More Cream Than Coffee travel company is set to unveil its new travel magazine, Travels and Thrills, today, January 15, 2025. It is featuring the  late Dr. Carmen Nibigira on the cover. Nibigira once served as Director General of her country, Burundi’s tourism board, and also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the East African Tourism Platform from 2013 to 2016.

 In a press release signed by the media and communications manager of the company, More Cream Than Coffee said the new magazine will be published quarterly. The release further said: “Travels & Thrills will initially run on a digital platform, with a print version expected to be produced in the near future. 

“Featured on the cover of the maiden edition of the magazine is the late Dr. Carmen Nibigira, whose sudden passing on 16 November 2024 sent shock waves through the tourism world. COO of More Cream Than Coffee, Ann Mwangi stated that the decision was their own way of celebrating and honouring the legacy of Dr. Nibigira whose contributions continue to impact the industry, especially in East Africa where she served as the former Coordinator of the East African Tourism Platform (EATP).

“Carmen wasn’t just a boss — she was a mentor, and a true friend,” said Ms. Mwangi who worked at EATP with Dr. Nibigira and her predecessor. “Working with her was transformative. Carmen’s unwavering passion for tourism wasn’t just something she spoke about; it was something she lived every single day. Her belief in the potential of East Africa to shine as a unified destination was infectious, and her drive to bring people together — across borders and differences — instilled in me a deeper sense of purpose.” Mwangi added.

On his part, CEO of More Cream Than Coffee, Omoniyi David described the debut edition of the magazine as a collector’s item, alluding to the rich content which includes original materials from a host of writers and contributors.  According to David, having Dr. Nibigira on the cover of the magazine was a privilege they could not pass up. He explained that the magazine had been in the works from mid-2024 and was about 80% complete when the news of Dr. Nibigira’s passing broke in November. With the year already winding down, launch was effectively delayed while major adjustments had to be made. 15 January 2025, which would have been the 46th birthday of Dr. Nibigira was then set as the new launch date of the publication.