Dzesi/ Dzesiwo is the name given to the indigenous êʋê symbols. Êʋê’s have a cultural identity which is embedded in our symbols. Most of these symbols have been documented as early as the late 18th century and are derived from ancient proverbs and life events. Individually each symbol is associated with a specific proverb or…

Ghana National Anthem was composed by Mr Philip Gbeho and the Anthem was adopted in 1957. The music for the national anthem was originally composed by Philip Gbeho and sung to lyrics written by Emmanuel Pappoe-Thompson. However the words were revised by a literary committee in the Office of the then head of state, Kwame…

QuestionWhat do the names “JOJO” and “KOFFI” mean in Ghana? Answer– Jojo is the Fanti (tribe) name for a male child born on Monday. Jojo is refered to as Kojo by other tribes. – Kofi (nor Koffi) is a Friday born male child Sunday: Kwesi & Akosua/EsiMonday: Kojo & AdjoaTuesday: Kwabena & AbenaWednesday: Kweku &…

The wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara has innately put Kenya’s tourism on the global map but there is more to it than just the Mara escapades. By any other definition, Kenya could be termed as East Africa’s “safari” hub due to its rich nature of wildlife, beautiful sceneries and dynamic nature of tourist spots…

Ghana national flag was designed in 1957 by THEODOSIA OKOH and it was adopted within the same year when Ghana attained its independence. The national flag of Ghana was designed in replacement of the flag of the United Kingdom which was then in use for all the countries which were colonized. The flag was flown…

Medieval Ghana (4th – 13th Century): The Republic of Ghana is named after the medieval Ghana Empire of West Africa. The actual name of the Empire was Wagadugu. Ghana was the title of the kings who ruled the kingdom. It was controlled by Sundiata in 1240 AD, and absorbed into the larger Mali Empire. (Mali…

Mombasa County is home to the 115MW Kipevu III Power Plant, with the Rabai Power Plant providing an additional 90MW around 15km from Mombasa’s industrial area. Reliability of power in the Coast region has improved 85% in the last 3 years, and an additional 800MW Power Plant is planned for the Dongo Kundu Special Economic…

Mombasa County heavily depend on water sources from outside the County for its portable needs. The water received from Mzizima, Baricho, Marere and Tiwi together accounts for 45600 m3d. Apart from these, the County also sources its Water from 452 shallow wells spread across the county, three permanent springs, four water pans and a number…

Mombasa county has a large scale telecommunication Infrastructure development capable of delivering efficient and affordable info- communication services with 100% mobile coverage, several Internet Service Providers (ISPs), cyber cafes thus recognized as a critical pre-requisite for the country’s economic growth. Mombasa has become a landing port for all undersea cables for other landlocked countries in…

The second largest port in Africa with the capacity to handle over 20 million tonnes and 1 million containers per annum Mombasa is recognized as the “Gateway to East and Central Africa” With its strategic placement between South Africa and the Gulf of Aden and its bustling port activity, Mombasa has become recognized around the world as the  “Gateway to East…