Every time I walk in the buzzy streets of Nairobi, I’m reminded of being the captain of my life by the hundreds of people running up and down with the aim of earning their daily bread. Out of these people are the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and trust me with all the buzziness of the city, it is impossible to miss them.

PWDs have occupied their spaces. They’re contributing to the economy through their businesses- going at it hard.

However, even with the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratified by 168 countries over time, there has been both progress and stubborn impediments.

There are many challenges and non-inclusion when it comes to accessibility and discrimination. Disability discrimination is treating others less well and putting them at a disadvantage for reasons relating to their disability.

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We MUST put a lot into consideration for PWDs By:

• Guaranteeing the right to quality education at all levels for Persons with disabilities.
• Addressing the rights of Persons with disabilities to work in an open, inclusive and accessible environment.
• Ensure Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest possible standard of health without discrimination.
• Innovation: With the constant rise of innovative products hitting the market, I feel there needs to be inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
• We should not to victimize Persons with disabilities or assume they see their disability as a tragedy. They do not. Do not underestimate the abilities of PWDs.

Majority of PWDs are out there fearlessly influencing their communities. If you check out some of the feature stories I have written on a couple of indomitable young fearless Africans with disability, you’ll just be amazed.

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• It is bad manners to assume that everyone you meet needs you as their hero. Always ask if someone needs your assistance before providing it. Don’t try to accommodate every last need of PWDs in attempts to be respectful. I know, I know- society has taught us otherwise but, nevertheless, the better choice is to simply and courteously ask if your help is welcome.

Be in the know and check out the Equality Act in your country in regards to Persons with Disabilities and engage if need be.

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The avocado has always been venerated by many households in Africa. My high school biology teacher used to assert that to get that potassium, those juicy monounsaturated fats, high sources of fiber, folate and vitamins for days, we need to munch those kienyeji avocados daily.

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Eating avocados in some Kenyan settings is still considered a hobby and a party activity. I remember the good old days where we would sprinkle some salt on that fatty avocado, put it in our githeri, blend and mask our faces as we watched Poppy and Simba the dogs fight for their share.

Before I get the side eye from those of you who abhor the avocado, please remember junk is in the eyes of the beholder- some look, but the kienyeji avocado of old lovers see and enjoy.

But just what is happening to the kienyeji avocado of old? I am forced to invest a lot of time just looking for them. All I find is the modern lazy avocado. The kienyeji avocado of old has now become a diamond. I kid you not. We must search and tramp long distances looking for it! This, I fume, is not acceptable.

The kienyeji avocado of old Vs the modern lazy avocado

The kienyeji Avocado of old is naturally fatty and nutritious as is its wild counterparts while the new lazy avocados that have flooded the market lack the natural fat.

The kienyeji Avocado of old has a seed that can be planted or crashed for medicinal powder. You never know with the new lazy avocados in the market- they are indecisive of their shape and form. Sometimes you get enormous seeds with 10 percent flesh, bitter flesh, rotten internally but green on the outside and so on and so forth.

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The kienyeji Avocado of old are small or big and round, fibrous, large-curved, and capitulate nutrition in all its forms. That taste we all know and love. The new lazy avocados can’t decide if they’re humongous, hormonal, bitter or slender.

The kienyeji Avocado of old are free of pesticides and chemical additives.

The kienyeji Avocado of old are loved by dogs while dogs snobbishly sniff at the new lazy avocados, wag their tails in protest and go about their business.

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Dear farmers, it may cost you in terms time and resources. It may seem off putting cultivating the kienyeji Avocado of old but it’s the best long term investment you can make for both your health and ours, your descendants and the health of the planet. #BringBackTheKienyejiAvocadoOfOld

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• A bottom-up model concentrates on distribution of wealth to the community and individuals.
• Which one is better, the top-down model or bottom-up approach?

