Warren Buffet once said : Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Let’s face it-The quest for a super skyline is destroying our Greenline. Unless someone does something NOW, the coming generations will be living in a ballast forest-so to speak. Imagine Nairobi without trees….and the title we all… Continue reading
7 Tips for Successful Business Social Media.
Last week, I commemorated (not really, just nominally) my year in Corporate Social Media. I now feel like a guru! I believe I now know a thing or two about Social Media to “write a credible academic journal”-or not. Corporate Social Media and personal social media activities are the same. You adopt your industry current and swim… Continue reading
365 Ways of Becoming a Millionaire (Without being born one)
Some time ago, I used to attend one of those highly successful evangelical churches in Nairobi. One day, the Pastor gave an example of how he had had a visit from a young man who wanted his help publishing a book. He had already written the book, “How to Make Money”. Now, our pastor refused… Continue reading
FROM THE VERGE: A look back at iconic Nokia phones
Collection by Aaron Souppouris ( @AaronIsSocial ) – The Verge Today, depending on your perspective, we either mourn the loss of one of the most important phone makers ever, or celebrate that the people behind so many iconic phones will continue to work under the Microsoft flag.As Microsoft, Nokia, and any number of regulatory authorities get to work on finalizing… Continue reading
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEMES
Watch your Facebook or Twitter TimeLine for a minute…There! You saw a meme, right? Some go viral, and a lot more get stifled under the pressure of the largely capturing ones. Memes are one huge way of building exposure in Social Media- a creative meme is sure to garner you lots of attention, get your point… Continue reading
Book I Read: DELIVERING HAPPINESS: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
I read books, always. As you read this, I most probably have an open book. But, up to now, I haven’t read a book that has resonated with my mind the way this book by Tony Hsieh (read Shay) – the easily admirable CEO of Zappos. Delivering Happiness This book is divided into 3 sections…. Continue reading
Want ‘Free’ Information? Pay me.
I once wrote a rather historical-informative article for a company blog. Now, it required information from either books, or people who had been in the organization for long. You know, to provide me with the milestones and important dates for the organization. I dug in the archives and got little such information-so I had to… Continue reading
7 Social Media Tips for Business
One of the things I do is Corporate Social Media. Over time, I have read a lot of articles on Social media use in business and tried all those rules. My university thesis was on the use of Social Media in the organization. My experience ( both theoretical and practical) is that to succeed in… Continue reading
6 Things you Must do to be Effective.
What does it take to stand out as an effective person? The other day, we had a sit-rep (that’s military lingo for unofficial inter-flow meetings) with Christine (you probably know her as MrsMwiti). Now, if you have had a chance to visit her blog, you will be mystified by the wisdom that she oozes. What’s… Continue reading
HOW I GOT MY TWITTER ACCOUNT SUSPENDED, AND RESTORED
You have been on Twitter for some time now. You know how hard it is to get ONE twitter follower. Then one day, you open twitter and see this: Yes, that’s my Twitter handle up there: @FRANKKENYAN. And I got supended from Twitter this last Sunday Oh. The panic! I was with some friends chatting… Continue reading
Relationship Advice: Men Need Space!
