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Health 

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SELF- EXAM 

KATA KATA 

VILLAGE 

SAYS YES TO THE 

INTERNATIONAL 

WOMEN’S DAY 

kids 

WOMEN’S 

Sweetbut 

We point out the 

Women’s 

and VIOLATIONS 

RIGHTS

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06 

HEALTH: Breast cancer 

07 

self- exam 

CARTOONS: 

Kata Kata Village Says 

Yes To The International 

Women’s day. 

18 

WOMEN’S RIGHTS: 

Understanding 

Women’s rights 

20 

FASHION: 

Power of 

accessorizing 

21 

BEAUTY: 

Healthy 

hair remedies 

22 

INTERIORS: 

let the kitchen 

do the 

talking! 

23 

26 

TECHNOLOGY: 

Technological effect on 

Human ways of life 

DESTINATIONS: 

Some of the 

Most Amazing 

Spots in Africa 

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LITERARY 

CORNER: 

Movies, 

books, 

poems 

KIDS: 

Candy: 

Sweet but 

harmful 

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FOODS: 

30 

Mixed fried rice 

with fish filet, 

vegetables and 

cheese 

LETTERS: 

Dear Aunt Silvia 

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I HEAR YOU 

Agulu pii odiyo otac. (Acholi, Uganda ) 

Jungu la maji hukandamiza kata. (Swahili) 

The water pot presses upon the small circular 

pad. (English) 

It is good when individuals are not forced to 

do things against their will. (Meaning) 

TELL ME SOMETHING 

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Human relationships can 

be political in the sense that 

politics, involves powerstructured 

relationships or 

arrangements whereby one 

coherent group of persons, 

of which the common 

denominator might be sex, 

class, race, caste and so on, 

exercises power over another 

group through personal 

contact and interaction. 

I introduce the concept of “politics” 

primarily when speaking of the sexes 

because sex, is a status category with 

political implications. Arguably, one 

could classify interrelationship between 

the sexes (male and female) as “politics” 

because it involves not only exercise of 

power, but also presume a superior norm 

against which inferior groups are tested 

and found lacking. 

A closer look at patriarchy throws more 

light on the possible relationship between 

dependency and maleness. Patriarchy, 

which is the male head of a family or 

tribe, can be extended to mean any kind 

of group organization in which males 

hold dominant power and determine the 

power limitations of the females through 

the assignment and definition of such 

power. Interestingly, in both patriarchy 

and the interrelationship between the 

sexes, certain basic things are clear: 

they are institutionalized; involve the 

exercise of power or dominance; and are 

asymmetric. 

To maintain this power or dominance, 

dominant groups presume a superior 

norm against which inferior groups are 

tested and found lacking. The subsequent 

findings, then serve as an excuse for 

treating the latter as inferiors and keeping 

them perpetually dependent. At the same 

time, the presumed norm also serves to 

explain the realities of the world or the 

order of things: why things are the way 

they are; what is ‘normal,’ ‘abnormal,’ 

‘right,’ ‘wrong,’ ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural.’ 

How true is this in our lives? Often 

in our everyday relationship, men’s 

presumed superior norms and their 

own formative background provide the 

judgemental standards against which 

women are measured and found lacking. 

The pernicious effect of the patriarchal 

power is that it exacerbates the division 

of human society. One group (male) 

is indirectly appointed to rule over the 

other (female) by mere virtue of sex. 

Publisher’s 

note 

Patriarchy, then, being based on 

discrimination, encourages oppression in 

human relations and corrupts many other 

areas of thought and social experience. 

The patriarchal male through “interior 

colonization,” can assume an attitude of 

subjectivity and view himself as a symbol 

of power. On the other hand, the female, 

having inherited an inferior position 

through the psychology of gender, tries to 

please the male, through subordination 

and dependence. By making sure that 

the female depends on him, the male can 

successfully ‘colonize,’ enslave and despise 

her, even reduce her to a “Zombie.” He 

may do so without remorse or fear of 

losing her love. 

In complex and institutionalized social 

relations such as ours, social dominance 

of groups, is not merely enacted 

individually by its group members, but 

will be legitimized by laws, sanctioned by 

the courts and enforced by the police or 

magistrates. It illustrates why dominant 

ideologies such as sexism, patriarchy or 

colonialism do not easily collapse. 

It is through the control of these 

“Ideological State Apparatuses”- 

institutions such as the family, the 

court, religion, education, the media 

- that dominant groups or ruling 

classes manage to legitimize their 

own presumably superior norms and 

indeed their power and dominance. 

The subordinate groups, on the other 

hand, are doomed to remain perpetually 

‘colonized,’ or, “interpellated,” to accept 

the social positions which are necessary 

for their participation in the social 

formation. If a group is held to be 

inferior, it can expect to be treated so; and 

it will act according to that treatment. 

Thus, the vicious circle is perpetuated 

and the status quo maintained. 

Unless we change our attitude or the 

dominant suppressive system, which has 

perpetually kept women supressed all 

these years, we can make little progress 

– socially, economically, politically or 

otherwise in our societies. A progressive 

society can best be measured based on 

the position of the “minorities” in such 

a society. 