His excellency, Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto unveiled the bottom-up economic model also known locally as the “hustler economic model” as his manifesto during his campaigns in 2021. He said the bottom-up approach would promote investments made by ordinary Kenyan citizens- financially empowering them while spurring the Kenyan economy through tax generation.

Generally, the bottom-up economic model focuses on specific micro attributes of promoting financial investments and instruments that target unemployment, SMEs and entrepreneurs. The concentration being on business-by-business or sector-by-sector.

The Top-down economic model on the other hand is commonly associated with macroeconomics. The model looks at the biggest factors affecting the economy as a whole such as unemployment rates, global and a country’s GDP, and inflation rates. Decisions are made by looking at worldwide economics- then a country’s economy- then refinement of a specific sector- then to individual companies within that sector.

Bottom-up and Top-down models are used in conjunction with one another by most economies though they are distinctly different.

Characteristics Of A Bottom-Up Model

1. A bottom-up approach starts by targeting a local sector or specific variables and then expanding outward.
2. A bottom-up model is pro-productivity as opposed to consumptive dependency: The emphasis is on the economic activities of households and communities. People focused.
3. Bottom-up is more focused on micro variables specifically on local communities: Economies are built around diverse local businesses and innovations.
4. A bottom-up model concentrates on distribution of wealth and ownership capital for the local communities.
5. Just like decentralization, the bottom-up model seeks to solve problems and build community wealth through the economy at a local level.
6. The bottom-up model cultivates local innovation and social entrepreneurs who support the local and national economy.
7. A bottom-up economic model aids in creating jobs through local solutions understood by the community.

What Is the Main Difference Between a Bottom-Up and Top-Down Approach?

• A bottom-up approach identifies various companies and picks the ones with the best future prospects.
• A top-down approach looks at the overall economy and invests in companies within the industries that affect the economy directly.
• A bottom-up model concentrates on distribution of wealth and ownership capital to the local communities.
• Due to its generalized nature, a top-down approach may overlook great opportunities by ignoring and eliminating local companies that have potential.

In conclusion, a bottom-up model begins at the micro level and then broadens out. A top-down analysis begins at the macro level and then homes in on a more local level. In the end, every approach has its own pros and cons.

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The Maasai are a physically beautiful, lean and healthy nomadic, pastoral indigenous tribe whose ancestral territory stretches across southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are closely related to the Nuer, Kalenjin and Dinka.

The Maasai community are globally known for their distinctive culture, high jumping dances, beautiful dresses and being gutsy warriors.

Here are 7 riveting aspects of the Maasai culture:

1. Our cattle is precious gold: For centuries the Maasai have been nomadic pastoralists whose lifestyle depended on their cattle. They believe they are the custodians of cattle- the shepherds who amass and graze large herds of cows (and to a lesser extent goats and sheep). The cattle is a great income earner, plays a giant role in the Maasai traditional and communal life like establishing alliances and as a sacred diet. The Ilkunono, a sub-group of the Maasai, were also known for making cowbells and weapons, and being skilled blacksmiths.
2. Our lions respect our Warriors: Though lion-hunting as a traditional is no longer practiced, it has been a key Maasai rite of passage for many decades past. The young Maasai men graduated to Morans through this initiation rite- the ala-mayo. Hunting is currently forbidden by the law but the fierce bravery of the Moran still stands tall.
3. From boys to men: The Eunoto ceremony marks the boys to Morans Ilmurran warriors upon circumcision events held every 10-15 years marking a new age-set.
4. Our shiny and distinctive Maasai drip: The Maasai are known for their physical beauty, graceful physiques, their unique ornamentation and garments. The Maasai warriors traditionally have braided hair, which is dyed with red ochre. The Maasai have distinctive dress and decorative beaded jewellery for various events that can be distinguished by the color combination of the beaded jewellery. The Maasai blanket is perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of the Kenyan Maasai. Just like many Kenyans from various tribes, I have mine that comes in handy in the cold seasons.
5. Anyone fancy cow’s milk and cow’s blood? The Maasai have a tradition of drinking raw blood, cooked blood, and blood-milk mixtures. Drunk in chai, drunk soured (or raw), or turned into butter, milk is a part of almost every meal for Maasai herders. Raw beef is also consumed. Unknown to many, the diet has always been supplemented with tubers, honey, and foraged plants that are most often used in stews. More recently, the Maasai have supplemented their diet with grains and maize-meal as urban lifestyles sneak up on them and communities interact.
6. You can not beat the Maasai in a jumping contest: The Maasai have many singing and dancing ceremonies but the best-known is their jumping dance- adamu. It is often a tingle of display to witness the extreme heights reached by the Maasai warriors.
7. Staying green is a Maasai rule: Since time immemorial, the Maasai have nomadically grazed their herds while taking care of the environment and the resident wildlife. They did this mainly by migrating seasonally across territories, leaving the land plenty of time to recover before cycling back for a graze.