Pic source: SBM The other night, I received a call from my friend’s girlfriend (It’s complicated, now-I will tell you why), she called me at around 8:00 pm as I was reading a novel, waiting for my broth to cook. THAT MOMENT! She is a jovial person, and calls to say hi, or tease me…. Continue reading
SMALLWIG TURNED- BIG: VIDEO
My friend is on TV! I am from a village, so, my type of friends and I find it very hard to appear on TV- unless it’s a wedding video. Just kidding, I know Bigwigs, too! When I met Kay-eye, it was our first day at my place of work, you know, we were all… Continue reading
Mourinho Made Ferguson Retire
You know who I blame for Sir Alex Ferguson deciding it’s time to retire? Jose Mourinho. If you think that is absurd consider this: Mourinho’s return would present him with a challenge to knock Manchester United off their perch. Chelsea have been Premier League champions and they’ve been European champions. So what could Mourinho offer? Fergie has… Continue reading
SHAMED BY MY MP
There is a TT dubbed #SomeoneTellLinturi regarding an MP who appeared in TV stations on Wednesday, whining in a rather accented voice that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission that deals with MPs and other Public Officials’ salaries had overstepped their mandate and called for the Commission’s wind up. Previously, MPs used to mug us, Taxpayers at gun… Continue reading
10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Business on Facebook
Social media marketing is an important part of the business world these days, and your average company will have a Facebook page. Mark Zuckerberg’s creation is the most famous social media network and it offers plenty of welcome trade boosts for businesses across the globe, but few firms know how to tap into this potential… Continue reading
THE SHAM THAT IS EQUITY AGENCY & MOBILE BANKING
FAIL! I am angry,very angry.This is a rant I have been seated here for the last two hours and my patience is boiling,I feel like I can smash anything any minute from now. So I am now typing on my phone furiously,venting my anger on my poor phone. I think Equity should pay for a… Continue reading
Its Kenya Vs Nigeria on TWITTER!
Well, #KOT is at it again.This time against Nigeria. How it strarted: When the Kenya National Team went to Nigeria for the World Cup qualifier against Super Eagles, the Stars were humiliated by the worst reception a Federation can give a visiting team-they were given a school for accomodation and no training ground. Well, #KOT… Continue reading
22 Secrets of Happy People
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. – Dalai Lama There are two types of people in the world: those who choose to be happy, and those who choose to be unhappy. Contrary to popular belief, happiness doesn’t come from fame, fortune, other people, or material possessions. Rather, it comes… Continue reading
WHAT POLITICIANS POSTED ON FACEBOOK AFTER ELECTIONS
As always, Kenya has one of the craziest, most creative lot on Facebook and Twitter. When they are not telling foreign journalists off, they are cajoling someone for what she said on reality TV, or analyzing politics with abandon. Immediately after elections, this is what Politicians are ‘alleged’ to have conversed on Facebook,according to Fans of… Continue reading
THE TUJUANE MEME COLLECTION
Tujuane. Lets know each other. Well, that sounds like a dating site…only that now it’s a TV show on KTN. I wouldn’t have watched it…OK, I haven’t watched it yet, but it started a huge world trend on twitter.I would have collected all the tweets, but the memes were something,really. As usual #KOT rocked and blew… Continue reading
UHURU WITHDRAWS FROM DEBATE
This is no longer a political blog, but well, Kenyans need to know some things. This is the letter Uhuru Kenyatta Team allegedly sent to the Presidential Debate coordinators, giving reasons for his withdrawal from the second round. He says they didnt ask about:Raila Odinga: Triton,Maize,Kazi kwa Vijana,and PEV.Musalia Mudavadi: GoldenbergPeter Kenneth:KFF and Kenya-Re scandalsMartha Karua: Moral standing(what?)Paul Muite:… Continue reading
CRAZY #KOT AND #MKZ DEBATE ANALYSIS
Dictionary for Dummies:#KOT-Kenyans on Twitter#MKZ-Mukuru Kwa Zuckenburg-Facebook Having nailed that,The First Presidential Debate went down featuring eight 2013 Presidential candidates. Well,initially they were 6 until: hence Then the debate went underway and as usual,Kenyans on Social Media assisted by one Dida made it a worldwide trending topic. I got some of the whiffs: To save… Continue reading
AMAZING CVs II
Recently, Nairobi governor aspirant Jimnah Mbaru posted a 37 page CV that went viral on Social media.The catch? It was posted on facebook notes! Got me thinking,why not write mine there and instead of sending emails, I can just send the link,the Facebook link! Anyway after Amazing CVs I, here is a round up of… Continue reading
AMAZING CVs I
How people present themselves through their CVs! Look at these,you might want to revise yours! A Horror poster. Facebook works too! Complete with wall comments Eric Gandhi landed an interview at Google with this one This person split his experiences between his right and left brain It can be Inforgraphic You can give yourself Stars This old… Continue reading
Things every young Entrepreneur should know
Being an entrepreneur is a little like being a musician. There are countless kids singing in choirs and carrying guitars but only a handful will ever record a hit song.Some of the not-so-lucky eventually pick themselves up and build a better career that the lucky handful, by hard work and sheer luck. There’s as much… Continue reading
Your Brand needs these types of followers
You know your business needs a Facebook page, and you know you need people to like and engage with it. But you can’t be satisfied with just anyone liking your page. You need to know which followers are going to benefit your brand. From early adopters to haters , here’s a quick overview of the… Continue reading
SO,DOES GOD EXIST?
