In America, and much of the world, money is the yardstick by which all things are measured. The familiar rejoinder “if you’re so smart how come you’re not rich” says it all. Even intelligence can be questioned if one’s bank account isn’t sufficiently large. Until we realize that money and wealth, at their best, are just a measure of how well you accumulate money and…
Read MoreA number of people I interact with do not understand my passion for running. Saying I am not any good at running is a gross understatement; I am a terrible runner! I was never a sporty person at school ( I played badminton for 2 years 😀 ). I did not exercise at all in my early and mid twenties, and only started running seriously…
Read MoreThis is a continuation of a series on how to holiday in Kenya and around the world for cheap. Read part 1 of the series. 1. Holiday with a partner or in a group: Accommodation and sometimes food is much cheaper when you are two. Instead of traveling alone, do it with a friend, lover, a travel partner or a relative. If you are the kind…
Read MoreMy friend shared this article from Quora, and I thought to share it on here: Distribution of Wealth: Why can’t the poor be handed out lots of money to make them rich? Because money is not wealth. This is a fundamental misunderstanding that many people have about money, and in fact probably stands at the center of why some people are good at making money…
Read MoreInstead of live tweeting, I took notes of Christine Lagarde’s speech at Mindspeak this afternoon at The Intercontinental. It was such an honour to hear her speak, I am a big fan. I blogged the highlight of her speech both for you my readers but for my record. 1. Complete fiscal devolution. This will bolster social cohesion and increase accountability over public funds. But must…
Read MoreIt is a well known fact that holidaying in Kenya is very expensive, and a holiday a year is out of reach for most people here. Nairobi is known for its expensive hotels, and most of the holiday offerings are for the very rich. In a city like Bangkok, you will pay Kshs 7,000 a night in a 4-star hotel, whose equivalent costs twice or…
Read MoreAs I said in the previous post, things have changed. Unlike our parents who got babies in their early 20s then pursued their careers, we are getting children at a later age, and at the same time we are getting into senior management positions much younger than our mothers. The average 30-35 year old lady in middle management probably has very young children or hasn’t had…
Read MoreMotherhood and career is a controversial “holy ground” topic we like to avoid, because opinions are strong and often emotional. However, after discussing the issue on Twitter with a few people, I thought to share my views on this, and the advice I would give as a mentor in matters career and motherhood. As is always the case with controversial topics, a couple of disclaimers:…
Read MoreImagine being so rich, that cities come to you for loans? That was Hetty Green, the richest woman in history. Born in 1834 in Massachusetts in a Quaker family, Green learnt about finance from reading financial news to her grandfather who had poor eyesight. She opened her first savings account at 8,years old where she deposited her weekly $1.5 allowance, the beginning of her frugal…
Read MoreThere are many reasons why the hyped Machakos County Development Plan by Dr Alfred Mutua could fail, and we all know them. We all know that the governor is good at PR, and the Machakos City plans are probably more hype than substance. I however believe that are certain things the Governor and his cabinet (which seems very able and active) are putting in place…
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