During the 1930's there was a man who lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs. He was hard of hearing, so he had no radio. He had trouble with his eyes, so he read no newspapers. But he sold good hot dogs. He stood at the side of the road and cried: "Buy a hot dog, mister?" And people bought. He increased his meat and bun orders. He bought a bigger stove to take care of his trade.
Business was so good he brought his son home from college early to help him out. And his son said: "Father, haven't you been listening to the radio? Haven't you been reading the newspapers? The European situation is terrible. The domestic situation is worse."
The father thought to himself, "Well, my son's been to college, he reads the papers and he listens to the radio -- so he ought to know." So the father cut down his meat and bun orders, took down his signs, and no longer bothered to stand out on the highway to sell his hot dogs. And his hot dog sales fell almost overnight. The father said to the boy, "You're right, son, we certainly are in the middle of a great depression."
Doesn't that sound exactly like what is happening now?
So what should you do? Apply experience and sound judgement. Not just untested academic or intellectual theories!
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
KENYA CAN CREATE A SECURE ECONOMIC FUTURE
WORK SMARTER, AND SPEND WISELY
In times like these it is all too easy to sit back and say that there is nothing we can do to create a secure future for ourselves and blame it on outside forces.
These comments we often hear these days are not captivating and will certainly not provide solutions to the economic problems.
It is the efforts that every Kenyan and investor put forward in the tough times which will ultimately lead us to a recession proof business and a secure future.
As you no doubt have noticed in recent weeks and months, the economy - not just in Kenya, but worldwide - has been worrying to say the least.
And of course with this comes the ever present question of concerned business owners, farmers and professionals of what to do when the economy does slow down. Do we cut our advertising? Do we scale back our marketing efforts? In short, how do we weather the storm?
Well, I recently met an acquaintance who runs a 700 million Kenya shillings a year enterprise and when I asked his opinion, here is what he had to say.
"The simplest thing I was ever taught - whether good times or bad - was to spend as much smart money as you can and at the same time eliminate as much foolish spending as possible. Of course this makes sense in any economic situation; however it is much more prudent in slowing times to make sure that careless spending does not completely erase our bottom line.
Yes it's true that margins may shrink in some of our efforts, but the important thing is that there are margins that remain. Whatever you do - DON'T stop what's working. Don't stop advertising. Don't stop marketing. Don't stop getting your name out there. Matter of fact, in a slowingeconomy, you should be doing more. Keep building up your brand or business in good times and bad. Get your name out there on a consistent basis because the tough times won't last forever and when things turn around, you want to be poised and ready for growth, not in the position of having to build up your business from scratch again.
As a business owner it is your responsibility to you, your family, your employees and your customers to remain in business. Do not get caught up in a self fulfilling prophecy whereby business drops off, so you advertise and market less and end up in a downward spiraling loop until suddenly you are out of business. Don't get caught up in the media frenzy of doom and gloom that thrives on sensationalism."
It sure rings true as to what's happening today. What can we do to direct the economic trend into the future? Just save, invest and work smarter.
Thank You.
In times like these it is all too easy to sit back and say that there is nothing we can do to create a secure future for ourselves and blame it on outside forces.
These comments we often hear these days are not captivating and will certainly not provide solutions to the economic problems.
It is the efforts that every Kenyan and investor put forward in the tough times which will ultimately lead us to a recession proof business and a secure future.
As you no doubt have noticed in recent weeks and months, the economy - not just in Kenya, but worldwide - has been worrying to say the least.
And of course with this comes the ever present question of concerned business owners, farmers and professionals of what to do when the economy does slow down. Do we cut our advertising? Do we scale back our marketing efforts? In short, how do we weather the storm?
Well, I recently met an acquaintance who runs a 700 million Kenya shillings a year enterprise and when I asked his opinion, here is what he had to say.
"The simplest thing I was ever taught - whether good times or bad - was to spend as much smart money as you can and at the same time eliminate as much foolish spending as possible. Of course this makes sense in any economic situation; however it is much more prudent in slowing times to make sure that careless spending does not completely erase our bottom line.
