The year was 1999. The news had just come in. Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KP&TC) was finally being privatized. For many of us, this was going to be no big deal. If anything, now there was the choice of working for Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), Kenya Postal Corporation or Telekoms Kenya. I had… Continue reading My wounds only got septic – Part 1

The death of Dr Wahome Gakuru (Nyeri 2nd governor elect) has elicited diverse talk – mostly on social media. “Dagitari Wahome wa Gakuru” as many fondly called him died in a grisly road accident in the early hours of Tuesday November 7. It is not in my purview to delve into the details surrounding the… Continue reading Dad, the ROAD did not need to KILL you.

I have promised myself that when I grow up, perhaps, I will join Instagram and Snapchat. Because I am told that these are the most vogue platforms to socialize. Just recently I was talking with some of my colleagues about the fact that I used Meebo, yahoo messenger, MSN and they be like … dude,… Continue reading Daughter, your BRAND or Slay Queen?

Today I had a very somber moment driving to work. Kubamba Radio refreshes me in the morning – that is if I am not listening to Hope FM. I should confess that there are moments that I tune to Ghetto Radio to listen to stori za mtaani, juu traffic ya jioni huleta mbrrriiiicha! Today’s devotion… Continue reading Let the Little Children Come

The percentage of the young adult electorate (18-29 year olds) that have voted in the US elections in the past 5 elections since the year 2000 has averaged 48 according to Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) and Brookings’ Governance Studies. This number was only highest in 2008… Continue reading Dad, do I have to VOTE?

Yesterday (Friday 16 June 2017) marked the International Day of the African Child (DAC) 2017. Tomorrow (Sunday 18 June 2017) will mark Father’s Day 2017. The theme for 2017 for DAC was The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for Children in Africa: Accelerating Protection, Empowerment and Equal Opportunity. This is an invitation to explore the… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day – African Child

I thought I would escape the Happy Mother’s Day bug.  Mum taught me, taught us the art of self survival.  The skills she bestowed on me are an assurance that I can make it despite the circumstances.  All it takes is focus, work and faith.  Thank you mum.

Traveling out of the country on business tends to come with its own shares of stress. There is the pressure of having the work done within the constrained time frame. Then there is the desire to get back home and be with family. On this trip to Malta, I had an insatiable appetite to have… Continue reading In Love with a Girl half my age

I have spent time with 2 friends of mine and the discussions later made me reflect on what really is the substance of life. First it was Dannoh Danteh in a sermon at Lifespring Church. He asked, “if you knew you only had a few more minutes to live, what would be your last words… Continue reading No Forwarding Address …

Ladies and Gentlemen – please join me in celebrating my 10th wedding anniversary. To be married is an event. To remain married is a choice and real hard work. My experience has been 360 degrees. There have been highs and lows, surprises – both pleasant and unpleasant in equal measure and growth. But in all,… Continue reading Happy 10th Anniversary George & Emily