The free online dictionary gives one of the definitions of the idiom “Give Back” as; “To act in a charitable manner, often by donating money or volunteering.e.g. “I like to give back to my community by working with other volunteers to clean up our local parks.”” Giving Back to ones community offers immense benefits; Do you want to make an impact in your community? Give Back. Perhaps you do not
Why choose, “Giving Back: I will be my brother’s and sister’s keeper” as a theme for the ‘Wacha niKwambie’ blog this year? Partly propelled by the lead writer’s happenings in her life last year, partly propelled by the situation in her country, Kenya. We have heard it over and over again that to live a life of purpose is to live a life that is beyond oneself. So what if
Sunday, 16th December 2018 As a family pray together Make random visits to each other Get a project that takes you back home, where your loved ones rest Your foundation of past years is what will see you through. Nourish your soul with the word when things are fair and calm as that is what will hold you in the storm The initial reaction to the death of a loved
The finals of the Hult Prize 2018/2019 on –campus Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) were held on Friday, 23rd November 2018 at the university’s Juja campus. It was the culmination of four months of rigorous planning by the planning committee led by the Hult Prize Campus Director Mr. Ignatius Wasike. According to Mr. Ignatius Wasike, an element of the mission statement of the Jomo Kenyatta University of
It is that time of the year when many of us the world over pack our bags and together with our loved ones travel to different destinations to enjoy the holiday season. The following are some good travel tips during this season: Safety Your safety always comes first. As much as possible do not put your travel details online to protect you and your family against online stalkers. Not everyone
It has been a roller coaster of a year, with the highs being really high and the lows hitting rock bottom too, but whatever the type of weather, we learned how to soar with the eagles in matters Wellness. The year began on a high note with a focus on the year’s theme, “It is time to soar with the eagles” and setting personal goals. This year, “Wacha niKwambie” blog
Designing a home is more than planning the layout of the kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedrooms, etc, it is an expression of ones creativity, taste and style A home tells a story of ones experiences in life, ones travels, where and what one has been up to. It also tells of ones culture, personality and interests in life. Intentional Design of a Home calls for planning. Make a list
So it recently hit me, “Kwambie, you have never had an official fab photo shoot all your life!!”. The urgency exacerbated by the fact that my fortieth year in the planet was soon coming to an end and I needed a memory for this momentous year in my life. Truth be told it is something that I had been deliberating on since my last birthday but I got caught up
What can we do to protect our environment? Use paper wisely or do not use it at all. Print on both sides if you decide to use paper. Recycle paper. Turn off the lights of a room when you do not need them. Turn off unnecessary lights. Use energy saving light bulbs. Use water in a prudent manner and do not let the taps to run aimlessly. Recycle water if
Happy New November! Where did the year fly to? Wasn’t it just the other day that we were wishing each other, “ Happy New Year!” and setting new goals for the year. Hope you have had a good one so far and even if the year has not met your expectations, reading this means that you are still alive and that is something to be grateful for. This month brings
