Doesn't it strike you as interesting the way goals get shifted on a daily basis on the political front. I really get tickled when the pollster has his results out and suddenly he is married to so and so who knows someone who knows something about a powerful guy in so and so's campaign team...
now that is just lame.
anyway I guess its the children's playtime the hour of reckoning is fast approaching when all talk will end and its me, the card and the box.
I envision a Kenya that is democratically mature come the next few weeks. I only hope this comes to pass because in the few weeks gone by we have witnessed tribalism in a way that few imagined possible ever again. We need to wake up as Kenyan citizens and be the patriots we claim to be. Lets make a deliberate move towards integrity.Githongo has been shouting himself hoarse over anglo leasing, the human rights over social injustices and off course no one is saying anything and if they do its police spokesman Kiraithe and you wanna duck at he slightest association with him being Kenyan.
That doesnt top the list of goofs this year. Look at the church of Kenya coz that is what it has turned to be its not the church of Christ. If we can wake up one day and be partisan over one issue and not look at the other of the same calibre. This is in reference to the MOU signed by KIBAKI in 2002 and RAILA in 2007. What makes the latter so wrong if not partisan issues, especially when you ask for an explanation and when it comes you claim its doctored so really what do you want?
As if that is not enough!!! Another group is born by the name Church for change...and publicly humiliates the former group on allegations of acting at the behest of others not ready for a transparent and democratic Kenya. Then come 29th December how do you face Kenyans to defend your stand...?
As if to add insult to injury Kimunya rises and says, anglo leasing was signed by others and thus we are free of corruption!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK fine lets forget anglo leasing but why are you sourcing support from the architect and signatories of goldenberg? Where is zero tolerance to corruption?
Then Raphael Wanjala says it wasnt me...I don't know where the weapons came from. And he is sort after by the police and they apparently can't find him where he is seated at the podium next to the president on the dias at a public function...he e he he eeee hee !!!!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
The story is told
I have always wanted to share my life. you know, like do a memoir of my most memorable times in life. I had thought of doing a biography and time seems to be scarce even for the best of us and now I think I finally got the trick.
Just blog it out. When I get bored i will simply do my on-line book.
I will type away all that my heart has to offer. I will simply trace my life from childhood in brief headers to just ensure I pick out the times that made me who I am.
I do guarantee you a great read. I also guarantee lots of lessons amidst all these.
Just blog it out. When I get bored i will simply do my on-line book.
I will type away all that my heart has to offer. I will simply trace my life from childhood in brief headers to just ensure I pick out the times that made me who I am.
I do guarantee you a great read. I also guarantee lots of lessons amidst all these.
THE BEGINNINGS:
Born in a polygamous family I have learnt to live with rivalry and competition. I consider my siblings; 3 of them; the dearest assets I have in this world. They have stood with me in the wierdest of time and have always shown love inspite of what we may have been up against.
Lesson#1: Keep your family first above all else
Now despite all this we have never shown hatred for any one. we were brought up by our mother in as culture of love and sharing and to date some think its my biggest weakness, the selflessness i have towards others. I do believe it my strength as through that i have always been able to gain and meet and make long term friends.
Lesson#2: Do good always you never know what doors it will open
Notice I said we were brought up by my mother. Well I lost my father when I was was 12 years and I have known all but my mothers love. The demise of my father in itself had a lesson for me. When he was bed ridden I promised to go see him and always kept pushing it aside. On the day I decided to go visit it was on a closing day and I was to get a prize for being first in class and I was to go see him after the award ceremony. I was so excited but it was short lived coz while in the showers I heard my mother crying and I knew immediately it was over. He had succumbed to diabetes.
Lesson#3: Don't put till later what you have to deal with today for what lieth ahead you never know and most of the time it will interfere wuth what you plan to do.
Lesson#4: Always make time for those you love.
And well yes as you would probably have guessed we had the biggest pledges of love and undying loyalty from relatives and friend but i always ask myself then why is it that mom struggled on her own to raise us?
I am not complaining infact what i came to learn from that ordeal is this:
Lesson#5: If it has to come out the best way then you have to do it on your own. No one will raise your dream for you.
And so it was we were back in school thinking through how to get through school but by virtue of hard work, my headteacher decided to pay for my fees and she even went on to pledge that even after I am through with school she would take care of my brother's fee too.
This got me thinking:
Lesson#6: Your life isn't your own. What you do with it affects others around you.
