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*Cicero of the Roman empire wrote this about the situation during lifetime:* 1. The poor - work & work. 2. The rich - exploit the poor. 3. The soldier - protects both. 4. The taxpayer - pays for all three. 5. The wanderer - rests for all four. 6. The drunk - drinks for all five. 7. The banker - robs all six. 8. The lawyer - misleads all seven. 9. The doctor - bills all eight. 10. The undertaker - buries all nine. 11. The Politician - lives happily on account of all ten. *Written in 43 B.C., but valid even today.*

The Jubilee manifesto is refreshingly short of populist slogans. Economists get frustrated at politicians who tend to focus on short-term sound bites, as opposed to real strategic policy. The Jubilee government is rightly proud to have created approximately 800,000 jobs per year. Recruiting thousands of teachers, setting up technical vocational training, and installing digital learning programmes has already demonstrated a commitment to developing a skilled work force. The promise of free secondary education, loans for university students, and aligning the needs of industry with curricula and polytechnics will strengthen this further. The Jubilee government has been far from perfect, but in terms of jobs, they have come up with the goods. There are some unique examples, such as the Kenya Leather Park in Machakos for over 7,000 Small and Medium Enterprises – A truly amazing place. Similar initiatives such as the Leather Cluster Common Manufacturing Facility in Kariokor and the Athi Rive...

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..My 34 Point Thesis why I, Kobia Mburugu, will vote Raila Amollo Odinga as Kenya’s next president: (Caution: It is a long one. Take your time) 1. I want credible voting. Not stolen votes. Stolen votes mean the will of the people is vanquished. It has been like this in 2007 and 2013. I am dead sure it is only Raila who can bring meaning to my and your VOTE and give the Kenyan the power once again to change his political destiny if the government of the day fails its people. A government cannot be overly corrupt and empty state coffers so as to subjugate the voting system, thereby corrupting an electoral process against the will of the people. Kenya must be democratic. Elections must not be stolen. Put a stop to stolen elections and grand thieving of public money will subside considerably. I trust Raila to deliver us from flawed electoral process and thieving of state power. 2. 2017 elections is a two-horse race – a contest between ‘’old ways’’ and ‘’change’’. Given its likely either ...

There are a thousand other people that will want your job the minute you lose it, and the irony is people get to make thousands of mistakes on the job, and the worst part is many employees don’t even care. Employers know that mistakes are inevitable in the workplace but they want the mistake factor to be minimised as much as possible and there are mistakes that wouldn’t even be condoned in a workplace. These are some top mistakes that could get you fired: 1. DISOBEYING OFFICE RULES Every organisation has rules and regulations, as well as ethics you should abide by. Unfortunately, many employees take this lightly after a long stay in that organisation. In an organisation where they take office rules and regulations serious, you could find yourself on the receiving end someday. 2. HAVING A FIGHT/QUARREL No boss wants to walk into the workplace and see his staff having a fight or quarrel. Who’s at fault doesn’t matter; such an act is unethical and barbaric to say the least, and it doesn’t...

Get paid to take surveys! http://aidrevenue.com/?ref=487386 Court of Appeal has ruled that presidential  results at the constituency will be final, which means Chebukati has no powers to alter the results. The ruling says in summary: “The appellant (IEBC) is a body corporate. The Chair (as an individual) can NOT purport to ‘verify or confirm’ a result sent via electronic means by the 290 Constituency Returning Officers. He can ONLY accurately and correctly collate (combine), announce the total and if an aspirant has reached the threshold set in Article 138, declare the winner. The results from the constituency can NOT be modified or manipulated after the Returning Officer has ELECTRONICALLY transmitted it. It is hypocritical for the IEBC (Chair) to question the integrity of data from its own employees… Any disputes arising therein can ONLY be adjudicated by an Electoral Court after an Electoral Petition” Get paid to take surveys! http://aidrevenue.com/?ref=487386 The ruling c...

https://t.co/OQNyVbBR5K Finding sleep can be a difficult task sometimes, due to stress from the day’s activity, depression, or just worry. However medical experts say it’s important to get enough sleep every day (at least, 7 hours), in order to stay in good physical and mental shape. So stress or not, it’s expedient to find a way around sleeplessness by all means possible. If you have a challenge with sleeping easily at night, I have a few tips that can help change that. TRY THE ‘SLEEP PARADOX’ The sleep Paradox is a technique  designed by psychologists, meant to help people overcome sleeplessness. The technique involves one simply pretending to want to be awake all night, when in reality, they want to sleep. The sleep Paradox technique works because it is everything the mind doesn’t like. The brain never accepts negatives well, so it perceives this measure as an instruction not to sleep, and then, sooner or later, your eye muscles will become fatigued, and sleep will set in. To ac...

