Rather than Affect Your Health, the Chlorovirus ATCV-1 Makes you Stupid

Green Algae. Image Credit: Financetwitter.com Health -- Late last year, scientists discovered that a virus that all along has been known to attack green algae in rivers and lakes can also infect the human brain and make one stupid.  The Virus, Cholovirus ATCV-1 belonging to the Phycodnavirdae family was...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, January 04, 2015

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Colorado: The Pot Smoker’s Paradise

In November 2012, Colorado enacted the Colorado Amendment 64 which allowed adults aged 21 and above to grow , legally possess marijuana while on the move within the state, and even give some as gift to other adults aged 21 and above. The consumption is basically controlled the...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, December 29, 2014

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Doping Allegations Unlikely to Dim Kenya’s Long Distance Running Prowess

Rita Jeptoo The Kenyan populace have been subjected to an upsetting Christmas treat, thanks to the revelation that some of the country’s priced, world-beating athletes, might be involved in doping. This bad dream is first becoming a reality, particularly after the country’s cherished, three-time Boston Marathon and two-time...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, December 27, 2014

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How Kenyans Misused Google in 2014

The report on how Kenyans faired on Google in 2014 is out and guess what, it’s the usual suspects who are topping google searches – Vera Sidika, English Premier League (EPL) and, “Panda Mbegu” mastermind, Pastor Kanyari. Vera Sidika Kenya News -- While Kenya has witnessed a tremendous...

By: Sheriff Mako On Friday, December 19, 2014

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Stunning Pictures of the Kenyan Rift Valley

Kenya Tourism -- There is no doubt that Kenya is unbelievably beautiful. This point was proved beyond reasonable doubt in the previous article, Why I will tour Rusinga Island this Christmas. However, for the usual doubting Thomases, here is further proof. These beautiful pictures were taken at Kerio...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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The Oil exploration tempo in Kenya to remain largely unchanged in 2015

Kenya News -- While the news of falling oil prices has been bad enough for Nairobi and a host of international companies spearheading exploration activities in the country, there are signs that this will not have significant impact of the pace of oil search in the country.  This...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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Africa is one Big Country with no Cities

Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya We all agree that knowledge has become so broad that even learning the history of your own country is quite a task. Most people now limit their knowledge and skills to quests that make economic sense.  Apart from making money, entertainment seems to be...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, December 02, 2014

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Youth Should Demand positions held by 12,510 Ghost Workers

Youths demonstrating in Nairobi: www.africareview.com The Kenyan government has been telling millions of Jobless youth that it cannot hire them because it has no vacancies and can’t afford to pay more people. But the youth have seen an opportunity. Sometimes in September, the government ordered a biometric registration...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, December 01, 2014

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Are the Police fully responsible for Sorry State of Security in Kenya?

Kenya News -- Kenya is currently witnessing unprecedented levels of lawlessness: Terrorism, cattle rustling, violent robbery, ethnic clashes, sexual assaults, carjacking, just to mention a few. The recent unfortunate incident in Mandera in which 28 Kenyans travelling to Nairobi were ambushed and executed in cold blood by Al-Shabaab...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, November 27, 2014

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The Deadly Vice that is Corruption in Kenya

It’s often distressing to see a filthily rich government official being mentioned in yet another mega corruption scandal. The have-nots are usually left wondering why an individual worth millions or even billions of shillings still finds it necessary to steal from the poor-majority public. From what we have...

By: Sheriff Mako On Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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Are Western Ideals Failing in Africa?

Al-shabaab Militia: photo from www.jihadwatch.org  Policy makers in the West have for a long time concluded democracy, capitalism and expanded social freedoms are good and acceptable, not only for western societies, but for the world as a whole. While this might seem good on the surface, a deeper...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, November 25, 2014

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The Never Ending War in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Suffering children:photo from www.glogster.com      Deadliest War after World War II.   Africa News -- The never dying war in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest conflict in the 21st century and the worst after the 2nd World War. It’s commonly referred to as “Africa’s World...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, November 20, 2014

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Do Kenyans Care that M-Pesa may not be a Kenyan invention?

The Mpesa success story has seen Kenya receive praises from visionary leaders, global institutions, and Tech enthusiasts around the globe. What is not clear is whether the praises are for the ability of Kenyans to innovate or embrace innovation.  Either way, we are guilty as praised.  Titles like...

By: Sheriff Mako On Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Affluent Parts of Nairobi breed Criminals and Drug Addicts Too

Wasted Youth Those lucky enough to live in affluent parts of Nairobi must be aware of the rising number of criminals born and raised in those areas. In fact, a good percentage of the Gun-wielding criminals who subject hard working Kenyans to mindless carjacking are youths from wealthy...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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The Stripping of Women in Kenya Points to a Bigger Social Problem

Skimpy dressed women Kenya News -- A Nairobi lady was stripped naked by touts for covering herself with little cloth (there is a video to that effect, it’s online, and a link should be somewhere on this page). She wasn't even dressed that skimpy -- she was wearing...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, November 17, 2014

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Blogging: The Cheapest Option Explained

Internet Tricks -- There are many small business owners and/or individuals who have in one way or another wanted to blog so badly but are held back because they think its cumbersome. Well, it's not.   This tutorial offers a step by step easy process you can follow to...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, December 21, 2013

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