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29/09/2024

🍍 Grilled Pineapple Tequila Punch 🍍

✨ A smoky and refreshing treat with a Kenyan twist! ✨

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups blanco tequila (locally available)

1/2 cup Kenyan chili-infused liqueur (make your own by infusing green chili in local vodka as an alternative to Ancho Reyes Verde)

12 oz pineapple juice (fresh or from local brands)

1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 4-5 limes)

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored

Mint sprigs, lime wheels, and green chili slices (for garnish)

Club soda (local sparkling water as a substitute for Topo Chico)

Directions:

1. Soak 8-10 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.

2. Cut pineapple lengthwise into spears (about 1 1/2 inches wide) and thread them onto the skewers.

3. Grill pineapple spears over medium heat until charred on both sides, then set aside.

4. In a large pitcher, combine tequila, chili-infused liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. When serving, add ice to the pitcher. Place a grilled pineapple skewer into each of 8-10 glasses filled with ice.

6. Fill each glass 3/4 full with the punch, top with club soda, and garnish with mint sprigs, lime wheels, and chili slices. 🌶️

A tropical Kenyan twist for every sip! 🇰🇪🍍

29/09/2024

🍹 Kenyan Sparkling Tequila Delight 🍹

✨ Bright, zesty, and refreshing! ✨

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz blanco tequila (available in local liquor stores)

3/4 oz rosé wine (local rosé as an alternative to Lillet Rosé)

1/2 oz blood orange syrup (use fresh orange juice with sugar or a locally made syrup)

1 oz fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)

Ice

2 oz sparkling water (Kenyan brands or Club Soda)

Dried hibiscus petals (alternative to rose petals)

Directions:

1. Pour tequila, rosé, blood orange syrup, and lime juice into a rocks glass.

2. Top with ice and sparkling water.

3. Garnish with a pinch of dried hibiscus petals for a Kenyan twist. 🌺

Cheers to local vibes! 🇰🇪🍸

29/09/2024

🍸 Kenyan Basil Fusion Cocktail 🍸

✨ A bold, refreshing twist using local flavors ✨

Ingredients:

1/4 cup white wine

2 1/4 tbsp tomato juice (blend fresh yellow tomatoes)

1 1/2 tbsp Kenyan vodka (Kenya Cane Classic or other local brand)

1/8 tsp celery salt (available in major supermarkets)

2 dashes Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins or available brands)

2 drops herbal bitters

1/2 cup ice cubes

Local basil sprig

Directions:

1. Combine white wine, tomato juice, vodka, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, and bitters in a shaker with ice cubes. Do not shake.

2. Gently pour the mix into another shaker or glass, straining the ice. Repeat 8 times for the smoothest blend of flavors.

3. Strain into a square-cut wine glass and garnish with a fresh basil sprig. 🌿

A fresh sip of Kenya! 🇰🇪🥂

15/03/2024

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15/03/2024

🚨 Breaking News: World Bank’s investment arm, the International Finance Corporation (I.F.C.), faces intense scrutiny over negligence in addressing sexual abuse allegations at a program it funded in Kenya. An internal investigation revealed disturbing lapses in oversight. Read more below.

👀 Shocking Revelations: The World Bank's I.F.C. failed to assess child safety risks at Bridge International Academies in Kenya, despite holding a $13 million stake. Victims of abuse deserve justice and proper compensation.

💔 Victims Ignored: The I.F.C.'s proposed action plan falls short of meeting the crucial demand for financial compensation. Survivors of abuse deserve more than just psychological support and reproductive health services. It's time for real justice.

🌍 Global Outcry: Human rights groups and lawmakers demand meaningful compensation for abuse victims. The Treasury Department echoes the call for an independent review of the investigation process. The world is watching, waiting for decisive action.

📉 Reputation at Stake: The mishandling of abuse allegations raises accountability issues for the World Bank and its investment practices. Failure to address concerns could tarnish the I.F.C.'s reputation and undermine global development efforts.

⚖️ Time for Action: As the world awaits the World Bank's response, it's crucial to rectify past failures and uphold integrity. Justice must prevail, and victims of abuse must receive the compensation they deserve.

https://thetimes.llc/blog/opinion-news/investigation-unveils-world-banks-failure-to-address-abuse-at-kenyan-schools/

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