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22:24 How Much Corruption Can Kenya Withstand?
» Kenyanentrepreneur.com Send this article to Twitter!I was having a discussion sometime back with someone and he said to me that between now (2009) and (2012), the only thing that’s going to be happening withing the government will be massive, massive theft. Nobody knows who’ll be in charge of the country after Kibaki leaves and if you [...]
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19:19
Sweet, Sweet Victory
» Kenya Cricket Kenya bounced back yesterday in the 3rd ODI v Zimbabwe to win by 20 runs and keep alive a series that had threatened to become embarrassing. For the first time on the tour, Maurice Ouma won the toss and not surprisingly opted to bat. Kenya were once again in experimental mode with both batting order and line up and this time found some things that worked.
Alex Obanda who had so far looked uncomfortable at 3 in the earlier games this time opened with the in form David Obuya and it proved to be a perfect combination. They got Kenya off to a rollicking start both bringing up their half centuries in an opening stand of 119 before Obuya (56) fell to the medium pace of Masakadza. From a position of domination, Kenya then proceeded to let Zimbabwe back into the game as Tikolo (1) and Obanda (65) both followed shortly after.
with new batsmen at the crease, Kenya now found the going much tougher and though Patel (20) and Ouma (17) both got starts, it looked like Kenya were going to throw away their advantage completely. This feeling was only compounded by the run out of Kamande (5) which left Kenya reeling at 185/6 after 38.4 overs. Considering Kenya had at one stage been 115/0 after 19 overs, Zimbabwe would have been very happy with their comeback.
Just when things were looking their gloomiest for Kenya however enter Thomas Odoyo and Collins Obuya. The pair waited until the 40 over mark and then launched a vicious attack on the Zimbabwe bowling with Odoyo particularly brutal in his 28 off 22 deliveries. He did then come unstuck to a return catch to Ray Price, probably the pick of the Zimbabwean bowling, but he had given the inning enough impetus to allow Collins Obuya to fire through to the end to finish on 52 off 63 deliveries though the last half of those runs came at well over a run a ball. Obuya was run out on the final delivery as he put team ahead of statistics in a bid for one more run. Thanks to the fine efforts at the beginning and end of the Kenyan innings, they finished on 266/9 and would have gone into the break confident of a maiden victory on the tour.
Zimbabwe started their chase in familiar fashion plundering 15 runs of the first 2 overs before Odoyo struck twice to have both Vermeulen (lbw for 6) and Coventry (bowled for 1) back in the pavilion and Kenya right back in the driving seat. Unsurprisingly this did not seem to deter the form player of the tournament so far, Hamilton Masakadza who promptly took 3 boundaries of Odoyo's next over. A double bowling change had the desired effect for Kenya however as Kamande went for 1 in his first over and Nemiah Odhiambo had Masakadza caught by David Obuya for a run-a-ball 44. It was a vital wicket for Kenya and with the required run rate slowly climbing they should have already scented victory.
Again however Zimbabwe contrived to get out of jail with a watchful and responsible partnership between Brendan Taylor (91) and Stuart Matsikenyeri (58). The pair put on 142 for the 4th wicket and though the run rate required continued to inch its way over 6 an over, Zimbabwe still looked as though they had done the Houdini with about 10 overs to go. Just as they were looking comfortable, Hiren Varaiya did what he so often does for Kenya and took 2 quick wickets. Both were bowled and both were the settled batsmen, first Matsikenyeri then in his next over, Taylor. Suddenly it was Kenya back on top and Zimbabwe who had the jitters.
Having done the damage, Varaiya was then pulled from the attack with the remaining six overs shared out between Odoyo and Odhiambo and it was the latter who came up trumps taking 3 more wickets to finish with his first ever 4 wicket haul in ODI cricket. Without Sean Williams, unable to bat due to injury, Zimbabwe lost their final wicket with the penultimate ball of the match but by then the result was academic anyhow. Kenya had held on to a vital and morale boosting win. what was even more satisfying for the visitors was that this win still came with so many of the players not yet playing to their potential. So far this series has seen them improve every match and they will now go into the remaining two games confident that they can not only compete with their hosts but beat them as well.
One final point to ponder: so far in the three ODIs, Kenya have conceded a total of just 20 extras. Zimbabwe have conceded 51. Perhaps already a sign of a tighter ship under the new coach?Become a fan of Kenya Cricket.com on facebook: [www.facebook.com]
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17:53
Some days...