For the avoidance of doubt, I want to state categorically that NASA stands for respect of private property, protection of commercial contracts and sanctity of titles. As a government, we shall uphold all rights and fundamental freedoms including those of private property as guaranteed under Article 40 of the Constitution. We shall also similarly and with the same enthusiasm implement Chapter Five of the Constitution on Land and Environment and protect not just private land but public and Community land as well. For about two decades prior to negotiations for the new constitution, there were growing concerns over the rate at which marginalized communities in Kenya and particularly the Maa community were selling ancestral lands and trust lands. This sale of land, although coated as a normal “willing seller, willing buyer” arrangement, was clearly a case of poverty among these marginalized communities and the clash of cultures between these communities and other Kenyans. The Maa have al...

 Get paid to take surveys! http://aidrevenue.com/?ref=487386 Kajiado security officials have ordered investigations into hate leaflets circulated in Ngong town on Saturday night. County Commissioner Harsama Kello, while condemning the incident, said the government is seriously following the matter. The leaflets warn the Kikuyu, Kisii, Kalenjin, and Meru to leave the county immediately further warning them of dire consequences on August 8. They were circulated in the region after President Uhuru Kenyatta accused opposition leader Raila Odinga of hate speech. Uhuru cautioned his main opponent in the election against attempts to incite the Maasai against other communities living in the county. "Our officers are on the ground investigating the source of those leaflets. We will close in on the perpetrators," Kello said. He said the situation threatens the cohesion among the various tribes living in Kajiado. "Let this be a warning to everyone attempting to divide Kenya...

If I were a serious jubilee supporter, I would come out clean and challenge our opponents with true facts on their faces. I will turn all stones in regard to the following facts: 1. I shall start by accounting on how over Ksh. 280 billion disappeared in the hands of Kenyans. Or if at all the multbillion shillings did not disappear, then I shall single out two or three projects which are on progress courtesy of the eurobond money. By so doing, I shall have shut down down all Raila supporters, Ekuru Aukot fans and even Abduba Dida himself. 2. I shall then go ahead and narrate to Kenyans on where the funds that were set aside for El Nino downpour disappeared to, which actually didn’t pour. By telling Kenyans on who instead pocketed the whole kitty, I shall have saved jubilee some blame. 3. Without forgeting the famous NYS scam, I shall also honestly explain to the taxpayers that it’s not just sh. 700 million, but Waiguru (wa-ikulu) made her way with a whopping Ksh. 20 billion. And then I ...

Get paid to take surveys! http://aidrevenue.com/?ref=487386 I understand there are lots of immature men out there who don’t understand what it takes to be a real man but there is a real man out there for every woman. Here are 10 signs you are dating a real man 1. A REAL MAN APPRECIATES THE WOMAN IN HIS LIFE You are dating a real man if your partner appreciates you. A real man will notice the little things you do in the relationship and will always appreciate you. 2. A REAL MAN LOVES AND RESPECTS THE WOMAN IN HIS LIFE A real man treats his woman with dignity and respect. He doesn’t just love her body but all of her. A real man loves his woman for who she is. 3. A REAL MAN TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS DECISIONS AND ACTIONS A real man understands it doesn’t make him any less of a man to admit his mistakes and say sorry. A real man will admit his mistakes and seek to correct them. A real man won’t shift blame or try to defend his mistakes. 4. A REAL MAN STANDS UP FOR HIS WOMAN A real ma...

I often find myself get disturbed by the surroundings around me. Be it my father shouting at me or constant work pressure or the college tasks or say relationship issues. I noticed that as soon as my surroundings change, I get distracted which disturbs my entire routine and unsettles me. Because of this, even the traffic jam on the road annoys me and sometimes the mind is so disturbed that chatting with friends also gives me a headache. I have always been trying to find a solution to this and recently I came across an article “Cockroach Theory” which definitely helped me to focus more and not get disturbed by the surroundings. I have observed a change in myself in recent weeks and have increased my day productivity. Do you also face the same in your life? Do you also get distracted by the change in your surroundings? Read this COCKROACH THEORY and use it in your daily life for self-development. COCKROACH THEORY At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady...

