Nakuru recently became the frst town in Kenya to outlaw smoking in public places. This trend which has caught on in other parts of the world is considered by some an infringement of personal rights. What do you think?
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No smoking; Nakuru leads the way Posted: May 16th, 2007, 1:37pm CDT
Nakuru recently became the frst town in Kenya to outlaw smoking in public places. This trend which has caught on in other parts of the world is considered by some an infringement of personal rights. What do you think? -
One on One with Renowned Writer-David Fick Posted: May 16th, 2007, 10:01am CDT
Benin Mwangi interviews world renowned author-- David Fick on entrepreneurship in Africa.Who does entrepreneurship benefit in Africa benefit?
It is the SMME's (small, medium, and micro enterprises that create the majority of jobs in Africa, Europe, and North America.
Is there anything, in particular, that you want readers of this book to think after completing the book? Is there anything that you hope that we do after reading it?
Please read my second book, Africa Continent of Economic Opportunity
The title of this book suggests an abundance of opportunity in Africa. What type of people will get to take advantage of this opportunity?
In Africa, entrepreneurial opportunities are getting better for Africans, Arabs, Europeans, Asians, and Americans, but these opportunities are still not nearly what they could be. Hopefully, in the future, continued and even greater improvements will be made in Africa's entrepreneurial and social environment.
What is the difference between this and your first book?
Covers all 53 countries of Africa, plus more pages.
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Talking progress, finally Posted: May 16th, 2007, 9:45am CDT
Kenyans go to the next election likely to be choosing between one of two large parties. They would do well to nurture and defend the evolving two-horse race of ODM-K & NARC-K and the continued existence of two strong parties. The evolving parties will be at the heart of an evolving democracy in the country and we will need to make the parties competitive and enhance the ability of each of them to offer divergent opinions on policies that will shape Kenya's economic and social Agenda. In all honesty , the recent introduction of free secondary schooling by the Kibaki regime would not have come by were it not for the ODM-K presidential candidates visions all pointing to this idea. This competition, a jostling for the public heart results in a government that tries to play catch-up with a strong opposition whose policy is driven by a development agenda.
Peter Ndiangui on the current political climate in Kenya, " Clearly a refutation of the old proverb about two elephants fighting. As the NARC-K and ODM-K behemoths jostle for the limelight and public approval, each fully aware that the slightest misstep could be punished by their large and powerful rival, the grass is singing." -
Bound to the mast Posted: May 16th, 2007, 9:35am CDT
When the Anglo-Leasing scandal broke out, in the din that was raised from out of the bowels of Kenya one thing was conspicuous. The silence from its centre. Similarly, if you were to point out the anti-democratic credentials of the President and his inner circle, or his role in the creation and establishment of the KANU tyranny, the people of Central Kenya would likely rise up in protest. Most people in this part of the country even believe that the misrule of Kenya started in 1978 when Moi became President and not in 1963. Any comment or criticism of the Kibaki or Kenyatta governments, even here on this site is met by sheer hostility from these same quarters. Also, any suggestions of nepotism in public appointments, or of shielding such ‘cousins' from the full effect of the law are met with equal disapproval no matter how factual they may be.
Amir Ibrahim argues against Kenyans electing men who will take advantage of their position by getting their way instead of serving the people.