Each of the five markets had its own Home Viewer Game! Viewers played the SMS game for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Below are the questions (and answers) as well as the weekly winners for each week:
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
For which of the country's geologic features was Kenya named? |
It's tallest mountain |
Martun Gechimo Githoi
Arthur Binyenya
John Fokisi
|
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Malawi |
By which of these slogans is Malawi known? |
The Warm Heart of Africa |
Arnold Mwandia
Meekness Nyirongo
Mphatso Phiri
|
| |
Tanzania |
Which of these numbers is closest to the population of Tanzania?
|
40 million |
Zainab Mohammed
Grace Mamuya
Fabian Mesenga |
| |
Uganda |
Which of these is not a well read Ugandan newspaper today? |
The Age |
Andrew Owen Kalule
Joseph Wasswa Buyondo
Ivan Semaganda
|
| |
Zambia |
Which of these is not a widely read Zambian newspaper? |
The Age |
Daniel Kambanja
Kiverness Kandondo
Diana Chisanga
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
Which of these movies was set in Kenya around the life of Karen Blixen? |
Out of Africa |
Steven Kimeu
Walter Onyango
Joe Kihara
|
| |
Malawi |
Which football club calls itself the Electricians? |
ESCOM Unuited |
Mrs. Chalusa
Philemon Siwinda
Dazie Muzende
|
| |
Tanzania |
2007 TFF champions Simba are known for which street in Dar es Salaam? |
Msimbazi Street |
John Mlenga
Malongo Mwalingo
Margareth Temba
|
| |
Uganda |
Which large scavenging birds are called the Kaloli? |
Marabou Stork |
Junior Nixon Ogenyi
Morris Ojok
Walter Joseph Arinaitwe
|
| |
Zambia |
Kansanshi is Zambia's largest single source of which metal? |
Copper |
Rachael Kalaluka Matinanga
Reuben Sinfukwe
Alex Chiluba
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
Which number is closest to Kenya's population today? |
37 million |
Eve Cherono
Erastus Gomba
Simon Maina Mbaaro
|
| |
Malawi |
Which of these products is not one of Malawi's most important export crops? |
Tomatoes |
Ellen Manyungwa
Sylvia Kazuma
Alex Kamwendo
|
| |
Tanzania |
Tanzania borders eight African nations. Which of these is not a Tanzania neighbour? |
Zimbabwe |
Julieth Jackson
Balati Andrew
Josephat Francis
|
| |
Uganda |
Which trio composed of Cindy, Jacqui and Lee had the hit "Ndibeera Naawe"? |
Blu*3 |
Maiteki Benjamin
Ivan Mwanje
Curie Nantukunda
|
| |
Zambia |
Whose hat-trick against South Africa helped Zambia qualify for the Cup of Nations? |
Chris Katongo |
Barthsheba Mwape
Theresa Band
Lontia Phiri
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
Which word for the concept of unity and shared responsibility is Kenya's motto? |
Harambee |
Esther Kaboo Kagiri
Boniface Theuri Kiboi
Oliver Thomas Wanga
|
| |
Malawi |
Which agricultural centre is Northern Malawi's largest city with a population of 150,000?
|
Mzuzu |
C. Kafatipita
Mr. Safalaoh
Charles Makawa
|
| |
Tanzania |
Sisal is an important product for which port city of a quarter of a million people?
|
Tanga |
Joy Mwamwaja
Elifaraja Limai
Kamili Matondwa |
| |
Uganda |
Located near the Bulange, what is the Kabaka Mutebi's palace at Lubiri?
|
Mengo Palace |
Evelyn Atim
Ivan Mwanje
Curie Natukunda |
| |
Zambia |
Which city, once called Fort Rosebery, is this capital of Luapula Province?
|
Vansa |
Chisha Chilufya
George Banda
Jacob Kamungu
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
Which retailer, once a small mattress company in Nakuru, now has more than 3,500 employees? |
Nakumatt |
Walter Mbuthia Mwaura
Salome Murigi
Wilson Njenga
|
| |
Malawi |
"Manganya in Action" is his newest movie, but what is Manganya's real name?
|
Michael Usi |
MacGeofrey Mwale
Musakayike Mlenga
Bright Dasikolo |
| |
Tanzania |
A film student from Ilala, which Big Brother II housemate was Tanzanian?
|
Richard |
Lucas Kiondere
Remen Allan
Laurent Mtayangulwa
|
| |
Uganda |
Which poet of "The Song of Lawino" was once a member of Uganda's football squad?
|
Okot p'Bitek |
Dennis Sengozi
David Sebulime
Joshua Olam |
| |
Zambia |
Which eagle, often called "The Voice of Africa", is Zambia's national bird?
