By Wr. Beatrice Wairimu On 31st October 2011, the world population hit the 7 billion mark. It is projected to be 8 billion in 2025 and 9 billion in 2050. By the end of the century, the population will be 10 billion people in the world. Thomas Malthus (1766-1834), an English clergyman, wrote an essay […]
POPULATION RISE, IS IT A VICE THREATENING OUR FUTURE? Read More »
By Wr. Cavin Odhiambo Stress is the state of becoming worried and tired so that the affected is not able to be in a relaxed mood. This is the most harmful and dangerous state to be as it causes gradual death. The stressed –out type A personalities are at risk of high blood pressure and
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By Wr. Gabriel Dinda I know it’s Friday and you could be on your way out to ‘enjoy life’. But wait!… In normal circumstances, I am normally at my place by 9pm. Sometimes, though when I travel out of Nairobi or when I am traveling out, I find myself in town later than 9pm.
So, what Does it Really mean to “Enjoy Life?” Read More »
By Winston Owino “If you empower women, you empower the society,” says Beatrice Wairimu, a Bachelors Degree holder in Environmental Studies & sociology, an ardent environmentalist, a former trainee of Plants for Life International and a mother. Beatrice hails from Nyangiti in rural Murang’a County. It is an agricultural county that has been greatly affected
Women Empowerment: A Potent Tool for Socioeconomic Growth and Development Read More »
By Rahab Kinuthia, Masinde Muliro University. He is a charmer, ever at ease. It would be difficult for one to distinguish him among his juniors until you hear the term “ bwana CEO”. Meet Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Films & Classification Board(KFCB). An adept and experienced public servant having served as
Dr. Ezekiel Mutua Charms the Youth at Masinde Muliro University’s Youth Summit. Read More »
By Wr. Winston Owino I have always been impervious to the claim that ‘Kenyans do not read.’ My question has always been whether we do not read the usual suspects (that is Chinua Achebe, Margaret Ogolla, Grace Ogot, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Chimamanda and the likes) or we simply do not read at all. This claim
KENYANS ARE STILL NOT READING! Read More »
By Wr. Gabriel Dinda. What amount of Cash Prize will it take so that young people can keep their phones away during meetings? Or what nature of reward can we introduce to get this done? Have you ever been in a meeting of four young people for instance, and then all of them are on
Who will save us from Phone Distractions? Read More »
By James Osolo. Yesterday, CORD was in Meru, and they received quiet a good welcome, though all this depends on which side of your bread is buttered. At the same time, there was another activity in Narok, where Rutto’s Chama cha Mashinani received a big wig. All these, of course are expected but there is
The Kenyan politics of ‘Undecided’ Voters Read More »
By Wr. Gabriel Dinda If you graduated recently, you surely know what I mean. You know that feeling of meeting a former class mate of yours, who copied from you, in a designer suit and a car keys. Then he asks you that question which you always wanted to avoid. “Where do you work?” “…mmh
The Pressure of, ‘Where are you Working?” Read More »
By James Osolo. It’s one month since Donald John Trump was sworn in as the president of the United States and during this time a lot has happened. Talk of the Executive Orders, talk of Controversies, and talk of it. Starting from Executive Orders, he has signed more than 50 executive orders, which looks a
Trumpy America: A month of Chaos and Cries. Read More »
By Ajiambo Samantha Immaculate. Charles ‘Chanchori’ Ndegwa is not an Uber driver but a law student at Kenya School of Law. Chanchori is his high school nickname that has stuck to date. Contrary to his story, he is unmarried and without any child. He is into civic education as that’s his lawyer’s life. He was
CHARLES Chanchori: The man behind the ‘Uber story’ Read More »
Narrated by Wr. Rumona Apiyo. But bae, who am I to you? …….are you sure? You know that feeling that you have sometimes, you don’t have any empirical evidence but you are surely convinced you are not alone. Not that she/he behaves weirdly, no. Even if you sneak to their phone, you only get
When it’s Valentine’s and your ‘Position’ Isn’t Clear! Read More »
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