It is the dream of Kata Kata to make 

the Kata Kata village an epitome of 

tolerance and gender equality, knowing it 

is the best way to live harmoniously and 

progressively with one another. If you are 

part of this noble dream, join our Kata 

Kata wagon before it is too late. 

Yours in Kata Kata, 

Ogo Ubabukoh 

Editor in Chief / Publisher 


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Health 

very person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do 

not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a 

few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no 

more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests 

are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the 

detectable size. 

Therefore, breast self-exams can be an important way to find breast 

cancer at an early stage. According to Johns Hopkins Medical Centre 

“forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who 

feel a lump; so establishing a regular breast self-exam is very important.” 

It is therefore, very important to learn how to perform a breast self-exam 

to check for lumps or any other changes that may signal breast cancer, by 

taking the following precautions: 

Stand in front of the mirror 

SELF- EXAM 

Breast cancer is 

the development of 

cancerous tumors 

that develop from 

breast cells. The 

signs may include a 

lump in the breast, 

change in breast 

shape, fluid coming 

out of nipples and 

skin dimpling. 

Look and observe your breasts keenly with your shoulders 

straight and the arms held on to the hips 

Check for breasts usual size, shape and skin color and if you 

notice anything different or a symptom, please bring it to 

medical personnel’s attention. 

After, raise your arms head level high and look out for similar 

changes like in step one, try to move your hands around the 

breast and feel if there are changes in how it feels. 

Lie down and roll on either side to examine the opposite side 

breast. 

During the touch check, make sure your breast lies as flat as 

possible 

Using your finger soft pads move in small circles from the end 

towards the nipple and changing the amount of pressure exerted 

every round of circle taken for three times. 

However, in doing breast self-exam, you should take the following tips 

into consideration; 

Do the self-exam at the end of your monthly period 

If you are pregnant, on menopause, or if you have irregular 

period, choose a specific day each month to do the self-exam. 

This exam shouldn’t be performed in the shower or with lotion 

on your skin/fingers 

If you find a lump or notice other unusual changes, remember not to 

panic because about 80% of the lumps found aren’t cancerous. Therefore, 

you need not to worry but see a doctor or seek medical advice promptly 

for further evaluation. 

Definitely, a little bit of carefulness could save lives and debunk the 

myths behind murderous cancer. It is worth the effort! 


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KATA KATA VILLAGE SAYS YES TO THE 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN‛S DAY 

Kata Kata village square 

Order!!! 

Eee! 

Market bad 

today! 

my sister. Upon dat, 

when i come back home, 

my husband angry with me 

en quarrel over food : 

“Why soup naked today?” 


Naked? Haba! 

Tell him “Cover de soup 

with your trouser; or next 

time, bring meat with you 

come home” 

Haha 

Dat one is good 

answer 

men sick inside 

head 

I say order!! Why you talk-talk 

like parrot, woman? Dat’s why I 

say village meeting is not good 

for woman. You better go home, 

cook en take care of children 

Sorry chief 

My people, 

we get important 

message from 

Unity..... United ..... 

United 

Nations! 

Ahaa!! Thank you Piccolo. You know 

as an old man, my eye burn like 

bulb, so therefore, me i send dem 

to garage ...... 

Yea! 

Could be rather the damn brain 

that has knocked engine, dude 

Haha 

Banange 

de brain don 

have spare part? 

brain 

garage? 


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You want start dis 

morning with your 

insaltment 

Mean insult 

dude? 

I tell you, I sure you 

enter your mother's 

stomach from the back 

door, otherwise, you 

know how to respect 

elder. 

Hahaha.. 

Agama, come read 

en tell us whot 

United Nationment 

write 

Dey wan us come en 

collect food or 

dey send food 

come? 

You and your 

friend, food! 


You wan see me 

with my enemy 

before? Haba! 

Me, am loyal 

friend! 

Agama i beg 

read! 

10 minutes later 

Why you stay there 

since century en 

look like raped 

monkey? Tell us what 

dey write inside de 

letter 

Where are our 

wives and women? 

Wat concern you with wives? Dey send you 

for wife census or wot? 

Me, I wonder for dis 

question 

I damn tell you, when my dude Agama is asking about women, 

you gotta be alert. It is either a hawk wanna steal the chicks 

or there is bloody danger for women. Gotta call my babe and 

certify her safety. 

Hahaha... 


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I don't interact with those who 

have decided out of their 

indecisive indecision to make 

bachelorhood their trade mark. 

Anyway, Chief, there is a serious 

problem 

Problem? 

Yes, this letter is from the 

United Nations. As part of the 

celebration of the Women’s 

Day, the United Nation has 

called on Kata Kata Village to 

lead the world in showing 

solidarity for the plight of 

women. 

I don understand. Dey wan us 

beat our wife when dey talk 

too much or misbehave? 

Or when dey don 

cook in time 

United Nations 

wants us to treat 

women with respect 

and equality… 

Dey tell UN dat we slap our wives 

every morning; or our wives 

complain en say dey not happy? 