And off course I didn't let any of them down. I worked hard throughout my school days and emerged top of my class every other term and eventually got myself to the best school in the country; STAREHE BOYS' CENTRE. And that I owe not to my own doing but the favour of God, the belief in me of my mother (I know it sounds no where close to English but its my blog so I insist) and the little effort of reading. I say little because ideally reading plays a very small part in our exams.
Lesson#7: Its the people around us who determine how well we are going to thrive either by encouraging or discouraging effort. The Ultimate result is that they have affected your height of success.
I know you have realised a trend in all these; there is a lot of emphasis that I am putting on unity and support especially of those closest to us - our Inner-circle
The story continues...
Lesson#1: Keep your family first above all else
Now despite all this we have never shown hatred for any one. we were brought up by our mother in as culture of love and sharing and to date some think its my biggest weakness, the selflessness i have towards others. I do believe it my strength as through that i have always been able to gain and meet and make long term friends.
Lesson#2: Do good always you never know what doors it will open
Notice I said we were brought up by my mother. Well I lost my father when I was was 12 years and I have known all but my mothers love. The demise of my father in itself had a lesson for me. When he was bed ridden I promised to go see him and always kept pushing it aside. On the day I decided to go visit it was on a closing day and I was to get a prize for being first in class and I was to go see him after the award ceremony. I was so excited but it was short lived coz while in the showers I heard my mother crying and I knew immediately it was over. He had succumbed to diabetes.
Lesson#3: Don't put till later what you have to deal with today for what lieth ahead you never know and most of the time it will interfere wuth what you plan to do.
Lesson#4: Always make time for those you love.
And well yes as you would probably have guessed we had the biggest pledges of love and undying loyalty from relatives and friend but i always ask myself then why is it that mom struggled on her own to raise us?
I am not complaining infact what i came to learn from that ordeal is this:
Lesson#5: If it has to come out the best way then you have to do it on your own. No one will raise your dream for you.
And so it was we were back in school thinking through how to get through school but by virtue of hard work, my headteacher decided to pay for my fees and she even went on to pledge that even after I am through with school she would take care of my brother's fee too.
This got me thinking:
Lesson#6: Your life isn't your own. What you do with it affects others around you.
And off course I didn't let any of them down. I worked hard throughout my school days and emerged top of my class every other term and eventually got myself to the best school in the country; STAREHE BOYS' CENTRE. And that I owe not to my own doing but the favour of God, the belief in me of my mother (I know it sounds no where close to English but its my blog so I insist) and the little effort of reading. I say little because ideally reading plays a very small part in our exams.
Lesson#7: Its the people around us who determine how well we are going to thrive either by encouraging or discouraging effort. The Ultimate result is that they have affected your height of success.
I know you have realised a trend in all these; there is a lot of emphasis that I am putting on unity and support especially of those closest to us - our Inner-circle
The story continues...
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
THE CAMERAs GOT IT ALL WRONG!!!???
Give me a break!! You know the politicians have really got it so wrong (their mentality of Kenyans that is). Whatever made these guys think we are as stupid as we sometimes look (that is said in jest by the way)
Listening to Nyachae on TV recently was disheartening. Whats worse is that where i was seated I didn't see people exhibit as much emotion as i was meaning we have become accustomed to such shameless outburst that we don't even see them as being an insult to our intelligence. How can motion picture be so wrong as to even give Nyachae room to declare that "it wasn't me". He been listening to too much SHAGGY.
His own words spell doom leave alone there cameras capturing him giving a guard of honor of the youth paraded before him.
My beloved Kenyans we need to wake up and not let these guys take us for a ride.
You know whats worse!!?? He had guys beside him actually drumming support for him.
No wonder President Kibaki is miserable. Being surrounded by such goofs I believe he has all the rights to be miserable.
Listening to Nyachae on TV recently was disheartening. Whats worse is that where i was seated I didn't see people exhibit as much emotion as i was meaning we have become accustomed to such shameless outburst that we don't even see them as being an insult to our intelligence. How can motion picture be so wrong as to even give Nyachae room to declare that "it wasn't me". He been listening to too much SHAGGY.
His own words spell doom leave alone there cameras capturing him giving a guard of honor of the youth paraded before him.
My beloved Kenyans we need to wake up and not let these guys take us for a ride.
You know whats worse!!?? He had guys beside him actually drumming support for him.
No wonder President Kibaki is miserable. Being surrounded by such goofs I believe he has all the rights to be miserable.
Monday, September 24, 2007
WHAT DOES KENYA NEED?
With great remorse I have come to observe that the Kenyan youth have been inclined to think that they have no part to play in the development of our country today.
