tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93159502011-04-22T14:47:09.849+09:30Chanuka -a swahili word that means lighten up! get into action! Compalain less and Act more. This is my motto and hopefully together we can find solutions to the simple things that affect us day to day in Africa. CHANGE IS EASIER THAN WE ALWAYS IMAGINE...Chanukahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233082028085972047noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9315950.post-1133410341397918992005-12-01T14:41:00.000+10:302005-12-01T14:43:31.230+10:30

is only attainable if we all do our our part. To all those who voted in the recent referendum elections, thank you for making democracy possible.Chanuka

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To my fellow KenyansI have thought hard about putting this on my blog and decided i cannot stand to have politicians and Kenyan leaders abuse the "right to know" of every individual. I urge you all to vote on the current constitution based on a reading of the constitution. A constititution if for a future generaiton , not mine and not yours but your children's children.The current consititution

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Am almost sure these are twin sisters. Yesterday i went to renew my road license at the Road Transport Authority here in Australia. I was greeted to slow music, a ticket which identified my number on the que and all i had to do was look up at the counter and await my turn. The process took less than 10 minutes and there were more than 20 people ahead of me. Now thats efficiency!!.But i was

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This post is dedicated to the late Dr. John Garang who fought for the independence of the peoples of South Sudan.May his flame continue to burn and may peace and unity be the hope that drives the peoples of South Sudan to solidifying the peace deal he sacrificed his life for.The life of Dr.John Garang

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There must come a day when African leaders will lead without corruptionWill think of themselves less and plan for future generationsThere must come a time when Africn leaders will choose to forfeit luxury for the sake of the majority,Will seek to put democracy and the law above themselvesOh i dream of a day when i can finally say 'that time is here!!".

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Am still grappling with words that have become the norm when describing, discussing and analysing Africa. Words like, 'black continent, continent in the dark, underdeveloped, information poor... These are but a few of the words that have come to represent my nation and continet over the various decades in society. But is there such a thing as developed? what is developed?Are African nations

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Thank you for all the comments. This week i received a question that i thought i might put out to all you out there: i have included my thoughts below the questions and i look foward to engaging with you all on this...1. Which of the following aspects of sustainable development (SD) do you consider a priority for Africa? a) Economic – (e.g. poverty, distribution of wealth)b) Ecological – (e.g.

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I shudder at the very mention of the word, AID or LOAN. If one is running a business, tell me, is it not prudent to first see how you can cut losses and see how you can spend wiser before accepting any form of loan or the famous word -AID!!?There must be something really really wrong with our so called leaders.. I mean really really wrong... is Chinua Achebe right? is the African corrupt through

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Here is my querry, why does the our government have issues with runners defecting..? The way i see it, much better to earn your income through legit hard work (in this case running)than be like our current government who condon all sorts of corruption.While i feel terribe that runners are defecting.. i dont blame them, its what everyone else is doing in different ways to earn a living. We all

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This is a follow on from the last post.Okay so you are not in Kenya and you are wondering what tools to use: well, how about pen and paper.. or the computer and send an email or write a letter to the editors registering your views on whats happening. Its not doing it once that counts but all the time, until someone has to listen.....If words are not your kind of thing, then pick a phone and get a

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Dear Kenyans,Am not sure how to write this. At the moment, my views towards the current leaders of our country (both the present government and the opposition) give me no source of joy. There continued presence in leadership is instead proof of the fact that we as Kenyans tolarate and do not condem their continued existance in power. As a Kenyan, i am confident of the hope that Kenyans have for

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Last week SBS the leading news telecast in Australia presented an overview of Kenya's current issues. It's main highlight was "corruption in Kibaki's government". They noted that corruption had increased under the kibaki regime and cited issues of corrupt government ministers and public servants. The flower industry was put in the limelight as a leading industry in the nation, but it was noted

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I dont know about you but am tired of that word.. i think its here to stay.. bridging the divide?Here is my reason for a pent up frustration:I tried to go online today to register for a course. Yes a simple online application and then walla i had to have a credit card to pay the money. I figured i could go directly to the office and pay the 50 dollars required for the processing fee but was told

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The war in Sudan has been around us for a long time. Infact, for many of us, the news of war has numbed any feelings towards the war and supporting the people of Southern Sudan. In recognition of the great step towards freedom that so many of us enjoy this entry is dedicated to the millions of southern sudan people who have died and shed blood to simply have a right to call a place home. To them

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The New year wishes hope you begin the year and end it with a positive state of mind!. Here is to a better year for you all!! State of Mind If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think that you dare not, you don't. If you'd like to win, but think you can't, It's almost certain that you won't. If you think that you'll lose, you've lost. For out in the world you'll find, Success begins

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So, am tired of being asked if am used to this hot summer.. well it goes more like this "so you must be happy its hot now eh! you are used to it!!!" (By this time a part of me is screaming.. please dont go there.. am out to be positive today and hoping no snide remark gets the better of me( which usually happens when i get people having converstaions based on percpetions)) The word developed

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Proffesor Wangari Maathai's Nobel prize is an honour to the world as she epitomizes the spirit of CHANUKA!! Here are extracts from her speach: "I would like to call on young people to commit themselves to activities that contribute toward achieving their long-term dreams. They have the energy and creativity to shape a sustainable future. To the young people I say, you are a gift to your

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Because it needs to be done, we play our part. Because it can be done, we play our part There are many projects that we can all get involved in. Lets forget 'tomorrow'and act today, simply because it can be done!

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Today is the the bridge between your Yesterday and your Tommorrow Today is the bridge between your past and your present We all only have today! Lets piece together our strings of today to make a better tommorrow. Lets all act Today. Chanuka!

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O God of all creation Bless this our land and nation Justice be our shield and defender May we dwell in unity Peace and liberty Plenty be found within our borders. Let one and all arise With hearts both strong and true Service be our earnest endeavour And our homeland of Kenya Heritage of splendour Firm may we stand to defend. Let all with one accord In common bond united Build this our

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If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream - and not make dreams your

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Am not sure if we have an African or Kenyan word for Ambience. Have you ever wondered why we trash paper on the ground?(no,dont tell me its because we dont have bins.. thats a lame excuse dont you think?), Or why we wont keep our parks well ordered and manicured?, or why it is we are so concerned for neatness in our own compounds( that is those who are) and why we don't care about the environment

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I know, the title sounds emm.....Let me explain. This morning i received a waste calendar for 2005. Its the councils calendar with all the pick up dates for big waste that is trashed from our homes. Each type of waste pick up is spread throughout the year. For example: green recycle is for any green waste such as grass chippings, flowers, weeds, twigs and prunning. Its good and important to

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Change is easier than we always imagine. I made a long line today. But am not complaining. There was nobody 'cutting' the line, no shoving and no pushing and i eventually got served. It really is simple, i thought.. its about us willing to follow order. Its about us wanting to change!! So, this is a blog on Africa, for Africa by all. It seeks to improve the environment around us by creating or

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