Msafiri Issue 170 - Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

karibu DEAR READER Welcome to the December 2021–January 2022 issue of msafiri. it has been another tough 12 months, but we’re looking to the future with optimism and confidence. 2022 should be a year in which we all work together to encourage travellers to #FlyAgain. Our staff have been resilient and committed, and our stakeholders have been positive and supportive. We would have had a far tougher journey without you, thank you. We believe that the future of aviation is in partnerships We are better together. Our recent landmark agreements with South African Airways and Congo Airways (see page 76) clearly demonstrate the power of co-operation. Our partnerships are based on mutual benefits, for the good of aviation and economies in Africa. We are creating a bigger pool of assets…

ALL THINGS KENYA habari MOUNTAIN GORILLA BABY This intimate photo, taken in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, scooped the Youth International prize at the 2021 Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards. Taking about the image, 15-year-old winner Zander Galli, from the US, said: “While the adults of the Kwitonda gorilla family enjoyed a midday nap after a long bamboo foraging session, this barely one-month-old infant was playing on his mother’s chest. He relentlessly attempted to rouse the others.” FOR MORE WINNING IMAGES FORM THE MKAPA PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS, TURN TO PAGES 46-51…

FIVE ALIVE HOW TO FEEL GRE AT! As we look forward with optimism to a better, brighter and more positive 2022, here are five pick-me-ups to help you feel amazing WORDS: PATRICIA WANJAL @ TRICIA WANJALA Try bioresonance One of the fastest-growing wellness movements of the 21st century is bioresonance therapy. This complementary technique has been around for over 100 years, originating in Europe. Based on physics, it promises to strengthen your body’s natural defences and boost your immunity. How? Bioresonance devices measure the natural oscillations of frequencies of your organs and systems. When these internal ‘melodies’ are out of tune, the devices help realign them, restoring the natural balance of your body’s meridians. Learn more on @bioresonancekenya. Read some poetry We closed our literature textbooks when we finished high…

EARTH MATTERS KENYA WILDLIFE CENSUS HOW COUNTING ANIMALS ADDS UP TO MORE EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION Kenya's first-ever national wildlife census used drones operated by KO subsidiary Fahari Aviation to help compile a snapshot of the country's biodiversity WORDS: PAUL UDOTO @PAULUDOTO RICHARO DU TOTT/MINOEN/NATUREPL.COM kenya’s inaugural national wildlife census (carried out between April and June 2021) has established the most comprehensive baseline on the country’s wildlife status and distribution. The results will inform the retooling of Kenya’s conservation programmes for iconic species and habitats that are grappling with climatic and human-induced threats. Lauding the census report in August, President Uhuru Kenyatta said, “This national endeavour is a historic opportunity to develop an annotated inventory of our wildlife resources, in recognition of their place as strategic national assets.” The process involved counting more…

EARTH MATTERS KENYA WILDLIFE CENSUS IN NUMBERS: KENYA’S WILDLIFE Over 50 species of mammals, birds and marine species were counted during the census…

INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MSAFIRI REVIEWS HOT TECH Coolest new gadgets from around the world… REVIEWS BY TOM BAILEY Hundreds of new technology products hit the market every month, but only the best make it onto our Hot Tech pages. So, whether you need the latest travel gadget, something to make your life easier or just want to treat yourself to some cool technology, you came to the right place. This issue we’re taking a closer look at Apple’s next-gen wireless earphones, a phone that is tough enough for James Bond and Amazon’s crime-fighting robot… NINTENDO SWITCH OLED 1 Nintendo has released a bigger, better version of its best-selling Switch games console. The new model boasts a sharp 7-inch ‘Organic LED’ display and enhanced audio. You can connect the device to your…