My name is Isaiah Ongera Mandi. I was named after my great grandfather’s death. I was born on 15th March, 2003 therefore I am 20 years old, in Bigege, Nyamira county in Kenya. I am born in a family of four where I’m the second born after my sister. I currently live with my parents at there home stead. My parents are self-employed as they work at our small piece of land practicing mixed farming. There are many attributes of myself that I admire. I'm a creative, open minded person which helps me where I need to open my brain to see the bigger picture of my life. The attribute that I most admire in myself is my aspiration to solve problems affronting the globe... which bolstered me to undertake information technology course after completing my form four course. I try to work hard, and do any work with as much diligence as I can to get the best results. I do well around a group of people and I do have excellent social skills, however I find it easier to pay attention to work when am alone. I am a person who is positive about every aspect of life which makes me describe and believe like life is an art and I am the art of my life. There are many things I like to do, to see and to experience. I like to investgate, read, write and do research on things related to technology. Some of my strengths is my calmness, independence, ability not to give up in whatever I'm doing in contempt of challenges and difficults which come on the the way. The intelligence of keeping a smile on my face no matter what I am going through is my second best gift I am proud of. I enjoy connecting with people and I am open to interesting work offers from clients in India.
Showing posts with label Kenya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kenya. Show all posts
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Meet Isaiah Ongera (from Kenya, Jan 2023)
Friday, June 10, 2022
The Law of Equity (Ann Mumo, 2021-Jun-18)
Introduction: Historically, justice system in Kenya was based on common law in England. Common law was suffering from some detects. Several rights could not be enforced and consequently, many wrongs could not be readdressed. To solve this problem, different legal principles has been evolved during a period of English court system and those legal principles were finally known as Equity. Equity and common law are not two opposing system of law. There are some reasons to opine that Equity and common law are not two opposing system of law. This includes: 1) Base of Equity: It can be found in two maxims. One is that equity follows law, and: The second where there are equal equities, the law shall prevail. Those two reveals that Equity itself does not act contrary to common law: System of law. 2) Law of Limitations and concept of latches: Both Equity and common law do not encourage unreasonable delay as far as initiation is concerned. To discourage such unreasonable delay,there is law and there is concept of latches in Equity. Therefore, it will fair to opine that both Equity and common law are not two opposing system of law. 3) Operation of Decree. As far as operation of decree is concerned, Equity acts in rem.Such acting saves both Equity and common law from a collision with each other. Therefore, it will be fair to opine that both Equity and common law are not two opposing system of law. 4) Providing of remedy Equity provides remedy only in that case where no legal remedy is available. When a legal remedy is available, Equity does not interfere into matter and leaves the matter for court of Law. Therefore, it will be fair to opine that Equity and common law are not two opposing system of law. 5) Conscience and Rules of law Although, Equity acts on conscience yet it also keeps itself bound to rules of law in all those cases in which rules of law are applicable. Therefore, it will be fair to opine that both Equity and common law are not two opposing system of law. To conclude, it can be stated that it is reality that defects which were present in common law, paved a way of for evolution of Equity. However, their coexistence during initial period and their fusion in later stage reveal that equity and common law are not two opposing system of law.
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Corruption (Ann Mumo, 20210613)
Corruption 1) Governance: For our governments to be stable and effective, we must fight corruption. 2) Strong Judicial System: We should ensure that leaders and government agents became answerable to the taxpayer. 3) Education: The public should be educated on the ills of corruption. 4) Right to Information (RTI) Against The Corrupt Citizens: While those who have stolen public funds are made to return it and face the full force of the law. 5) Right to Information (RTI) Against The Tax Havens: Again, people known to have stashed money in foreign banks should be forced to repatriate that money so as to improve cash flow in our economies. This will put our countries on the road to prosperity. 6) Digitization of The Economy: Through digitization of the economy, we can bring in transparency, and corruption would reduce.
