OPINION: How identity crisis poses cross-border challenges
The Individual
All of us have certain image of ourselves, who we are, what we believe, what we like, what we want outof life and what values we hold.
All of this forms what is called...
A Brief Exploration of the Ego
In Sigmund Freud's structural model of the psyche, he lists three theoretical constructs which are propounded as a description of the activities and interactions of the mental life of a person.
The three are: the...
Of hubris, high-handedness and bigotry at the University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi has often been described as the cradle of all universities in Kenya.
This is so because many Kenyans in academia underwent tutelage at the oldest institution of higher learning in the...
My take on democracy in Africa
I recently came across a discussion thread on social media.
Members were discussing an article on ‘the africa report’ by Prof. Nic Cheeseman.
The article was titled, Lesson from Africa: Is there such a thing as...
OPINION: Suicide and the zero Alternative
A story is told of a man who worked hard to ensure he is promoted at work. He had missed the promotion twice already but this time, he was determined to put in extra...
Why Ethical Considerations in Leadership?
"Is there a difference between ethics and laws?"
This is the question that one of my students asked during a General Paper lesson.
We were discussing a question on accounts for the deteriorating professional ethics.
Yes, I...
The Question of Choice: A Philosophical Approach
In my opinion (and this article is full of it), from the origin, humans are introduced into this world without a ‘user manual’ or a practical guide to existence.
Babies cry for attention because that...
OPINION: Why this life is full of parodoxes
One of the paradoxes of life is the dual nature of things. We live every day ignorant of this, yet its absence would spark a feeling of inconvenience that would make us wish for...
Searching for A Robinhood: The Nigerian Dilemma
Robinhood began his journey in English folklore and then went on to appear in literature, television and film, art, video games, among others.
He is a skilled archer and swordsman who is known for his...
Hard questions as independent Kenya turns 58
This year will mark 58 years since Kenya attained internal self-rule after a hell of over forty years under the British colony.
History records that colonial rule started in 1920s.
Fifty-eight years of self governing is...
