Our Love to Hate Keeps Us From Prospering as a Country

This probably gonna be a short essay. I was just watching a show I love to hate and listening to sentiments I also love to hate. But half way through the show I wondered; why do I keep watching this, I don’t like it and it doesn’t add anything to my life?

At this moment something just came to me and I thought its good I share, so I ran to my laptop to type it down. It’ll probably seem bizarre but bear with me. It quite interesting.

I was just wondering why as a country we seem to have a lot of hatred, lack of appreciation of our accents and everything we have –the grass’ always greener on the other side- whether its Maghuli, we think he’s better than our president, we talk of Buhari we think he better than our president. Even the other day watching a channel I love to hate airing a program I passionately hate, they insinuated that probably what we need is not a good constitution probably we need a strong good president like Buhari –so stupid, I thought.

But then again why is this so, we seem to hate corruption, extremism, tribalism, hate speech and all those bad things that any sane person ought to hate; how then is it that things always seems to get worse?

While this may seem a rhetorical question, I came up with an answer –it’s because we love to hate them. We love to hate corruption, I mean, those people who speak against corruption are so passionate they make me want to hate corruption even more, whenever I hear some corruption dealings, I comment and express my disgust, and I feel good when those news anchors point to my tweet expressing my disgust.

If I only hated this TV station and its programs I would have just switched to another station, but now I love to hate it. So I watch it and I hate it even more, they trigger my inspiration and I write such articles as this one. Other people love to hate corruption so much that when it happens they are inspired to draw cartoons and caricatures of it; others pen down passionate articles; while others do investigative journalism to uncover the truths –very noble things, or so I thought.

You know, now I understand why Jimmy Gate would write a song about sponsors –he just hates it with a passion, and after months and years of listening to people talk about it and do nothing about he got inspired by his love to hate the “sponsor phenomenon” that he wrote a song about. Yes, I know, you feel a bit confused right now –I am too. But there is something here.

If only we hated corruption, then we would be able to switch and talk about the good governance, Mohamed Ali would be investigating and laying praises upon policemen who have done great job. But now we love to hate corruption, so Mohamed Ali have to investigate and show us how corrupt our system is, on this one I also comment and state my disgust.

We are able to justify our continued hate on corruption because it’s a vice and we should hate it. But we have tipped over, we love to hate corruption or in other words we passionately hate corruption, tribalism, and all those other vices. And we also love good governance, nationalism, patriotism, and we wish we could achieve them.

But now I’m wondering, what would be the case if we loved to love governance, nationalism, and patriotism. Would that spur us into action as our love to hate corruption has spurred us into numerous tiny and big actions? 

One Media House, Three Presenters, and One Political Party That Will Drive Kenya to the Pit

I love media freedom, and I appreciate what our media houses and stakeholders are doing to enlarge our freedom of expression. It is in this spirit of expression that I thought I should share my two cents on the current situation in Kenya.

I celebrated when KTN News was launched, but I can’t say the same for my beautiful wife. Since then, it’s like my TV was permanently set to this channel.

However, watching this channel for that long has led me to believe its main aim is to ensure Kenya falls into violence after the next election. It’s hell bent on pushing any opposition agenda no matter the consequence. You just need to watch three presenters on popular shows and you’ll come up with the same decision. So in my opinion, the one media house that needs to be checked for its role in any disruption in peace in Kenya is KTN News.

In this media house, almost all presenters have a very biased view and almost ready to push any opposition, Al Shabaab, or any sentiments against the Government. However, I’ll pick on three that I believe are enthusiastic about it.

I Believe News Sources program on KTN News presented by James Smart and Dennis Onsarigo are geared towards creating a narrative that is misleading and misinforming the public. As we all know, there are facts and there is reporting of those facts. Those are two different things that should be differentiated. I believe these two guys are distorting the facts in their reporting so as to achieve a certain end. I am currently doing a Content Analysis of this program to establish their main agenda.

There are two ladies I usually group together, Yvonne Okwala and Linda Ogutu. I love these two presenters, they are authentic, passionate, and sincere. In fact, I was almost carried away with their sincerity to think they are truthful and factual. I thought they were representing facts truthfully.

But I have come to understand that one can be sincerely wrong. One can sincerely misrepresent facts. I believe what they do is as a result of the company policy and they represent that so sincerely –no wonder they have the job. These too, will take the country to the pit if they are not challenged and checked.

I don’t want to bore anyone with a long list of things they have done, but a content analysis report is coming up soon that will elaborate everything. In the meantime, I invite all to watch this channel and especially those three presenters carefully and make their own judgement.

The one political party is ODM and in extension the CORD. It’s in open secret that for CORD to win or to be in power there has to be violence. They can’t will according to the rules set. Their only option is to set rules that favor them. That’s why you’ll hear of proposals such as disbanding IEBC by storming their offices, simply because by going through the process, the commissioners will be found innocent according to the law.

