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Water flows on without waiting

Word of the Day: “The water of the river flows on without waiting for the thirsty man.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/-2CK3ykI5zc?feature=share. Kenyan Proverb.

Today in history in 2017, “The Kenya Space Agency is established, replacing the Kenya Space Secretariat from the 1960s. Kenya is launching a series of orbital satellites.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The tears of the orphan run inside

Word of the Day: “The tears of the orphan run inside.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/PMUG26PI-1A?si=ucH7v23BvpgiFTjq. Cameroonian Proverb.

Today in history in 1972, “The eighth African Cup of Nations is held in Cameroon, the first time the country has hosted Africa’s supreme football championship. The Republic of Congo wins its first title.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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A donkey’s gratitude is a kick…

Word of the Day: “A donkey always says thank you with a kick.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/0vx3A5-kb8k?si=An_hf9Hd148fodyE. Kenyan Proverb.

Today in history in 1992, “The Kenyan mothers of political prisoners who have been subject to arbitrary arrest and police torture by the Daniel arap Moi regime stage a protest at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, for the release of their sons and daughters. The demonstration is broken up by police, but one year from today Moi’s government will make the gesture of releasing 51 prisoners of the thousands who have disappeared.”

Also in 2014, “Lupita Nyong’o becomes the first Kenyan and the first black African to win an Academy Award (Oscar). She is named Best Supporting Actress, for her work in the 2013 movie 12 Years a Slave.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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My mother is the best baby carrier

Word of the Day: “‘my mother is indeed the best baby carrier’ says the baby.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/2f_QaIS0F7I?feature=share. Ugandan Proverb.

Today in history in 1931, “Economists are tabulating the cost on East Africa of the Great Depression, which has caused price drops, company failures and unemployment worldwide. In 1930, Uganda’s exports fell to £2.1 million, from £4.3 million in 1929. The price of maize is down one-third from 1928; sisal’s price is down one-quarter, and the price of hides is down one-fifth; beans are down by 50%.”- Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The fish to trust

Word of the Day: “One can only believe the fish that says the eye of the crocodile is rotten.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/GLfvf8ORVOA?feature=share. Burkina Faso Proverb.

Today in history in 1998, “Burkina Faso hosts its first Africa Cup of Nations, the 21st edition of Africa’s top football tournament. Egypt wins in the final against South Africa. Top Scorers, with seven goals each, are Egypt’s Hossam Hassan and South Africa’s Benni McCarthy, with McCarthy named Player of the Match.”- Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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