Today is Global Hand-washing Day!

Today is the Global Hand-washing Day! Yes, hand washing. One of the challenges Africa faces is disease. Disease afflicts all people, irrespective of their age and sex. Some diseases can be prevented, merely, by you washing your hands. On a good note, did you know that by washing your hands, you reduce your risk of… Continue reading Today is Global Hand-washing Day!

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About tipping in Kilimanjaro

I recently spent seven days climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro ,Tanzania which is the highest mountain in Africa. I reached the peak which is 5,895 metres above sea level and I must say it was the most challenging expedition I have ever done.

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Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress

Today, October 11th is the International day of the Girl. Today, we celebrate the girl child. There are approximately 1.1 billion girls in the world. These girls are part of the future world; they are the people who will take on our world.

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The law and natural disasters

Are disasters caused by nature preventable? Can our professionals in meteorology determine when a hurricane will strike, when a tsunami will arrive or when the winds or the sun will be harsh? If they can tell, is there a way, the government, through the law, can ensure that the inhabitants of these commonly affected areas… Continue reading The law and natural disasters

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Can the African Union travel advisories in reciprocity?

“A travel advisory” appeared in a Kenyan newspaper this week warning Africans who intend to visit the United States to be aware of continued instability and civil unrest in places like Charlotte, North Carolina, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where protests have erupted in the last few months over police killings of black people. On a closer… Continue reading Can the African Union travel advisories in reciprocity?

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