What are those things that women find cute and attractive in a man? What are those features and character traits of a man that can sweep a woman off her feet? A DEEP VOICE When women hear a deep manly voice, they literally get turned on, and that’s because they think it’s hot. Somehow, most women subconsciously associate deep tones with being more masculine and gentle. I remember talking to a friend of mine once, and she was like, “hold up, has anyone ever told you you have a sexy voice?” A GOOD HEIGHT Women love a man with a good height on them. You don’t have to be giant- tall, but ideally, they want their man taller than them, and this has to do with the fact that they want to feel protected. TESTOSTERONE…LOTS OF IT Women want that testosterone. It just happens to be a biological component of what women find attractive in a guy, although many do not like that ‘gym-monkey’ testosterone with veins popping out –that is a turnoff to the ones I know. Women tend to lean towards men with ...

Most people who do blogging start it as a fun endeavor. Something to keep them busy when they are free or feel idle. Others start blogs because they have something to say to the world. It is their outlet. When I started blogging, I wanted to increase my creativity and improve on my language skills; both spoken and written. Over time, I realized that in as much as I blog for fun, I can also make money from it.  Blogging is easy, you just transfer what is on your mind into paper. Making money from blogging is the difficult part. It requires focus, dedication and consistency to your blog. No one will want to invest in a blog that is updated once in a blue moon. So, what does it take to make money from a blog? 1.Have a blog To make money from a blog, you have to have your own blog. There are different avenues or websites where one can create a blog from scratch for free. The most popular one is WordPress. From there, you can customize it however you feel like depending on what you ...

Get paid to take surveys! http://aidrevenue.com/?ref=487386 A son of shopkeeper was sent to the wisest man in the World to learn the secret of happiness. The wise man lived on a beautiful castle high atop a mountain. To reach there the lad had to go through the desert for 40 days. The lad on entering the main room of the castle, saw a hive of activity: tradesmen came and went, people were conversing in the corners, a small orchestra was playing soft music, and there was a table covered with platters of the most delicious food. The wise man conversed with everyone, and the boy had to wait for two hours before it was his turn to get his attention. The wise man listened attentively and then suggested that the boy look around the palace and return in two hours to get the explanation. “Meanwhile, I want to ask you to do something”, said the wise man, handing the boy a teaspoon that held two drops of oil. “As you wander around, carry this spoon with you without allowing the oil to spill”. ...

Apart from the positive impact as a leading economic frontier and the fastest growing sector, tourism also accounts for 5-12% of global greenhouse emissions through related activities such as travel, adventure and comfort amenities. Although most stakeholders are aware of this fact, most are quite uncertain of curbing measures that they can adopt to ease out their output. Interacting with hundreds of travelers who book hotels online every day, Jumia Travel gives tips on how individuals can reduce their footprint while discovering destinations across Africa and beyond.  Image credit: Basecamp, Masai Mara Get off the wheel… The greatest recommendation from concerned environmentalists is that whenever possible; tourists should avoid driving around, and instead opt to enjoy walks, cycling or go for shared transport as opposed to private means. In cases where this is not possible, guidelines such as packing light to avoid excessive weight on the vehicle, driving well maintained vehicles,...

Some women fall out of love in their marriage, some women marry for the wrong reasons only to discover that they weren’t truly in love in the first place. These are some of the differences that exist between a loving and unloving wife. 1. A wife who truly loves you is a selfless woman and loves you unconditionally, but an unloving wife cares little about that and tries to make the marriage all about her. 2. A loving wife will stick to her man through thick and thin, while an unloving wife bails out at the slightest trouble. 3. A loving wife is her man’s biggest supporter; she is his cheerleader and makes him have hope even when there’s no hope. 4. A loving wife is committed to the marriage; she’s committed to making it work and puts in efforts for it to be so. An unloving wife is nonchalant about the success of the marriage; she’s just in it for her selfish interest. 5. A loving wife is committed to making her man better; she’s interested in his progress and tries to make him a better ...

Get paid to take surveys! http://aidrevenue.com/?ref=487386 Martini Murithi Mukenya 1. Never wake up early .Keep stretching and turning in bed until you get too hungry to continue dozing. If there are no bed bugs, why hurry to get up? 2. Never plan how to spend your money Whenever you get money, start spending it right away and when it's finished, you try to count and recall how you spent it. 3. _Don't think of saving until you have real big money- How can you save when you earn so little? Those telling you to save are not sympathetic to your burning needs. *4. _Don't engage in activities usually reserved for the "uneducated"._*How can you, a graduate, engage in petty trade, network marketing or home-based production? That's for people who never went to school! *5. _Don't think of starting a business until an angel comes from heaven and gives you capital._* How do they expect you to invest before you get millions? Even though more than half the businesse...