Wednesday, 30 March 2011

KENYA - MODEM SETTINGS

SAFARICOM / ORANGE / YU / AIRTEL / ZAIN  - MODEM SETTINGS 
Open the modem program e.g. Safaricom Broadband, Zain etc Click on Tools>options.>Profile Management..... New (on the top right)
Then enter these settings:
  • Profile Name: Safaricom - Click 'static'
    APN: Safaricom
    Access number: *99#
    User name: saf
    Pass: data
                        Click 'save'
  • Profile Name: Zain - Click 'static'
    APN: ke.celtel.com
    Access number: *99#
    User name: leave it blank
    Pass: leave it blank
    Click 'save'
  • Profile name: YU click 'static'
    APN: internet
    Access number: *99#
    User name: leave it blank
    Pass: leave it blank
    Click 'save'
  • Profile Name: Orange - Click 'static'
    APN: bew.orange.co.ke
    Access number: *99***1#
    User name: leave it blank
    Pass: leave it blank
    Click 'save'
"Ok" "yes"
Under new connection:
Select the Profile with which you want to browse with on the drop-down list
before clicking "Connect". Choose according to the SIM card you have in the modem and enjoy border-less surfing! 



  

Monday, 28 March 2011

Kenya

Kenyan Food
Kenya has it's own indigenous menus. Different Communities have different menus unique to their livelihood.

For instance:-

Ugali and Fish
Ugali is made up of ground maize flour and water. It takes the form of a cake after it has been cooked. Simpy cook the floor in boiled water until it hardens. This is a favourite meal not just for the Luos in Nyanza Province but for all Kenyans. Fish is popular in Nyanza because of it's proximity to Lake Victoria and at the coast because of the Indian Ocean. Can also be served with meat or chicken. Goes well with some green vegetables such as spinach, kales or traditional greens (Managu, Sageti etc)

Githeri
This is a mixture of boiled maize and beans. This is a popular dish among the Kikuyu community mainly found in Central Province.

Mukimo
This is a mashed version of the Githeri. It is usually made up of maize and beans mashed with potatoes or cooked bananas.

Mursik
This is a popular drink made of fermented milk and charcoal popular among the Kalenjins of Kenya.

Ingoho (Chicken)
The Luhya's of Western Kenya are said to love this meal that is basically chicken. Luhya's are sure to cook for you Ingoho if you are considered an important visitor.

Wali 
Popular at the coast. Wali (Rice) is a popular meal. It is mostly cooked with coconut milk. Coconuts are readily available at the coast.

Pilau 
Also popular at the Coast. It is a mixture of scented rice, meat and spices. Usually redish / brownish in color. The aroma is very inviting when it is cooked.

Kachumbari
This is a mixture of chopped tomatoes, onions, pepper, parsley and in some cases Avocado. It is mostly served with Nyama Choma.

Nyama Choma
This is roast meat. Very popular in Kenya. Beef is the cheaper meat in Kenya compared to Chicken or Fish.
Mbuzi (Goat) meat is the best roast meat as it is soft and has an aromatic smell.