The University of Nairobi and the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa held a consultative meeting to explore the possibility of establishing Kiswahili language studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

A unique summit took place on February 9-11 at the Acacia Premier Hotel, a majestic edifice with a stunning view of Lake Victoria and Kisumu International Airport. From its terrace made of marble, glass and shiny steel, one gains sight of the distant and rocky Riat Hills.

It is here where the who-is-who of this region, led by the former Premier Raila Odinga and the rising nouveaux rich of this vibrant town, dwell. The hills roll like a hem to the revamped lake city of Kisumu under the leadership of Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.