Friday, June 11, 2021
Doctors and Human Rights Violation (Ann Mumo)
The medical profession has a long tradition of respect for human rights. However a small number of doctors and health professional have betrayed ethical norms and insisted in abuses against detainees and prisoners. AL medical groups in many countries around the world campaign for an end of medical participation in human rights violations. In countries where human rights violations are widely spread, medical personnel can have access to prisoners in circumstances where the prisoner is denied other protective contact such as with legal counsel or with family. For these reasons, doctor's role "I'm safeguarding the health and security of the prisoner" is of considerable importance. Where human rights violations are not systematic or not even a major concern, the doctors can still play a protective role. But in many countries this role of protection is negated by the failure of medical personnel to adhere to basic tenets of medical ethics. It is not possible to determine the number of individual abuses involving doctors nor the number of doctors involved in human rights violations around the world. The definition of what constitutes medical involvements is not clear. The number of doctors consciously and deliberately engaging in torture and other cruel inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment represent a tiny proportion of profession. The number of those who are aware of abuses carried out against prisoners by police, security or prisoners officer is much more substantial. Medical involvement in torture ranges from the inflection of torture by the doctors themselves, through acting as an adviser or medical supervisors of torture to the false certification of health or of death after torture has been afflicted. In many case's, the behaviors of the doctors encompasses more than one of these roles. The role of doctors in torture stem from his medical expertise. The doctors appear to play the role of advisory during torture rather than inflicting torture personally. However, there is a fine line between inflicting torture and assisting others to carry it out, and doctors who are present during torture can easily slip from one role to the other. In some cases, a medical activity such as administering medication by intravenous injection may appear to the prisoner to be threatening or even a form of torture. When doctors administer substances in the absence of therapeutic need and with the intention to cause suffering they become torturous. Moreover, the vulnerability of the prisoners and the sense of betrayed which he or she experiences when confronted by a doctor who is working with torture can itself amplify the suffering. AL have received evidence and numerous testimonies from prisoners. In Morocco, a prisoner alleged in 1986 that a medical person was involved in the torture. Doctors may be present during torture to prevent the death of the prisoner or to ensure that the prisoner leaves no mark. The torture were highly trained in methods of exacting the maximum pain without leaving any significant physical traces. AL has received reports of medical examination being genuine just prior to the appearance in court. It has also documented the use of medical certificates to falsely indicate that the prisoner has been released from custody. In some cases it is not clear whether certificates have been deliberately falsified or are incompetently prepared. Pressure is sometimes applied to medical personnel to withhold or to falsify evidence. The participation of doctors in such punishment has been documented. Powerful antipsychotic drugs have in the past been regularly administered to prisoners. Medical personnel have also failed to protect patients from arbitrary violence inflicted by nurse or guards. There has been a long tradition of medical attendance at executions in Europe. The presence of doctors in the execution chamber could result in their having to participate in the execution process even where the method is not at all.Some doctors have placed the interest of security forces of the prisoners. Over two thousands years after Hippocrates, it is surely that all medical practitioners must observe the dictum "Above all, do no harm". Notes Primum non nocere (Classical Latin: [ˈpriːmũː noːn nɔˈkeːrɛ]) is a Latin phrase that means "first, do no harm". The phrase is sometimes recorded as primum nil nocere. Non-maleficence, which is derived from the maxim, is one of the principal precepts of bioethics that all students in healthcare are taught in school and is a fundamental principle throughout the world. Another way to state it is that, "given an existing problem, it may be better not to do something, or even to do nothing, than to risk causing more harm than good." It reminds healthcare personnel to consider the possible harm that any intervention might do. It is invoked when debating the use of an intervention that carries an obvious risk of harm but a less certain chance of benefit. Non-maleficence is often contrasted with its corollary, beneficence.
Sunday, June 6, 2021
The Corona Style (by Joseph Owaga)
1. Surviving in curfew times
• Then at once it went, the president reduced working hours to curb the spread of the dreadful Corona virus.• The policemen as usual were to ensure the rule is upheld and the safety of the citizens. However, this turned to be a different thing the police know found a means of exploiting the citizens up and down, left, right and center. • The operational hours could not allow the clubs to hold their customers any longer. Many found themselves jobless as the number of clients reduced.
