We live in a very fickle world these days. If you ask the ordinary youth these days – what they would do for fame, it’s quite alarming. Just hang out in Nairobi a bit and you might even get more shocked. Maybe, it’s the glamour – the image of being important that attracts them. But, then you see the handful examples of the true legends our society creates…you tend to second-guess if that’s life you really want to live.
Take for example, Michael Jackson, a true musical legend by any degree. A guy – whose music resonates through many generations and will be remembered for many more. If you asked anyone including the media what they thought of him last week – the words they would use would be “weird, bizarre, etc.” And they would bring up the scandals, the negatives (true or not)…but that’s what society thought defined him.
Now, unfortunately, he passed away – and the entire world finally gave this person the respect for his talent. I just find it awkward that it takes society a persons death to finally recognize the positives one brings. I can also see how being in these surroundings the definition of “real” could easily fade.
It’s amazing that when you do live this life – whether you’re guilty or not of an allegation – you’ve already forever tainted your image. Doesn’t look all that glamorous of a life to me.
The loss of this legend – gives all of us a true awakening that we should appreciate life and never take it for granted. And, may also shed us light on how being a “superstar” maybe a pretty lonely place up top.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Helping Children: Shangilia Mtoto wa Africa
It was a great honour for me to meet and interest with the children from Shangilia Mtoto wa Africa
I was given the history of this children's home by madam Pauline and it was quite a story. There were pictures on the wall, of a trip some of the kids took Germany. The smiles on their faces could tell it all.
It is my sincere hope that the small contribution, of foodstuffs, will be of assistance to these deserving kids.
Today was the best of my days, especially coming before christmas, am truly happy!
I was given the history of this children's home by madam Pauline and it was quite a story. There were pictures on the wall, of a trip some of the kids took Germany. The smiles on their faces could tell it all.
It is my sincere hope that the small contribution, of foodstuffs, will be of assistance to these deserving kids.
Today was the best of my days, especially coming before christmas, am truly happy!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Conspiracy of the Rich?
It has a been a while since I last wrote on this. A lot has been going on and am glad that our website is now live.
Check it out at www.becapitalkenya.com
I really would welcome your views on how we can help you secure your future, with information on how your investments can work for you.
There are tips on real estate, personal finance, management and equities. You also get an opportunity to ask your burning question at 'Ask Joe'.
And don't forget to listen to what the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet himself has to say...
Take a tour..
Check it out at www.becapitalkenya.com
I really would welcome your views on how we can help you secure your future, with information on how your investments can work for you.
There are tips on real estate, personal finance, management and equities. You also get an opportunity to ask your burning question at 'Ask Joe'.
And don't forget to listen to what the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet himself has to say...
Take a tour..
Monday, November 16, 2009
The Week That Was: You Never Let Me Down.
I woke up the lovely lyrics of Marvin Winans Jr’s song ‘You never let me down’. This song stayed in my head throughout the day.
This is it; I decided that I’ll be doing weekly entries into this blog. My schedule is such that I might not be able to a daily blog, ata kama ndivyo inatakikana. I realized it is simply not possible.
Last week was pretty interesting, especially from Friday through to Sunday.
I stayed in the office on Friday, working until mid-night. I actually loved it. Then left to have a drink with my friends in one of Nairobi’s coolest clubs. It was a nice break, and which my body needed.
I was back in the office the next morning by 9am, working again on an upcoming website launch. This we did until later in the evening. However, we took a break for lunch in the Chinese Hotel. The lunch of rice, sizzling meat and chicken was just, wow!
Sunday is a church day. This one is taking me all the way to the rural Kenya, in a place called Gitwe in central province. My friend has been invited as a guest on a fundraiser. We drive the long stretch, passing huge tracks of coffee plantations, up an earth road till we come to this church, almost bordering the aberdares mountains.
The best part was getting an opportunity to hold a little kid, months old. It was such a moment. You cannot explain that feeling.
The service is nice, except for the piano guy who does not seem to get the proper notes. It makes the songs sound like cacophony!
After the service, we find ourselves going into the pastor’s house, Dr Mbagara. The house is immaculately done. They are rearing cows and pigs. Infact, we were given milk to take with us to Nairobi.
This time, my friends insists that I have to drive. I reluctantly agree. It takes us an hour or so and we are back in Nairobi.
It is time to relax and wait for the next week to begin!
This is it; I decided that I’ll be doing weekly entries into this blog. My schedule is such that I might not be able to a daily blog, ata kama ndivyo inatakikana. I realized it is simply not possible.