Though influenced by the changes in society, many Maasai cultural practices are still embraced today,. The Maasai community continues to fascinate and inspire.

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Here are 7 things that make Kenya breathtaking

1. Landscape that makes you ooh and aah: Kenya rises from the coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to give you beautiful beaches, captivating mountains and plateaus right at its center, the highlands, wide plains and dramatic escarpments that define the Great Rift Valley, the deserts of northern Kenya amongst other wonders of the world.
2. Kenya’s economy is the largest in eastern and central Africa. Agriculture serves as the largest sector with tea and coffee as traditional cash crops, while fresh flowers are a fast-growing export. Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city serves as a major regional commercial and technical hub. Tourism amongst other service industries are economic drivers.
3. People & Culture: Kenya has more than 42 ethnic groups- there are over 69 languages spoken throughout the country. Majority of Kenyans speak more than one African language. All ethnic groups boast of beautiful unique cultures like traditional songs, foods, beliefs, history and customs.
4. Nature: Millions of visitors around the world visit Kenya to see its endless savanna and the animals that inhabit it like the Big 5. Kenya has more than 60 reserves and parks to protect these animals. The Kenyan ecosystem boasts of mountains, forests, deserts and swamps.
5. Nairobi, which means the land of cool waters is also known as the safari capital of Africa. It is a fast, energetic, modern city that boasts of a national park within it. It serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and fast city life.
6. Kenya’s ancient sites at its Coast like the former town of Gedi which dates back to before the 14th century will not fail to enchant.
7. Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa sits in its own national park, amid indigenous fauna and flora.

Considering how absolutely extraordinary Kenya is, I don’t think it gets talked about well-nigh enough!

If you need to see the Big 5, witness the greatest wildebeest migration on Earth, encounter the Big cats, bounce on the beach, enjoy bird fluttering, sleep under the stars, have breakfast shoulder-to shoulder with giraffes, bask in flourishing creative arts scenes, etc., be sure to get jet in to the resplendent land of Kenya.

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Tell us your story, background, school and achievements

I was born in a village in Taveta that was full of love. Everyone loved me I think because of my strong personality, I am that one child who was brought up by the whole village because I loved visiting and checking on everyone.

One thing I clearly remember was my friends telling me that my skin would eventually turn black and I believed them because I really admired black skin. My parents were well informed about albinism when they had me because my older brother also has albinism which had forced them to seek medical advice earlier.

I went to a regular school and I am grateful for that because most of the people I have interacted with were forcefully taken to special schools. There’s a belief that people with albinism are also blind. My playmates were very considerate and would insist we play in the shade courtesy of enough information from the small community I grew up in.

High school was in another district and the first day I joined I was already nicknamed Mzungu. It was very interesting as I got all manner of brochures to join different entertainment clubs.

Did I forget to mention that I was a very naughty girl. My mum had to keep punishing me. I remember I was suspended once in form four for bad behavior. I was that over self confident young girl who believed that I will one day change the world.

