Onjalazbroz- Testing the Foundation of Knowledge

  Everyone at the school was anxious. A new principal had arrived, and that meant change. The fear of the unknown had gripped everyone. Like life, life at the school seemed bleak. Beside this uncertainty, disappointment also reared its face around the teachers' hearts. It was ridiculous that nobody from Kisumu had been chosen for the principal's position. The new principal was from Thika, which made the Kisumu staff feel undermined and disrespected. Moreover, the method the head office used to introduce the principal had not served him well. The chief finance officer had arrived with him, blazing fire and declaring how lazy the Kisumu staff was. The new principal appeared to adopt this subjective view, as his first speech to the staff he barely knew was full of threats. Two weeks of holiday  passed, and a  new semester begun. Ochieng made sure he arrived early at school that morning. He had missed his cherished morning workout just to be on time. Unfortunately, his effort...

 David sat on his sofa. Even though the cushions were made of a highly dense mattress, they felt hard, like a plain hardwood bench. He had been doing the same thing for several days; waking up early every morning, observing his phone and the email inbox painfully. He had done an interview a few days ago and was very hopeful that this much-needed job opportunity would be the breakthrough in his life. He was tired of living on dregs and crumbs. He needed change in his life.     The interview had gone well, at least, according to him. He had left the panel amazed and in awe. He had gathered a lot of writing, media, and literature knowledge that made him suitable for a writer or editor position in any reputable organization. However, the call was not coming.    In the past few days, he had made several calls to the interviewer. The receptionist kept telling him that the HR manager would call him. He desperately wanted to speak to the hiring manager. He wondered...

  As the world marks 100 years since the end of World War I, there are fears of the rising demand for monoculturalism in the US and Europe. People must remember that monoculturalism was a principal cause of the rampant wars raving Europe in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Most importantly, people have forgotten that monoculturalism was a primary cause of the first and second world wars. Even today, the primary force behind the many global conflicts is monoculturalism, the inability to tolerate and respect other people and their different cultures. Fortunately, today, 11th November 2018, serves as a reminder that monoculturalism and a high-spirited nationalism are the critical ingredients for international wars, as they did over 100 years ago. Over 20 million people died in the first world war, virtually wiping out the young generations of that time. Proposition for monoculturalism  Proponents of monoculturalism argue that it is the only way to create peaceful coexistence in...

I remember a book in Swahili that I read after finishing high school. The book is a play titled " Amezidi " by Said A. Mohamed. This play is set during the colonial periods in Tanzania at a particular firm where workers have gone on strike due to the poor working conditions, which they suffer at the hands of the firm's management.  The strike was called and enforced by the firm's workers' union, chaired by a brave woman, the main protagonist of the play. Unfortunately, the protagonist's leadership faces many challenges due to betrayal from other leaders of the union, who secretly meet the management and negotiate better packages for themselves at the expense of the workers. The actions of the management and the few greedy leaders of the union show how the "divide and rule" rule policy is employed by the firm's management to oppress workers. Sadly, colonial organizations still exist today, especially in African countries. In Kenya, workers still s...

Have you ever wondered why your dad never lets you drive his DeLorean DMC-12, Lancia Delta Integrale, Ford RS 200, BMW E30 M3, or Porsche 959? Do you ever wonder why your best friend is reluctant to give you his Mini Cooper, Nissan 350Z2, Hummer H3T, Holden Coupe 60, or Isuzu D MAX? Nothing is as close to a man’s heart as cool cars and supercars. Men love cars and supercars. The great cars mentioned above, and much more, are products of concepts borrowed from the concept cars. Concept Cars Concept cars are made to show new styling or technology that an organization intends to apply to produce new car models. These cars help car manufacturing companies determine customers’ responses to new technologies or styles that may be used to develop new cars. Concept cars are typically displayed at motor shows that customers generally attend. There, customers observe the cars and give their opinions on the new technologies and styles presented by the concept cars. The first concept car, Buick Y-J...

There are four main ways that people can invest in gold. First, investors can buy physical gold through gold coins or bullion. However, this form of investment has some problems. One needs a safe storage place and an insurance scheme for the gold. Second, investors can buy stocks in gold-producing companies or companies that supply equipment for gold mining. The problem with this type of investment is that one is exposed to operational risks and company management blunders. Thirdly, investors can join the exchange-traded gold funds. The problem with this investment is that high management costs and brokerage fees typically accompany the investment. Finally, an investor can buy gold certificates from a financial institution with some gold reserves. The problem with this investment is that when the financial institution becomes insolvent, one risks losing one’s investment.  Besides that, many people wonder why people still invest in gold in this age. They do not see the purpose of go...

The workplace is similar to any other social environment where we encounter many situations. Some situations make us feel comfortable, while others make us feel uncomfortable. Uncomfortable situations make us stressed and hinder our overall productivity in the workplace. Therefore, it is essential to avoid them to protect our health and productivity in the workplace. Fortunately, a simple “NO,” well-said, is one of the best ways to avoid these situations that make us uncomfortable.  Situations That Need a No    The boss needs you to do more work.    Here are examples of situations in the workplace that we need to learn to say “NO” to: 1. Your boss assigns you a task that does not fit your job description. This assignment will likely take much of your time as it hinders you from performing the duties outlined in your job description. Moreover, you will realize that you do not have the skills to complete the assignment efficiently. It may cause you stress. You s...