|
African Fish Eagle |
Marien Chinuka
Imutowana Skumba
George Mikwala |
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
Nazizi, Wyre and Bamzigi were featured on which group's first single, "Clang Clang"?
|
Necessary Noize |
Josphat Mungai
Irene Kekodo Maoga
Martin Gichimu
|
| |
Malawi |
Establishing relations with China, Malawi closed ties to which Taipei-based government?
|
Taiwan |
Mrs. A. Kemende
Mrs. Kayime
Spencer J Kampanje |
| |
Tanzania |
Which Tanzanian was world famous for his colourful paintings and sculptures?
|
George Lilanga |
Dr. Thomas
Amini Mohammed
Efrata Lyimo |
| |
Uganda |
Yvette collaborated with which reggae artiste, born Moses Ssali, on his hit "Sikiliza"?
|
Bebe Cool |
Winners #1 being contacted
Winners #2 being contacted
Doreen Akello |
| |
Zambia |
Which Zambian Big Brother 2 housemate was evicted despite being an "Untouchable"? |
Maxwell |
Cillar Chanda
Hafter Mubila
Esnart Chulu Lungu
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
|
Kenya |
Which national holiday commemorates the start of Kenyan self-rule on June 1, 1963?
|
Madaraka Day |
Benson Muchiri
Alfred Maoga
Job Luchiri Omoto
|
| |
Malawi |
The holiday commerating anti-colonialist minister John Chilembwe is held on which date?
|
15th January |
J.B Nyirenda
Rodney Chinkango
Precious Kapesi |
| |
Tanzania |
Which spice made from dried flower buds has long been important to Zanzibar?
|
Cloves |
Winners are being contacted |
| |
Uganda |
Which 2007 event was commemorated on currency by a globe atop a crested crane?
|
CHOGM |
David Sebulime
Alex Nyika
Opio Mohammed Amis
|
| |
Zambia |
In 2006, oil was discovered in Zambezi and Chavuma, bordering which other nation? |
Angola |
Elias Banda
William Mumba
Kalaluka Mulele
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 8 |
Kenya |
Famous for his morning workouts, which Big Brother II housemate was from Kenya?
|
Jeff |
Dishani N. Paul
Kiplangat Cheruiyot
John M. Kimani
|
| |
Malawi |
A radio personality born in Blantyre, which Big Brother II housemate was from Malawi?
|
Code |
A. Mapet
Montfort Zitande
Linda Jambo
|
| |
Tanzania |
"There is No Place Like Home" is the 2008 sequel which Josiah Kibira film?
|
Bongoland |
Ponsiano Tonya
Saidi Msofe
Mariam Ukwaju
|
| |
Uganda |
Which largest national park is home to the feature also called the Kabalega Falls? |
Murchison Falls |
Edward Kiiza
Duncan Sserwanbala
Joshua Olam
|
| |
Zambia |
In 1991, Chingola-born Samuel Matete won the world championship in which event? |
400 metre hurdles |
Ephrem Chibwe
C.B Ngosa
Mukuka Kaluba
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 9 |
Kenya |
Kenya borders five other nations. Which of these is not one of its neighbours?
|
Burundi |
Stephen Suke
Maureen Muthoni
Gladys Muthoni
|
| |
Malawi |
Which of these is an important port city at the southern end of Lake Malawi?
|
Monkey Bay |
Rodrick Zamachecha
Pastor Mthunya
Matchona Chawinga Chimwankhunda
|
| |
Tanzania |
Which animal migrates 3,000 km each year around the Mara and Serengeti? |
Wildebeest |
John Luyangi
Fidelis Ndaboine
David Semu
|
| |
Uganda |
Which of these movies was set during the era of Idi Amin? |
The Last King of Scotland
|
Ivan Mwanje
Prince Edmund Byaruhanga
Ronald Ongera
|
| |
Zambia |
Maramba is part of which city near Victoria Falls? |
Livingstone
|
Frank Mutambo
Sibongile Nyati
Kebby Moonga |
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 10 |
Kenya |
In "Ghosts of Tsavo" two of which animal killed as many as 135 labourers? |
Lions |
Olive Anyanga
Naban Shivogo
Steven Kitum Kimosop
|
| |
Malawi |
A staple of Lake Malawi, which important food fish is called the chambo? |
Tilapia |
Blessings Kamoto
Alexander Nyirenda
B. Kamanga Manase
|
| |
Tanzania |
Which Wanaume Family artiste had the hit "Sitaki Demu" on the album "Ugali"? |
Juma Nature |
Luther Kaigarula
Martha Kasele
Frank Mushi
|
| |
Uganda |
In 2006, oil was discovered in which lake bordering the DRC? |
Lake Albert |
Amis Mohommed
Ivan Mwanje
Curie Natukunda
|
| |
Zambia |
Which workers are honoured in Zambia on the first Monday in August? |
Farmers |
Audrey Mugala
Gift Chonde
Florence Lungu
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 11 |
Kenya |
Once called Port Florence, which city in Nyanza is Kenya's third largest? |
Kisumu |
Kuria Gichigiri
Joyce Amadadi
Albert Njomba
|
| |
Malawi |
Which is not one of the two big cats featured on Malawi's national coat of arms? |
Jaguar |
Dr Mkulichi
Daniel Kanyimbi
J. Mbewa
|
| |
Tanzania |
The Manji family founded which Tanzanian conglomerate, abbreviated QGL?
