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In transit - Kenyatta Ave. Feb 2012

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:35:09 -0500

In transit - Kenyatta Ave. Feb 2012

The Funny Thing About Offense

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:19:26 -0500

There are so many people in the world with amazing skills and gifts. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a chance to showcase that gift on a national or international stage. There’s something in human nature that attracts us to excellence, which is why we shell out hundreds of dollars for concert tickets or waste valuable time in front the television watching a display of some feat that we ourselves are unable to perform. When a talent is truly rare, some spectators go the great and unusual lengths to...

Social Media Policy- Why the Kenyan Businesses need it now!!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:44:47 -0500

Almost a year ago during Tandaa Symposium at Stanley, a lady employee from Google expressed to me how hard it is to operate a social media account and talk freely when you are employed. Her main issue was whether to use her own name or use some other funny anonymous name. At the end of discussion she settled for anonymous name, at least she expected that to give her freedom to tweet candidly even in matters concerning Google. Then I met the PR manager of Microsoft who insisted she is on...

Kenyan Intervention in (al-Shabab dominated) Southern Somalia

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:16:45 -0500

The ICG has an excellent new report on the state of the the Kenyan military intervention in Somalia. The pressing issues raised in the report include economic, political and social concerns: The slow pace of the military operation and the high cost of keeping troops in the field are the main reasons behind Nairobi’s desire to operate under AMISOM command. The treasury would then not have to pay the full cost of the campaign. It is estimated that Linda Nchi is costing the government at least KSh...

Bus Terminal, February 2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:59:57 -0500

Bus Terminal, February 2012

The tale of the Emperor’s new clothes, and how it relates to brands on social media.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:08:28 -0500

Its been a fairly busy year so far and as a result my blogging has taken a dive for the worse in that time. However, I am particularly inspired to do this particular one since it has been simmering in my head for the better part of the last two weeks. The inspiration behind this blog post is the fact that I have recently had to tolerate nothing less than atrocious service from a few service providers whom I will not name. However, rest assured that they reminded me of the famous tale of the...

A Crappy Valentine? Not entirely!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:24:24 -0500

I’m not much of a fan of Valentines. I think it is way too overrated. I say this bearing in mind that yesterday I wore a red top! Someone actually told me that I subconcsiously wanted to wear red! I don’t know. For me, myconscious is clear! I had a chilled out evening with mommy dearest in town at a very noisy joint full of people enjoying their vals as it were. For us, Valentine’s was an afterthought, an “Oh, and thanks for being my valentine!” kind of thing. The...

Olympic Games : Journey from the Past - 1956 Kenya Debuts

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:41:00 -0500

As promised in the last post, we shall start a series of posts tracing our country's journey in Olympics Games since our début in 1956. We shall welcome any comments, views and also critique for us to make worth your while reading. Here we go; Kenya’s First Appearance in the Olympic GamesSouvenir Programme Cover for 1956 Melbourne Olympics - www.oldreprints.com The modern Olympic Games had been ongoing for 60 years after the return of the same adopted from the Greek civilisation before Christ...

IMAN Cosmetics Partners With Somali Twin Sisters

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:15:00 -0500

Supermodel and cosmetics guru Iman has announced IMAN Cosmetics’ partnership with Mataano, the chic fashion design label with a global flavor. Mataano, founded by Somali twin sisters Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim, will debut its new partnership during their Fall 2012 runway show with IMAN as the lead sponsor. “I saw in the twins the drive [...]

Wikimedia Kenya became the second Chapter of Wikimedia in Africa

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:12:40 -0500

Last Saturday I attended a party to celebrate the official recognition of Kenyan Wikimedia community as 39th Wikimedia Chapter. Kenya became the second chapter in Africa after South Africa. The statement posted on wikimediafoundation.org reads: In accordance with the recommendation of the Chapters Committee, confirming that the structure and bylaws of Wikimedia Kenya comply with the requirements and guidelines for chapters, The Board of Trustees provisionally recognizes Wikimedia Kenya as...