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17:06 A child is born!
» Farmgal It’s a girl! Can’t wait to meet her…kudos to my bro for being by the wife’s side,
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16:46
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» the-undergraduate Today has been a good day
Nothing special happened but ive been smilling and laughing so much my jaws hurt
I wish everyday would be like today
Come to think about it,who am i to say it wasnt special when i really needed this kinda break :)
From this point it can only get better right?
Am thankful for everything good that happens,nothing's a given right so i'll savour every moment of it
To my regular and new readers,thanks
You always give me a pick me up whenever i need it
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16:40
2nd Winner, and Complimentary tickets for all Storymoja Writers.
» Storymoja Your votes are in and the 2nd winner of the Storymoja Story of the Week is… Sale of Kenya Oriji by Stephen Mwangi Ichungwa. Read it here… Stephen’s story is the second one to be entered into the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month, after Denis Kabi’s story from last week. The winner of the Story [...]
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15:38
The Storymoja Hay Festival 2009
» Storymoja What is the purpose of the Storymoja Hay Festival? The festival hopes to encourage Africans to ‘own’ their problems by exploring our situations/stories, and search for solutions by generating platforms for discussion and debate. To achieve our 2030 vision, Kenyans need to read widely, discuss ideas, and exploit our diversity of stories/backgrounds for the greater good. It [...]
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11:45
Commissioners for the Kenyan TJRC announced
» Kenyan Pundit Pretty solid line-up (see I’m not always critical of the govt!).
Amb. Bethuel A. Kiplagat – Chairman
Ms. Betty Murungi – Vice – Chairperson
Tom Ojienda
Ms. Margaret Wambui Ngugi Shava
Ms. Tecla Namachanja
Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Ahmed Sheikh FarahInternational Experts:
Ms. Gertrude Chawatama – Zambia
Berhanu Dinka – Ethiopia
Ronald Siye – United States of America
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11:16
Motoring Moment: Bentley, Roundabouts, Crime
» bankelele Motoring Moment: Bentley, Roundabouts, Crime
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10:52
Reading Kenyans Soon Leading Themselves
» You Missed This Whoever said if you want to hide anything from an African put it in a book has got another thing coming to them. For a long time Kenyans were thought to be afraid of what lies between book covers. However a recent survey published in a local daily reveals we are fearless readers not afraid of consuming but of acquiring knowledge.Kenya National Libraries may do well to increase the number of local libraries but kudos to kenyans for embracing reading culture outside formal education
A person who never went to school has innate natural intelligence and though books can be expensive there's more than one way to skin a cat.Our newspapers are just as good a place to start and widespread distribution of national publications ensures everybody is on the same page. As for our newspapers never mind propaganda wars labelling certain media houses sensationalist and others ethnically biased. The fact is no longer dealing with an illiterate population makes it harder for governments to pull the wool over people's eyes.the level of public awareness is increasing and has never been higher.
The average mwananchi is miles ahead of extinct dinosaurual leadership and this situation is troubling for woolly leadership continuosly incensed by the sharp awakening of a public which no longer accepts to be thought or spoken for.readers are indeed leaders and soon reading Kenyans will be firmly leading this country for themselves the way its supposed to beKumekucha
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10:16
Why is .co.ke domain names so expensive?
» All about Africa and specifically Kenya Domain names are used in URL to identify particular Web Pages. Every domain name has a suffix that indicates which top level domain it belongs to. Acquiring a domain is therefore an important part of establishing an online presence. Kenya Network Information Center (Kenic) charges 2,000 for .ke top level domain name registration. The [...]
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9:28
Almost every single night before I sleep, I play me a lullaby
» Mo-Mo Baggins Almost every single night before I sleep, I play me a lullaby
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9:15
My BBC Post on Blogging’s Evolution and Growth
» White African I was asked to do a guest post for the BBC, as they’re doing a new full-production special titled “Digital Revolution“, which is set to focus on the first 20 years of the internet.
The producer asked me to write about the changing face of blogging. Answering the question on, “has blogging lost its feeling of freedom, untethered and raw that once defined it?”
My answer is simply: no. You can read why on the link below:
Voices on the rise: raw and unfiltered blogging still lives
An excerpt (read the full post to catch the arguments):
“So, in answering my question at the beginning, we see not a loss in the freedom and raw power of citizen-based communication, but a burgeoning growth in it that threatens to overwhelm us all. In fact, the wave is coming on so strong and big that the most important question we need to ask is not how to get more citizen blogs, updates and voices, but how to filter it so that it remains useful.”
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7:40
TYPES OF LOSSES
» Kenyantykoon's Blog I have been debating with myself whether there are good losses and bad losses because according to me a loss is where you loose something – money or whatnot. So in the end you end up at a worse off state than before the loss. In his book Rich Dad’s Guide To Investing Robert Kiyosaki says [...]
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7:17
A joke?
» Black Looks Heat rashes populate my Body nightly, rash bubble Upon my otherwise flaw- Less skin setting me on blazes Of angry nettle weilds. You found the solution. Ice cold, heat made [...]
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6:18
Do Kenyans really read? Yes they do; Newspapers, Lifestyle Magazines and Medical Instructions
» Kenyanpoet "Kenyans are voracious readers" screamed yesterday’s headline of the Daily Nation. This, apparently, is according to a study that was conducted by Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) and released recently .
Out of the 950 people who were asked to fill questionnaires, 85% indicated that they actually read with the dailies ranking high up in their reading culture list. Next are magazines then bibles/religious books and finally fictional books.