Yes it's true that margins may shrink in some of our efforts, but the important thing is that there are margins that remain. Whatever you do - DON'T stop what's working. Don't stop advertising. Don't stop marketing. Don't stop getting your name out there. Matter of fact, in a slowingeconomy, you should be doing more. Keep building up your brand or business in good times and bad. Get your name out there on a consistent basis because the tough times won't last forever and when things turn around, you want to be poised and ready for growth, not in the position of having to build up your business from scratch again.
As a business owner it is your responsibility to you, your family, your employees and your customers to remain in business. Do not get caught up in a self fulfilling prophecy whereby business drops off, so you advertise and market less and end up in a downward spiraling loop until suddenly you are out of business. Don't get caught up in the media frenzy of doom and gloom that thrives on sensationalism."
It sure rings true as to what's happening today. What can we do to direct the economic trend into the future? Just save, invest and work smarter.
Thank You.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Kenya Judges Should Sign Performance Contracts
The thinking of ordinary Kenyans is that we should and must eliminate corruption and anti-social practices, and jumpstart the economy to achieve our broad goals of 2030.
These objectives demand total commitment from all Kenyans. We must adhere to our obligations in performing our duties to give quality service.
It is therefore very encouraging to see that our Government has proposed that public servants will now have to sign performance contracts.
Service Contracts are part of job specification - outlining both the quantitative as well as qualitative parameters of one's duties in his/her employment. An employee or public servant is then evaluated on the basis of this set criteria, which is known to him/her.
It is against this background that both Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Justice Minister Martha Karua insist that judges and magistrates should sign performance contracts.
However, the Chief Justice Evans Gicheru and other senior members of the bench contend that such a move will undermine judicial independence in Kenya.
The arguments from those opposed to performance contracts for magistrates and judges are not supportable at all.
The new Constitution should incorporate necessary provisions to include Performance Contracts for ALL public servants including magistrates and judges.
The Judicial Service Commission should set down the mission of the judiciary, and the broad objectives and the strategies necessary for achieving that mission.
JSC should in fact develop evaluation techniques for magistrates and High Court judges, and judges of the Court of Appeal.
Those criteria should include the following: integrity; knowledge and understanding of substantive, procedural and evidentiary law; communication skills; preparation and preparedness; attentiveness and control over judicial proceedings; sentencing practices; quality of judgments; docket management and prompt case disposition; administrative skills; punctuality; effectiveness in working with participants in the judicial process; and service to the legal profession and the public.
Judges, Go ahead and sign Performance Contracts, You have nothing to lose.
alexander mogambi
These objectives demand total commitment from all Kenyans. We must adhere to our obligations in performing our duties to give quality service.
It is therefore very encouraging to see that our Government has proposed that public servants will now have to sign performance contracts.
Service Contracts are part of job specification - outlining both the quantitative as well as qualitative parameters of one's duties in his/her employment. An employee or public servant is then evaluated on the basis of this set criteria, which is known to him/her.
It is against this background that both Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Justice Minister Martha Karua insist that judges and magistrates should sign performance contracts.
However, the Chief Justice Evans Gicheru and other senior members of the bench contend that such a move will undermine judicial independence in Kenya.
The arguments from those opposed to performance contracts for magistrates and judges are not supportable at all.
The new Constitution should incorporate necessary provisions to include Performance Contracts for ALL public servants including magistrates and judges.
The Judicial Service Commission should set down the mission of the judiciary, and the broad objectives and the strategies necessary for achieving that mission.
JSC should in fact develop evaluation techniques for magistrates and High Court judges, and judges of the Court of Appeal.
Those criteria should include the following: integrity; knowledge and understanding of substantive, procedural and evidentiary law; communication skills; preparation and preparedness; attentiveness and control over judicial proceedings; sentencing practices; quality of judgments; docket management and prompt case disposition; administrative skills; punctuality; effectiveness in working with participants in the judicial process; and service to the legal profession and the public.
Judges, Go ahead and sign Performance Contracts, You have nothing to lose.
alexander mogambi
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Should UN Use Military Intervention To Resolve Conflicts In Warring Countries?
There are certain circumstances which sometimes call for the use of military force to prevent or to resolve major conflicts between two warring Countries.
True "you don't feed your enemies while you are in a war with them. You don't provide electricity and fuel so they can continue to fight". This was once said by an African head of State.
