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Let Kenyan strive for one job per person Kenyan unemployment levels have now reached alarming levels. According to the United Nations in the Human Development Index (HDI) 2017 report, the rate of unemployment in Kenya is the highest in the East African region hitting a new high at 39.1 percent. This makes it the highest than its neighboring Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.Economic growth continues to disappoint and underperform; this paints a worrisome picture for the national economy and the ability to generate enough jobs, let alone the quality of jobs. The persistently high level of vulnerable forms of employment combined with a clear lack of progress in the quality of the job is alarming.Unemployment in Kenya is a growing problem especially among the youth and has been the election agenda for almost every politician in the past few elections seasons and still continues to be.Economic growth continues to disappoint and deficit in decent work remains widespread in the country.

Designers of shirts,caps and wraps have what they got during this campaign time Clothing and shirts designer are laughing all the way to the bank. This is because every politician who is campaigning is adorning trendy shirts of their party colors. Women have also not been left behind,they are are also wearing dresses which are painted with party colours. Politicians have decided to wear design shirts,  caps and wraps  of their parties in line with the colors every time they are out campaigning. This makes them be identified very quickly. This has enabled politicians, oppositions party and jubilee stalwarts to wear different shirts, dresses, caps and wraps  in different events, designed in their party colors. This is a welcome move which is likely to create jobs and spur the economy. Designers will fall head over heels to look for good designs of shirts, caps,wraps  and dresses which can sell. The politician are changing the shirts,dresses, caps and wraps  every now and again fro

Kenyan adverts do not teach but harass consumers Most of Kenya's adverts do not teach the  masses especially the young people, but harass them. Most of the adverts on TV are about money,liquor and betting. The adverts have been done in such a way that those involved either shout aloud or sing of their win in the most bizarre way. What lesson do young people learn from such adverts? What composition can a child write from these adverts? The other prominent adverts are liquor. This society will grow up glorifying liquor,betting and the social media,that is why we have rehabilitation centres. These adverts appearing on TV and radio could not be found in the late 80’s,90's,and early 2000.These adverts are conceived by people in this digital era. When you make a research you will discover that these two elements contribute to most tragedies in Kenya. Where are companies which can sponsor adverts on TV and Radio about books,reading culture, debates and uplift standard of educati

Kenyan adverts do not teach but harass consumers Most of Kenya's adverts do not teach the  masses especially the young people, but harass them. Most of the adverts on TV are about money,liquor and betting. The adverts have been done in such a way that those involved either shout aloud or sing of their win in the most bizarre way. What lesson do young people learn from such adverts? What composition can a child write from these adverts? The other prominent adverts are liquor. This society will grow up glorifying liquor,betting and the social media,that is why we have rehabilitation centres. These adverts appearing on TV and radio could not be found in the late 80’s,90's,and early 2000.These adverts are conceived by people in this digital era. When you make a research you will discover that these two elements contribute to most tragedies in Kenya. Where are companies which can sponsor adverts on TV and Radio about books,reading culture, debates and uplift standard of educat

A GREAT PEN HAS STOPPED WRITING Leo odero omolo was a veteran journalist and a great writer cum author who started writing from the late 50’s. Leo odero omolo's wealth of experience in writing books dates back from 1959. He used to write about the rich  social  life,customs,fiction,   folklore,   children   adventure and African   literature in   both English and Kiswahili. He was a prominent leader, journalist and hero from Suba community. He came from Homa Bay town –Abasuba to be precise. He attended Bugema High School. He is also the author of many children books in both Kiswahili and English. He published 17 works in 63 publications in 3 languages and 227 library holdings; He published 40 Swahili books, 15 English books and one Luo book.  His books include –Tajiri Mjanja-first edition 1967and also -1971 9th  edition,Talking devil 2nd  edition –first published-1967,Taabu   za   mambo-5th    edition1969,Onyango’s   triumph   6th    edition1968,Mfalme   namajitu-1972,Waji

Half term is a threat to  education in Kenya Half term is with us again. Half term has been upgraded and innovated in Kenya that nursery and primary schools also go for half term alongside secondary schools. In the late 80's,90's and 2000 only boarding schools used to have a half term. Not anymore, it is business as usual. Even kindergarten children go for half term. You will see students in all manners of uniform with bags on their back transversing Kenyan town going back to their homes. When parents pay fees there is no allowance of days in which deduction is made when students will not be in schools,may it be fees or lunch and supper. Half term means parents spending more money and this is added expenses and less shopping which the student will need before he/she leaves plus pocket and transport money back. It has come during a time when Kenyan economy is not doing well,meaning most parents are eating from hand to mouth. Way forward,to avoid this scenario let teachers,p