Which kind family control is dis 

one? 

Wow, Who told you 

everything is good and 

women are happy? For the 

fact that they say nothing 

does not mean, they are 

not treated like a slave 

Which slave? 

You see any chain on their neck? 

We live here in peace and happiness, 

now dey send nonsense letter en wan 

change everything en bring confusion 

in Kata Kata village. 

Listen! 

Worldwide, women are the biggest 

contributors socially, economically, 

culturally and politically, yet they are 

segregated and made an appendix to men 

Which appendix? De one 

inside stomach? Me, I don 

understand.. 

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Agama, I beg you, break dat 

grammar with hammer so dat we 

understand. 

I tell you million en half time 

dat some of us en book are 

not friends. You break dat 

big – big grammar into small 

so dat we too understand 

Chief, sorry. I always forgot that some 

of us are suffering from grammatical 

cerebral deficiency en….. 

Okitumba! Thunder!! Heeee! 

To read book good! 

See how grammar sound like 

thunder inside de mouth 

So like I was saying, the UN asks Kata Kata village to not only 

celebrate Women’s day, every 8th March, we must also say no 

to gender apartheid and embrace gender equality 

So, me en my wives will put leg in one 

trouser? Or they stay on top in the 

bedroom? So now, who is head of 

family? 

!? 

! ! ! 

! 

Both of you 

Dat one good. After 

all, God create us 

the same 

You hear her? 

I pity your husband 

Woman, shut up! 


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God forbid bad thing! 

De wife I pay dowry 

for? 

Dat one happen in Obama 

en Muzungu land. Not in 

Kata Kata villlage 

Chief!! Don't say I did not warn you. 

If UN discovers you hinder progress 

here, they will dethrone and castrate 

you in the village square en banish 

you to Taliban or Al Shabaab village. 

Hee! 

Don go there! 

Interestingly, if women are treated equally, the 

female labour force participation rate will 

increase as well. This will have a positive impact 

on the economy. 

castrate him 

Me, I support anything 

that is good for Kata 

Kata village 

Now you are talking! 

This is time to move from 

talk into concrete action. 

! 

Gender equality is not only a 

responsibility of men; women 

have roles to play. How do we 

achieve our goals? 

I suggest we put everything in 

writing and send to UN. Or I 

talk lie? 

We put it inside paper, me I sign, 

so that dey know we serious 

en support what dey wan. 


So where Piccolo? 

Oya, help put everything 

in writing. 

! 

20 minutes later 

You finish? 

Aha! Oya read dat one 

for everyone 

We must promote gender-balanced leadership – both at home and in 

the Kata Kata village 

We will make 8TH MARCH a free day to celebrate the WOMEN’S DAY 

On the Women’s Day, we must encourage our children to bring gifts to 

their mothers to show them how important mothers are to the 

children 

We must treat ALL women in Kata Kata village with dignity and 

respect 

Women must be allowed to take certain responsibilities in the house – 

not only to have kids 

Women must be allowed to be part of the decision making in the 

family 

Women must be exposed to leadership positions 

Both individual and Kata Kata village as a whole 

must learn about their own gender biases, adjust 

their behaviour towards women so as to eliminate 

discrimination against women in Kata Kata Village 

No more dowry for women because women are 

NOT a property 

At work, we must pay women the same salary as 

men for the same or similar work 

Kata Kata culture must be advanced in such a way 

that ALL individuals feel valued and included, 

hence encourage them to contribute fully based on 

their capabilities. 


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If you agree, raise 

up your hand! 

Me, I happy like 

pregnant woman! I 

tell you, we wan 

peace en progress 

in dis Kata Kata 

Village. Oya, go 

give de paper to UN 

en tell dem we 

support dem. 


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By Mirembe Rosemary 

atified on August 

18, 1920, the 19th 

Amendment to 

the United States 

Constitution 

granted American women the 

right to vote—a right known 

as woman suffrage. At the time 

the U.S. was founded, its female 

citizens did not share all of the 

same rights as men, including 

the right to vote. After the right 

to vote was guaranteed by the 

19th amendment, the equal rights 

amendment (ERA) was proposed 

as the next step in confirming 

“equal justice under law for all 

citizens.” The ERA was introduced 

in to every congress between 

1923-72 when it was passed and 

sent to the states for ratification. 

States have a responsibility 

to uphold standards of due 

diligence and take steps to fulfill 

their responsibility to protect 

individuals (women) from human 

rights abuses. Despite great 

strides made by the international 

women’s rights movement over 

many years, women and girls 

around the world are still married 

off as children or trafficked into 

forced labor and sex slavery. They 

are refused access to education and 

political participation; and some 

are trapped in conflicts where rape 

is perpetrated as a weapon of war. 

Around the world, deaths related 

to pregnancies and childbirths are 

needlessly high, and women are 

prevented from making deeply 

personal choices in their private 

lives. Human Rights Watch is 

working toward the realization 

of women’s empowerment and 

gender equality—protecting the 

rights and improving the lives of 

women and girls on the ground. 

