Benvictor Makau

Ever imagined an African continent where all people can feed themselves without importing the millions of tonnes of food commodities we import annually? Current Situation Africa is host to 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land but currently spends an estimated US $35 billion annually on importing food. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, “Africa imported about 85%...

You might have heard it said, 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger’, as Friedrich Nietzsche put it. Dr. Mejury Chipato's story, a Zimbabwean Medical Doctor, Microbiologist, Entrepreneur, blooming Businesswoman, and Philanthropist, is the essence of resilience. She is also a Pastor, a Mentor, a Life & Business coach, a Multi-Award Winner (including the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards), and the proprietor of...

What pains me most is the thought of the many conflicts which come in handy with Kenya's politics and, in general, Africa. Research by Accord on pioneering peace pathways reveals that since the mid-1990s, election-related violence has been evident in Kenya. Kenyans must embrace diversity throughout the electioneering period and remain intact after the elections. For decades, Kenya's political elite have hypnotized...

We live in challenging times, in faltering moments of life where anyone can easily lose focus, break down and cease being at their best. At a time when the world seems to lurch from one crisis to another, lessons on how to build resilience when confronted by these uncertain days have never been as required before. Whether you are battling a...

AUTHOR: Lawrence Mwongela CONTACTS: mutisyalaurans@gmail.com, +254 706 311 140 PRICE:  Ksh. 650 GENRE: Poetry REVIEWER: Benvictor Makau This anthology is mainly centered on how life proves multifaceted from its inauguration all the way to its end. It merrily journeys the reader through many life lessons, each swiftly driving us into the other with a heart-warming lucidity. The book's seventy-four interrelated pieces are closely woven and...

The sharp edges of climate change have continued to bruise my country Kenya. Every part of the East African country is now feeling the pains of the switching climatic conditions. It is happening, oblivious of the many ongoing talks to save the planet. Seemingly, actions should urgently override the stretched-out negotiations for the better. The agricultural landscape is taking a new dimension as...

Author: Anthony Onugba Genre: Poetry Country: Nigeria Reviewer: Benvictor Makau The sixty-poem Anthology by Anthony Onugba is one of the most stimulating compilations of thoughts in our age. For an unclouded meaning, he catalogues it into three scintillating episodes: Origin, Precipice, and Denouement. Each bears a collection of poems of its own, depicting the different themes as are in the real world.  The whole anthology is...

Data on politics and governance has continued to paint the image of women being underrepresented at all levels of decision-making around the globe. Women’s political representation has been dismissed for centuries, even as the debate on inclusion and equality continues to take root. Consequently, achieving gender equality has remained an apple too lofty to pluck. What research points out UN Women has estimated...

A positive attitude encompasses seeing the bright side of life, both mentally and emotionally, and choosing to remain optimistic about yourself, your interactions and amidst hard situations. It is remaining hopeful even when there seems to be no reason for hope. Apart from upbringing, which bears the biggest power to shape and reflect our personalities, daily life behaviors, ways of...

Do you remember an instance when one of your primary school teachers beat you up for not scoring an A in their teaching subject? Was it enjoyable? Gauging and tying our children's future on an examination grade is as annoying. Recent results On 28 March 2022, shouts of joy filled the airwaves as pupils, parents and villagers celebrated the youngsters who passed...