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Protecting the boy child Before the Coronavirus global pandemic, “Attention lavished on the girl child has leftboy child lonely and adrift” by Hezron Mogambi reported from police data that there were 2,774 homicides in 2017, an increase from the previous year. From a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in 2018, Kenya was amongthose countries with the highest cases of female homicides noted by Mogambi. After the pandemic started, the situation did not subside but rather escalate with more homicides.  Another disturbing report shows that “Close to 4,000 schoolgirls impregnated in Kenya during COVID-19 lockdown.”   As I continue to read and watch more of these stories, I ask myself what is the problem? Mogambi asks “aren’tthe empowerment of the girl child and the subsequent effects of a neglected boychild not the labor pains we are experiencing now?” I answer yes to Mogambi’s question. The boy child's neglect has exposed the society to the cur...

Manchester United thrashes As Roma 6 goals to 2 As Roma has had a successful first half of the game after coming from behind to lead with 2 goals by Pellegrini and Dzeko to Manchester 1 goal by Fernandes. At this point, everybody is predicting of a Villareal vs Roma final since Villareal are leading Arsenal 2 goals to nothing within the first few minutes of the Game. However, Manchester United have returned from the break a rejuvenated team with Cavani adding 2 goals, Fernandes adding another one from the spot , with Pogba and Greenwood completing the tally. Once again Manchester United have calmed their critics in style.  Manchester United travels to As Roma for the return leg Thursday next week May 6th, 2021 as the favorites for the Europa League final. As Roma has a huge task of winning by 4 goals to nil if they wish to progress to the finals.   Interesting facts from EUFA shows that Bruno Fernandes has 17 goals and 11 assists just from 30 Europa League outing...

Governor Mike Mbuvi 'Sonko' Last night the Senate voted to impeach Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi 'Sonko' after the Nairobi County Assembly impeached him last week for gross misconduct in the office among other charges. Governor Mike Sonko becomes the second governor to be impeached after former Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu was impeached for corruption allegations, among others. Some people may perceive it as politically motivated while others view it as punishment and a lesson for the other governors who fail to perform in their duties. Governor Sonko was among the leaders elected by a majority of voters in the 2017 election after winning the hearts of voters from all tribes. As a self made politician, Governor Sonko won the hearts of the common mwananchi using his philanthropic acts such as providing food, and money, among other basic social amenities to the people living in the slums.  In his tenor, Governor Sonko was among the most power politician who could cal...

Why PSG and Istabul Basaksehir players are icons for their UEFA Group H final match  As a football fan from the black community, I feel so sad that people in this day and age continue with racism. In this time of the Coronavirus Pandemic, where black, white or yellow have been equally affected. Instead of uniting, it so hurting to see others destroying the game that brings the whole world together to a standstill. I am happy for PSG and Istanbul players uniting, and walking away from the game to show solidarity in condemning racism in the football fields.  Tottenham Head Coach Jose Morinho  stated that players from both teams did an iconic gesture that would be remembered in history for standing against racism, 15 minutes after the game had started. He continued to state that he was sorry and saddened by the situation and hopes the iconic match will act as an example to deter such incidents in future. PSG thrashes Istanbul Basaksehir 5-1 to top Group H  A day after t...

 COVID-19 WINNERS As much as Covid-19 continues to have severe effects on Kenyans, it has positive effect on us. As I write this article, Kenyans being Kenyans, I know my opinion may spark a debate where some may oppose others may support while others may contribute towards. Depending on how you look at it, some groups have emerged winners during the pandemic. I believe a majority of Kenyans will agree with when I say that the Wives are the most beneficiaries of the pandemic. To better I understand my point of view, let me take you through how the lives of many Kenyan wives was before coronavirus. It all begins by young beautiful lady standing out from the crowd whether in college, work or at cousin weddings and catching the eye of that young handsome confused bachelor who may or may not know what he wants to do with his future. After months of courting and playing hand to get, the young woman falls in love and submits to the charms of this young man (anaingia box). The two bec...

  After spending days without a smartphone, only with my ‘kamulika mwizi’ (finished power a few hours after isolation started) and not talking with anybody, I could here the Smart Joker digital migration advertisement at the back of mind amid the Covid-19 thoughts and reflection going through my mind. Since the first case of the virus was confirmed in Kenya on March 13th 2020 by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health Honorable Mutahi Kagwe, the government urged people to stay at home, and avoid social gatherings, among other measures to slow down the spread of the virus, forcing everybody to start using the internet as their new lifestyle order. Learning, social interaction, work, businesses, entertainment among other life activities are now taking place over the internet. Before coronavirus, a section of Kenyans have been reluctant to embrace the new era of technology in their life. They had become so accustomed to the contemporary ways that they did not see the need to shift ...