Monthly Archives: May 2015
African Immigrant Services secures $200,000 Bush Foundation grant
African Immigrant Services, a Brooklyn Park - Minnesota based non-profit, and the reigning Non-Profit of the Year honoree of the African Awards that are...
Ugandan Born Musician Samite to Headline International Children’s Festival at the Ordway
Samite (Sæm ē tay) n. 1.a. World-renowned musician, b. Humanitarian, c. Photographer. 2. Born and raised in Uganda. 3. Travels the world bringing his message of...
Despite late late start, Sauti Sol kicks off U.S. tour with a bang
Sauti Sol teased radio listeners with a 20 minute interview on KFAI radio Thursday afternoon when they conversed with the hosts of African Rhythms,...
African organizations under pressure to sharpen skills retention and employee engagement
Businesses across major African economies such as Kenya and Nigeria are coming under increasing pressure to align their strategies for retaining talent, compensating employees...
Congressman Ellison writes to John Kerry on Somali remittances
Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota's 5th Congressional district wrote to United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday, May 15 2015 thanking the...
Prime Minister of Uganda will be Chief Guest for Twegaite Convention in Minnesota
Ugandan Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda, will be in Minneapolis this weekend as chief guest of the annual Twegaite International Convention that kicks off here...
Kenya’s Sauti Sol to kickoff U.S tour in Minnesota
If you haven’t already heard of Kenya’s Sauti Sol, get to know them now. Because on Thursday May 21st, the group will be bringing...
Source of the Nile 5K Run in Minnesota to feature Miss Uganda and Prime...
The reigning Miss Uganda, Leah Kalanguka, is among Ugandan celebrities jetting in from Uganda to grace the the Source of the Nile 5K run...
Barway unites community in emotional funeral ceremony
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Mshale print edition last week. Pick one for a more extensive photo spread of the funeral...
Kenya Identity Cards to be issued June 6 & 7 in Minnesota
A change in policy by the Kenya government means some of its select embassies have the capacity to issue the country's national identity cards....
Barway Collins funeral set for May 2 2015
The funeral for slain youth Barway Collins will take place tomorrow Saturday, May 2 2015 according to Mamadee Sesay, Executive Director, Organization of Liberians...