Last week was pretty interesting, especially from Friday through to Sunday.
I stayed in the office on Friday, working until mid-night. I actually loved it. Then left to have a drink with my friends in one of Nairobi’s coolest clubs. It was a nice break, and which my body needed.
I was back in the office the next morning by 9am, working again on an upcoming website launch. This we did until later in the evening. However, we took a break for lunch in the Chinese Hotel. The lunch of rice, sizzling meat and chicken was just, wow!
Sunday is a church day. This one is taking me all the way to the rural Kenya, in a place called Gitwe in central province. My friend has been invited as a guest on a fundraiser. We drive the long stretch, passing huge tracks of coffee plantations, up an earth road till we come to this church, almost bordering the aberdares mountains.
The best part was getting an opportunity to hold a little kid, months old. It was such a moment. You cannot explain that feeling.
The service is nice, except for the piano guy who does not seem to get the proper notes. It makes the songs sound like cacophony!
After the service, we find ourselves going into the pastor’s house, Dr Mbagara. The house is immaculately done. They are rearing cows and pigs. Infact, we were given milk to take with us to Nairobi.
This time, my friends insists that I have to drive. I reluctantly agree. It takes us an hour or so and we are back in Nairobi.
It is time to relax and wait for the next week to begin!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Toothbrushes Evolve, Mouths Stay The Same
This title is straight from a blog I was reading earlier today. I thought it actually speaks volume on the lives of many, including myself..
It is in line with the same philosophy that suggests that ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same.’
I have had two meetings today, negotiating for services provisions.
The first one involved a rather beautiful young lady, and an information technology expert. We were discussing some I.T application that we need created. The meeting was very fruitful.
The second was with our website developers. They were presenting what is so far done, and I must say am impressed.
The bulk of the day today was spent doing research on the internet. The information is a lot, and quite informative. But I would never do research for a life. It’s just too much.
Beth and Maina, colleagues in the office are having a discussion behind on the poor state of some regions in Kenya…am joining it. Maina is the Chief Executive Officer of Danstone Construction while Beth is lawyer.
Cheers
It is in line with the same philosophy that suggests that ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same.’
I have had two meetings today, negotiating for services provisions.
The first one involved a rather beautiful young lady, and an information technology expert. We were discussing some I.T application that we need created. The meeting was very fruitful.
The second was with our website developers. They were presenting what is so far done, and I must say am impressed.
The bulk of the day today was spent doing research on the internet. The information is a lot, and quite informative. But I would never do research for a life. It’s just too much.
Beth and Maina, colleagues in the office are having a discussion behind on the poor state of some regions in Kenya…am joining it. Maina is the Chief Executive Officer of Danstone Construction while Beth is lawyer.
Cheers
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Cabbages
When was the last time you had really fresh cabbages, straight from the farm?
The journey to the farm was long, not very long, but long enough. It was a few hundred kilometres from Nairobi. We passed tracks of land, where pineapples were being grown. It was a sight to behold. We came to this cabbage farm, a place where you would fall in love with.
The scenery is breathtaking. The sound of the river waters gushing at the far end makes it seem like a scene from a romantic movie. Only this time is a real movie.
The workers had already harvested the cabbages. They were packed into the waiting lorry, all a while, we were counting them. Once it was over, the lorry driver left.
We left slightly after them.
We could not leave the place without our own cabbages. So, we filled our private car with some of them and drove back to Nairobi.
We got back to the office, and it was late by then. I checked my emails (having been away the whole day) and replied to some.
It was a nice ending when I joined my friends for a drink...
That would explain my waking up late today. But still, I have managed to visit my barber and then work on a few things in the office.
I am looking forward to a nice ending today too.
The journey to the farm was long, not very long, but long enough. It was a few hundred kilometres from Nairobi. We passed tracks of land, where pineapples were being grown. It was a sight to behold. We came to this cabbage farm, a place where you would fall in love with.
The scenery is breathtaking. The sound of the river waters gushing at the far end makes it seem like a scene from a romantic movie. Only this time is a real movie.
The workers had already harvested the cabbages. They were packed into the waiting lorry, all a while, we were counting them. Once it was over, the lorry driver left.
We left slightly after them.
We could not leave the place without our own cabbages. So, we filled our private car with some of them and drove back to Nairobi.
We got back to the office, and it was late by then. I checked my emails (having been away the whole day) and replied to some.
It was a nice ending when I joined my friends for a drink...
