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Modern African Guy Series: Eliud Kipchoge. The Running King

What next after 2:01:39 in Berlin? Is it time for retirement like Usain Bolt? Those who know Eliud intimately like coach Sang and Augustine Choge state without the slightest hesitation that we are yet to see the best of him.

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Romance is Un-African and Valentine’s Day stories

Valentine's day should be treated as a childish indulgence, a treat for little children whose dreams must remain valid. However the clutches of materialism have morphed Valentine's day into a commercial circus nipping at the heels of Christmas season.

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Grow a pair

Life is bound to test us in ways we can never fathom and overwhelm us in a moment however in an instance, a man must make a decision. It is natural to be afraid but still one must act even when their hands shakes and their voices tremble. Courage is that corner stone virtue that defines the character of men. It is a halfway house between fear and recklessness.

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Why Every Man Needs A Mentor

All men need men who can build them up, edify them, strengthen their characters. When those boys become grown men, they too will build up others and one by one, our communities are rejuvenated.

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Nairobi, walking down memory lane

Nairobi is a city of constant hustle. It sells a big dream and the hustle is the hidden cost. If you are desperate for success, Nairobi is not the place to front your ambitions. It has a rule book full of contradictions. One has to learn to accept Nairobi despite its contradictions, to be able to relive it with a fresh set of eyes.

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The Danger Of Kisumu’s Single Story

The forgotten story in this no holds barred political contest is that a few hundred agitated demonstrators do not represent the whole of Kisumu.

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