Up Close Of A Mud House

These are built like lath & plaster. They build the frame from sticks, etc. and then pack mud in and around the sticks. It bakes in the sun and is as hard as rock. The homes stay cool during the day and warm at night.

Visiting Past Contestants

July 16th 2012
We woke up in Tanga Town and visited the first of the three past contestants from the first season of Ruka Juu.In the first season, they concentrated on people who ran their own businesses. There was a barber, a seamstress, a restranteur, etc. Noel was running a soda distribution shop when he particpated in the show. Now, he has two shops. Suamu runs a cosmetic shop in Tanga Town. Her ... read more

Africa » Tanzania

Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more

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