Before I cleared high school, I began to notice that boys from other schools wanted to hang around my friends and not me. This began another chapter of my life as I began researching on albinism.

In 2012, I moved to Nairobi to join the University of Nairobi for my BA in Diplomacy and International Studies. Nairobi was not pretty for me. I got stopped on the streets by people who wondered why I was so confident or even why I wore make up as a person with albinism.

I got names hurled at me, Zeru zeru, albino, albino msupa etc., from street families and motorists. My first year was hell on earth. It was also the time where people with albinism were being kidnapped and taken to Tanzania.

I thank my friends and parents who kept encouraging me. This built who I am today, I gained back my confidence. (she laughs). In 2013, I joined Doctor Choksey Albinism Foundation and became an active member.

They called me many times for speaking engagements which involved telling my story and educating people about albinism. For the first time in my life, I felt satisfied giving back to the society. It was also the place I met my super amazing mentor, Jane Waithera.

I became very active in campus from joining the Rotary club, drama, church activities and St. Johns ambulance program which I learnt later was a huge encouragement for students with albinism.

In 2015, I joined Colour Kwa Face initiative by Nonini as a volunteer after graduation. The project involved visiting schools in Kenya and sharing our experiences. The project has changed thousands of young lives. I am currently a director and the ambassador of the program.

I also pursued The journey Leadership Management Course while still in campus and graduated last year.

I got selected for YALI last year which was a life changing experience for me. I was surrounded by over 80 young African leaders from East and Central Africa who are transforming their communities.

My paradigms about Africa were shifted. I was challenged and the networking was out of this world. One of the greatest lesson I learnt was The 7 Habits and number six to be specific- Seek first to understand then to be understood.

After the program, I joined the creative industry after auditioning for Africa City Model auditions where I met great photographers and activists. I still work with them to creatively create awareness on albinism through film, photography and other forms of media.

We bagged the Discovery Award last month in France. My photos were in every big mainstream media channel including CNN. I am still waiting for an interview CNN, okay? I also partner with PAWA 254 occasionally to talk about being a woman with albinism.

Florence in the next 10 years.

I intend to continue building on creative platforms that educate people about people with albinism  through various forms of media like a blog, TV and film. I hope to chase my dream of being a TV personality. By the way, I can not wait to fulfill my vision of hosting a show and being a news anchor, a dream I have had since childhood.

Advice to the youth

Work hard, work smart. Never compare yourself with others. African youth need to rise up and take charge as we drive our continent forward.

Weird question you have ever been asked?

If I have a boyfriend. Maybe that one person who asked me if people with albinism can be in a relationship.

And are you in a relationship?

Yes. (her face lights up and blushes). I am in a relationship with my best friend and no., I will not tell you his name.(Giggles)

Favorite food?

Anything sweet!

We wish you the very best Miss sweet tooth as you continue to shine and make Africa a better place.

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When I met Deng Malek Agei recently at a meeting, the first thing I noticed was how tall he was and of course his sense of humor. Deng is the founder of The Time Foundation and an alumnus of Young African Leadership Initiative.

He was born in South Sudan in Tonj state in Jang Payam village to a polygamous family. His dad who was the chief at the time had five wives. Deng is the second last born of five siblings. Growing up was not easy after he lost his mother at three years and his dad three years later. The large family was very close. Deng and his siblings were taken in by his step parents who divided them amongst themselves.

One of the great traits Deng possessed was the ability to herd livestock. At age five, his older brother gave him a group of calves to herd. He did this for two years. At age seven, he was promoted to herd cows and goats. Deng loved his life and especially his regular rich food which was milk, kada kombo (okra) with sorghum cake, Miok Weng (fried cheese) and meat.

I loved my livestock very much. The cattle and goats had become my family. I had given them different names and I used to talk to them as they grazed. It actually developed in to a relationship because they often responded.

