LET'S BE HONEST with Rose and Mary

LET'S BE HONEST Bitesize - Episode Four - Swahili Culture

From the melodic tunes and seductive dances to the delicious meals like biryani and pilau the Swahili people are known for, little is known about the origins of the Swahili people. The Swahili people are mostly known to live on the coastal parts of present-day Kenya and Tanzania. But there is a richer history not understood or taught of these great people! The Swahili people are found along the Eastern Coast of Africa from present-day Mogadishu in the north and to the south in Sofala, Mozambique including the offshore islands along the East African coast and Comoros. They developed a unique culture which saw them participate in maritime trade, building a stratified urban society. Enjoy another slice of Kenyan history Bitesize! If you would like to join us in the discussion please contacts us on @letsbehonestke on Instagram or email us on ask@letsbehonest.co.ke. Image credit: https://kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com/2013/07/swahili-waswahili-people-famous-and.html?m=1

LET'S BE HONEST BITESIZE - Episode Three - The Nandi Resistance

Between 1880 and 1935, Africa was to undergo a horrific experience which would profoundly change her future. As late as 1880, only very limited areas of Africa had come under the direct rule of Europeans. African rulers and lineage heads were in control of their independence and sovereignty; many fought to keep the Europeans away. One such leader was Koitalel Arap Samoei. In this episode, we share the exploits of this great legendary Orkoiyot; a spiritual and military leader of the Nandi people of Kenya, who led the longest resistance to British occupation in Kenya - The Nandi Resistance. Enjoy another slice of Kenyan history Bitesize! If you would like to join us in the discussion please contacts us on @letsbehonestke on Instagram or email us on ask@letsbehonest.co.ke. Image credit: https://face2faceafrica.com/

LET'S BE HONEST BITESIZE - Episode Two - Machakura

Chakula - Swahili for food Chakura - Swahili for food with an ethnic inflexion causing a mispronunciation of the word Machakura - A colloquial reference ( mostly derogatory) of a mash-up of vegetables and meats fried and flooded with water into a dish common among the Kikuyu ethnicity in Kenya. In the second episode of LET's BE HONEST Bitesize, Rose and Mary explore the history of ethnic Kikuyu food and the origins of machakura - a meal born out of the adaptation of an oppressed Kikuyu population in colonial Kenya. Even as this meal is a butt end of jokes in Kenya, the origin of it is extremely sad. But it serves as a lesson of what was truly lost as a result of historical injustices, and the opportunities that exist to really tap into and revive the rich and healthy diet our ancestors consumed and made them whole. After all, you are, what you eat! Enjoy another slice of Kenyan history Bitesize! If you would like to join us in the discussion please contacts us on @letsbehonestke on Instagram or email us on ask@letsbehonest.co.ke.

LET'S BE HONEST Bitesize -Episode One - Luanda Magere

As we take a break from our regular LET'S BE HONEST podcast series, we have something special for you. What we like to call LET'S BE HONEST Bitesize. The Bitesize series is an exploration of Kenyan history through folklore and documented history. This first episode we explore the story of a renown warrior from the Luo community in Kenya, Luanda Magere. A man was known to be invincible and infallible and won many battles for his community. This all changed when his secret to victory was discovered. It's these stories that give us an extremely powerful insight into who we were as Kenyans way before colonial rule! Enjoy a slice of Kenyan history Bitesize. If you would like to join us in the discussion please contacts us on @letsbehonestke on Instagram or email us on ask@letsbehonest.co.ke. Photo credit : Antony Mwangi

Episode 6 - Season one Finale

And it’s a wrap for season one of LET’S BE HONEST with Rose and Mary! We can’t thank you enough for staying tuned and listening to each episode of our new podcast. In this episode, we walk you through the highlights of each episode and share some of the feedback you have shared with us through the season. We will be back soon with new episodes, but in the meantime we have a special treat for you a special series; LET’S BE HONEST Bitesize. Stay tuned for episodes where we take an interesting take on African history! If you’d like to join us on the show or have a topic you would like us to discuss please drop us an email on ask@letsbehonest.co.ke or on our Instagram account @letsbehonestke.