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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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Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Commentary: African leaders, corruption and colonialism: 11 of 12
Recently, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced Mozambique's ex-President Joachim Chissano winner of the inaugural Mo Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership.Chissano received the inaugural Mo Ibrahim award for achievement in African leadership for peacefully handing over power even when the ex-Mozambican preside... More..
Travel > Hotels & Accommodations (Other) Eco-tourism: Hotels go green: 11 of 12
Here are simple ethical travel responsibility guidelines that tour operators and tourists need to follow in order to minimize the economic, social and environmental situation in Africa.This is also very vital information for travelers interested in working, traveling or volunteering in Africa.Apart from choosing organizations... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Marathon experiences: 22 of 23
Every October the Nairobi International takes place where titles in the men and women's races of the marathon relay series known as the Greatest Race on Earth (GROE) are at stake.The relay series is staged in four cities,Singapore The other legs will be held in Singapore ( the Island race), Mumbai (the historic race') Hong Ko... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Where is the world going: 42 of 42
Part One:Why the world is going to Africa?My friend Leilani Tierney tries to explore:"If you take a first class train cabin you get a very small cabin with bunk beds. It's a good thing I don't roll around a lot at night because the top bunk was very narrow and the bunk was very high off the ground. Someone made up our beds wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Has China become a capitalist society?: 16 of 16
China approaches Africa very differently from most of the rest of the world and is accordingly having a big influence on the Africa's development. Confucius Institutes are now opening across Africa to encourage the study of Chinese and new educational and industrial links are blossoming.For example,Chinese are constructing ro... More..
Business > Starting a Business Starting a business from humble roots: 13 of 13
Ever heard of people who start and get into successful business by mistake?If you haven't then read on.It was in March 1994(as a student at Egerton University), after a trip I made to Kita Kyushu, Japan during Ship for World Youth Exchange program-me that I got into my business by accident.In Japan I lived with a Japanese fam... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Female genital mutilation: Its practice in African and Middle Eastern cultures: 9 of 9
Why is everybody against female genital mutilation and not male genital mutilation and its related rituals? Let me explain as follows.Africans keep their culture intact and sometimes in secret; changing only when they want to. To become adults African boys are initiated. This means they must be circumcised at age 10.The ritua... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Reasons to donate blood: 9 of 9
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has greatly affected Kenya 's blood supply. Over the years, the country has seen a decreasing trend in the number of blood units collected annually, while the number of blood units needed continues its steady rise.Statistics also reveal that every ten minutes, someone in Kenya needs blood. The population... More..