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The Apprentice Nigeria -Episode Two 2008-03-07 02:05:59 To dub the show that is currently airing on Africa Tv as "The Apprentice
Africa" is a misnomer.Majority of the contestants are Nigeria
n,the production team is nearly wholly Nigerian, the adverts are predominantly Nigerian ,the tasks are Nigerian.....and i can continue and the Judging reeks of African paternalistic ,chauvinistic mentality.There is no Egyptian,Libyan or Arab in the show despite Read more:Episode
Mungiki Scare ! 2008-03-06 01:41:16 Kenyans are waking up to another morning just to hear that the outlawed mungiki sect were planning a staged demo only to be stopped in their tracks by Police along jogoo road near the new Wakulima Market.At the same time the BBC allege that three mungiki leaders were at tate house which is unfounded and may just stroke Kenyans the wrong way as the country is still volatile despite the peace deal. Read more:Scare
Hillary Clinton Leading in Texas and Ohio Primaries! 2008-03-05 03:45:11 It almost appeared that HillaryClinton
would face her final shove aside in the race for the Texas
and Ohio
primaries but she has come out kicking after Barrack Obama's 11 state straight wins!She is still in the race for the American Presidency after having won Ohio yesterday night and she is still in the Lead in Texas.Im sure many would like to receive the results(unnoficial ) as they come Read more:Leading
, Hillary Clinton
The Apprentice Africa TV Show 2008-03-04 07:35:32 The ApprenticeAfrica
(Nigeria Version)began airing on local KTN tv las week and the opening show was a rather pleasant surprise!The CEO for the Nigerian version of the much famed Donald Trump Apprentice franchise is Nigerian Advertising Business Mogul Biodun Shobanjo of the Trokya Group Holdings (Insight Grey).There is a South African Version of the same show which was hosted by former
Kenya Triumphs Over Post Poll Violence 2008-02-28 23:51:13 The political impasse is now down and under after His Excellency the President Honourable Mwai Kibaki and His Premiership Honourable Raila Odinga signed a power sharing agreement that is to be entrenched in the Kenya
n Constitution under a National Accord and Reconciliation Act .An almost euphoric celebration greeted the wider Kenya due to this recent development that will bring to an end two Read more:Violence
Kenya Blog Awards 2008 2008-02-28 03:25:08 There are many notable Kenya
n bloggers out there addressing serious issues and churning out useful information that is shaping the face and future of Kenya.However little attention is being paid towards rewarding and recognizing their efforts!
That is the subject of this thread and i hope the corporate industry especially the media fraternity will take the cue from the suggestions herein. The Read more:Awards
Will Kenya Burn! 2008-02-27 00:38:23 The lapse and failure of the Koffi Annan mediation talks leading to their suspension brings to the fore the selfish nature and hypocrisy of Kenya
n leaders.They have chosen the path of death and destruction under self deceit that they will not be harmed personally!It is indeed grim to arrive at such a conclusion and sincere Kenyans dont want to accept this as the eventuality.
Kenyan leaders
Improve Your Technorati Rank and Blog Traffic 2008-02-26 03:33:42 More than a hundred thousand blogs are generated each day which means that extra effort must be employed for one's blog to remain competitive and retain visibility!That poses a fundamental challenge for African bloggers!For one we are not really blogging,two even our best blogs rarely generate good traffic and three most of the new blogs are coming from the developed countries where there are Read more:Improve
, Technorati
Oscars this Weekend! 2008-02-23 01:28:29 After a week full of routine work stuff,one always wonders what the weekend portends!Will it be the usual wine and dine,watching movies,house cleaning,going out on a date,if you are a notable blogger and take delight in blogging, well weekends may just create the time for you to blog or do something else thats interesting(for now traveling about and vacationing in Kenya is out of question!). Read more:Oscars
, Weekend
Social Website Link Promising Money In Kind! 2008-02-22 05:14:35 Theres a social website called qassia! currently on Beta stage that is absolutely marvelous for bloggers who aim at making money on the side from their venture.Unfortuantely to access it one must be invited.The site promises qassia dollars 500$ per referall if one refers a new blogger within 12 hours from signing up.For an invite please click on my link and submit your site otherwise you cannot Read more:Social
, Money
Queer Activity in Mathare Slums! 2008-02-20 02:06:50 Violence has returned to Mathare Area 1 following what residents are claiming to be forceful evictions of tenants belonging to certain ethnic communities allegedly for non-failure to pay rent. It is stated that this was done yesterday under police supervision although this allegation is uncornfirmed!