That would explain my waking up late today. But still, I have managed to visit my barber and then work on a few things in the office.
I am looking forward to a nice ending today too.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
We Shall Get There.
It is interesting how a day can be short. Today, it's turning to be such a day.
I arrived in the office at around 9.30AM and as usual checked my emails. I have to make a number of calls; to Capital Markets Authority, to a few investors and to Mr Segeni (Founder, mamamikes.com. I then proceed to my meetings.
I have been into two meetings, and another three are waiting for me this afternoon. The consolation is an expected coffee date with my cousin later in the evening. I have not seen her for quite a while.
The idea of a media empire hit home today following an in-depth discussion with a particularly passionate media investor. He explained to me the dynamics involved, the opportunities, the challenges and the future of media industry in Kenya. It was an eye opener.
On a project we intend to undertake, I went to see a friend of mine and a mentor. He is currently working in a credit rating company.
The idea is to mobilize capital by bringing like-minded individuals or groups together. Nothing unique about it. What we do with the raised capital is actually what will really be something worth noting.
Maryanne came to the office to discuss some financial related service we intend to incorporate into our website. We discuss a wide range of issues.
Am fatigued and would do with a cup of tea.
I arrived in the office at around 9.30AM and as usual checked my emails. I have to make a number of calls; to Capital Markets Authority, to a few investors and to Mr Segeni (Founder, mamamikes.com. I then proceed to my meetings.
I have been into two meetings, and another three are waiting for me this afternoon. The consolation is an expected coffee date with my cousin later in the evening. I have not seen her for quite a while.
The idea of a media empire hit home today following an in-depth discussion with a particularly passionate media investor. He explained to me the dynamics involved, the opportunities, the challenges and the future of media industry in Kenya. It was an eye opener.
On a project we intend to undertake, I went to see a friend of mine and a mentor. He is currently working in a credit rating company.
The idea is to mobilize capital by bringing like-minded individuals or groups together. Nothing unique about it. What we do with the raised capital is actually what will really be something worth noting.
Maryanne came to the office to discuss some financial related service we intend to incorporate into our website. We discuss a wide range of issues.
Am fatigued and would do with a cup of tea.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Too much sleep...
Oversleeping on a Monday morning.
Have you ever woken up in the morning, and then felt like you might do with a little more sleep? That is how my day started.
I actually woke up at 5.30AM, my usual time. Then, I felt NO!, It's too early and decided to extend for like 30 minutes. Well, my thirty minutes turned out to be two hours. So, I ended up waking at around 8AM. But I felt well.
By 9.30AM, I was already in the office to start my day.
I usually start the day with reading my emails, replying to some, deleting some, and ignoring others. After this, I rush to a meeting at the University of Nairobi.
Back into the office, am checking what is going on at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The market is open and trading is going on. It's tea time, and I can't wait wait to get my cup of tea. I love tea. (something to do with the fact that I was brought up on the slopes of Mt Kenya)
I make a few calls, chat with my cousin who is in the UK, send some emails.
Am also reading The Snowball: Warren Buffet and the business of life. It is a very interesting book.
It's late in the afternoon and I have one more call to make, to Mrs Margaret Kioni. A friend of mine, and we shall be discussing a real estate deal.
The sky is getting darker, like it's going to fall. I hope not. The traffic might just be terrible...but I have no control over the rain!
Am done for the day...see you tomorrow.
Have you ever woken up in the morning, and then felt like you might do with a little more sleep? That is how my day started.
I actually woke up at 5.30AM, my usual time. Then, I felt NO!, It's too early and decided to extend for like 30 minutes. Well, my thirty minutes turned out to be two hours. So, I ended up waking at around 8AM. But I felt well.
By 9.30AM, I was already in the office to start my day.
I usually start the day with reading my emails, replying to some, deleting some, and ignoring others. After this, I rush to a meeting at the University of Nairobi.
Back into the office, am checking what is going on at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The market is open and trading is going on. It's tea time, and I can't wait wait to get my cup of tea. I love tea. (something to do with the fact that I was brought up on the slopes of Mt Kenya)
I make a few calls, chat with my cousin who is in the UK, send some emails.
Am also reading The Snowball: Warren Buffet and the business of life. It is a very interesting book.
It's late in the afternoon and I have one more call to make, to Mrs Margaret Kioni. A friend of mine, and we shall be discussing a real estate deal.
The sky is getting darker, like it's going to fall. I hope not. The traffic might just be terrible...but I have no control over the rain!
Am done for the day...see you tomorrow.
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