Author archive: Michael
Mount Kenya Safari Club - Why we love Kenya
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is an exotic haven for both local and international tourists providing world class hospitality , international cuisine and exclusive rates during this World Cup season. We tell you why its more than necessary to spend a weekend there with friends and family and leave out the hassle and bustle of the city life.
Details5 Best Bars in the Nairobi CBD
Tired of hitting up the same spots in Nairobi? Outgrown all the drama and chaos that goes with the overcrowded Westlands area?
In our new series entitled best one night bar crawls in Nairobi, we give you the list of some of the best spots in the C.B.D.
Have a glimpse:
How to Make your Own Liquid Detergent
We tell you how to save money and still keep the quality of a good liquid detergent. This is a simple, 5 step way on how to make your own homemade liquid detergent.
Details5 Best Running Clubs in Nairobi
We come up with a list of the best running groups in Nairobi and reveal to you how you can join, when and where you can meet and socialize with these fitness fiends.
DetailsHow to Make Sizzling Cola Chicken
We at UP Magazine always enjoy spicing and dicing it up in the kitchen. We give you a classic meal recipe thats personally our favorite with some accompaniments like wine or beer. Here’s how to make those delicious saucy cola chicken wings.
DetailsMusic Spotlight: Ramzey (Pharoah) Siele
We get an exclusive look on versatile and established Kenyan- American artiste Ramzey, his life, his career, the challenges and what he has planned for the future. Is this the next generation of indie /urban music?
DetailsMATATU GAMES exhibition by Dennis Muraguri
We look into the Behind the Scenes of the Matatu Games Exhibition and the phenomenal artist Dennis Muraguri who is behind the project. The exhibition takes place between 18th June - 2nd July 2014, make sure you don’t miss it.
DetailsOP-Ed Will CCTV curb out insecurity in Kenya?
We look into the government’s recent investment in CCTV surveillance installation all over city and give an opinion on if this move will be the solution to insecurity or the introduction of a “big brother” society where our liberal rights to privacy are taken away from us:
DetailsFootball, Food and Flip Flops
Join UP Magazine & Havaianas on Monday,23rd June at Que Pasa for the Brazil vs Cameroon game. We give you an idea on whats on offer and what will go down on the evening:
DetailsTAIO: Man-Made Machine Review
We review Taio’s Man Made Machine Tape that has caused loads of noise with over 10,000 plays in the music scene since its release in early June. Have a look at what we thought about this impressive musical creation and let you sample it:
DetailsThrowback Thursday: Uhuru Kenyatta & Margaret Kenyatta
In this week’s edition of Throwback Thursday , we have a peek into the 90’s Uhuru Kenyatta, way before he bulked up :
DetailsWeek 1 of the World Cup at Nairobi Bars & Lounges
We give a summary and round up of the first week of the 2014 controversial World Cup at your closest bar, grill & lounge.
Tell us about where you watched the past World Cup games and who you support:
The year ahead for the multi-talented Dread Steppa
In this Exclusive, we go on a one take interview with the multitalented and infamous Dub-step /Reggae producer and deejay DreadSteppa.
Have a taste of his sounds and give a thought to what you feel about his new Nomads E.P
UP Live III all in Scoop!
We give you a behind the scenes look at the recent UP Live III celebration that took place on June 7th. We thank all the beautiful people in attendace. Have a view of our UP Live III gallery and share the memories here.
DetailsWhy Does Tupac still Resonate with the Youth Today?
In this article, we look into why and how Tupac Shakur’s legacy still remains fresh and stagnant in the mind’s of the youth today all over the world. Here’s our take:
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