A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: “I don’t believe that God exists.”… Continue reading
WAYS TO LIVE,NOT JUST EXIST
Jack London once said, “The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.” Far too often we travel through life on autopilot, going through the motions, accepting what is, and having every day pass like the one before it. Everything seems relatively normal and comfortable, except that constant twitch in the back of… Continue reading
KALEMBE NDILE’S LETTER TO MICROSOFT:HILLARIOUS
Got this from circles.Had to share: 1. We have bought a computer for our home and we found problems, which I want to bring to your notice. 2. We are unable to enter anything after we click the “Shut Down” button. 3. There is a button “Start” but there is no “Stop” button. We request… Continue reading
BEST DAYS TO POST ON FACEBOOK-BRANDS
Is your company/brand on Facebook?No?Ok,you don’t exist.If you do,you may be wondering the best times to post important news,updates,etc. Whatever you aim to achieve with a Social Media drive, you will be seeking for the maximum range when you go posting into the social media such as facebook. At least you want to make sure… Continue reading
When To Start a Business
So,when is the best time to start a business? Came across this on my internet prowls,enjoy
Talking Advertisements
Companies can say or do anything just to sound cool and look cool, and gain customers in the process. It’s called promotion and includes seven elements: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sales promotion, publicity/public relations, corporate image and exhibitions. The company chooses the method through which to promote its business depending on the circumstance and… Continue reading
GOD IS AN ARTIST
This and the next few weeks is Mamlaka Hill Chapel’s Art Fest.It’s a time when various artists show their skill in a Godly background.So,this Sunday the church was set in a different way..by the way,this is a very flexible church,sometimes its a theater-complete with lighting and all,other times it’s a beauty pageant-with a real runway… Continue reading
WANNA BE AN ENTREPRENEUR?
Ventures Africa runs a series called The Diary of an Under 30 CEO,which has become my Financial Handbook.You see,I am theoretically one-Whatever that means,and I want to be a good one.Through the ‘pilka pilka’ of reading this,I have taught myself some stuff on entrepreneurship. Making Small Money Big You see,there are two ways to make… Continue reading
SUNDAY REFLECTION:THE MAGIC WORDS
The Power of One WordScripture: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21) One Powerful Word2 of Jesus’ greatest miracles—feeding thousands of people from a few loaves and fish and raising His friend Lazarus back to life—have 1 word in common. Can you… Continue reading
MOBILE COMPANIES’ CUSTOMER CARE RANKING
Like several Kenyans,I often ‘line-hop’ to take advantage of the various phone companies offers and differential rates. Consequently,I have ALL four lines:Safaricom,Yu,Airtel and Orange which I switch to and fro depending on the time of the day and who I want to call in my bid to save an extra coin. Therefore,if things don’t go… Continue reading
PREACHING PEACE?CRAP!!
Politicians,activists,church leaders and many more are criss crossing the country,holding forums and huge rallies for peaceful elections-in a bid to encourage a peaceful election in March. I think its a drive in futility.Its a waste of time and resources. Now you think I am mad,and I like violence…maybe I am a Hague candidate,but think about… Continue reading
I AM RETIRING FROM HARAMBEE STARS TOO
One of my readers asked me why I have been quiet about Harambee Stars lately,when they have been so involved in recent weeks. I kept quiet. You see,you cant keep defending a loser.I love the Stars,its my National Football team.But I cant go talking about them,drawing attention to our shame.You cant go announcing “come see… Continue reading
My Sabbatical: The New Me
Recently, I have been feeling as if my life was spiralling out of control… I was mostly irate, lazy, and lacking a sense of direction… no passion…instead of running towards my goals, I had wandered off the path and sat down under a tree of frustration. No drive. Nada! I was not participating in my life..just a… Continue reading
NEEDLES FOR DRUG USERS?