» Memories, Sentiments, Rants and Raves Its past 1am in the morning and i cant sleep. For some reason am feeling vulnerable even though i just spoke to him who makes all things better. I have been known to be a strong woman but this one time i don't want to be strong i want to be able to crumble and have someone hold me.I wonder how it feels to be able to just let go and be weak even for an instance, you know not to have all things together and composed. I wish you were here since you would know what to do with a not-so-together me. I know i will put on a brave face tomorrow and face the world but in the immortal words of Gladys Knight & the Pips:-
Take The Ribbon From My Hair
Shake It Loose And Let It Fall
Layin' Soft Against Your Skin
Like The Shadows On The Wall
Come And Lay Down By My Side
'Til The Early Morning Light
All I'm Taking Is Your Time
Help Me Make It Through The Night
I Don't Care What's Right Or Wrong
I Wont Try To Understand
Let The Devil Take Tomorrow
For Tonight I Need A Friend
Yesterday Is Dead And Gone
And Tomorrow's Out Of Sight
And It's So Sad To Be Alone
Help Me Make It Through The Night
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15:14
Former Mayor of Bogota to speak at University of Nairobi
» Kenyan Pundit The Institute for Transport and Development Policy, Institute for Development Studies (IDS)*, at the University of Nairobi and the Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD)* at Columbia University’s Earth Institute are honored to invite you to a public lecture by Former Mayor of Bogotá, visionary politician and urban strategist, Enrique Peñalosa.
What is a Good City: Public Space, Transport, and Quality of Life
A talk by Enrique PeñalosaVENUE: Education Building, Main Campus, University of Nairobi
Friday, October 16, 2009
9AM – 12PM
During his tenure as mayor of Bogotá, Mr. Peñalosa was able to successfully transform a city defined as chaotic and hopeless into a city that is now an international model for urban development. Mr. Peñalosa will discuss how he championed this transformation through various efforts, including increased citizen involvement, creating a new and highly successful bus-based transit system, and turning a dilapidated downtown avenue into a dynamic pedestrian public space. Mr. Peñalosa will share the obstacles experienced, many of which are similar to those facing Nairobi, lessons learned during his tenure as Mayor of Bogotá, as well as the critical elements needed in urban development to achieve a higher quality of life.
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10:10
Poem: Connect by Marten Schoonman
» Kenyanpoet Leaders decide, society sighs
What will happen in Williams life?
His family waits, the pots are all empty
William wonders, he wonders what next
Data streams fly, invisible chats
On cars and refrigirators with features for rich
William unknowing what other moan
He sits in a chair and chews on a stone
The web is the greatest, some live connected
They forget who they are when the PC's affected
Life is connected, but not with a wire - you know
wires too much, too many wires
Are we connected, are we you think?
In one way or another, do we connect?
Do nations and people of different standards?
Do children here and elsewhere connect?
Invisible line, songlines think some
Travel our land, sky and our water
Success and suffer cross space with eachother
William wonder, what will he do...
..call a friend or just pray for the best
PS. Inspired by my piece, Digital Hearts
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8:21
21 and a Day!
» make mine a double espresso... 
21 points!!!
1. i woke up drunk on my birthday.
2. found a sexy dress to wear at the dinner.
3. i have awesome cleavage
4. my mom is even awesomerrr!
5. he did not tell me he loves me on my birthday
6. I HAD 21 SHOTS ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! SEVEN OF THEM WERE TEQUILAS.
7. a gay friend of mine got me a dildo for my birthday
8. my mom got me lingerie for my birthday
9. they played really good music at the club yesterday.
10. i went to the beach on my birthday.
11. there was sand everywhere! (duh)
12. i still have a grain of sand in my eye from yesterday!
13. i still have to go out tonight (the day after my birthday) for cocktails and cake!
14. that dildo is huge...
15. i have a hangover from hell
16. my mom is sitting next to me.
17. i am using a computer in the comp. lab on campus.
18. there is sand in between the keys on the keyboard
19. i can't think of anything else to write
20. i just got an email saying they would publish my work in the campus magazine!!!!!
21. so many of you didn't wish me a happy birthday yesterday!!! so not cool man!!!!!!!
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8:20
M-Pesa as a low cost bank account
» bankelele M-Pesa as a low cost bank account
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8:19
"Sexting" Gaining Popularity Among Kenyan Youths !
» A Nairobian's Perspective ! 
It is now readily in the public domain that young boys and girls/teenagers are engaging in sex at an early age than traditionally was. Worse is that most are engaging in unprotected casual sex with multiple partners .This has been the subject of media commentaries this week with talks of supplying Kids with condoms in Kenyan schools being fronted by so called"experts" as a necessary precaution. That issue in itself is a moral minefield with divergent views. However unknown to many parents a new culture is slowly driving the youths to this 'uncanny' behavior and inordinate interest in sex;" sexting !".
Sexting has been defined as "the act of sending sexually explicit messages[content] or photos electronically, primarily between cell/mobile phones" according to Wikipedia..Sexting or Sex texting involves sending or receiving text messages with sexual content often in the form of nude photos, stripping of clothes,sex videos etc.Sexting has become increasingly popular in the West where it is believed that atleast one in every five youths has engaged in the habit.The age group particularly affected being from age 11 to 24 years. It is viewed as normal albeit cool to send nude photos to ones girlfriend or boyfriend as a sign of affection.The results can be extremely disastrous as was exhibited in the case of 18 year old American High School student Jessica Logan who committed suicide after her "sextexts" were posted on the internet(see the News item) probably by a jilted lover or jealous friend. Unfortunately most parents are unaware of this development and insist on buying the latest phone models with immense capabilities only to discover that technology wrongly used is corroding societal values with disastrous effects.In any case it is death dealing. Certain States in the USA, Canada and Australia have enacted legislation to curb the practice.
