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  Astronaut Ron Garan spent 178 aboard the ISS and came with a powerful realization that revealed how human beings were living a lie. His experience on space transformed his perspective, disclosing the interconnection of life and the need for global corperation. Ron Garan overview effect While in space, he noted that the Earth looks united, with a conspicuous glistening blue sphere devoid of borders nor divisions. However he perceived a fragile home floating in darkness. The irony down, humans live in separation by virtue of tribe, race, politics and nations. From the orbit, Garan saw a fragile atmosphere, with a narrow blue veil protecting living things, auroras dangling across the poles and lighting storms flashing like strobe lights.  According to Garan, humanity has placed its priorities upside down, where the economy is prioritized first. He argues that planet should come first, followed by society then economy. The Earth should be regarded as shared spaceship, where ever...

  Kenya Moja alliance is set to upset the status quo and establish a long-term third force to Kenya's politics. Main proponents of this generational struggle include Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi Senator), Caleb Amisi (Saboti MP), Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri MP) and Babu Owino (Embakasi East MP). The political grouping emerged as a show of defiance to the broad-based government arrangement which brought together, erstwhile political nemesis, Raila Odinga and president William Ruto. History is replete of vital lessons. The current arrangement reincarnates the 2002 NARC moment.  A split opposition can't oust a ruling party. The opposition must work in solidarity to upset the 'Deep State.' Kenya Moja is yet to be formalized as a political party, but its agenda is to unite opposition parties ahead of 2027 General Elections in a bid to unseat President Ruto. The agenda of Kenya Moja According to the main protagonists, the agenda of the alliance is to fight against politics of bet...

  The desire for security, freedom, control and power is the driving force that make many individuals to seek for more money. Wealth acquisition is a combination of many factors that mainly range from hardwork, perseverance and sometimes luck. People who become wealth know the significance of persistence and resilience. Study indicates that those who bounce from failure, learn from mistakes and keep moving despite challenges encountered are more likely to achieve their financial targets Why some people get wealth 1. Opportunity and Timing : Grab the opportunity in time. Be in the right place at the right time, recognize and seize the available opportunities. 2. Investment in Assets whose value increases with time : Acquiring assets that appreciate in value, such as real estate or valuable products is a key strategy for wealth creation. 3. Education and Development of skills : Acquiring proper education and acquisition of valuable skills enhances earning potential and open do...

  The parliament of Kenya is under public scrutiny, owing to recent allegations by President William Ruto that corruption is rampant in the honorable House. President Ruto let the cat out of the basket, alleging that MPs have been demanding bribe from Governors and Cabinet Secretaries before they were grilled. According to Kenya's Constitution there are three known functions of legislators which include: oversight, representation and legislation. How Parliament executes its oversight role Most presidential appointees are vetted by respective parliamentary committees before subsequent approval and ratification. Governors and Cabinet Secretaries are subject to be summoned and grilled by respective committees drawn from either the Senate or the National Assembly. How bribery manifests itself in Parliament Several unsubstantiated reports indicate that MPs demand cash from those leaders who are subject to appear before them in order to mitigate harsh accountability queries directed t...

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lost focus when his US trip went contrary to his expectation. In a strange turn of events, Gachagua had to cut short his stay in the United States of America on pretext of coming to campaign for his candidates ahead of the looming by-elections slated for November 2025. According to his close allies, his US trip had no significant impact on his popularity. His political detractors allude that he lacked warm reception in the American soil. Gachagua failed to secure the international backing that he sought for while in America. He had thought that he will be sympathized with after being impeached as the Deputy President of Kenya. His trip was relegated to a kikuyu affair, where he lobbied a few rich kikuyus staying abroad to support his endeavor to be a kingpin in the Mt Kenya region. Was Gachagua deported from the US Gachagua unexpectedly ended his US trip on Thursday as he hopped onto plane back to Kenya. The leader of the Democracy...

  In life, there are rules and procedures that determine if you're destined for greatness. Financial discipline is the base strategy for becoming a millionaire. Such discipline should be preceded with a consistent approach guided by both your level of income and spending habits. Just get into the habit of saving, stay out of debt and invest wisely. To be a millionaire is not only about earning a lot of money, but it is about designing a concrete financial plan and sticking to it. How you can become a millionaire 1. Live below your means: Spend less than what you earn. You should strive to live below your revenue standard to pave the way for saving any extra money you get and this will ultimately broaden your investment avenue.  2. Increase your income, not your expenses: Your income should supersede your expenses by far so that you have additional funds for savings and investments.  Income - Expenses = Savings + Investment 3. Build multiple income streams: For you...

President William Ruto is treading a dangerous political path. His recent allegations over bribery in parliament might hound him out of office. The president has found himself in a political quagmire over his public expose on rampant graft in parliament. Legislators drawn from the National Assembly and the Senate were astounded by the manner in which the Head of State exposed their nakedness in the public gallery, instead of initiating prosecution process with the relevant mandated authorities. Majority of MPs were of the opinion that the president should have prosecuted his case with the relevant bodies established by the Constitution tasked to deal with corruption cases. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his Senate counterpart Amazon Kingi have been directed by a section of MPs to summon the president to shed more light over his aspersions or risk being impeached. Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang' and his Nairobi colleague Edwin Sifuna were irritated by what they...