It pains me dearly whenever i read, watch and listen to news on the media and its all politics and more politics. Whats even more hurting is that the politics being played is archiek in nature and does nothing more than to dampen the spirits of the young who are more than able to make a DIFFERENCE IN THIS COUNTRY.
Listening to Nyachae give a speech on the PANU launch day it was sickening to hear that in his self prophesied wisdom he had the audacity to say that Kenyans don't need a revolution on National TV. How much damner does this game get?
I place it to you dear youthful Kenyans that we need a revolution, not a political one but a revolution of our MINDSET. Its my place (and yours too) to ensure that what has to be done in Kenya is done and not only done but done right. Its my responsibility and yours to make Kenya better. The politicians have failed lets not be reclined in our self delusion that we cannot make a change in this country because we can. Lets avoid cheapening our very worthy selves by just simply matching in the footsteps of our older generation who are hell bent on protecting their age old thinking.
"NO ONE EVER DISCOVERED THE SEAS BY STAYING PUT AT THE SHORES."
When you will be voting think along this line:
WHO WILL GIVE THIS COUNTRY A MENTAL LIBERATION THAT WILL SET ON COURSE A REVOLUTIONALIZED THINKING?It pains me dearly whenever i read, watch and listen to news on the media and its all politics and more politics. Whats even more hurting is that the politics being played is archiek in nature and does nothing more than to dampen the spirits of the young who are more than able to make a DIFFERENCE IN THIS COUNTRY.
Listening to Nyachae give a speech on the PANU launch day it was sickening to hear that in his self prophesied wisdom he had the audacity to say that Kenyans don't need a revolution on National TV. How much damner does this game get?
I place it to you dear youthful Kenyans that we need a revolution, not a political one but a revolution of our MINDSET. Its my place (and yours too) to ensure that what has to be done in Kenya is done and not only done but done right. Its my responsibility and yours to make Kenya better. The politicians have failed lets not be reclined in our self delusion that we cannot make a change in this country because we can. Lets avoid cheapening our very worthy selves by just simply matching in the footsteps of our older generation who are hell bent on protecting their age old thinking.
"NO ONE EVER DISCOVERED THE SEAS BY STAYING PUT AT THE SHORES."
When you will be voting think along this line:
That person will not make Kenya better but will set on course an unstoppable change that will lead to ME and YOU realizing the full potential of our youth and resources at our disposal in the form of family and friends
Thursday, September 13, 2007
I love the attitude
I have been observing with keenness the love that many are nowadays showing for the country Kenya and I love the attitude of the Kenyan people is as far as patriotism is concerned. Its was a good move I should say when the various CEO s met and decided to form the REPUBLICAN CLUB and the purpose of this as per Naikinu is to cultivate the Kenyan dream, make Kenya a better place. Am yet to get more information on this.
I love the attitude , the initiative and the drive. We cannot leave the destiny of our beloved Kenya in the hands of the current breed of politicians.
We better rise up and meet the challenge head on. Its good enough that someone should think it for us, its great if we feel challenged enought to want to continue to instill this change.
Monday, September 3, 2007
MY RESUME
Profile
I am diligent, focused, self-motivated and keen on result delivery and target performance. I have good interpersonal and communication skills and can adapt very fast to new environments and challenges. System Change Over expert in a variety of fields with emphasis on group and team management, to minimize conflict and increase system uptake and acceptance. Great interest in Process redesign, team management and process leadership.
Achievements
Other Achievements
Education
I am diligent, focused, self-motivated and keen on result delivery and target performance. I have good interpersonal and communication skills and can adapt very fast to new environments and challenges. System Change Over expert in a variety of fields with emphasis on group and team management, to minimize conflict and increase system uptake and acceptance. Great interest in Process redesign, team management and process leadership.
Achievements
Setting up and managing an inventory management system at Victoria motors Limited Uganda with the capability of managing stock issues, replenishment, order monitoring and give relevant reports for management decision making and have hands-on information on the stock levels. This has helped reduce unexplained loses and save the company millions in stock value, improved service delivery and by extension revenue collection and have hands on info on the stock levels.
Was able to successfully study, introduce and manage a client’s shift from a Windows operating System platform to the Open Source Linux system. This helped the client save a lot in terms of windows licensing and at the same time work in a safe environment free of virus under the secure Linux platform.