CORD wants to the power so bad yet they have failed to take responsibility. They will incite people to violence and then blame it on police. Anyway, that’s not why I am writing this.

Going back to my point, I think CORD will take this country to the pit. They have already started calling for people to take up arms. It is clear, through their favorite channel (KTN and KTN News) that they are threatening anyone who does not agree with them with the promise of war during and after the 2017 elections. I’ll leave it at that, just watch KTN News and you’ll understand more.

So, what now. I am appealing to ICC investigators, NGOs, Police, and other investigating departments to start keeping data of all the sentiments of war being uttered by those leading and supporting this party/coalition. At least after they have committed their heinous crimes of painting Kenya red with Kenyan’s blood, those who will be left will have some evidence of how the war was planned and executed.

Reasons Why I Will Never Vote For Raila to Be My President

I have been following the cord leader for quite sometimes now, and I have come to conclusion that he will tell you anything you want to hear just to get your vote.

He has no vision or intention of taking us anywhere. As you might have noted, his greatest aim is to get to power and to remove one or maybe two tribes from the power.

This is evident in the recent comments by one of his greatest supporter.

In 2013, like many of you, I entertained the thought of having the former PM as a president. However, during the presidential debate, I heard something that made me question his commitment to the republic.

During this period, the debate on Migingo was rife. Asked what he would do to resolve the issue. He confidently said he wouldn’t fight over a piece of ROCK!

An innocent comment/answer you would say, but to me I felt offended. People died trying to get the mbeberu out of that and other rocks around the country. Furthermore, Uganda values that rock more than the would-be Kenyan president.

I changed my mind, and of course, like many of you, the current president won my heart and my vote.

Then there was the issue with mungiki, after the group caused a lot of strife to the central Kenya residents, the former PM was too willing to talk and engage with them.

The same soft spot was exhibited towards the “Mombasa Si Kenya” movement. In fact, I thought if he became president, he would accept the cessation.

So by now we wouldn’t be having the Migingo and Mombasa, and of course central would be ruled by gangs.

His recent comments about the KDF in Somalia says a lot. The alshabaab were calling for our troops to leave Somalia. And so, the former PM joined them in calling for the same.

Since we all know the aim of the terrorist group is to take over NEP, then it would mean he would be much willing to discuss on how we can come up with an agreeable resolution. And probably he would say it’s another piece of desert, this time round.

We all know his level of confidence in the Kenyan government, institutions, as well as our ability to deal with our issues.

I mean, a simple accounting matter like the Eurobond, he would rather have “competent international” accounting firms do it for us. In my mind I am clear, voting raila as the president will be the end of Kenya as we know it.

Send Us a Destroyer or a Savior But Don't Let Us Suffer

Somebody dropped this piece on me about a week ago , I just had to post it before year end....

"Oh Lord whats happening to Africa?
Send us a savior or a destroyer,
but we cannot continue like this
sink us or save us
you got to do something
close the wombs of our mothers
strike our women with barrenness
let no more black child be born
to this suffering
to grow into a beggar
with no ability to sacrifice and
do whats needed to redeem himself
if Africa is doomed to fail
then let it fail now
but don't give us more suffering
its so unlike you, Father"

the words were so strong in me, that I had to write them. 

The Top Ten Best-Paying Work-From-Home Jobs: Are Ready For the Change in Job Market

With numerous companies laying off employees or transitioning workers from full-time to part-time, work-from-home jobs have become an economic necessity for many. The following telecommuting jobs received A scores or better from the Better Business Bureau. They offer extra income, flexible hours and that cherished work uniform – the robe.

Note: with Government of Kenya concentrating on making Kenya an IT Hub in Africa, the following are the kind of jobs and skills that you need to hone. Sit back and relax….oh!! Sorry. My bad…read!!

Web search evaluator

 Pay range: $13.50-$17.50/hour

When you type in a keyword to any of your favorite search engines, there aren’t just pre-loaded algorithms at work finding you the top matches for your inquiry. Many large companies employ real live people to analyze search results and improve the accuracy of search engines.

 

 

 

 

Culinary consultant

Pay range: $15-$30/hour

For those who can’t learn all there is to know from a YouTube video or an eHow article, there are actual culinary hotlines where experienced cooks take calls and answer questions about culinary confusions. A culinary degree isn’t required to work these hotlines, but experience in the field is preferred.

