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  Flying Taxis in Rwanda : East Africa’s Uber, But in the Sky. Rwanda has done it again. First, they wowed the world with medical delivery drones , and now they’ve gone full sci-fi by pulling a “ Wakanda Forever ” move, introducing  flying taxis . Yes, you read that right. Flying taxis. The same thing you see in cartoons and futuristic movies is now buzzing above Kigali . Meanwhile, the rest of us are still stuck in traffic, staring at boda bodas that think zebra crossings are decorative. The Big Reveal: This wasn’t some secret backyard invention. Nope, this was  Africa’s first public demonstration of a self-flying electric taxi . The  EHang EH216-S , built by Chinese company  EHang Holdings Limited , showed up at the  Aviation Africa Summit  in Kigali like,  “Move aside Toyota, the future has landed.” The sleek bird carried two passengers, soared up to  100 meters , and flew at speeds of  130 km/h . To put that in perspective, it’s fa...

Electric Cars and Environmental Conservation: The East African Perspective The Electric Revolution Has Arrived Not long ago, electric cars (EVs) felt like science fiction, futuristic machines reserved for Silicon Valley billionaires and glossy car shows in Europe. Fast forward to 2025, and they’re no longer exotic. They’re everywhere: from the crowded streets of Shanghai to the boulevards of Berlin, from Los Angeles freeways to the very roads of Nairobi, Mogadishu and Kampala. But here’s the kicker: electric cars aren’t just shiny tech toys. They represent a genuine  shift in how the world moves , a shift driven by necessity, climate change , air pollution , expensive oil imports, and the hunt for cleaner, cheaper, smarter ways to travel. In this post, we’ll unpack the story of EVs, from their global explosion to their rising role in East Africa . We’ll also explore which models are realistic for buyers here, whether we’re making our own, and most importantly, how they link to...

From Mau With Love: How a Kenyan Forest Waters North Africa (And Still Gets No Valentine) By Naretmuj Environmental Conservation Somewhere deep in the misty highlands of Kenya, a tree wakes up and whispers to its neighbor: “Hey... did you know our morning dew ends up in Egypt ?” Welcome to the Mau Forest Complex   the forest that waters farms, feeds rivers, fuels wildlife, and hydrates North Africa, yet still doesn’t get enough love (or even a “thank you” from Cairo ). Let’s take a deep dive why the Mau Forest matters to every East and North African. What Is the Mau Forest Complex? The Mau Forest Complex is Kenya’s largest indigenous forest system. Spanning over 400,000 hectares , it stretches across counties like Kericho , Nakuru , Bomet , and Narok . It consists of multiple forest blocks: Maasai Mau Eastern Mau South West Mau Ol Pusimoru (which still sounds like a wizard from Naimina Enkiyo) It’s a natural water tower, carbon sink, animal haven, cultural herit...

Naretmuj Environmental Conservation Group : Greening Ildamat . Introduction In the heart of Narok East , where the savannah stretches endlessly and the Maasai culture thrives in harmony with nature, a quiet but powerful movement is taking root, led by ordinary community members with an extraordinary vision  to restore, protect, and nurture the environment for generations to come. This is the story of Naretmuj Environmental Conservation Group   a grassroots initiative that has turned environmental concern into concrete action, transforming the landscapes and the lives of the people of Ildamat Ward . The Birth of Naretmuj The word Naretmuj has now become synonymous with hope, sustainability, and community action in Narok East. What began as a local conversation about charcoal burning, dwindling tree cover and the effects of climate change has grown into a structured community movement. In recent years, Kenya has experienced devastating cycles of drought and floods  ...

  Ilpedess Clan (Maasai) Ilpedess is a clan of the Ildamat sub-tribe of the Maasai people in Kenya . The clan is primarily found in Narok County ( Narok East , Ildamat Ward ) and Kajiado County . Members of the Ilpedess clan are traditionally engaged in mixed farming , including crop cultivation, goat keeping, sheep herding, and cattle rearing. History The Ilpedess clan traces its origins to a period of conflict in Maasai history, during which a group of Maasai fled their homeland as refugees. The elder Ole Kobaai , originally from the Ilpatimaro clan , received the refugees and named them Ilpedess to integrate them into the local community. This naming also enabled intermarriage between the refugees and the host community. Symbol and Identity The clan’s totem is the monkey , which in Maasai culture can symbolize adaptability, cleverness, and social bonds. Like other Maasai clans, Ilpedess follows exogamy , meaning members are not permitted to marry within the clan. Cultural Pr...