This latest event has sparked the anger of residents from the communities concerned and is Read more:Queer
, Activity
Pakistan Elections Results-Lessons for Kenyans 2008-02-19 08:24:06 When it became apparent that "all the Kings Men had gone{fallen}"the head of the Pakistan
Muslims League -Q conceeded defeat!This basically meaning the militant Pakistan President Pervez Musharaff will be sitting on opposition benches.
One would expect seeing that he is a hardliner he would stick to power and use all the tricks in the book to stay put,but thats not it.Any lessons for Kenyan Read more:Elections
, Lessons
CNBC LAUNCHES SERVICE IN AFRICA 2008-02-16 02:07:06 On the 1st June 2007 the first 24 hour live international business channel in sub saharan Africa began broadcasting in Johanessburg, South Africa.Come the 21st of February 2008 CNBC Africa will begin airing from its Kenyan Bureau to local and DSTV subscribers through channel 47 .
Africa is rich in economic resources and has a robust and diverse financial market that needs to be tapped
Smiley Central Keeps Kenyans Smilling ! 2008-02-15 02:17:34 We 've been through tough times as a country and pretty seious faces around us.Its sad according to see that the comedian Walter Mongare will also be leaving Kiss Fm sometime next month after giving notice.Ths is according to todays Pulse Magazine meaning that apart from Papa Shirandula and other Comedies on tely we will not have much of local comedy!
Anyway from me i will always take delight in Read more:Smiley
, Central
Kenya-Keeping the Hope Despite A Crisis! 2008-02-15 00:53:05 Kenyan political crisis chief mediator Mr.Koffi Annan and his team are set to announce a partial agreement after a retreat at the prestigious Tsavo national park!However as the public and the international community eagerly anticipates an end to the current political crisis a segment of the Kenyan media and some politicians seems to be failing in their mandate to keep hope alive !
Todays Read more:Kenya
, Crisis
Tusker Project Fame 2008 2008-02-13 07:00:11 Tusker project fame 2006 took reality tv in the east african region to new heights!Project
fame 2008 is expected to be exceedingly better!Theres already too much hype surrounding the event that seeks to tap into the musical talents of young vibrant aspiring musicians from the East African region through a perfomance academy, setting them up for a record deal that can earn them international
Neverblue ads versus Ad sense 2008-02-12 06:39:55 Its not in doubt that Google blazes the trail when it comes to internet marketing!But smaller firms are now getting up their game !I particurlarly have found Never blue Ads the perfect partner when it comes to affiliate marketing!
Ever since signing up with them the experience has been fruitful and the commision checks are my way out to hosting this site on its own domain name.It is ultimately Read more:versus
African Pro Blogging! 2008-02-11 06:21:48 Blogging is not just a part time activity but serious business and good bloggers are able to rake in millions!The reality that blogging can be a source of good income is starting to gain ranks in Africa especially in South Africa where a few pro bloggers are starting to emerge!
Blogging as a source of alternative information outlet and business market had its start and genesis in the early Read more:African
, Blogging
Online Cinema Booking-Nu Metro Cinemas 2008-02-09 02:10:26 Its a weekend as usual many Kenyans will out and about nairobi maybe catching a bite on nyama choma at the local joints or going to watch a movie at their favourite cinema halls(village market,Nakumatt Junction,Prestige,Sarit Centre,Twentieth Century,Kenya Cinema
..etc).Personally im moved to go watch a movie,however i cannot book online .Not only that ,i cant even get the listings via the web! Read more:Booking
, Cinemas
Homeboyz Radio-Coming Home to Roost! 2008-02-09 01:21:06 Kenya's premier Dj Group;the Homeboyz yesterday added a new addition to their homeboyz franchise:the radio chanel 96.5,homeboyz radio(complete with a new website found at ) and the new station has taken the media market by storm.
