"A-J-U-U-R-A-A-N KINGDOM 1400/1780 Hobyo the ancient port of Somalia was the commercial centre of the A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n Sultanate, based in Qalafo . All the commercial goods grown or harvested along the Shabelle river were brought to Hobyo to trade, as Hobyo remained the active mercantile pitstop of ancient times. The A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n rulers collected their tribute from the town in the form of sorghum (durra), and the port of Hobyo was incredibly profitable for the A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n sultans. Hobyo's A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n rulers were allies of the Mogadishu Sultanate, and trade between Hobyo and the Banaadir coast flourished for some time. So vital was Hobyo to the prosperity of the A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n Sultanate that when a clan successfully revolted against the A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n and established an independent Imamate of the Hiraab , the power of the A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n sultans crumbled within a century," "not much is known about this mysterious powerfull kingdom ..............." interesting information, any lead where i can find more info on the A-j-u-u-r-a-a-n Kingdom thanks

i hear also they want to produce khat juice in ethiopia to be sold all across khat consuming countries. you will soon find blended khat juices marketted as energy drink like the V drink in a store near you soon. Innovative or not the debate on this one has already began with some people advocting for the drink version of khat as having less social and health issues from the traditional leave chewing.

what about "rafaat iyo raaho". i saw this somali drama about a decade ago, it had some powerful relationship messages.

".......... in return the kenyan government has granted the Chinese the access to explore for oil in the Somali inhabited areas of NFD....." Paragon, are you able to point out to the source of evidence of the goverment granting the chinese access to oil exploraton in NFD please. i read the kenyan papers but i guess its one of the things that doesnt appear there. thanks

He is building his house in Mariakani, right opposite the mosque- the one you posted the picture. I understand its a 2 room commercial house with one story building. he tells me you cant miss it, its the only building like it in that area. will be nice to get him some pics sxb, he is watching the space, thanks. Yea you make me home sick

"Faarax, no its outside Mombasa. Call you recall where this Mosque is situated? Faarax, no its outside Mombasa. Call you recall where this Mosque is situated? " Paragon- sxb you have come so close to home now. One of my relatives is building a house just accross the road opposit from the mosque! You may have spotted a one story house unfinished there, if you can post the pic it will be cool for my friend. I used to frequent between Mombasa and NBI road some ten years ago, and your second pic there looks familiar man.do you have more, i feel i need to come back home

Pragon, now you make me want to come to mombasa. Any more pics you can share? Be carefull of munguki sxb, i hear they murder people indiscrimanetely.

"This is just another cheap beeeeeeeeef...She says I am not a muslim, a christian.. I am animist and claims her mum was an ******** from Somalia.." Randesvous.. where did she say her mum was an AJuraan from somalia. can you please point me to the source thanks

i see hope...and only hope

Jana, thanks for your kind words. You have been such a wonderful person yourself. That is all i can say for now.

i was strolling on the park today, just took sometime out, and while at the park, i saw on one side some people having good times, couples tuck together in a corner, a group of family members making tasty babaques. Few yards later i see a mam and dad and son who must have been about 2yrs tosing golf ball, the young boys stambles as he tried to outrun dad and sits up crying when he realised the dirt on his shirt. Everywhere i look in the park i see happy people enjoying with little worries, i see around people feeling top of the world, that they have it and i dont. Now i have been to parks before but this one gave me a strange feelings-homesick, i have never felt like this before. The mood and feelings were so strong that i decided and out of nowhere that i book a ticket and visit home next month for a long time. i will go, i will go and see mam, dad, and my relatives, i will go and take a stroll in the streets and outskits of my hometown, i will sit with my people and just talk with them, i long for this, ten year has been long, i cant wait to go now. Any of you ever had such strong urges of homesick

Thanks Lex, Miracles indeed

Read the miracle of a fish which was caught off indian ocean shores with message of "wallahu khairu raziqin" incripted on it. Subhanallah! Oh Sorry for the double post. Fisherman Abdul Wahid shows a Koranic message on a fish caught in Mombasa yesterday. Photo by Jack Owuor. Hundreds of Muslims thronged Takaungu Fresh Fish Shop in old Town to have a glimpse of the fish, caught off Vanga Town near Tanzania and brought for sale at Mr Omar Mohammed's shop, who spotted the message as he placed the catch in a refrigerator. Secretary-general of the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya Sheikh Mombasa Dor said the message was a reminder from God that we should not forget His teachings. "This has been confirmed as a verse from the Holy Koran in Arabic language. We believe that God brings these kinds of messages in many forms from time to time and that we should not only read the Holy Book, but practise what it says," he said. District commissioner Mohamed Maalim said the message was baffling for its clarity. "It is so clearly spelt and that is why we believe that Allah is sending a message to mankind," he said. Sheikh Dor said they would approach Fort Jesus Museum to preserve the fish. Catholic bishop Boniface Lele however said people did not need extra revelations to know they had strayed from God's teachings. "People need not be reminded to follow the teachings of the God... they should always practise what they read," he said.

Read the miracle of a fish which was caught off indian ocean shores with message of "wallahu khairu raziqin" incripted on it. Subhanallah! Fisherman Abdul Wahid shows a Koranic message on a fish caught in Mombasa yesterday. Photo by Jack Owuor. Hundreds of Muslims thronged Takaungu Fresh Fish Shop in old Town to have a glimpse of the fish, caught off Vanga Town near Tanzania and brought for sale at Mr Omar Mohammed's shop, who spotted the message as he placed the catch in a refrigerator. Secretary-general of the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya Sheikh Mombasa Dor said the message was a reminder from God that we should not forget His teachings. "This has been confirmed as a verse from the Holy Koran in Arabic language. We believe that God brings these kinds of messages in many forms from time to time and that we should not only read the Holy Book, but practise what it says," he said. District commissioner Mohamed Maalim said the message was baffling for its clarity. "It is so clearly spelt and that is why we believe that Allah is sending a message to mankind," he said. Sheikh Dor said they would approach Fort Jesus Museum to preserve the fish. Catholic bishop Boniface Lele however said people did not need extra revelations to know they had strayed from God's teachings. "People need not be reminded to follow the teachings of the God... they should always practise what they read," he said.

long time no see! you have made a wild guess there, but i am still here kiking, i pop in here from time to time. I am amazed you've not forgeten me alteast. Three years later i have become bueasy with work and raising a family,just me and wify. Hope that quenches your curiosity.