- Reminiscing an African childhood capture by the grip of movies: The story of Prince Judah Ben-HurYear: 1968 Place: Prakash Cinema, Eldoret Age: 9 The recent news of the transition of one of my favourite film actors, the rich… Read more: Reminiscing an African childhood capture by the grip of movies: The story of Prince Judah Ben-Hur
- Festive Extravaganza Showcasing the National Research Enterprise needed more PublicityHistory was made when the National Research Fund (NRF) of Kenya hosted the inaugural national research festival on 19-23rd August,… Read more: Festive Extravaganza Showcasing the National Research Enterprise needed more Publicity
- Checking-in @ the 67th Rung of the Life LadderMy long-life walk that began at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi on the 15th day of August 1957, landed me… Read more: Checking-in @ the 67th Rung of the Life Ladder
- Theatre of the Absurd as Kenya arrives at yet another CrossroadA politician friend of mine with a close eye to detail and an ear to the ground painted a vivid… Read more: Theatre of the Absurd as Kenya arrives at yet another Crossroad
- “From a Wandering Nomad . . .”I had a most unexpected but nevertheless interesting air travel to Eldoret early one chilly July morning. The flight took… Read more: “From a Wandering Nomad . . .”
- I now have Faith and Trust in some of our Systems- the Story of my iWatchOn Saturday 25th May 2024, I was booked to travel to Cape Town on an 8am flight. I arrived at… Read more: I now have Faith and Trust in some of our Systems- the Story of my iWatch
- Is Kenya too Timid to fully embrace Generative AI?The role of artificial intelligence (AI) as the propellant in the Generation Zee uprising recently seen in Kenya has left… Read more: Is Kenya too Timid to fully embrace Generative AI?
- I will Set Forth at DawnToday, I flourish in happiness and radiate positive vibes. At long last we are picking up momentum to ensure that… Read more: I will Set Forth at Dawn
- Cry, the Beloved CountryThis past week will remain in Kenya’s memorial gallery as the week of change. It will live in infamy. Our… Read more: Cry, the Beloved Country
- Farewell to BabylonNigerian Playwright Bode Sowande wrote a befitting play that aptly captures the catalytic ethos that propelled the Kenyan youthfull Gen… Read more: Farewell to Babylon
- Why Starve the Creatives?- A wakeup call from Cape Town’s booming WaterfrontThe last week of May 2024 was tremendously rewarding and rejuvenating to me both professionally and spiritually. You see, I… Read more: Why Starve the Creatives?- A wakeup call from Cape Town’s booming Waterfront
- Taking Misfortune in Stride by Building Capacity to Bounce BackThe greatest artists, entrepreneurs, and scientists take the misfortune in stride, turning obstacles on their end and using them as… Read more: Taking Misfortune in Stride by Building Capacity to Bounce Back
- Savouring Peace, Serenity and Tranquility courtesy of the Marvellous Maanzoni LodgeEnjoying peace, serenity and tranquility at Maanzoni Lodge. It is ages since I was last here. It was then a… Read more: Savouring Peace, Serenity and Tranquility courtesy of the Marvellous Maanzoni Lodge
- Beware of False Prophets…!September 13th 2021 is a day that will long live in my collection of infamy. My heaven came crashing down on… Read more: Beware of False Prophets…!
- JPR Reflections on the Future of Learning and WorkJamboz,I hope you are well and still striving to keep safe. Enclosed do find my reflections on the future of… Read more: JPR Reflections on the Future of Learning and Work
- JPR finds himself at a Crossroad: Was he set to be `Man of Many Worlds’?The story of my life would not be complete if I did not tell you about my foremost love. Theatre.… Read more: JPR finds himself at a Crossroad: Was he set to be `Man of Many Worlds’?
- A road intersection brings forth memoriesA morning meeting is canceled and hence find myself with time to wander around Mombasa CBD. The junction of Digo… Read more: A road intersection brings forth memories
- When it Rains…., It Pours….!Nothing has been so real, and so poignant than that philosophical reflection by Rev. Alfred Apela of the All Saints’… Read more: When it Rains…., It Pours….!
- Never say bye-byes to friends..During the last two weeks of May 2021 I made a tour of the Kenya Coast as well as the… Read more: Never say bye-byes to friends..
- A looming crisis of Intellectual Attrition within the Research-Career PipelineI was saddened to learn early this year that Prof. Ramesh C. Saxena, a former Principal Research Scientist at the… Read more: A looming crisis of Intellectual Attrition within the Research-Career Pipeline
- Tribute to a True Friend, Gifted Person, and Excellent Human Being: Celebrating the life of Catherine W. KariukiIt is with a heavy heart that I received news from the daughter Wambui early Easter Monday morning, 2021 of the transition of Catherine… Read more: Tribute to a True Friend, Gifted Person, and Excellent Human Being: Celebrating the life of Catherine W. Kariuki
- Rescue of a PhD-My Postgraduate life in Aotearoa (1985-1989)I had deep craving to achieve the very highest levels of education from very early on. Having failed to get… Read more: Rescue of a PhD-My Postgraduate life in Aotearoa (1985-1989)
- A real scare…One of the most scariest moments in my life happened around about 2014. The place: Office retreat at Moi South… Read more: A real scare…
- Reflecting on the Life and Times of Hon. Simeon NyachaeThe transition of Hon. Simeon Nyachae hurls me back to the 1984. I have read his autobiography `Walking Through the… Read more: Reflecting on the Life and Times of Hon. Simeon Nyachae
- Me Shake, Shake No More…!You need to acquaint yourself the remarkable autobiography Fan into Flame by late Very Rev. Dr. John G. Gatu that traces his remarkable life… Read more: Me Shake, Shake No More…!
- African Movie `Citation’ Deals firmly with matters of Sexual Harassment..It happens to be one of those nights. Sleep does not come easy. Books can be a bore. Hence, I… Read more: African Movie `Citation’ Deals firmly with matters of Sexual Harassment..
- Dave’s MoustacheBack to Nairobi after last night’s frantic dash to the airport at Kisumu. The ticket had indicated an 8.20… Read more: Dave’s Moustache
- Leadership Lessons from the Great Fire of Rome: How would Emperor Nero have Managed the COVID-19 Crisis?Hon. Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi made an impressive statement at the 2nd edition, a hybrid in-person and virtual KUSI-IDEAS conference, on… Read more: Leadership Lessons from the Great Fire of Rome: How would Emperor Nero have Managed the COVID-19 Crisis?
- I was Moulded by Music…The month of September 2017 will long live in infamy. Two extraordinary gentlemen bade us farewell. For 8th September 2017… Read more: I was Moulded by Music…
- I Eat Books, Sleep Books, and Wake Books!I am a voracious reader of books. Like a gregarious locust I will gobble-up any book that is well written,… Read more: I Eat Books, Sleep Books, and Wake Books!