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WOMEN AND MEN IN UNION

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The wife's first instinct once she gets home, is to tell you - the husband - about her entire day.  First, she'll diss whoever irritates her in the office.  You'll hear of the obnoxious HR, who gets double ration from Mama Chai.  "Imagine M'Babaz anakula mandazi nane tukikula mbili mbili ...." Your role as the husband is to shake your head, and mutter something like: Wololo 😊 Stacy, the Secretary, has never been in her good books since she drunkenly hugged you in that office party, circa 2010.  This time, Stacy has begun a side gig - selling bras from the boot of her Vitz.  "Babe, imagine anakuletea Size D ninunue. Mi nakaa kuvaa Size D? Nkt".  She'll dive into office politics. How so-and-so is still drawing hardship allowance though it's a year since they transferred back from Dadaab.  "Ile siku atanijaribu, atanijua. Nitasimamisha huto tupesa na vile loan imemkalia...." 🙂 You, the husband - know very well she's the major pro...
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IT IS LIFE

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In Class 5 at Itongo Sengera Primary School, our teacher of English was the headmaster, Mr. Mosongo. He was a man from my village… and the most white-looking black man I’ve ever seen.  One afternoon after break, he strolled in with English Aid, that tiny little book from hell, and his signature warm smile, a smile that vanished instantly and turned into horror when he got annoyed.  Now… next door, in Class 6, Mr. Morimbocho was forcing pupils to understand Mathematics. And no, he wasn’t using a microphone! His mouth was the microphone. And because Class 6 had no door — like most rooms in our school — his voice blasted right into ours.  Honestly, if the school wanted to raise money for doors, they could just rent him out as a sound system for church crusades. Anyway… Mosongo started teaching. The topic was Countable and Uncountable Nouns and the focus of the day was uncountable nouns.  Water, milk — uncountable. Money — uncountable.  He added examples like, "How ...
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STOICISM

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"From good people you’ll learn good, but if you mingle with the bad you’ll destroy such soul as you had."  - Musonius Rufus, quoting Theognis of Megara, Lectures, 11.53.21–22 Explanation: - Musonius Rufus, through the words of Theognis, emphasizes the profound impact of our social environment on our moral and ethical development. - The quote suggests that associating with virtuous people leads to learning and cultivating goodness, whereas spending time with those of questionable character can have a detrimental effect on one’s soul or moral integrity. - It underscores the importance of being selective about our associations and the influence of others on our personal growth and ethical stance. Practical Action for the Day: - Reflect on your current social circles and interactions.  - Consider the influence these relationships have on your character and values.  - Make a conscious effort to spend more time with people who inspire and encourage your personal and moral growt...
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HOW NOT TO FLY

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An aeroplane cleaner was cleaning the Pilot's cockpit, when he saw a book titled,  "HOW TO FLY AN AEROPLANE FOR BEGINNERS (Volume 1) He opened the first page which said: "To start the engine, press the red button...". He did so, and the airplane engine started. He was happy and opened the next page. "To get the airplane moving, press the blue button.  "He did so, and the plane started moving at an amazing speed. He wanted to fly, so he opened the third (3rd) page which said:  To let the airplane fly, please press the green button.  "He did so and the plane started to fly. He was excited! After twenty (20) minutes of flying, he was satisfied, and wanted to land, so he decided to go to the fourth (4th) page... and page four (4) says; "To be able to know how to land a plane, please purchase Volume 2 at the nearest bookshop!" MORAL LESSON  Never attempt anything without complete information Half Education is not only dangerous but des...
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KEN FOLLET BOOKS

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Non Series The Modigliani Scandal (1976) Paper Money (1977) Eye of the Needle (1978) Triple (1979) The Key to Rebecca (1980) The Man from St Petersburg (1982) Lie Down with Lions (1985) Night Over Water (1991) A Dangerous Fortune (1993) A Place Called Freedom (1995) The Third Twin (1996) The Hammer of Eden (1998) Code to Zero (2000) Jackdaws (2001) Hornet Flight (2002) Whiteout (2004) Never (2021) Non-fiction On Wings of Eagles (1983) Notre-Dame (2019) The Century Trilogy Fall of Giants (2010) Winter of the World (2012) Edge of Eternity (2014) The Kingsbridge Series The Evening and the Morning (2020) The Pillars of the Earth (1989) World Without End (2007) A Column of Fire (2017) The Armor of Light (2023
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FAMILY TREE

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TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS.

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A scorpion and a frog are sitting on the bank of a river, and both need to get to the other side. “Hello, Mr. Frog!” calls the scorpion through the reeds. “Would you be so kind as to give me a ride on your back across the water? I have important business to conduct on the other side. And I cannot swim in such a strong current.” The frog immediately becomes suspicious. “Well, Mr. Scorpion,” he replies, “I appreciate the fact that you have important business to conduct on the other side of the river. But just take a moment to consider your request. You are a scorpion. You have a large stinger at the end of your tail. As soon as I let you onto my back, it is entirely within your nature to sting me.” The scorpion, who has anticipated the frog’s objections, counters thus: “My dear Mr. Frog, your reservations are perfectly reasonable. But it is clearly not in my interest to sting you. I really do need to get to the other side of the river. And I give you my word that no harm will come to you...
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