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In my last blog, I spoke about the demographics of youth, how their sheer volumes are a major factor in creating a socio-political tsunami, and how the level of literacy and education may contribute to peaceful or violent regime change. [...]
Are you defined by your job? Sure, your spouse might say you are married to your work, and may have considered filing a missing person’s report because you’re on the job all the time. But: is your job what defines [...]
I bought a one-way ticket to Kenya from New York in 2001 at age 23 and have remained here since. This was a weird thing to do. Even more weird was my perspective on living in Kenya. Like Jesus, I [...]
Lots of folks have asked me about the splash of conversation about Kristoff’s D.I.Y Foreign Aid article earlier this month and the reaction from Foreign Policy calling for professionals, and a counter-reaction discussing the need to empower local organizations. To [...]
Everyone goes to school and the main purpose is to acquire education and become a professional in any field. In our curriculum the subjects that one does in school determines their profession in the future. I have always aspired to [...]
I am an electrician by profession having studied the course 5 years ago. I did this because l liked fixing things with my hands and serving people directly. This field has given me so many opportunities to travel, meet new [...]
At first I was so confused I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life. However I took time to think about it and I did an evaluation for myself to see what I loved doing. I personally love [...]
Education is the key pillar to development in any country. In Kenya for example illiteracy was identified as one of the obstacles on the road to development. To achieve quality education there must be qualified and committed teachers at all [...]
I have done a diploma in community development and I would love to continue with my studies in sociology by the beginning of next year. During my work in Kibera I have had to go through many problems, and many times I [...]
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