Be Practical, not Professional

I have been asked many times by my daughter what I do for a living. It has been hard to explain to her. I have fielded the same question from my wife and it has been equally hard. My mother – let’s just say, she knows her son is an Engineer. As for my grandmother… Continue reading Be Practical, not Professional

Daddy beyond IoT and VR

Last December, during the Christmas holidays, I did what every Kenyan does – travel upcountry and join with family for the festive celebrations. I mean, who stays in the city during Christmas? Kidding … the shopping was done, bags packed and the car fueled and ready to go. Kenya has a very bad road infrastructure.… Continue reading Daddy beyond IoT and VR

A “healthy” Leadership and UNHEALTHY Citizenry – is this Kenya?

Picture this: It is December 7, 2011. Hon. (Prof.) P. Anyang’ Nyongo, EGH, MP and Hon. Beth Mugo, EGH, MP are out of the country to seek medical attention. They are serving as Minister for Health Services and Minister for Public Health & Sanitation respectively. Both are out of country – I guess to seek… Continue reading A “healthy” Leadership and UNHEALTHY Citizenry – is this Kenya?

HIV/AIDS – Stigmatization in 2016?

Thursday, 1 December 2016 was yet another day to celebrate World Aids day. This is a day to reflect as a citizenry (and populace) on the strides we have made in the fight against HIV/AIDS. But first. What are the statistics? According to UNAIDS 2016 report, an estimated 25.5 million people living with HIV live… Continue reading HIV/AIDS – Stigmatization in 2016?