In Praise of a Morning Tipple Kindi in Ukerewe Kindi, like most porridges, is consumed in the morning. Unlike most porridges, however, it contains alcohol. Lots of alcohol. Unlike…
Troubled Waters Pollution and overfishing threatens the lives of millions around Africa’s Lake Victoria.
On Brewing Banana Beer Once guzzled at social ceremonies, this potent libation long ago fell out of favor on Tanzania’s Ukerewe Island. But one aging brewmaster is keeping the tradition alive.
The Witches of Ukerewe On a chain of islands in Tanzania, medicine men and women work to cure coughs, fight curses, and exact revenge on enemies.
They’ve Never Heard of Cheese Mark Weston on the surprises of being a Brit living on an island in the middle of Africa’s largest lake.
Bubaque, Far Away A West African archipelago that is home to mangroves and spirit medicine and a story of fertilizing crops with cocaine powder.