Women are entitled to equal enjoyment 

and protection of all human rights and 

fundamental freedoms that include amongst 

others: 

• The right to life 

• The right to equality 

• The right to liberty and security of 

person 

• The right to equal protection under 

the law 

• The right to be free from all forms 

of discrimination 

• The right to the highest attainable 

standard of physical and mental 

health 

• The right to just and favorable 

conditions of work 

• The right not to be subjected to 

torture, or other cruel, inhuman 

or degrading treatment or 

punishment. 


“Violence 

against women 

means any act 

of violence that 

results in or is 

likely to result in 

physical, sexual 

or psychological 

harm or suffering 

to women. 

Under the UN Declaration on the 

Elimination of Violence against 

Women, 1993, violence against women 

is a social (economy, health, welfare, 

politics) problem – definitely not a 

private problem of each individual 

woman or a family. Violence against 

women means any act of violence 

that results in or is likely to result in 

physical, sexual or psychological harm 

or suffering to women. It also includes 

threats with such acts, coercion 

or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, 

whether occurring in public or in 

private life. 

Therefore, with this factual detail of 

women’s rights, it is an obligation for 

every state and individual citizen to 

observe the rights and refrain from 

violating them. However, it still is a 

working progress for most countries 

to wholesomely observe these 

entitlements. Taking an action – no 

matter how little – is better than being 

inaction. Please let everyone come on 

board. 


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Fashion 

To accessorize 

is to provide 

or compliment 

(a garment) 

with a fashion 

accompaniment. 

POWER 

OF 

ACCESSORIZING 


As simple as it might 

sound, accessorizing your 

outfit isn’t just a case 

of throwing on a pair of 

earrings and calling it a 

day. The right jewelry will 

accentuate your clothing, 

draw attention to your 

style and flatter your face. 

To accessorize is to provide or 

compliment (a garment) with 

a fashion accompaniment. 

Accessorizing is not as easy as it 

might look. “Does this bag match 

these shoes?” “Do the earrings 

work with this necklace?” And so 

on and so forth. 

It is a struggle to bear, especially by 

women in endeavors to look good. 

However, in this article I intend to 

make accessorizing as easy for you 

as probably could: 

As simple as it might sound, 

accessorizing your outfit isn’t just 

a case of throwing on a pair of 

earrings and calling it a day. The 

right jewelry will accentuate your 

clothing, draw attention to your 

style and flatter your face. You just 

need to pick the perfect piece. 

A simple t-shirt can be 

transformed with a statement 

necklace, while a classic black 

dress becomes even more chic 

with a delicate gold bracelet. I’m 

not sure the advice to ‘take one 

piece off ’ before leaving the house 

works… I say the more accessories, 

the better. 

First to consider is color. 

Accessories should complement 

your clothing, not overpower 

it, and the matchy-matchy days 

are long gone. If you’re mixing 

patterns or wearing something 

with intricate detailing, your 

accessories should be more 

neutral. Today, no one wants 

to step out with the 80s look at 

all, where your royal blue dress 

perfectly matched with royal blue 

bags and shoes. Try to simply look 

for the little accent color within 

your dress which isn’t dominant, 

then choose or accessorize in this 

little accent color; and these will 

highlight a speck of color from the 

outfit, bringing the contrasting and 

pleasant way. 

The function, mood and 

look you are hoping to 

make/ put off. 

Different occasions call for 

different jewels. While a bit of 

bling can work during the day, 

it’s best to save your shiniest stuff 

for the evening. Remember you 

can wear the same dress to church 

and again to a dinner date but to 

accessorize it differently to fit the 

alternate occasion, it is always 

important to wear one accessory 

that makes a bold statement put 

together with 2-3 other subtle 

accessories. 

Practicality: 

This is trying as much to stay 

within your fashion self. Do your 

accessories suit your lifestyle? Do 

they appeal to you and do you feel 

comfortable with the outfit and 

how you have matched it up? It is a 

fashion blunder to wear beautiful, 

expensive stilettos that you can 

barely work with, but rather a 

wedge you can comfortably move 

with. You can also use accessories 

to emphasis your best bits – 

slender wrists suit chunky bangles, 

long fingers look great in big rings, 

and a draped necklace will really 

flatter a killer cleavage. 

Just like any fashion and 

magnificence advice, a common 

option of finding out what will 

work would be to try it out. See 

what it looks like and how it 

exactly feels on you, keep trying 

the different several accessory 

combinations having an outfit and 

select that one you believe looks 

best for you. 


Beauty 


air growth can be frustrating for many women whose hair 

doesn’t come pretty easy. Many women would do all they 

can to make their hair grow firm and long; but how can one 

achieve this? Are the products you use the magic to achieve this? Is it 

the way you apply the products that makes the growth stout? For sure, 

you may have been given many pieces of advice over your hair, but 

here are few home remedies that will enable you to grow longer hair 

with less hustle. 

