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Global Tides and Local Shores: Understanding the Village in a Globalized World

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A contentious statement by a Kenyan politician recently provoked a national conversation about rural communities’ true importance and promise. Some saw the politician’s use of the term “village” as disparaging. His remarks, which imply that villages are outdated and unimportant in the face of modernity, highlight a crucial point: the often disregarded but essential interdependency […]

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Strategies for Highly Indebted Nations: Avoiding Over-taxation and Over borrowing

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Developing nations that are heavily indebted need to find ways to reduce their debt levels without going overboard in taxing their population or taking on excessive debt. Over-borrowing can result in a debt-dependency cycle when nations take on new debt to pay off their old obligations, leading to unsustainable financial practices and possible economic instability.

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Muguka Farming: Challenges and Strategic Farming to Overcome Bans and Hefty Fees.

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Muguka, a kind of khat plant (Catha edulis), is a significant cash crop in Embu, Kenya, especially in Mbeere and nearby areas. The Kenyan Crop Act, which lists muguka among the recognized cash crops, supports this identification. Muguka, which has become an important source of revenue for many small-scale farmers in the area, is well-known

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Navigating Toxic Personalities in Meetings and Other Work and Social Setting.

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We have all come across them in our professional interactions: coworkers who are able to disrupt and poison meetings with their toxic presence, undermining otherwise fruitful discussions. However, if you have a thorough understanding of these personalities and know how to deal with them, you can make sure that your meetings stay concentrated, collaborative, and

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The Kenyan Housing 3% Levy: A Case of Poor Timing and Communication or A Burden on Workers’ Shoulders

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The Kenyan government recently proposed a housing levy, requiring workers to contribute 3% of their salaries to the building of affordable houses. This proposal has sparked a wave of peaceful protests among Kenyan workers. I must say from the onset that the goal of addressing the housing crisis is admirable and the 3% is not

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Loyalty without Blindness: The Crucial Distinction in Politics

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Blind loyalty, I believe, is one of the cancers ravaging the African continent. Even elites are known to defend the indefensible in order to please their superiors. How can nations and organizations thrive if all that is followed and done is what the leader says and believes? Who said that the best ideas come only

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Cracking the Code: Innovative Approaches to Tackle Kenya’s High Cost of Living.

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Kenya’s high cost of living is a complex issue that necessitates a multifaceted approach. The high cost of living is exemplified by the high costs of necessities like food, housing, and healthcare, among others. As a result, there have been decreases in economic activity, job losses, and inflation. However, Kenya can lower its high cost

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Stop the Idiocy and Using Citizens as Pawns. A Call for Peace and Unity in Kenya

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Politicians are expected to be role models and representatives for the people they serve. It is no secret, however, that many of these leaders engage in behavior unbecoming of their position. This behavior ranges from corruption and deception to verbal abuse and physical violence. It is high time for political leaders to stop this idiocy

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Will President William Ruto follow in the footsteps of his predecessor and reach out to Raila Odinga, or will he completely ignore him.

Leave a Comment / Kenya, Opinion, Political leadership, Strategic Leadership / Mary Mugo

Kenya’s political environment has recently been quite tense, with numerous protests and demonstrations taking place in Nairobi and a few other parts of the nation. With the opposition AZIMIO and the ruling Kenya Kwanza Coalition at odds with one another, Kenya’s political landscape has been marred by tensions and polarization. The two have frequently exchanged

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The New Era of Marketing: How Brands Are Adapting to Changing Customer Expectations

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A key component of a business is marketing, which entails developing, delivering, and exchanging goods and services to satisfy the needs of consumers. As the world becomes more globalized and interconnected, marketing has become an even more crucial component of business strategy. It plays a significant role in the success of any business. The emergence

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