In Kenya sexting is rife , a casual talk with one youth indeed revealed that primary school students as low as in standard four(nine year old's) were frequenting pornographic sites and exchanging sexually explicit photos over their mobile phones. It is not doubt that the intimacy behind sex has been reduced to casual physical affair. Sexting is habit that needs drastic action to be curbed. As for parents make sure you know what your child is up to and discuss this issues openly lest yours becomes the next fatal victim of sexual predators.
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7:34
Lets discuss…
» Media Madness Let’s discuss this picture…on the left is Caroline’s purse carrier or as he’s known to other people Larry Asego…in the background is a man who badly needs to see a dentist Mars Group Director Mwalimu Mati and of course Caroline Mutoko and babes, you need to hit me up on the email and tell me [...]
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7:29
Beware!
» Media Madness If you’ve added Caroline Mutoko as a pal on Facebook, you’re being taken for a ride cause Caroline Mutoko doesn’t have a Facebook account…in fact one of the people who set up the fake accounts was seeking 50k from her!!! It’s sad someone would want to scam Caroline [...]
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7:19
Angela where you at??
» Media Madness This year Classic 105’s Angela Angwenyi has taken a chill pill. I mean she’s hasn’t had any cat fights at Carni this year hehe or had any man drama…I miss the ‘fun’ Angela…but word is she’s ready to settle down after a man she’d hopelessly fallen for dumped her when she suggested that she and [...]
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7:15
Errr where have I seen her before?
» Media Madness (Via Mediatakeout.com)
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Over-dramatization of Poetry performance in Kenyan schools
» Kenyanpoet The photo of Graham Nduko Osoro, a student of Friends School Kamusinga in todays(15th Oct,09) Daily Nation, page 8 on his knees on the grass in the name of a poetry solo verse made me cringe with embarrassment.
It is an all too familiar image that seems to become the norm during every year's Drama Festivals in Kenya(those from other countries, is this the same experience?) This pleading, down on the ground teary image reminded me of why so many young people in schools still hate poetry, yet, Nairobi is now awash with poetry venues and is becoming very popular with the same young people who have to be painfully weaned off this over dramatization, over gesticulation and over shouting to a performance that is in tune with the times.
Stephen Partington, a teacher and published poet whose poems appear weekly in The East African made these comments on the Kenyan-poetry-catalyst google group,
"Now, he's undoubtedly a charming young man, but the photo of 'Graham Nduko Osoro' on p8 of today's Nation is further argument in favour of banning poetry in Kenyan schools.
Poor boy looks like he's squeezing out his post-Visiting Day constipation. And how did his legs sink so deeply into the ground?"
This is what I wrote in response to his email
What do we need to do to change the way students are taught performance poetry in schools, starting with these teachers. That is why most students come out with a very negative attitude towards poetry only to discover that its not the way they were taught.
This is over-dramatization at its worst!! and he was made to do that!
Can I get a sponsor to get some 10 more poets and do an awareness campaign in various schools on the 21st style of poetry performance?
Kevin Waithaka, a poet in the group also commented on this phenomenon by saying,
Just checked it out and I can't help but agree...The enthusiasim is there(definitely!)and I guess the passion in art is more important than most other things because if you have that the rest can follow.I feel that all he needs is someone to show them. I was of the same mind wangari,so feel free to call on me if you need a hand(or a poet...)"
It is about time that Kenyan schools desisted from portraying poetry as drab. Instead, let students know that poetry has grown and is still growing not only in form but also in style and appeal.
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4:17
Weekly Ramble
» Rugby in Kenya Weekly Ramble
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3:38
INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS; WORTHWHILE INVESTMENTS??
» Kenyantykoon's Blog These are mutual funds that invest in non- domestic securities around the globe i.e. if this fund is American, it can invest in stocks, bonds, real estate, precious metals etc of any other country apart from the US. These funds have grown in popularity in the recent times due to removal of trade barriers, expansion [...]
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3:00
An African’s travel advisory to the continent
» Our Man in America Self Editor’s Note: Sometimes Our Man in America receives calls from Americans seeking advice on travel to the motherland. “I was checking the State Department’s website and they say there are a lot of kidnappings. What’s your take?” Yes, there is violence. A lot of savagery crime. They kidnap you and ask for a $5-million ransom [...]
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1:31
Which one is it gonna be?
» Media Madness Seanice is shopping in London and we all know her wedding is in December, so which gown is she gonna wear? She’s been quoted before as saying she’d love to wear a Vera Wang creation And we all know she can afford it! She’s rolling in ‘em dollars Pssst! Seanice where’s my invite?? [...]
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