My brother who I lived with, and a former fighter got a chance to travel to Ethiopia to study and later on to Liberia on a scholarship. He later moved to Kenya. He kept telling me of how he wanted me to join school but I did not see what the big deal was. All I wanted was to spend time with my cattle and continue whispering, singing and throwing commands at them.

I remember I was 10 years old when my young brother and I were taken to the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya because my brother saw it as an opportunity for me to join school. I hated it. The weather was horribly bad from extreme heat to bad storms.

To make matters worse, they put me at a nursery school at age 10. It was humiliating and the other children kept laughing at my brother and I, okay, mostly me because I was older and very tall, taller than most of my age mates.

Deng did very well in nursery school and went on to join primary school where he moved to class seven because of his good grades. His brother took him to Najjanakumbi in Kampala where he joined Winston Standard secondary school.

He quit after one year because of the harassment he encountered at the Kenyan Ugandan boarder seeing that he did not have residential documents and had to keep explaining his situation- it never went very well with the boarder police.

He later joined St. Marks high school in Kitale, Kenya but had to quit after one year because of the bad weather conditions which affected his health. In year 2012, he joined Langata Boys high school in Nairobi and this was the first time he felt at home in a school.

He found on going campaigns to select the school captain and he decided to vie albeit he did not know anyone. He managed to convince his fellow school mates who voted for him in huge numbers and he was crowned the school captain.

He did a very good job as the captain to a point the school nicknamed him “The Principal” as all students approached him in all matters including disciplinary issues. He also got a few rivals who now and then wanted to punch him in the face.

Upon clearing high school, Deng joined Moi University and pursued two diplomas in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and IT. He is currently pursuing his degree at Moi University.

The young leader joined Warrap Community in Kenya in 2013, an association for the South Sudanese community living in Kenya at a time where they were restructuring and holding an election for a chairperson. Malek decided to vie and he won.

He created a great manifesto for the group which touched on key areas such as education, sports, cohesion within the community and youth matters. He managed to get funds from the South Sudan government and was able to enroll over 81 association members to college. Many lives continue to be transformed through this program.

Malek was selected early this year to YALI Regional Center under the public management track. He confesses that his life was changed at YALI and challenged by how young African leaders were transforming their societies.

I had sleepless nights at YALI seeing how other young leaders, most of whom were younger than me were fearlessly empowering and transforming their communities. After graduation, I immediately formed my organization, The Time Foundation (Transform Individuals Through Mentorship and Excellence).

Our core vision is to develop and equip the South Sudan youth through education, culture & sports, economic empowerment and community Leadership. We are starting our first business clinic in August in collaboration with Transform Management Solutions to help and equip youth in entrepreneurship.

Deng is passionate about young leaders and believes they are the backbone of Africa. You know the way some of the leaders are always telling the youth to wait for their time? Well, Malek hates that notion and believes the narrative is old and selfish. He believes that as long as you are in the world, then it is your time to make things happen and I agree with him.

The youth need to believe in themselves. They need to come out of their comfort zones and provide solutions for Africa. We need to dream big, If your dreams do not scare you then they are not good enough.

It hurts me when young people are used by selfish politicians and leaders. We need to be visionary, committed and passionate in everything we are doing as we strive to leave a legacy behind. Let us also tell our own stories. 

I am sick and tired of other people telling our story, a stereotypical Africa. We have both the good and the bad just like other continents.

Deng’s vision in the next 10 years is to transform the young generation of South Sudan and Africa through his organization.

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Kamya DomNick is one of these lionhearted fellows. He is easy going, well-mannered and polite. Having a conversation with him was riveting.

With two of his friends, they founded Bidii Yetu in 2014, a self help group located in the Western region of Kenya. The aim of the group is to connect the youth and engage them in finding solutions for problems that affect them.

Bidii Yetu is swahili loosely translating to our effort. All projects are funded by the youth or well wishers. The group tends to shy away from political influence or radicalization. They have directly engaged 30 youth through poultry farming, entrepreneurship, renewable energy and training.