The radio station is churning out mad vibes that will definately keep most of the youth and middle ages listeners listening on!The move Read more:Radio
, Roost
, Coming Home
Chronicles to a Kenyan Catastrophe ! 2008-02-07 07:40:30 I verily agree with the Government and human rights organisation that nothing happens by accident.Often events happen due to premeditated steps and events.But there is alot of culpability on the part of those in authority towards the human rights abuses,death and mayhem witnessed in Kenya.The following is a chronicle of events that may have contributed to the current impasse:
December 27,2002: Read more:Kenyan
, Catastrophe
Koffi Annan Mediation-Make or Break! 2008-02-05 03:14:19 Today is the day when the Koffi Annan led mediation talks will make or break the stalemate between ODM and PNU over the disputed presidential poll!The future of this otherwise previously a peaceful haven hinges on the shoulder of the panelist which features politicians and lawyers alike e.g Mutula Kilonzo,James Orengo,Martha Karua,Moses Wetangula... etc.The panel is set to discuss the contentious Read more:Break
UN Security Council on Kenya's Violence ! 2008-02-02 01:22:55 The UN Security Council
deplores the ongoing violence witnessed after a deeply flawed Presidential Elections.The Current security Council President Mr Giadalla Ettalhi of Libya called on both Mr Raila Odinga and Mr Mwai Kibaki to do all in their power to stem the violence being experienced in most parts of the country and slowly edging the country towards civil war.
The fact that this matter has Read more:Kenya
, Violence
Another ODM M.P. Shot! 2008-01-31 06:17:14 Newly elected ODM Member of parliament for Ainamoi Constituency in the Northen Rift of Kenya Mr.David Kimutai Too has been shot dead in circumstances pointing to a domestic dispute.Honourable Too was shot by a traffic Policeman for allegedly having an illicit affair with the policeman's girlfriend!This deals a huge blow to the Orange Democratic Movement.Police are investigating the incident and
Positive Things Happening in Kenya! 2008-01-31 02:15:44 A lot of sad things happening in Kenya
have been featured in this blog since December, 27th 2007.In a turn of events seeing that Kenya has featured negtively in the international media(i.e.CNN,SKY News,Al Jazeera,BBC, NBC,Deutsche Welle,China Central Television...etc), i hereby wish to highlight alot of Positive
developments:
Both Honourable Raila Odinga and Mwai Kibaki have submitted themselves Read more:Happening
Worlds Richest Man-Warren Buffet 2008-03-11 03:50:33 Its now official Bill Gates is no longer the Worlds
Richest Person, He doesn't even rank second.This change of fortune is due to plummeting stock of Microsoft Corps shares due to their ill advised bid to buy out Yahoo in February this year!WarrenBuffet
(son of a Nebraska politician) became the richest person in the world due to his stake in rising textile firm Berkshire Hathaway giving him a net Read more:Warren Buffet
Hmong Tribe-Crimes Against Humanity! 2008-03-17 06:10:57 The Hmong tribe of Southern Vietnam are increasingly catching the eye of international media and humanitarian organizations.Their story is saddening .The Laotian Vietnamese Government is guilty of forcing the members of these tribe to live in the dense jungle of Laos like animals or as refugees outside their Country.A recent exclusive video by Al Jazeera Correspondent Tony Birtley link here Read more:Tribe
, Crimes
Jogoo Road Mess ! 2008-03-17 04:41:12 I thank certain persons in authority for creating a mess out of the normal daily lives of Nairobians especially those plying the Jogoo Road route.Today the matatu's (Buru Buru,Jericho,Makadara, Donholm, Maringo, Dandora,Outer Ring ...etc)destined to drop off and pick up passengers at the Muthurwa termini are on strike!Why, because they have been forced down that road...oops sorry that single,jam
Apprentice Africa Episode 3 2008-03-17 03:30:14 This is a power blog and people are reading it!last week i suggested to the apprentice Africa
team to incorporate a multinational task that would be truly African and mirror the dynamics of the African Businesses.I also pointed out to the team to evaluate the performances of the participants objectively both in terms of preparation and actual execution of the task and guess what!The Apprentice Read more:Episode
The Origin of Easter -Caveat Emptor! 2008-03-19 05:27:11 Many people unwittingly observe "Good Friday and Easter
Monday with little thought as to the origin of this holidays.I went searching online for links that can appraise many of these self proclaimed Christians as to the origin of these holidays since both holidays are not mentioned in the bible nor is there any evidence whatsoever that the 1st Century Christians or Jesus disciples and apostles Read more:Origin
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