Set up, tested and trained users on RoadBASE Workshop management software at Homegrown Naivasha, a flower firm with a huge fleet of vehicles and equipment. This aided them have control over fleet usage, fuel consumption and maintenance cost and the ability to monitor labor and other related expenses
Other Achievements
§ League Coordinator SIFE-Kenya 5th annual Competitions
§ Development and Implementation of Concept Papers for Behavior Change Communication Groups (BCCGs) in
§ Establishing and Developing a constitution for SIFE- Maseno
§ Gone through a Life Skills Training courtesy of I Choose Life-Africa Maseno University Program
§ An 8week Peer education Training courtesy of I Choose Life-Africa Maseno University Program
§ Leadership Training courtesy of I Choose Life
§ Trainer and Facilitator in prefects Leadership training at Starehe Boys centre
Skills and Competence
§ Desktop Management – Installation, configuration and maintenance of both Linux and Windows systems Including peripheral connection, mail client setup and configuration
§ Office tools installation and use including and not limited to MS Office and Open Office
§ Training users on computer usage
§ Equipment sourcing and purchase
§ Machine maintenance including virus management, clean-up, document management, etc.
§ General User Support
§ Database management using MySQL
§ Server management including print and mail server, account management in both Linux and Windows Systems
§ Visual Basic Programming, Basic Web Programming using Ruby on Rails
Professional experience
| Feb 2nd 2009 to date Victoria Motors Ltd 10 Old Port bell Road, Kampala-Uganda Parts Supervisor (Inventory management) –Establish, implement, maintain, and supervise an inventory management system Managing stock database, reviewing stock issues for integrity, Identifying / maintaining re-order levels, Indentifying parts that need re-ordering, report generation, establishing fast, slow and obsolete stock, managing stock replenishment system, entering stock movement data and balances for the accounting purposes, supervising periodical stock taking, monitoring purchase orders. June 2nd 2008 to Jan 31st 2009 Quest Holdings Ltd International Hse, Mama Ngina Street ICT Support Engineer Server administration, Network support, Active directory management, General user support/Helpdesk management Oct 2nd 2007 to 28th May 2008 Comsat Technologies Ltd Shelter Afrique, UpperHill User and System Support Specialist Linux and Windows platform setup and management, Server and Active Directory management, Office solution management (Ms Office, Open Office), Internet and email Client management, Network connections and resource Troubleshooting, Training users, Researching on best methods to offer solution to clients. May 22nd 2007 to 28th Sep 2007 Housing Finance Company Rehani Hse, Nairobi User and System Support (ICT Department) User support, Banking systems support, LAN and Internet configurations and troubleshooting, Troubleshooting and problem solving, User configurations May 2nd 2005 to 28th Sep 2005 Wedco Enterprise Limited(Currently Opportunity Kenya) MIS Officer Assistant User support, Data verification, Report Generation Jan 7th 2003 to 31st Jul 2003 Orchid Detections Ltd Sound Plaza, Westlands Software Support and Development Installation of programs and training users, Generation of reports for the management for analysis and control, Troubleshooting and user support April 7th 2002 to 31st Dec 2002 The Armidale School Armidale, Australia Duty Master Assisting in the administration office in record keeping, Help desk and other relevant proceedings, Supervisor in Computer Lab, Library and Study Centre, Assisting junior class teachers to handle reading classes and other class activities, Assistant sports coach and duty master |
Volunteer Experience
Sep 2005– Dec 2005 I Choose Life –
ICL-Africa is an organization that aims at instilling behavior change in the university youth as a way of curbing HIV/AIDS in
Responsibility: Facilitator
Ensuring group participation, Planning and organizing for events, Mentorship of group members, Follow up of group members
August 1998 Nightingale Medical Centre Kisumu
In Starehe we have a Voluntary service Scheme that renders services to people who seem to need them free of charge. During my stay I worked in Nightingale Hospital Kisumu.
Responsibility: Volunteer
Education
Sep 1st 2003- May 3rd 2007 Maseno University Maseno, Kisumu
B.Sc. Computer Science and Engineering (Software option)
§ Upper Second Class Honors
Jan 2001- Dec 2001 Starehe Technical Training Institute Starehe,
Diploma part I Management Information System (KIM)
Feb 1997 - Nov 2000 Starehe Boys Centre and School Starehe,
§ Mean Grade A-
| Referees | Ms. Sophie Riachi System Administration Opportunity Kenya Ltd P.O Box 19497-00202 Nairobi, Tel: 020-27 20 159 / 169 | Mr. Charles Opil Program Manager I Choose Life Africa-maseno Tel: 0722600651 | Ronald Osumba Corporate Account Manager Safaricom Ltd P.O Box 46350-00100 Nairobi Tel: 020 4274261/ 0722309077 | Grace Kirimi Asst. Manager Process Improvement
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