|
Quality Group Limited
|
Gladis Alfred
Richard Joseph Sawere
Jackson Bazaruuoha
|
| |
Uganda |
Which 26th January holiday honours the 1986 overthrow of the Lutwa junta? |
Liberation Day |
Gordon Sekajja Kabenge
Calvin Luzze
Catherine Gayola
|
| |
Zambia |
Which is the stage name of Leo Moyo, singer of "Nizakukonda"? |
K'millian |
Chanda Kamana
Mulenga Malama
Annie Chanda
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 12 |
Kenya |
"Megarider" and "Ninanoki" singer David Mathenge goes by which stage name? |
Nameless |
Gondi George
Willie Muasya
Samuel Muremi
|
| |
Malawi |
Which highest waterfall in Malawi is located in the north, near Livingstonia Mission?
|
Manchewe |
George Thindwa
James Lunga
Tiyamike Nkosi
|
| |
Tanzania |
Tanzania is one of the world's largest exporters of which nut, also native to Brazil?
|
Cashew |
Willey Kiondele
Victoria Munene
Regina Mwita |
| |
Uganda |
Which Big Brother II housemate was a fashion designer from Entebbe?
|
Maureen |
Ronald Ongera
Evelyn Atim
Duncan Sserwambala
|
| |
Zambia |
Which river of eastern Zambia has two national parks named after it?
|
Luangwa |
Ailess Sililo
Evans Mulenga
Carol Kambanja
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 13 |
Kenya |
Which town southeast of Nairobi does not have a port on the Indian Ocean? |
Machakos |
Edwin Munyiri
Patrick Bwibo
Steven Kahinga
|
| |
Malawi |
Which 3rd March holiday commerates 40 deaths in a 1959 uprising against colonialism?
|
Martyrs' Day |
Mrs. Kachembere
Mr.MJR Silungwe
Mrs T. Sawanda
|
| |
Tanzania |
Which son of Zanzibar's first president has been Zanzibar's president since 2000?
|
Amani Abeid Karume |
Beatrice Samson Walida
Elly Iddi
James Arcady
|
| |
Uganda |
Which song by George Kakoma was selected as the national anthem in 1962?
|
Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
Duncan Sserwambala
Paul Tagingwa
David Mubiru
|
| |
Zambia |
Which is closest to the population of Zambia today? |
12 million |
Mwangala Milapo
Davis Imend
John Bambe
|
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 14 |
Kenya |
Which is not a core programme of Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement? |
Paving Roads |
Huseisa Hussein Pothiwala
Mary Nyanchama Ratemo
Kevin Ochieng
|
| |
Malawi |
The Malawi Queens placed 5th at the 2007 World Championships in which sport?
|
Netball |
J. Mphepo
H. Mdoka
MS Mwale
|
| |
Tanzania |
Other than Simba or Yanga, who won Tanzania's Premier League most recently?
|
Prisons FC, 1999 |
|
| |
Uganda |
Which popular Ugandan fish is also called Saint Peter's fish and the ngege? |
Tilapia |
Hamis Mohammed
Curie Natukunda
Idris Njuki
|
| |
Zambia |
In the 2008 Cup of Nations, Zambia's squad tied Egypt and defeated which team? |
Sudan |
Ivy Mulenga
Jack Kafukwilwa
Kenos Maseka |
| Week |
Country |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| 15 |
Kenya |
In February, Kenya defeated England 17-7 and Canada 19-7 in which sport? |
Rugby Sevens |
Lawrence Muganda
Muhameddin Adan
Elias Mwiti
|
| |
Malawi |
Malawi's population has surpassed that of Zimbabwe and is closest to which figure?
|
14 million |
|
| |
Tanzania |
In which year did Tanganyika and Zanzibar form the United Republic of Tanzania?
|
1964 |
|
| |
Uganda |
Uganda defeated Madagascar 42-11 to win the 2007 Africa Cup in which sport?
|
Rugby Union |
Unknown
Junior Nickson Ogeny
Habakuk Muhumuza |
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Zambia |
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