2. THE DOCTOR STYLE
i. Who could ever imagine this... everyone behind a face mask. Everybody resembled a doctor on it’s own. ii. Failure to have the face mask became an offense payable by forced quarantine, after a bond of $5. iii. At first the prices of the face mask threatened many as only the 'few' could manage to buy then however, it became cheap afterwards as it flooded into the market in large numbers. iv. Many people were grefull for the mask for it not only helped to reduce the spread of Covid 19 but also other diseases. v. The worst part now came, most of the mask were not biodegradable and this pilled lots of trash in the environment, both in water and on land.
3. The closure of schools And worship places.
On March 1st of 2020 the president announced of the arrival of the virus into Kenya. And after 2 weeks there was nothing to be done the president called for a closure for the schools to avoid overcrowding and 1m meter social distance that was not possible in such institutions.INSTITUTING TOTAL LOCKDOWN
• Finally to reduce quick transfer of the virus the counties with highest number of infections had no choice to travel out of their countries. • The flights from outside the country was also terminated as it could possibly leak more viruses from other parts, however, the cargo planes were still allowed to operate.OTHER WAYS THAT WERE INSTITUTED TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS
• Frequent sanitizing of hands • Avoiding handshakes, hugging and kissing friends • Avoiding crowded places • Keep Distance at Events and Gatherings: was seid to be safest to avoid crowded places and gatherings where it may be difficult to stay at least 6 feet away from others who are not from your household. If you are in a crowded space, try to keep 6 feet of space between yourself and others at all times, and as it was suggested by the ministry of health
SOCIAL DISTANCE TIPS THAT WERE SET BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
• When going out in public, it is important to stay at least 6 feet away from other people and wear a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. Consider the following tips for practicing social distancing when you decide to go out. • Know Before You Go: Before going out, know and follow the guidance from local public health authorities where you live. • Prepare for Transportation: Consider social distancing options to travel safely when running errands or commuting to and from work, whether walking, bicycling, wheelchair rolling, or using public transit, rideshares, or taxis. When using public transit, try to keep at least 6 feet from other passengers or transit operators – for example, when you are waiting at a bus station or selecting seats on a bus or train. When using rideshares or taxis, avoid pooled rides where multiple passengers are picked up, and sit in the back seat in larger vehicles so you can remain at least 6 feet away from the driver.
Scientific Devew in Agriculture (Ann Mumo)
In recent times, there have been marked technological advancements in agriculture. There has been a move towards genetically modified crops, use of chemical fertilizers and intensive use of pesticides. Although this has been hailed by all as the only way to ensure food sustenance in Africa, it has come with it's obvious costs.
To begin with, the use of nitrogenous fertilisers has no doubt led to increased yields in agriculture, raising hopes for farmers whose soils have became exhausted out continued tilling year in, year out. However, intensive use of chemical fertilisers has changed the soil pH. Many farmers lack knowledge on maintaining the correct soil pH. Such a soil loses its productivity. On the same note, there are pollution hazards poses by excess nitrates if washed into rivers.
Secondly, there has been the introduction of new strains of food crops which promise high yields. The produce of the new crop cannot be used as seed in the next season. This means farmers have to dig deeper in their pockets every time of planting.
The extensive use of pesticides has ensured trouble free farming. The common crop pests have been effectively eliminated. This means the farmer can easily estimate the amount of harvest he/she will have at head of the season. This notwithstanding, the level and intensity of this pesticides is often uncontrolled. Sometimes, dangerous level of pesticides residue are left in the produce. This is health hazard. Apart from that, pesticides indiscriminately kills all organisms in the farm, often disturbing the delicate balance of nature.
No one can deny that scientific achievement are here to stay and have improved the quality of life. They, however, should not be adopted if there is any danger to humans and their environment. Agricultural scientist's should tend towards the sustenance of indigenous food crops, enhance organic farming and explore possibilities of biological control of crop pests.