KDF what about IT experts,doctors,specialists and religious people? KDF has been conducting recruitment all over Kenya but the bone of contention is their stringent rules concerning coloured teeth,missing teeth,marks and tattoos on recruits bodies. They do not recruit people who have facial problems. But some Kenyans come from areas where water change people's teeth so for the people coming from those areas, their teeth are always coloured. Very many people who went to the recruitment were not selected because of these issues, but their jobs are crucial. Let those who are expert in IT, doctors, religious people,runners,specialists,researchers, bomb be exempted from these stringent rules or Kenya may loose experts to other bad forces. Religious people should not be given stringent rules but be expected to impart values. They may be short,slender or aged but can deliver.Some communities like turkana,pokot,borana,rendille,samburu and Nandi etc put tattoos on young people during

Talk in Radio shows are taking Kenyans for a ride Every radio station has good presenters some who are comedians. This is so because badly a week ends without the presenters moving from one station to another as competition is high. The presenters make programs from morning to evening by interesting by making jokes,giving gift hampers,money and involving Kenyans in their programs. This has became interesting as some Kenyans, have seen this as a way of airing their good deeds and also airing their dirty linen in public. The game changer comes about when they involve Kenyans in quizzes, questions and answer activities in order to make the programs interesting. But as soon as someone answers a question through SMS you discover that an SMS cost between 50/- to 20.This is costly because Safaricom charges only 1 shilling an sms and why should these radio programs charge that much? But that notwithstanding there is another SMS which follows asking the sender of the SMS if she/he would li

Mombasa county roads are in horrible state Roads in Mombasa are in a horrible state. They have potholes and some have gullies. These pen gaps in the road where asphalt used to be can damage tires, make cars swerve and cause collisions. When you look inside the pothole you see a very thin layer of tarmac and stones. These are roads you can only see in Kenya but not in Tanzania,Uganda or Ethiopia.   In Tanzania and Saudi Arabia in order to be given a road tender,you must satisfy the authorities that you can make good roads which are long lasting. To prove that you will make good roads,the authorities observe your road for at least 1 year and if it fail the durability test you have to redo the road. I f  the authorities  give you a tender and the road last only one year,you will redo the road and on top of it you are blacklisted.  Around the CBD there is no inch of the road stretching 100 meters which does not have potholes or deep gullies. A vehicle must go slow in order to manoeuvr

Governors and senators should show incoming candidates their job details It is now two months to the general elections. Some governors and senators lost in the nominations and chances of them being  reelected are nil. Some are independent candidates while some have thrown in the towel and they will not be on the ballot. They were the pioneer of devolution and have a wealth of knowledge, experience and information and those gunning for their jobs are naive and new to the job. lt is therefore imperative for these governors and senators to hold seminars,workshop and a conference to all contestants, so that whoever  will be elected will have  a knowledge of what  goes on in counties. Although some governors and senators will not be in the ballot their experience is invaluable and should be harnessed early. So it is prudent for the incoming governors or senators to be educated on the important areas of devolution and what they will do on the day to day basis. Governors have a counci

Let Mombasa county work with the youth in garbage collection Garbage collections is the action or process or action or process of collecting refuse for disposal. Counties cannot 100 percent dispose of garbage,therefore they need individuals and companies which can help them handle garbage. Due to lack of jobs,some youth have embarked on garbage collections in counties. Meaning they use handcarts or sacks when collecting garbage from houses. Counties are grappled with huge garbages from houses,industries, streets, environment and offices, which need daily removal. This also maybe because of the population of counties. But counties have put in stringent of measures which deny the youth these garbage collection jobs. Counties are not serving residents effectively in garbage collection, so these youths are coming in handy to rescue the residents. But they have a huge task ahead. The counties do not allow them to dispose of garbage within where their bins are situated and like Mombasa

Let Parliament appoint physicians to examine candidates alongside IEBC This week IEBC is accepting nominations papers of candidates from various political parties who will vie for the August 8 general elections. This task is hectic,as it involves groups of people accompanying the candidates not withstanding people of the press. This candidates need time with the IEBC officials because  the candidates need to answer questions as well as present their documents. But with the tensions withstanding, IEBC is forced to clear some candidates as first as wind, because they come with noisy supporters in tow and with people of the media. But in future doctors,creditors,finger print experts, EACC and Kenyans in general,should be given a chance to interrogate the candidates to get the true picture and position of the candidates. The doctors can include psychiatrist and physician who will be mandated to give a true physical and mental wellbeing of a candidate. IEBC maybe clearing people apart