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I was born on August 15, 1972 in rural Africa .I started writing and editing schools' magazines in 1988.
I have worked as a freelance writer and consultant since my undergraduate days,when I also worked as a peer counselor.I have even worked for the UN as a

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Why Africa is behind on its technology: 2 of 7
According to evolutionary theory, Africa was before man, hence, cradle of human civilization and life. Africa was once prosperous, respectable and progressive. We had transparent and accountable social planning by Africans. Work was sacred and all forms of idleness, laziness and beggary were discouraged. Criminals were punish... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for avoiding fires in the homes: 2 of 5
To keep your family safe from fire consider the followingService faulty heating appliances,including furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and heaters and damaged electrical wiring cause fire.Clean and service boilers and heatersChimneys get dirty from combustion deposits that can fuel fire.When using the fireplace, always burn h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Will the real Barack Obama please stand?: 3 of 7

I find the following comments by Ali Mazrui, a reknown Kenyan professor very thought provoking:"Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama are icons of the post-racial age which is still unfolding. But they are very different post-racial icons. Mandela was very much a child of the struggle against racism at its height, whereas Obama att... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The alternative energy source with the most potential: 18 of 39
I have decided to share with you a story about my friend David Speakman,founder of Jua Taa company.It is his project on an incredibly serious problem in developing countries that is almost totally ignored.It is a cause very close to David's heart.Please read on:"Following our arrival at Entebbe Airport late one night on a rec... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Family vacation on a budget: 15 of 30
African cultural home living is a specially designed program that gives tourists an opportunity to live with an African family. The program is ideal for those visiting Africa for a period of between 1 week to 3 months but don't want to spend a lot on expensive food and hotel accommodation.There are a number of African home st... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Teaching children the value of savings: 6 of 12
This is not your usual advice but a set of common sense questions on Mis-education.Most of our educational systems do not prepare our children to have the greatest chances of success in their future lives.We spend a lot of our money and time studying what we will never use in real life.Just find out how much of what you learn... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration How to enter the Green Card lottery without hiring an attorney: 1 of 1
The U.S. State Department web site(http://www.dvlottery.state.gov) for the 2009 Diversity Visa(otherwise known as the Green Card lottery) Program (DV-2009) is now open.This Congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas every year, drawn from random selection among al... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Ending poverty in Africa: 14 of 25
Africa can eradicate poverty and raise the general prosperity of the continent in ten years, just like it happened in India and China.This can be achieved by investing in Africa so that business becomes profitable and sustainable to generate further investment.However,the investment must be pro-poor and pro-consumer, like my ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Take time to think, America!: 3 of 5
A lot has been said and published about US democratic nominee Barack Obama.Recently my American friend shared with me her brother's opinion on Obamania.Writing on the front page of Appleton Post Crescent in the US on early this month,Bruce Smith,my friend's brother,highlighted on the disillusionment threatening American young... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Commentary: Politics in Kenya today: 3 of 5

Applications are invited for a limited number of scholarships for a six-week capacity development training program on "Anti-Corruption and Good Governance", to be conducted in AUGUST and SEPTEMBER 2009, at the Les Aspin Center for Government, Washington, DC, USA. The main aim of the program is to provide personnel with knowle... More..