Nature at its core is a conjugate of tiny versions of itself; call them mini-natures, or miniatures for the love of words. Nature chooses to begin from the smallest of scales, building up intricate bonds and connections to form bigger versions of itself. Consider us, humans, we’re just myriads and myriads of tiny elementary particles … Read more
Here is a sure fact the books won’t tell: a good number of Kenyans have had an unpleasant encounter with a matatu tout, at least once or severally in their lives. Who in this country hasn’t almost been run down by a mob of touts, each trying to whisk you into their own matatu? Who … Read more
This story wouldn’t suffice if I didn’t mention that I am an ardent lover of all things that fly, especially ones with huge flapping wings. Birds. I mean birds. The intrigues of bird flight are best captured by large winged birds. Small birds flap way too fast for a gazer to catch the magic. Now, … Read more
At the time Albert Einstein submitted his paper on the special relativity theory, the ideas he brought forth were so radical that only a handful could grasp how ingenious they were. Like an antique ruby in the hands of an inept jeweler who cannot realize its worth, such was the idea of Einstein in the … Read more
As a father walks along a street, holding hands with his little daughter, a growling pet dog approaches them. Seeing the imminent danger, the man instantly grabs his daughter and kicks the dog off the lane. The poor dog whines in pain. Angry onlookers now unleash their wrath on the highly defensive dad. “Hey, what’s … Read more
While on a power walk, I observed something that led me to contemplate on livestock as a commercial entity, and how it could affect the humanity in us. I was walking along this busy road when I noticed about three dozen chicken hurled in a cage waiting to be dismembered. Some roosters had the courage … Read more
When Darwin looked upon the earth, clothed in its majestic beauty and magnificence, he refused to believe that species roaming on it were simply summoned into existence by a Supreme being, as held by the creation theory. “No, something more sophisticated must be at play here.” He must have thought. On the infamous Beagle voyage, … Read more
Since the beginning of time, mankind has always been bewildered by the sight of the night sky – a canvas of beautiful shining lights in the backdrop of deep darkness. It is such a breathtaking sight. But, we may no longer be able to enjoy this experience. The more we climb up the ladder of … Read more
A couple of surveys done in the States revealed that only 6% to 10% of adults achieve their childhood ambitions. Loss of interest, lack of opportunity, talent or resources are some of the reasons people cited. Those numbers are likely to hit lower values here in Kenya, once the survey is adjusted for a number … Read more
Every year, up to 30,000 students graduate from higher learning institutions. With scarce employment opportunities and a flooded job market, the chances of scoring a job in one’s field of training are minimal. Many who are lucky enough end up working in fields distant from their area of training. Some who secure a job just … Read more