Water helps your hair a lot. Moisturize your hair and drink 

the recommended 8 glasses of water daily to help keep your hair 

moisturized. Also apply the perfect moisturizer for either natural or 

treated hair, like coconut oil, olive oil and pure Shea butter. Use this 

more often. 

Deep condition your hair. This treatment moisturizes and restores 

balance to your hair and you should do this every three weeks, for 30 

minute interval. Dry the hair after. 

IMAGE CREDIT: BOLD KAMPALA 

Many women 

would do all 

they can to 

make their hair 

grow firm and 

long; but how 

can one achieve 

this? 

Trim off and dust your hair ends monthly. It is important in order 

to achieve a certain balance. I know most ladies don’t like or believe 

in this, but it is the vital results that matter. Interestingly, the results 

have been corroborated scientifically. 

Untangle your hair. This helps to reduce hair breakage as well as 

enabling you to comb through with ease. You should use a wide tooth 

comb, preferably in the shower. 

Go for the protective hairstyles. There are many styles which are 

not only considered as protective, they are pretty fast and cheap to 

make and maintain. Some of the hairstyles include big braids, buns, 

human hair weaves and wigs. 

Avoid blow drying and hot combing hair. The excessive heat can 

be very damaging to your hair. It’s better and safer to use less heat of a 

dryer or air dry. It saves hair and it is equally less stressful. 

Avoid highly chemical hair products. You work against your hair 

when you use products with very high chemicals. Opt, instead, 

for simple and natural products like oils and Shea butter that help 

nourish and balance your hair, helping it to grow healthy. 

Definitely, observing these few easy remedy is a right step towards 

taking better care of your hair. You surely will be surprised to see the 

results very soon. Yes, the result is the amazing growth and quality of 

your hair. 


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Interiors 


LET THE 

KITCHEN 

DO THE TALKING! 

A little touch in the kitchen 

could radically transform 

it to not only a more 

environmentally friendly 

part of your house; it 

will make the kitchen an 

appealing place for the 

cook or whoever steps 

into it. 

Kitchens serve as not only a 

place to prepare meals, but 

also a main gathering space in 

the home other than the living 

room. This is irrespective of size 

that even tiny kitchens can have 

captivating style with fabulous 

decorating ideas you need to 

spice up your smaller spaces. 

If you’re looking to improve 

your kitchen, seek inspiration; 

often best kitchen ideas come 

from beautiful pictures of other 

people’s homes. Irrespective of 

your budget, consider ideas and 

advice to make your kitchen 

practical and multi-functional, 

without compromising on style. 

Your kitchen should reflect 

your interior design style and 

the choices are endless - from 

classic, country, chic and sleek 

contemporary, retro, rustic, 

Shaker-style and everything in 

between. 

Improved storage, lighting and 

palette will play a vital role in 

making a small kitchen feel 

larger. If you have more space 

to play with, consider additional 

features such as butcher’s 

blocks, pharmacy cabinet, 

glazed wall units, larder units 

or kitchen dressers. Think carefully 

about the design choices 

you make in your kitchen, from 

worktop materials to cabinet 

handles, all the details add up 

to your dream kitchen look. 

Go for a dark color while painting 

your kitchen cabinets; it is 

an ideal way to create a cozy feel 

in a space that is often lacking in 

comfort. It’s a great option for a 

quick and cost-effective kitchen 

update. A dramatic color will 

make a bold statement, so make 

sure you pick your shade wisely. 

Definitely, it’s not that white 

ever went out of fashion; it’s just 

that it’s particularly in fashion 

right now. Sleek white countertops 

look good enough to eat off 

and sit above glossy cupboards 

and back tiles. 

Remember keeping your kitchen 

clean and free from bacteria 

involves making sure that you 

don’t transfer the germs from 

one surface or item to another. 

This can sometimes happen 

no matter how vigilant you are. 

For example, when you have to 

turn the water on using a handle 

while holding a food item or 

having just handled something 

like a raw chicken; so endeavor 

to buy a selection of cleaning 

products and utilize them. 

Enjoy great kitchen ambience 

and cost effective makeover as 

you make more great family and 

friend memories within the perimeters 

of this space. Now relax 

and enjoy your food, prepared 

in your new kitchen. 


Tech. Technology 


TECHNOLOGICAL EFFECT 

ON HUMAN WAYS OF LIFE 

Over the years, technology has been responsible for creating wonderful resources, which easily 

put all the information we need right at our disposal. The advance in technology now has led to 

some great discoveries and has at the same time drastically changed how our daily lives operate 

forever. But technological development has equally some negative impacts in our lives. 

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Technology is systematically killing 

creative writing talents in us. Writing a 

letter is no longer a creative challenge 

for the young generation. With our 

smart phones, sending out abbreviated 

messages has become a norm. How 

many of us dare post greeting cards to 

loved ones during Christmas, birthday 

and other occasions? E-card, SMS, text 

or email have taken over this creative 

social activity. 

Technology has taken away the traditional 

way or routine of sharing information. 

Very few people still walk 

into a newspaper stand to access information. 

The social media networks 

now allow us to access and share pretty 

much anything, anywhere, anytime. 

