItaTd0. Part Three- http:/ youtu.be/0Z6 42TV7bI. Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Nubians in court to block Kibera’s slum upgrading. Kenyan Nubians descended from the Nuba Mountains in what is now central Sudan. They were forcibly conscripted into the colonial British army in the early 190...

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Latasabah: July 2013

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Friday, July 12, 2013. Is Zakat really solving problems of the poor? The moment the Imam pronounced the second “asalaam aleykum” to mark the end of dhuhr prayers, he shot up with a plea for help. 8220;My brothers in Islam,” he said in a husky whisper. “My wife and children have not eaten in two days because I don’t have the means to support them. Kindly help me and Allah will bless you in this world and hereafter—Insha’Allah.”. But the congregation was unmoved by his appeal and kept busy in supplication.

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Latasabah: April 2012

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The colourful and culturally rich Nubians. The Nubians have a unique and colourful culture. Writes about this culture and how it can provide the country tourism appeal. They also take pride in their basket weaving, cooking skills and ancient history of their origin from the Nuba Mountains in the great ancient Sudan where their cradle land is. 8220;I weaved my first mat when I was seven years. It was most treasured mat in the house at that time. Whenever a visitor came hom...8220;...

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Latasabah: October 2013

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Sunday, October 13, 2013. Nubians celebrate rich culture at Bomas. It was all colour and pomp when two Nubian Cultural Ambassadors were unveiled in the Bomas of Kenya recently. Koor Osman, a Kibera businessman, was named the male Nubian ambassador while Siyama Ismale was selected as his female counterpart during an event to mark the Nubian Cultural day. Many said the event is significant because even after making Kenya their home, they still are treated as outsiders. HISTORY OF NUBIANS IN KENYA. Musatafa...

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Latasabah: March 2013

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Thursday, March 21, 2013. Kibra women sigh with relief after incident-free polls. Kibera women sigh with relief after incident-free polls. In many conflicts, women and children usually bear the brunt of the ensuing violence. In 2007/8, Kibera was one of the hot-spot that witnessed the worst of post-election violence. This time around, Muslim women from the area are relieved that things were peaceful. By Halima Lul Ali. Mama Amina was one of those who almost lost their little businesses in Kibera. She...