The War that Kenyans Must Fight

We must not visualize a future united Kenya if we don't come to the realization that the typical poor Kenyan, whether Luo, Kikuyu, Luhya or Mijikenda shares 99.9% of the day to day difficulties facing ordinary people. You who live in a one room shanty in Mathare, Kibera,...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, January 10, 2015

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The National Assembly: Once Again a Myopic Rubberstamp Authority

By Nyona Matende -- Opinionated  There is no doubt that President Uhuru Kenyatta, and his deputy William Ruto, are admired for their charismatic style and expansive worldviews, which are indeed considered to be essential for good leadership. However, such admiration is fast fading as the government they head...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, January 06, 2015

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Top 10 New Year Resolutions for 2015

It’s not easy to rank New Year resolutions. Why?  Because individuals are unique to their habits, experiences and desires – which are then used to inform decisions, choices and resolutions taken. Consequently, any resolution is important as it reflects an individual’s circumstances and, most importantly, the desire to...

By: Sheriff Mako On Friday, January 02, 2015

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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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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 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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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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