What of our television experience? In 

as much as many kids are addicted to 

the TV due to the technological advancement, 

recently, one is no more 

held to their black and white TV with 

blurred images set. We can now watch 

any show we want, when we need and 

how we exactly want to. 

Surprisingly, technology has impacted 

the way we date as well. Those days a 

boy would bribe a youngster with a 

sweet to go and call the sister are almost 

gone. With the online dating 

trend, you can meet, discuss and plan 

dating outings with your pals exclusively 

online. You now understand 

why many individuals rather use the 

internet to see if they can still hook 

from the pool of singles out there. 

Channels of communication have 

changed. Gone are the days of walking 

to the telephone booth to make a call 

or strolling to the neighbor for a chat. 

The mobile networks and phones have 

replaced all that, making communication 

more convenient and easier. 

Book publishers are equally affected 

by technological advancement. So is 

our way of reading books. You hardly 

need to carry books if you don’t want 

to; smartphones,tablets, e-readers 

have enabled us to carry our reading 

materials on with ease as well as access 

them conveniently. 

..many individuals 

rather use the internet 

to see if they can still 

hook from the pool of 

singles out there. 

Interestingly, parenting has become 

easier due to technology. With different 

parental platforms available on the 

internet, parents help one another with 

the grooming and upbringing of kids. 

They can easily share information and 

find solutions in times of need. 

No doubts, technology is definitely, 

changing our lives for the better, making 

things becoming easier and more 

convenient. At the same time, the latest 

technological trends have some social 

impediments in our social lives; we are 

basically a slave to the new technology. 


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Literary corner 

Movies 

Poems 

MOTHER, I OWE YOU 

CAPTAIN AMERICA: 

CIVIL WAR 

(2016) 

PG 13 2h 27min 

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi 

Ooh how I love that you’re my mother 

Turn around, and I feel like a child over again 

Mother, my most precious blessing in life 

So gentle, composed, yet so strong 

So tough, yet with overwhelming care 

You always make me feel I belong 

How did you find the energy, mummy 

To do all the things you did 

To be patient with my foolishness 

To be a teacher, nurse, and counselor 

When I was nothing, but you saw every potential 

How did you really manage, mom 

To be a friend, cook, wife 

Yet find time to play and learn with me 

I truly cannot fathom 

Remarkably outshining both 

‘avengers‘ films in its deployment 

of superhero showdown and 

credible, amped-up character 

conflict, “captain America” is finally 

the cinematic superhero movie 

you’ve dreamt of since childhood, 

precisely because that’s 

everything – and all – it wants 

to be. Following their efforts on 

“Captain America: the Winter 

Soldier,” the Russo brothers’ film 

has an unshakeable faith in these 

decades-old characters: they’re 

not wrangled into standing for 

anything other than who they are, 

with no reinterpretation or reach 

for epic significance required. 

If you’ve been following the story 

so far but still doubt, you could 

get misty-eyed over Captain 

America (Chris Evans) and Iron 

Man (Robert Downey Jr) knocking 

in a stripped-down plot, pitting 

former allies against one another. 

With other heroes rallying around 

those two poles, the characters 

face the consequences of their 

super-powered actions and 

ultimately examine how their own 

personal histories influence their 

heroics. 

They somehow manage time to 

introduce both Black Panther 

(Chadwick Boseman) and a new 

version of Spider-Man (Tom 

Holland) without overstuffing the 

plot. The filmmakers maintain a 

striking and consistent focus on 

their own particular exploration 

of the “with great power comes 

great responsibility”. The compelling 

blockbuster entertainment 

built out of a moral and emotional 

conflict, and that’s more impressive 

than any overblown display 

of loud and vulgar power concept 

crafting one of the few satisfying 

end-game battles in Marvel’s 

cinematic. 

With so many characters in 

the mix, the plot sounds more 

complex than it really is. But 

simplicity is the film’s strong 

asset; with the major scenario 

sketched in the characters are 

free to bounce around within its 

relatively confined parameters. 

Captain America: civil war is one 

you should definitely watch, for it 

keeps you glued to the seat and 

eye-focused on the screen. 

I see now it is the power of love, mummy 

It makes you come whenever I call 

Your inexhaustible love, mom 

It made me happy, confident, and mature 

And I am forever grateful 

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Kids 

CREATIVE 

CLUB 

Sweet but harmful 

Candy, which comes in many 

different types, sizes and colors, can 

be irresistible – especially amongst 

kids. For most children, candy 

is a paradise. But it also has its 

disadvantages. 

There are many different types of 

candy, but one of the most popular 

ones is lick candy. Just like the name 

sounds, it is the candy you can lick. 

Some popular kinds of lick candy 

are: lollipops, peppermint and candy 

canes. There are also chewable 

candy sweets like chewing gum and 

gummy bears. 

Candy is not exactly good for the 

teeth. It can, for example, cause 

caries. Dental caries is tooth decay, 

which sometimes causes holes in the 

teeth. Of course, what is dangerous 

about candy is that it sometimes 

takes a long time before one notices 

the damages on the teeth. Although 

candy is not very expensive to buy, 

fixing those damages can be very 

expensive. 

