Onjalazbroz- Testing the Foundation of Knowledge

The British Empire did not invent the strategy of divide and rule, but they perfected it with bureaucratic precision, leaving behind a blueprint that post-colonial elites have studied with reverence. The formula is deceptively simple: keep the oppressed fighting among themselves, and they will never unite against their oppressor.  This tactic, honed in the colonies of India and Kenya, did not vanish with independence—it merely changed hands. Today, from Nairobi to New Delhi, political classes wield ethnic and religious divisions like scalpels, performing intricate surgeries on the body politic to ensure that power remains in the hands of the few while the many remain distracted by tribal squabbles.   The Colonial Laboratory: British India’s Religious Fractures Nowhere was this strategy more ruthlessly applied than in British India, where the empire transformed religious coexistence into a tinderbox. Hindus and Muslims had lived alongside each other for centuries, their co...

When Vladimir Lenin predicted capitalism's collapse a century ago, he saw what others refused to acknowledge—that a system built on endless accumulation would eventually consume itself. The 2008 financial crisis brought his prophecy to the brink of fulfillment, as the world watched titans of finance crumble under the weight of their own excess. Yet what should have been capitalism's death knell became instead its most damning revelation. Governments that had pleaded empty coffers when it came to schools and hospitals suddenly discovered endless reserves to bail out the very institutions that caused the catastrophe. The message was unmistakable: in capitalism's hierarchy of value, the wealthy are immortal, while the poor remain eternally expendable.   This betrayal laid bare the crumbling foundations of capitalism's social contract. The myth of meritocracy withered as those who engineered the crisis received golden parachutes while ordinary people lost homes and liveliho...

The great cultural collision of our age has brought many traditions into conflict, but few debates reveal as much about a society's values as the tension between monogamy and polygamy. While Western modernity often dismisses polygamy as a relic of "backward" cultures, a closer examination reveals an uncomfortable truth: the monogamous ideal, as practiced today, frequently fails in its central promise of fostering responsible, committed relationships. What emerges instead is a paradox—a system meant to channel desire into stable unions that often drives it underground into realms of secrecy and exploitation.   The Western model of monogamy arrived in Africa and other colonized regions wrapped in the language of morality and progress, yet its track record tells a different story. Walk along the beaches of Mombasa or Dakar, and you will find European tourists—many wearing wedding rings—negotiating prices with local sex workers. These are not anomalies but symptoms of a syste...

From childhood, we’re taught that children owe their parents a lifelong debt—for food, shelter, education, and love. This belief is so ingrained that many spend their lives trying to "repay" their parents. But this ignores a fundamental truth: children never asked to be born. The decision to bring a child into the world rests solely with parents, families, and society. If anything, it is parents who owe their children—not the other way around. This article challenges the notion of filial obligation by examining: The Unilateral Decision of Birth Parental Responsibility vs. Favors The Unhealthy Reality of Human Existence Part 1: The Choice to Bring a Child Into the World 1. No Child Consents to Birth Biological Fact: Conception and birth are decisions made by parents, whether intentional (planned pregnancy) or unintentional (rape, failed contraception). Social Pressures: Families often pressure couples to have children; societies outlaw abortion, removing bodily autonomy. Exam...

Corruption remains Africa's most formidable challenge—a hydra-headed monster that manifests in police shakedowns, fraudulent elections, embezzled health funds, and rigged university admissions. While corruption exists globally, its systemic nature across African governments demands historical examination. This analysis reveals how European colonialism didn't merely exploit Africa's resources but implanted governance models where corruption became the operating system rather than a bug. The colonial administration's foundational sins—land theft, institutionalized racism, and economic extraction—created behavioral templates that post-independence leaders would replicate. Through literary evidence from Chinua Achebe and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, government audits, and contemporary case studies, we trace how colonial strategies of control evolved into today's corruption crises. Part I: Colonialism as Grand Corruption European powers established governance systems where abu...

In 2016, two seismic political events revealed a global crisis: Britain voted for Brexit, and the U.S. elected a president who promised a border wall. Both campaigns blamed immigrants for economic woes, igniting xenophobic policies worldwide. Yet this narrative is dangerously flawed. The real culprit behind stagnant wages and job losses isn’t immigration—it’s unregulated capitalism, where multinational corporations (MNCs) prioritize profits over people while governments fail to rein them in. This article dismantles the xenophobic myth and exposes how: MNCs exploit weak labor/environmental laws in developing nations, killing jobs in the West Social democracies (e.g., Scandinavia) prove regulated markets outperform extreme capitalism Historical amnesia blinds nations to immigration’s role in their success Part 1: The Immigration Fallacy 1. The Hypocrisy of Wealthy Nations U.S./Australia/Canada: Built by immigrants; 40% of Fortune 500 companies founded by immigrants or their children (For...

The play Amezidi by Said A. Mohamed is more than a historical drama—it is a mirror reflecting the persistent colonial-era management practices still plaguing African workplaces today. Set in colonial Tanzania, the play depicts a workers’ strike undermined by union leaders who betray their colleagues for personal gain, showcasing the toxic "divide and rule" tactics employed by oppressive management. Decades after independence, many African organizations—from factories to universities—still operate under these archaic, authoritarian structures. This article argues for a radical shift from colonial-style management to democratic, ethical leadership, particularly in professional environments like academic institutions. Research consistently shows that cohesive, participatory workplaces outperform authoritarian ones. Yet, as seen in Kenya’s local colleges and beyond, the legacy of Theory X management and divide-and-rule strategies continues to stifle productivity, innovation, and ...

The crusades were a series of military campaigns the Catholic church carried out between the 11th and 15th centuries against Muslims, pagans, and church opponents (Lock, 2006). Over the past few decades, historians have investigated the occurrence and motivations for the crusades. Some of the motivations for the crusades identified include the need to: capture Jerusalem, free and defend Christian territories, and protect Christians living in non-Christian territories. However, questions still arise on whether these were the motives of the religious and political leaders who called for the crusades or whether they also had particular hidden agendas (Lock, 2006). This article examines the evidence of the first crusade to determine whether it was meant to save Christianity or exploit them for personal gains.      the crusaders on a battleground    The First Crusade (1096-1099)    Pope Urban II   Pope Urban II was the first religious and pol...