Customer service representative

Pay range: $9-$14/hour

In the old days when you called a major company with a question or complaint, your call was directed to an enormous call center. But today, the person on the other end of that call may be sitting in his or her own home office. Few companies require any particular education from their telecommuting customer service representatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tech support agent

Pay range: $17-$29/hour

If you speak “tech” like it’s your second language, you can be of high value to companies that offer technical services or products. From the comfort of your home, you could answer questions about everything from laptops to stereos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virtual assistant

Pay range: $28-45/hour

A virtual assistant fills the same shoes a regular assistant might fill: scheduling appointments, keeping up records, recording memos and the like. But the difference between a virtual assistant and a traditional secretary is a virtual assistant operates as an independent business, often assisting a roster with multiple clients. The ability to juggle a high volume of calls and remain extremely organized is a must in this position.

Online tutor

Pay range: $10-$30/hour

All that’s required for this job is a bachelor’s degree and a computer. Online tutors instruct live chat sessions with students in a virtual classroom. Positions for those with advanced degrees are available as well, and often offer higher pay. 

Medical transcriptionist

Pay range: $25,000-$50,000/year

Medical transcriptionists type up those messy hand-written notes doctors scribble down during appointments, and turn them into official medical records. Most clinics or private practices want their transcriptionists to have an associate’s degree and be familiar with medical terminology.

Proofreader

Pay range: $12-$20/hour

Many foreign firms that publish academic or medical papers to English-speaking audiences need a native English speaker with editing experience to ensure documents are up to par. Some companies, even within the U.S., offer proofreading services to students and professors and hire experienced editors for the position. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Concierge

$11-$17/hour

A concierge doesn’t only work at a hotel. Large firms like JPMorgan employ virtual concierges who provide travel assistance, make reservations and handle questions via phone and email. These concierges often enjoy full benefits and flexible hours.

Translator

$1,000-$2,500/month

All this job requires is the command of at least two languages, and a computer. Many companies hire freelancers to translate business documents, consumer websites, academic papers and more. The most desirable applicants not only speak two languages, but also have some background in the industry of the company.

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Top 10 Emerging Jobs in Kenya

Blogging

Blogging has become one of the most profitable jobs in Kenya today. Most blogs such as Kenya Daily Post, Nairobi Wire are some of the emerging news channels that have come to be followed by many Kenyans. They are getting into the league of Daily Nation and Standard news blogs.

Moneywise, they are said to be earning their owners over 20k per day –may be a bit on the higher side though.

Academic Research 

 

This is the other sector that has taken university graduates by storm. They are failing their exams as they help others succeed in theirs…quite ironical. However, this is another field earning Kenyans good money.

Other Emerging Job Trends include

These are mostly used in internet marketing

3.      Social Media Marketing

 

Companies and celebrities are hiring IT savvy individuals to help in managing their twitter, facebook and other social media accounts. Quite a profitable endeavor too.

4.      Content Marketing

 

While this requires a bit of technical knowledge, companies that are involved in this type of marketing concentrate on giving their customers an added value. Digital marketing professionals in Kenya are involved in

i.                    Establishing problems and issues the target audience faces,

ii.                  Continuously creating new, high-quality content that target audience values

iii.                Capturing attention of your target audience for your great content

iv.                Measuring the success of your content marketing campaign.

5.      Landing Page Optimization

 

(LPO) is one part of a broader Internet marketing process called conversion optimization, or conversion rate optimization (CRO), with the goal of improving the percentage of visitors to the website that become sales leads and customers. A landing page is a webpage that is displayed when a potential customer clicks an advertisement or a search engine result link. This webpage typically displays content that is a relevant extension of the advertisement or link. LPO aims to provide page content and appearance that makes the webpage more appealing to target audiences.

6.      Inbound Marketing

 

Inbound marketing earns the attention of customers, makes the company easy to be found  and draws customers to the website by producing interesting content.

Sharing is caring and inbound marketing is about creating and sharing content with the world. By creating content specifically designed to appeal to your dream customers, inbound marketing attracts qualified prospects to your business and keeps them coming back for more.

7.      Web Analytics/ Google Analytics 

 

Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of internet data for purposes of understanding and optimizing web usage.

8.      SEO

 

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of affecting the visibility of a website or a web page in a search engine's "natural" or un-paid ("organic") search results. In general, the earlier (or higher ranked on the search results page), and more frequently a site appears in the search results list, the more visitors it will receive from the search engine's users. SEO may target different kinds of search, including image search, local search, video search, academic search, news search and industry-specific vertical search engines.

9.      Conversion Rate Optimization

 

In internet marketing, conversion optimization, or conversion rate optimization (CRO) is the method of creating an experience for a website or landing page visitor with the goal of increasing the percentage of visitors that convert into customers. It is also commonly referred to as CRO.

10.  A/B Testing

 

A/B testing is a methodology in advertising of using randomized experiments with two variants, A and B, which are the control and treatment in the controlled experiment. Such experiments are commonly used in web development and marketing, as well as in more traditional forms of advertising.