My life was not very easy. I lost my dad at three years and had to drop out of school. A good samaritan took me back to school and paid my fees up to university. I lost my mother as well. It was hard.

DomNick pursued a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Makerere in Uganda. He is also a YALI RLC 2017 alumnus. He has worked for several NGOs in the field of research. He worked at Innovations for Poverty action in 2013 as Community Field Assistant and at Evidence action as process monitoring and coverage validation officer.

My vision is to help the youth create their own employment. There are many opportunities for everyone in life. What matters is if you can spot the open doors and walk through them. My mantra in life is to associate with people who think differently and to overcome fear.

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The organization has directly reached tens of schools and hundreds of girls. She is a former director at Malindi Islamic Center for Orphans and a mentor to many children.

I was very curious to know about her journey after she hit the headlines in 2011 for winning the Lamu cultural festival several times and getting a sponsorship to showcase her henna art at the Cincinnati museum in the U.S.

I grew up in extreme poverty in Pate Island. Girls were not allowed to go to school. My mum, a single mother and my uncle paid attention to my plea and allowed me to join Primary school.

After Primary school, everyone in the community expected me to go by the norm and get married. I refused. I was the only girl to join high school from my community and had to do this in a different area. I moved to Lamu.

After High school, I moved to Mombasa and worked in beauty salons to save money for college. I could not go back home. I got selected to join Pwani University where I pursued Archaeology and Sociology.

I get such deep satisfaction when training girls in my community through art and raising funds for their high school education. My community now looks at me differently and every parent wants to take their girls to school.

Tashrifa got selected for the prestigious YALI program and admits that the skills she learned helped her secure a job as a probation officer with the Ministry of Interior & Co-ordination. Her role will be empowering and transforming the offenders’ lives.

Life has taught me to mentor others, to work very hard and smart. To always aim at disrupting the status quo. I am very young and still rocking second floor with a vision of empowering thousands of young people.

Keep at it Tashrifa. If you happen to connect with this fearless young woman in Lamu Island, do surprise her with a meal of Tanduri and vegetable stew- it’s her favorite!

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Growing up from a disadvantaged background in rural Western Kenya did not stop Odidi Killion, It made him dream bigger. He studied his Bachelor of Arts Sociology at Moi University, has a diploma in social work, project planning & community development and a Certificate in proposal writing and development.

Odidi is the co-founder of The Global Villages Network Kenya, a social enterprise that promotes peace building, improves access to education, food security, health services and creates awareness on HIV/AIDS among the poor in Kenya.

Through a similar vision of advocacy for peace activism after the 2007 post-election violence, they partnered with Lagnet Theatre Group through inclusive theatre arts education activities. They have reached over 50,000 people in five Counties in Kenya.

My inspiration has been my mother. She was extremely hard working and the family's breadwinner. Schooling in the rural area where there was a huge water problem was a challenge. We walked for not less than 20 kms to look for water a few times in the week. Despite those hardships and challenges, I never lost hope in achieving my career goals.

The fearless leader is a member of the UN Africa Youth Assembly and a YALI RLC alumni. Discovering his passion of working with the marginalized communities keeps him going.

My vision is to use social Media, the media, and direct engagements to reach communities and disseminate electoral information and advocacy in order to preach peace. We can never again go back to witnessing the post-election violence that happened in 2007.

Odidi confesses that he loves and spends time with his wife and son during his free time because work travel sometimes keeps him away.

Our world needs a change in attitude, reasoning and leadership. Good leaders are good listeners. The change we need is not of words but that of action. A great leader exudes servant leadership.

Africa is a beautiful continent. We are sitting on resources whose value we can not fathom. Please wake up young Fearless Africans.

Thank you Odidi. We wish you the very best and just like Mother Teresa said peace starts with a smile. I have taken up your challenge to constantly keep smiling both from the inside and from the outside.

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