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I was bit excited to go back to the farm where we had donated some seeds near Kisumu International airport with the team of media. The farmers were excited to share their experiences and how the new crops are coming along. Though it is a small beginning of the vegetable farming in this region, it… Continue reading Interview with KBC TV about vegetable farming
It was truly a pleasure to meet the Indian High commissioner to Kenya Mrs. Suchitra Durai again in Kisumu on Saturday 26th March with her family. During the lunch session in Kisumu Yacht Club, I found that she has a great knowledge of India's bilateral trade with Kenya and how it can be improved through… Continue reading A day spent with Indian High commissioner in Kisumu
I think its worth sharing this on women's day that Kenya is truly delighted to have a lady as High commissioner of India to Kenya, Mrs. Suchitra Durai. It was my pleasure to meet her in Nairobi at her office on 7th March 2016. I was really impressed by her simplicity and professionalism both completely… Continue reading Meeting with High commissioner of Kenya
I am feeling good that I have something new to share every week. Kenya Vegetarian Club got featured in one of the reputed magazine in Ghana featuring the work we do in the field of Vegetable Farming and Vegetarianism. It is truly my pleasure to associate with the team who also featured some of my… Continue reading Got featured in a Magazine in Ghana
It was truly a pleasure to host Submitraji, the disciple of Ammaji at my residence during his visit to Kisumu this month. When our committee of Sanatan mandir decided to invite him to temple, I quickly thought of hosting him at home to know more about Ammaji and it is always my pleasure to invite… Continue reading Ammaji’s disciple Submitraji in Kisumu
Continuing the series of vegetarianism and vegetable farming, Lake Basin college invited me to yet another session at Urudi Center near Katito, an interior part of Kisumu county which I had never seen before. The drive to that place was pleasant with less traffic and a tarmac road. The session started with the reciting of… Continue reading Session on vegetable farming at Urudi Center
Sometime back there was a news report which said that a huge whale was washed ashore dead near Kent Beach in the UK. Such reports are becoming more and more common nowadays. I started thinking. Before the gleaming supermarkets and mega malls came up handing over all items in shining plastic bags what did… Continue reading Say no to plastic!
Getting an award is always a gratifying feeling.. but when you get it really unexpectedly, it has a different charm. When I got a call from the organizer, I felt a bit out of the place as most people in their fifties get awards of any sort. But it still had its own charm and… Continue reading Received Hind Rattan Award in Delhi
It is an interesting fact that who doesn't know what is Kumbh Mela. From Maxico to China, every individual familier with world's wonders would know what is Kumbh Mela in India. It was my third kumbh visit at Haridwar this January. Though it is an ardh kumbh- half kumbh which comes after every six years… Continue reading An interesting journey to kumbh snana at Haridwar
It is a new beginning of spreading the message of vegetarianism and importance of vegetable farming in the local region on a different platform. When I was invited by Prof. Jack Kamiruka of Lake Basin college, I was puzzled about how the farmers can be connected with the concept of vegetarianism. But when I started… Continue reading Addressed at an event of Lake Basin College
It is the first tree planting drive by Kenya vegetarian club in association with Hindu Council of Kenya Kisumu branch on 17th January 2016. I am so glad to see the participants of various schools in Kisumu. It showed the zeal of the students how much they are eager to learn something new and also… Continue reading Kenya Vegetarian Club promotes tree plantation
Here is a new chapter added to the Kenya Vegetable Club. It is a logical next step towards promoting vegetarianism in the region and help locals turn vegetarian for good health, better lifestyle and save nature. Somehow I get connected with right people at the right time for the right cause. Ms. Atiano Otiano of… Continue reading Vegetable farming in Kisumu county
Tree plantation! a direct gift to mother nature! I am glad to start walking on this path of my life. I always felt that we have cut so many trees to learn absolutely mediocre education through those books made out of these trees. Do we really make any sense to manufacture books by cutting trees?… Continue reading Tree planting drive in Kisumu
I am so pleased to share that our club could manage to plan something more meaningful and direct in approach to help people change to vegetarian diet. Here is a small report of the event we prepared. Kenya Vegetarian Club arranged for a Christmas lunch for the members of county government of Kisumu to welcome… Continue reading Vegetarian Christmas Lunch for government officials
It is that time of the year where many places in the world receive rains due to the monsoons. In Kenya we have the short rain spells in November unlike the longer spells that we usually get in March- April. Despite all that talk of El Nino and the vagaries of climate, the rain gods… Continue reading Rain water harvesting!
Vaishali K. Shah 