It however seems that KNLS did not conclusively define what ‘reading’ actually means and it begs the question, what exactly do we mean by reading? Is it-;
a. Reading the literature that comes with almost all drugs describing known and unknown side effects as well as the drug’s chemical breakdown. (This only happens because Kenyans share drugs and so they need to know if the drug that was used to treat arthritis can work on stomach ulcers)
b. A walk on the streets of Nairobi and a chat with the ever increasing number of magazine/tabloids venders will leave you convinced that Kenyans read a great deal. They (Kenyans) religiously follow the fashion trends seen in the likes of True Love, Eve, Vanity Fair, Adam etc despite most of these magazines giving a false image of very happy interviewees who live in mansions that are truly out of this world. I think it gives most ladies a false illusion of being in the magazine world. Apparently some Kenyans also prefer reading tabloids about sagas of some celebs or some politician
c. Reading the ‘store in a cool dry place’ instructions on products in the supermarket
d. Reading newspapers which are mostly full of politics(no wonder Politicians are Kenya’s NO.1 celebs) I can’t remember the last time that a Kenyan daily had a headline or photo or anything other than a Kenyan politician
e. A prayer book/self help religious book (not that I have anything against religious reading) but reading ‘the ultimate guide to the power of miracles” only helps get Dr. Bishop, MP, the right reverend…..more followers and makes one wonder if religion has become just about miracles and healing.
f. Reading about “10 ways to make a woman orgasm” on some website or reading the status updates of friends/fans on face book.
g. Reading a bedtime story to your kid – this does not mean that you read-plus most parents have left the bright screens to tack in their kids.
If this is reading, then Kenyans read a lot and publishers should stop complaining and start printing their books like glossy magazines with photos of politicians on the cover page, include enticing photos plus post status updates.
A note to KNLS- you don’t ask Kenyans if they do certain things, it is a well known fact that Kenyans are very positive people and will say what you want to hear. What KNLS should have done is visit peoples home and make a conclusion based on how many Kenyans actually have: - a library, book shelf, actual books. They should have also sought to know the actual titles from those who admit to have read certain books as well give a summary of what the book was about.
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6:02
NPCA Fixtures 2009 League Week 2: 26th July
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Division______'Home’_____________'Away’_____________Venue
Super
Kanbis 'B'
Kanbis 'A'
Eastleigh High
Super
SCLYL 'A'
Telca
Pindolia Academy
Super
Stray Lions
Sir Ali 'A'
Peponi School
Super
Simba Union 'A'
Swamibapa 'A'
Simba Union
I
Ruaraka 'A'
Kongonis Dev
Ruaraka
I
Premier
Nbi Gymkhana
Premier Club
I
Ngara
Nbi Jafferys
Ngara Sports Club
I
Swamibapa 'B'
Nbi Nookers 'A'
Nairobi Club
II
Aga Khan
Stray Lions ' B'
Nbi Jafferys
II
Sir Ali 'B'
Golden XI
Sir Ali Club
II
Qutbis
SCLYL 'B'
Seifee Park
II
Goan Institute 'A'
Simba Union 'B'
Goan Institute
III
Parklands
Nbi Nookers 'B'
Parklands Sports
III
Oshwal XI
Ruaraka 'B'
Highridge Primary
III
Aaryan XI
Women XI
Nairobi School
III
Goan Institute 'B'
Bye
Bye
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4:14
Cold Play's -Viva La Vida Song Lyrics
» A Nairobian's Perspective ! I love the music group Cold Play so much and their latest Multiple 2009 Grammy Award Winning song " Viva La Vida" is so motivational! Im certain the song will be a theme song of many teams in next years 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Here are the lyrics coupled with a Youtube video of the song" Viva La Vida" By Coldplay, my son loves it too at only 2 years of age!
LYRICS:' VIVA LA VIDA'
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemys' eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead, long live the king"
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt, and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you know there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh, who would ever want to be king
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
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2:53
Things I Like – Part 2!
» kaasa So, here’s more things I like. I’m trying to stay positive and peaceful and calm so you won’t be seeing a ‘Thing I Don’t Like’ post! It’s Wednesday tomorrow. Then only two more to go! Let’s be disciplined, let’s make God proud of us, let’s be nice to one another and take it [...]
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Cave of No Return-Cape Coast Castle Ghana
» A Nairobian's Perspective ! 
All Nations that engaged in the Trans Atlantic slave trade owe Africa an apology and reparations for the heinous crimes that they committed shipping Africans in the most horrendous and sordid manner in a slave trade that span almost six centuries!What is sad is that up to this date certain emotive words are associated with places/landing points where the slaves were being shipped from to Western Countries. Among this places include the Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle Ghana one of which was recently visited by American President Barrack Hussein Obama and His Wife Michelle Obama.Shimoni at the Kenyan Coast is another such place.The word "Shimoni" means a hole/cave where slaves were kept pending shipment. In East Africa the main slave trade market was at Bagamoyo in Zanzibar .The name "Bagamoyo" means in swahili 'lay down your heart' which meant that once the slaves reached this market they would lay down any hopes of any return.It is sad, extremely sad.
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In Kenya, such historic sites associated with the slave trade include: Gede Ruins in Malindi, Jumba la Mtwana & Rabai in Kilifi and Shimoni Caves in Kwale.Interestingly over 10,000 African Americans annually visit the cave of no return at the Cape Coast Castle as a pilgrimage in honor of their ancestors. The place has become a tourist destination for the Americans of African origin a stark reminder of how brutal and selfish man can become under the guise of religion, development ...etc.Kenya should take the opportunity to market this destinations especially to the African American population as many do not seem to know how expansive the slave trade was and only associate it with West Africa.
There is a wikipedia stub on African Slave Trade but the same needs to be expanded upon as it contains scanty details on what truly occurred in the dark past of human history.
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