However, problems associated with 

candy can be prevented. Going to 

the dentist regularly and eating less 

sweets can be very helpful. It helps 

also to brush your teeth after a 

meal. Try to eat a few pieces of fruit 

and vegetables per day. Fruits and 

vegetables are not only good for your 

teeth; they are also delicious. Yes, 

candy can be very unhealthy because 

it contains a lot of sugar; but other 

foods like chips are very unhealthy 

as well. Both candy and chips also 

make you fat. Being fat is equally not 

good for one’s heart. So we must be 

careful what we eat. 

I hope you now know more about 

candy and that you are now more 

careful with sugar. Although candy 

can be cheap and very delicious, 

you might end up spending much 

more when you visit your dentist 

or doctor. Remember: your health 

comes first. 

Lara Ubabukoh, 

is a pupil of 

Tjotter Primary school, 

Lelystad, 

The Netherlands 

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your e-mail contact 

details. Perhaps 

your story may be 

published with your 

photo or you may 

win a prize for your 

creative talent. 

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Destinations 

Some of the Most Amazing Spots in Africa 

In Africa, the rule of law and other democratic gains 

have ushered in a more assertive and positive image 

of the continent. Freedom, human rights gains and 

economic prosperity are systematically, becoming 

some of the gains of the new democratic order. The 

perception of Africa amongst the West has positively 

changed of recent. Apart from the economic muscle of 

the continent, the raw beauty of Africa is hard to deny. 

Better still, Africans have started to tell their own stories, 

rather than allow the West to define and castigate the 

continent and its people from the West stereotypical 

point of view. 

With the new economic power of Africa, many Africans 

have started to appreciate the beauty of the continent, 

they have equally realized the importance of enjoying 

the amazing charm of Africa. Tourists in Africa are no 

more limited to the West, Africans are now amongst the 

new holiday makers. A swarm of families heading to 

the captivating African beaches on weekends is a clear 

sign of economic resurrection of Africa. Unlike oil and 

other natural resources, which have a time limit and 

can disappear after some years of usage, tourism entities 

like amazing beaches, panoramic landscapes are there 

to stay. It is only a wise government that would invest 

heavily in tourism, the undeniable source of national 

income. Africans should be the best marketers of their 

own natural resources. This can only happen if and 

when Africans join the African tourism Mecca – the 

African earthly paradise. 

With this in mind, Kata Kata Travel team recommends 

the following amazing and captivating spots. Take a 

break from your work, have a great vacation. With a 

copy of your Kata Kata magazine in your hand, relax 

and enjoy your holiday!! 

Lake Malawi, Malawi 

Perhaps, Malawi is not one of the heavyweight names 

in Africa, but the country has the undeniable natural 

beauty you hardly find in many countries. From the 

famous Lake Malawi with its beautiful views, to the 

Nyika park are just some of the many attractions of 

Malawi. Lake Malawi is not only one of the largest 

lakes in the world, it has more tropical fish, -1,300 

species - than any lake in the world. With its fresh 

water diving potentials and the unique bio-diversity, 

Lake Malawi has been chosen by the UNESCO as the 

worlds’s first freshwater park World Heritage Site. 

Nyiragongo Volcano, Virunga 

National Park, Eastern Congo 

Although the eruption has displaced more than a 

million people, Nyiragongo Volcano, one of Africa’s 

most active volcanoes, is a must see while in Eastern 

Congo. With amazing two kilometers wide and 

usually containing a lava, Nyiragongo Volcano is a 

beautiful threat one can hardly ignore. 


Bazaruto Archipelago, 

Mozambique 

After a long civil war, Mozambique 

has let the world know that it 

has a lot of potential to offer to 

the world instead of anarchy. 

With abundant natural beauty, a 

helicopter ride across the Bazaruto 

Archipelago to the Azura Retreats 

lodge on Benguerra Island will 

leave you stunned. With beautiful 

beaches, and sparkling water full 

of dolphins, Whales, and dugong, 

coupled with appetizing cuisines, 

Mozambique has much to offer. 

IMAGE SOURCE: themisanthropesjournal.blogspot.com 

IMAGE SOURCE: themisanthropesjournal.blogspot.com 

Zanzibar, Tanzania 

In terms of tourism in East Africa, 

Tanzania’s Zanzibar is top notch because 

of its fascinating history and the incredible 

beaches. Its location in the Indian ocean 

(off the coast of Tanzania) made it a huge 

trading centre over time. Zanzibar is 

famous for its spices and having become 

an important slave trade post under the 

Arab rule. The influences of the Arab rule 

are obvious on the island, especially in the 

famous stone town - one of the island’s 

biggest attractions. 


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Foods 

By Tedman Oscar 

Mixed fried rice with fish filet, 

vegetables and cheese 

Ingredients 

400g long grain rice, 400g fish filet, 50g spring onions, 2 onions, 1 small piece of ginger, hand 

full of basil leaves (or 1 tsp Basil herbs), 250 g tomatoes, 150 g cheese, seasoning salt, 1 esp 

lemon juice, 100 g yellow paprika, 100 g red paprika, 200 g fennel, 1 tsp of wheat flour, 1 garlic, 1 

pepper, 2 fish bouillon cubes, olive oil. 

