Msafiri

An exciting new magazine to enrich the lives of everyone who loves Africa, brought to you by your friends at Kenya Airways.

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KEEPING THE FAITH • Two Olympic gold medals, five world titles, four world records – Faith Kipyegon has undertaken an incredible journey from the red-dirt tracks of Kenya’s Rift Valley to the pinnacle of global athletics. Yet beyond the gold medals, this isn’t someone concerned about the rewards of success, but more the impact of sport on a nation and a continent…

A BIG DIASPORA WELCOME • Summer bunnies paint our country green… with greenbacks, says Josaya Wasonga

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ANNE WAFULA STRIKE • A PARALYMPIAN’S BLUEPRINT FOR INCLUSIVE TOURISM

THE HARD GRIND • Meet three Kenyan baristas who are creating storms in coffee cups

THERE IS ONLY ONE PLANET EARTH • Africa’s conservation priorities for the year ahead _ and how you can help…

TRAVEL SMART, TRAVEL KIND • How to be a responsible safari guest

THE FORGOTTEN WATERWAY • Plans are underway to clean up Nairobi River and transform it into a green corridor with trails, riverside cafés and floating gardens

3 THINGS ABOUT FAMILY I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • Could an increased focus on the family be one of the antidotes to loneliness?

THE FOUR PILLARS OF WELLNESS • Why nutrition, exercise, relaxation and sleep should be your new year’s resolutions

FESTIVE FEAST • Our new food columnist Chef Geena shares a locally-inspired recipe to try at home for the festive season

FOR THE LOVE OF READING • The rising popularity of book festivals and where to go in 2026 to find a good read

GOOD HEAVENS ABOVE • KENYA STEPS INTO THE STARS WITH A BOLD NEW TAKE ON TRAVEL

remember these… • A celebration of 10 years of Remembering Wildlife through 10 remarkable images…

MADE IN AFRICA, SOLD TO THE WORLD • HOW THE CONTINENT’S CREATIONS ARE SHAPING GLOBAL LIFESTYLES

TOP TIPS TO GET YOUR PRODUCT FROM AFRICA TO THE WORLD

VEGAN IN THE VELD The rise of plant-based safaris • If the idea of biltong between game drives, steak on the fire and carnivorous boma dinners feels a little at odds with the premise of safari – admiring wildlife and championing conservation – you need to know about a new wave of safari lodges that are catering to a different kind of traveller

Msafiri sports review 2025 • HIGHLIGHTS FROM AFRICA'S BRIGHTEST STARS

ONES TO WATCH IN 2026 • Africa’s sporting scene is on the brink of another thrilling chapter in 2026 – a year expected to showcase not only the continent’s established icons but also its emerging stars ready to take the global stage by storm. For the first time ever, Africa will host the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, where a new generation of stars is expected to be born. There will also be several senior competitions, such as the Africa Cup of Nations, where young, exciting talents are expected to shine. The past few years have been a golden stretch for African sport, with names like Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, and Akani Simbine carrying the continent’s flag with distinction. Yet, as these champions maintain their dominance, a younger generation is hungry to carve their own legacy. We look at the top African sportsmen and women to keep an eye on in 2026…

Kusafiri • ALL YOU NEED FOR A SAFE & ENJOYABLE JOURNEY WITH US

KQ LEADS THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION • AIRLINE OPERATES AFRICA’S FIRST VERIFIED LOW-CARBON FLIGHT, FROM NAIROBI TO CAPE TOWN

QATAR AIRWAYS CODESHARE DEAL • Partnership will expand connectivity between Africa and Asia

KQ Cargo adds Sharjah-Dar service

KQ SAFARI DATA GOES LIVE • Airline introduces affordable mobile roaming service

ADVANCING MEDICAL TRAVEL IN AFRICA...