There has been news in the past few weeks that there is a plan(if not already being implemented) to provide free needles for drug users..in a bid to prevent HIv/AIDS from sharing needles. And I dont like the idea-at all! You see,drug abuse is a personal choice.You go into it knowing exactly what you are… Continue reading
Sunday Reflection:No Taboo Topics with God
“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16) Tiptoeing around God What’s taboo in your household? For some,you can’t talk about politics. It would just get too heated. For some… Continue reading
SAKATA BALL:WHY THE ‘F’ IN FKF DOESN’T STAND FOR FOOTBALL
I had just seen my email invite to the Safaricom Sakata Ball Launch…happy and excitedly!Ready to attend the spring of Kenyan youth football. Making a ground check on the event on the net,I see headlines to the effect that Sakata Ball Season 3 launch has been postphoned…I go back to the email..This is Season 3… Continue reading
IDD AMIN SPEECH
IDD AMIN DADA SPEECH AT A FORUM HOSTED BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND: ‘My majesty Mr. Queen Sir, horrible ministers and members of parliament, invented Guests, ladies under gentlemen, before I undress you, let us open the windows for the climate to come inside! I hereby thank you completely….. Mr. Queen, sir; and… Continue reading
NEVER GO TO THE HR FOR A SALARY INCREASE
After 2 years of selfless service, a man realized that he has not beenpromoted, no transfer, no salary increase no commendation and that theCompany is not doing any thing about it. So he decided to walk up to his HR Manager one morning and afterexchanging greetings, he told his HR Manager his observation. The boss… Continue reading
CHELSEA:WHY I’M NOW BLUE
Simply,I am happy..I could easily be the happiest man on Earth!That’s right…You got it!CHELSEA WON THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!The journey has been very dramatic…trencherously tasking…The Valencia group scare,The Napoli mountain..then came an excruciating Benfica,and we were doomed when the mother of all ogres came along..Barcelona!Somehow,the ‘Pensioners’ found themselves in the final(what my Arsenal friend Martin Motomoto Nkumbu calls witchcraft)… Continue reading
NO ONE CARES
You are sad,the world doesnt care. You cry,the world doesnt offer tissue. You are hurt,the world doesnt offer ointment. You are lonely,the world doesnt offer company. You are happy,the world lifts its eyebrows. You are looking for approval,the world frowns in disapproval. You smile,the world frowns down upon U. You make plans, the world doesnt help impliment them. You celebrate,the world is indifferent. You… Continue reading
SCIENTIFIC PROOF THAT GOD EXISTS
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new students to stand and….. Prof: So you believe in God?Student: Absolutely, sir.Prof: Is God good?Student: Sure.Prof: Is God all-powerful?Student : Yes.Prof: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to… Continue reading
OUR UNDERDOGS STORY CONTINUES!
Laugh First I said here that football is a shocker,its a game played on the field,and not in microphones and compter keyboards(unless its PlayStation). This is turning to be a month of surprises in football.You know what I mean! Background information:I am a perennial Chelsea fan,its the club I have stuck up with in the… Continue reading
THE KENYA ANIMAL FARM
Smart MPigs George Orwell’s book,Animal Farm is about animals in a farm who are fed up with the oppressions in the farm and seek a revolution…which happens without much planning..it just happens and they chase away the owner and other humans from the farm. They resolve to live together as a family…under the leadership of Pigs under a set… Continue reading
MY BAKE AWARDS NOMINATION:AN ACCOLADE
So,the other day I am sitting idly in the house when I get a twitter mention by Ghafla Kenya….that I am among the nominees for a BAKE Award..with a link. At first,I think its a link for me to vote for them…but,oh my!My football blog has been nominated for the Awards!Ok,I don’t remember submitting it,maybe a fan… Continue reading