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes 

Cooking Time: 

48 minutes 

Preparation Method 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Was fennel, spring onions, pepper and paprika. Cut them in small pieces. Peel and cut 

onions. Peel and press ginger and garlic. Wash and cut fish fillet in pieces. 

Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice and then later with wheat flour. Allow to soak for 20 

minutes.Wash the rice and let it dry. 

In between, heat up 4 tbsp olive oil in a pan at a low temperature. Fry the washed rice in 

the oil for 5 minutes (stir now and then). Add about 600 ml hot water in the pan with 

rice. Cook for 10 minutes. Keep the cooked rice aside. 

Fry fish fillet for 8 minutes in olive oil. 

Turn occasionally. Keep fried fish aside. 

Cook cut tomatoes in a frying pan until the water is gone. Add onions, pepper and garlic 

and fry for 3 minutes. Stir now and then. Add ginger, half sliced basil, fennel and fish 

bouillon cubes. Fry for 10 minutes at low temperature. Add red and yellow paprika, half 

spring onions and salt to taste. Fry for 2 minutes. Keep the sauce aside. 

Rub a small amount of oil in the oven pan. Mix the cooked rice and sauce in the oven pan. 

Add fish fillet and the rest of the basil and spring onions on top of the rice. Add cheese 

(topmost). Bake for 10-minute in the oven at 250 degrees centigrades. Serve warm. 


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Letters 

Aunt Silvia 

Dear , 

Thanks for your valuable advice. I 

am a fanatic fan of yours. Recently 

my daughter had a bad experience 

at school. She was nearly raped 

by a group of boys. To worsen the 

situation, I was told by my daughter 

that her headmaster blamed her for the 

unacceptable behavior of the rascals. 

That was not all. The only punishment 

these boys could get from the school 

authorities was a warning never to 

“harass” girls. My daughter came back 

heartbroken. She was not only terrified 

by the action of the boys who wanted 

to rape her, she has equally felt guilty 

for giving the rapists «opportunity» to 

try to harass her. 

As a father, who knows how responsible 

my daughter is, I feel bad for her. 

Equally, she is being pestered by 

children, both in school and at home for 

being a “loose” girl. Her recent school 

result has been very poor – the worse 

ever. Please I need your help!! What 

shall I do to stimulate my daughter? 

Yours, 

Njoroge (Southern Rift Valley, Kenya) 

Dear Njoroge, 

Thank you for your courage. I am not sure whether you are in a marriage 

or not because you never talked about your wife / female partner. It 

would have been interesting to know what your female partner thinks 

about the treatment of your daughter. Regardless, it is very unfortunate 

that your daughter was made a victimizer for a crime she never 

committed. For the sake of clarity and record purposes, no one has any 

right to have sex with a woman without her consent. Not even a husband 

has such a right over his wife. Nor does any manner of dressing be used 

as an excuse to rape a girl! So, such watery and unfortunate excuses 

like «you provoked them to rape you» or «you enticed them because of 

the way you dressed» do unfortunately encourage, systematically, the 

irresponsible rapist tendencies. It equally goes a long way in defining 

women as a sex object. This attitude must be 

unequivocally condemned. 

I think you and the rest of your family I think you and the 

must first and foremost, quickly show rest of your family must 

your daughter that you are solidly first and foremost, quickly show 

behind her as well as let her know your daughter that you are 

how much you love her. She should solidly behind her as well as let 

be encouraged to know it was not her know how much you love 

her fault that they wanted to rape her. her. She should be encouraged 

Rather, it was totally a wrong action 

to know it was not her 

fault that they wanted to 

taken by irresponsible boys. Praise her 

rape her. 

for refusing the advances of the rascal 

rapists and withstanding their aggression. She 

needs to be tremendously encouraged. 

Likewise, she should be proud of her heroic acts and pay more attention 

to her studies as she used to do. Her positive action would encourage 

other innocent girls to withstand the criminal acts of the rapists and speak 

out against such sexist behaviours. 

Concerning the attitude of the headmaster, who not only condemned your 

innocent daughter, but gave the criminal minded rapists just a warning, 

what more shall one say? In line with our uncompromising stand against 

any form of discrimination – especially against women, Kata Kata magazine 

would like to offer you a free legal representative, if that would help 

punish both the rapist and the headmaster who ingloriously had failed to 

live up to his task and responsibilities. Please get in touch with us if you 

would like to make use of our offer. 

We wish your daughter happy days in school. She is strong breed, who 

cannot be intimidated by a bunch of irresponsible sexists. 


Dental Practice Stedenwijk 

First control FREE 

B.Ubabukoh-Rowold, Dentist 

Venloweg 34 


Telephone: +31 36-5298480 

E-mail:info@tandartspraktijk-stedenwijk.nl 

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