In war people die and if the WINNER takes ALL - No qualms.
However, in a situation where the warring parties are neighbors, unless the winning side exterminates [an unlikely scenario] the losers there would be more wars. Losers will re-group with new and better strategies and come back, lose or win.
It is therefore imperative that some accommodation is taken into account. Some Give and Take is quite necessary.
You win some, Lose some! In case this approach brings peace - Go for it.
However, the Laws under which UN operates do not give the body both power and legitimacy to intervene directly into two warring states unless invited by one or the two states and at the same time sanctioned by the Security Council.
As a last resort the UN body intervenes militarily once sanctioned by the Security Council.
Be that as it may, the UN body serves as conduit through which disputes are ventilated and thus acting as shock absorbers.
This gives parties a chance to have their claims reviewed by an independent third party.
In fact the current main objective of UN is prevention and resolution of conflicts. This was emphasised by Mr Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General, in a speech at a UN Security Council on Wdnesday April 16, 2008 when he urged UN and the African union (AU) to make prevention and resolution of conflicts their top priority.
If one were to decide between the existence of United Nations and no such a body,then obviously the existence of UN would be desirable.
Alexander Mogambi
seekriches.net
True "you don't feed your enemies while you are in a war with them. You don't provide electricity and fuel so they can continue to fight". This was once said by an African head of State.
In war people die and if the WINNER takes ALL - No qualms.
However, in a situation where the warring parties are neighbors, unless the winning side exterminates [an unlikely scenario] the losers there would be more wars. Losers will re-group with new and better strategies and come back, lose or win.
It is therefore imperative that some accommodation is taken into account. Some Give and Take is quite necessary.
You win some, Lose some! In case this approach brings peace - Go for it.
Role of United Nations
The question of United Nations is very complex. It was established in 1948 to, among other objectives, deter world wars thru dialogue, dispute resolution and where necessary military intervention.However, the Laws under which UN operates do not give the body both power and legitimacy to intervene directly into two warring states unless invited by one or the two states and at the same time sanctioned by the Security Council.
As a last resort the UN body intervenes militarily once sanctioned by the Security Council.
Be that as it may, the UN body serves as conduit through which disputes are ventilated and thus acting as shock absorbers.
This gives parties a chance to have their claims reviewed by an independent third party.
In fact the current main objective of UN is prevention and resolution of conflicts. This was emphasised by Mr Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General, in a speech at a UN Security Council on Wdnesday April 16, 2008 when he urged UN and the African union (AU) to make prevention and resolution of conflicts their top priority.
If one were to decide between the existence of United Nations and no such a body,then obviously the existence of UN would be desirable.
Alexander Mogambi
seekriches.net
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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Monday, April 14, 2008
KIBAKI AND RAILA HAVE FINALLY AGREED TO FORM 42-MEMBER CABINET
This bloated Cabinet would force Kenyans to dig deeper into their pockets to maintain the largest Cabinet since Kenya attained independence from Britain in 1963. Each Political Party will take up 50% of the 42 portfolios
TAXPAYERS TO PAY MORE!
COST OF LIVING WOULD CONTINUE TO ESCALATE!, PROPELLED BY EXISTING INFLATION WHICH NOW STANDS AT 22% AND
A DOWN - TURN IN PRODUCTION, A RESULT OF TRIBAL CLASHES CAUSED BY FRAUDULENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS IN DECEMBER 2007.
1. Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security- Minister: Hon. Professor George Saitoti Assistant Ministers: Hon. Simon Lesirma, Hon. Joshua Orwa Ojode
2.Ministry of State for Defence: Minister: Hon. Yusuf Haji Assistant Ministers: Hon. David Musila Hon. General (Rtd) Joseph Nkaisserry
3. Vice President and Minister for Home Affairs: Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Assistant Minister: Hon. Lorna Laboso
4. Ministry of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons: Hon. Gerald Otieno Kajwang' Assistant Minister: Hon. Francis Baya
5.Ministry of State for National Heritage & Culture: Hon. William Ole Ntimama Assistant Minister: Hon. Joel Onyancha Omagwa
6. Prime Minister: Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga Assistant Minister: Hon. Alfred. Khang'ati
7. Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision Twenty Thirty: Minister: Hon. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya Assistant Minister: Hon. Peter Kenneth
8. Ministry of State for Public Service: Hon. Dalmas Anyango Otieno Assistant Minister: Hon. Aden Ahmed Sugow
9. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade: Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta Assistant Minister: Hon. James Omingo Magara
10. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government: Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi Assistant Minister: Hon. Robison Njeru Githae
11. Ministry of East African Community Minister: Hon. Amason Kingi Jeffah Assistant Minister: Hon. Peter Munya
12. Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister: Hon. Moses Wetangula Assistant Minister: Hon. Richard Momoima Onyonka
13. Ministry of Finance Minister: Hon. Amos Kimunya Assistant Minister: Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga
TAXPAYERS TO PAY MORE!
COST OF LIVING WOULD CONTINUE TO ESCALATE!, PROPELLED BY EXISTING INFLATION WHICH NOW STANDS AT 22% AND
A DOWN - TURN IN PRODUCTION, A RESULT OF TRIBAL CLASHES CAUSED BY FRAUDULENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS IN DECEMBER 2007.On Sunday, April 13, 2008 President Kibaki named a 42-member Cabinet equally shared between PNU and ODM and demoted two ministers in the process.
This follows a high level meeting he and ODM leader, Hon Raila Odinga held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Sagana State Lodge, where it is believed they finalised this Cabinet list
Kenya's coalition Government has finally been unveiled following weeks of tense negotiations between President Kibaki and Prime Minister-designate Raila Odinga. 
President Kibaki, accompanied by Mr Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced the new Cabinet in a live address from State House, Nairobi, to the nation.
Here are the members of the new Cabinet:
[ODM ministers marked with color]
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President: Mwai Kibaki
1. Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security- Minister: Hon. Professor George Saitoti Assistant Ministers: Hon. Simon Lesirma, Hon. Joshua Orwa Ojode
2.Ministry of State for Defence: Minister: Hon. Yusuf Haji Assistant Ministers: Hon. David Musila Hon. General (Rtd) Joseph Nkaisserry
3. Vice President and Minister for Home Affairs: Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Assistant Minister: Hon. Lorna Laboso
4. Ministry of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons: Hon. Gerald Otieno Kajwang' Assistant Minister: Hon. Francis Baya
5.Ministry of State for National Heritage & Culture: Hon. William Ole Ntimama Assistant Minister: Hon. Joel Onyancha Omagwa
6. Prime Minister: Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga Assistant Minister: Hon. Alfred. Khang'ati
7. Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision Twenty Thirty: Minister: Hon. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya Assistant Minister: Hon. Peter Kenneth
8. Ministry of State for Public Service: Hon. Dalmas Anyango Otieno Assistant Minister: Hon. Aden Ahmed Sugow
9. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade: Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta Assistant Minister: Hon. James Omingo Magara
10. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government: Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi Assistant Minister: Hon. Robison Njeru Githae
11. Ministry of East African Community Minister: Hon. Amason Kingi Jeffah Assistant Minister: Hon. Peter Munya
12. Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister: Hon. Moses Wetangula Assistant Minister: Hon. Richard Momoima Onyonka
13. Ministry of Finance Minister: Hon. Amos Kimunya Assistant Minister: Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga
14. Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs Minister: Hon. Martha Karua Assistant Minister: Hon. William Cheptumo Kipkorir
15. Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development Minister: Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Assistant Minister: Hon. Elizabeth Ongoro Masha
16. Ministry of Roads Minister: Hon. Kipkalya Kones Assistant Ministers: Hon. Wilfred Machage, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui
17. Ministry of Public Works Minister: Hon. Chris Obure Assistant Minister: Hon. Dickson Wathika Mwangi
18. Ministry of Transport Minister: Hon. Chirau Ali Makwere Assistant Minister: Hon. John Harun Mwau
19 Ministry of Water and Irrigation Minister: Hon. Charity Kaluki Ngilu Assistant Minister: Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri
20. Ministry of Regional Development Authorities Minister: Hon. Fredrick Omulo Gumo Assistant Minister: Hon. Judah Katoo Ole Metito
21. Information & Communications Minister: Hon. Samuel Poghisio Assistant Minister: Hon. George Munyasa Khaniri, Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Dhadho Godhana
22. Ministry of Energy Minister: Hon. Kiraitu Murungi Assistant Minister: Hon. Charles Keter, Hon. Maalim Mohamud Mohamed
23. Ministry of Lands Minister: Hon. Aggrey James Orengo Assistant Minister: Hon. Silvester Wakoli Bifwoli, Hon. Samwel Gonzi Rai
24. Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources Minister: Hon. John Michuki Assistant Ministers: Hon. Ramadhan Seif Kajembe, Hon. Jackson Kiplagati Kiptanui
25. Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife Minister: Hon. Noah Wekesa Assistant Minister: Hon. Josphat Koli Nanok
26. Ministry of Tourism Minister: Hon. Mohamed Najib Balala Assistant Minister: Hon. Cecily Mtito Mbarire
27.Ministry of Agriculture Minister: Hon. William Samoei Ruto Assistant Ministers: Hon Japhet Kareke Mbiuki,Hon. Gideon Musyoka Ndambuki
28. Ministry of Livestock Development Minister: Hon. Mohamed Abdi Kuti Assistant Minister: Hon. Bare Aden Duale
29. Ministry of Fisheries Development Minister: Hon. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma Assistant Minister: Hon. Mohamed Abu Abuchiaba
30. Ministry of Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands Minister: Hon. Ibrahim Elmi Mohamed Assistant Minister: Hon. Hussein Tarry Sasura
31.Ministry of Co-operatives Development Minister: Hon. Joseph Nyagah Assistant Minister: Hon. Linah Jebii Kilimo
32. Ministry of Industrialization Minister: Hon. Henry Kiprono Kosgey Assistant Minister: Hon. Ndiritu Murithi
33. Ministry of Housing Minister: Hon. Peter Soita Shitanda Assistant Minister: Hon. Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Kariuki
34. Ministry of Special Programmes Minister: Hon. Dr. Naomi Namsi Shaban Assistant Minister: Hon. Mohamed Muhamud Ali
35. Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs Minister: Hon. Esther Murugi Mathenge Assistant Minister Hon. Atanas Manyala Keya
36. Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation Minister: Hon. Hon. Beth Wambui Mugo Assistant Minister: Hon. Dr. James Ondicho Gesami
37. Ministry of Medical Services Minister: Hon. Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o Assistant Minister: Hon. Danson Buya Mungatana
38. Ministry of Labour Minister: Hon. John Kiyonga Munyes Assistant Minister: Hon. Sospeter Ojamaa Ojamong'
39. Ministry of Youth and Sports Minister: Hon. Dr. Helen Jepkemoi Sambili Assistant Minister: Hon. Wavinya Ndeti, Hon. Kabando wa Kabando
40. Ministry of Education Minister: Hon. Samson Kegengo Ongeri Assistant Ministers: Hon. Prof. Patrick Ayiecho Olweny,Hon. Andrew Calist Mwatela
41.Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister: Hon. Dr. Sally Jepngetich Kosgey Assistant Ministers: Hon. Kilemi Mweria, Asman Abongotum Kamama
42. Attorney General: Hon. Amos Wako
Sunday, April 13, 2008
INTERNET COMMUNICATION
A man checked into a hotel in Kericho. In his room there was a Computer, so he decided to send an e-mail to his wife. However, he accidentally typed the wrong e-mail address and without realizing his error he sent the e-mail
Meanwhile, somewhere in Nairobi a certain widow had just returned from her husband’s funeral. The widow decided to check her e-mail expecting messages of sympathy from relatives and friends. After reading the first message she fainted.
The widow’s daughter rushed into the room, found her mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
To: My Loving wife
Subject: I’ve reached safely
Date: Feb 21, 2008
I know you’re surprised to hear from me. They have computers here.We are allowed to send e-mails to our loved ones. I’ve just arrived and have been checked in.
I see everything has been prepared for your arrival, which is tomorrow. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you then !
Hope your journey will be an eventful one as mine was.
Bye now.
Your Love
Jodic
www.seekriches.net
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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