Strike action is an expensive affair! (Ann Mumo)
My friends, I beg you to listen to me before you go ahead with your plans. Going on strike is expensive. How many of us have paused to think of the consequences? If we on strike tonight, we are bound to damage property. Buildings may be razed down and furnitures broken. What about the injuries we are likely to sustain? Who will pay for the damage? Our parents will have to pay for it all. This is adding to the already heavy burden of paying school fees. Why should we do this to them? Comrades, we have walked together for long, will we accomplish this if we distrust classes? And who will be the ultimate loser anyway? My colleagues let's wake up to this reality. We are here for a reason. Let's explore others options in solving our problems.
Mob justice is not justice at all! (Ann Mumo)
Mob justice is not justice at all! By: Ann Mumo There is no justification for mob Justice I'm a civilized society. More often than not,the victims are suspects of petty crimes such as pickpocketing. Does anyone deserve to die for snatching a purse? Mob Justice amounts to dodging the court process, defeats the rule of natural Justice and perpetuates violence in society. The first assumption of the law is that the suspect is deemed innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. Some people claim that the court process is long and that it often set free otherwise guilty persons for lack of credible evidence. However, Mob justice goes against the rules of natural Justice. The public assumes the roles of the complainants, the prosecutor, the jury and judge. Every person suspected of crimes should be allowed to go through the court process so as to get fair hearing. Mob justice is known to have been claimed innocent victims and should be avoided at all costs. Secondly, killing of crimes suspects derail the efforts by the government to control crimes. When a suspect is killed, he dies with information that could be useful to the police. Although some people say that suspects handed over to police are realised uncharged, it would be unwise to public to take the law in their hands. Suspects should be apprehended so as to help police in their investigationa. This assists in nabbing other criminals linked to the arrested suspect and help in prevention of crime. Thirdly, mob Justice is a display of lawlessness and uncivil behavior in society. Many times, we get treated to the gory details of unsightly scenes on our TV screens.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Meet Ann Mumo (from Kenya)
Ann Mumo was born in October 27, 1998 in Mumbuni, Machakos county to James and Judith. I was the firstborn. Later mum gave birth to a baby boy and later two girls. My mother was a farmer that time but because of her having kids she had to settle down and take care of us. My father, a long distance truck driver, was away at the time of birth. On night I was born, heavy rain cut off my homestead from the rest of the county. My grandmother had to play the midwife. I grew up tending sheep in the company of my uncle Jackson. When I was five, I was gored by a he-goat. Some older girls who were coming from school rescued me. An ugly scar on my thigh remained for the rest of my life. I respect my parents and everyone older than me. I attended Kasinga primary school. On my first day in school I cried torrents when I saw my mum as she walked away. I went home later in the day and swore never to return to school again. With my father's coaxing I grew to like school. At school I enjoyed singing and listening to bible stories. I worked hard to became the top performer in my local school. Eventually I finally completed my primary education where I got 285 marks as a mean grade. Even though my parents were poor they struggled for my high school fee. At Kinanie high school where I joined at the age of fourteen, the classmates used to call me 'full stop' owing to my snail stature. I excelled in academic and was actively involved in volleyball and basketball. I finally attained a mean grade of C+. After high school, I worked as an insurance saleswoman waiting for my parents to find my fee. I later joined University of Nairobi in 2018 taking biomedical nursing till now.
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Friday, May 28, 2021
Meet Joseph Owaga
JOSEPH’S STORY (Dated: 22nd May, 2021)
1. TIMELINE
My name is Joseph Owaga, born on 8th Nov, 2002 to the couple Mr and Mrs Owaga, both Kenyan citizens by birth. I was brought up in a family of three boys and a girl who go by the names: George, Paul, Brian and Silvia. • EDUCATION BACKGROUND Being brought up in Kenya I went through the 8-4-4 education system where: 1.1. I began my schooling in the year 2008 and sat for my final primary paper in 2016 after the eight years of studies and scored a grade of B. 1.2. I then attended high school for 4 years then in early months of 2021 I sat for KCSE and also scored a grade of B. 1.3. The examination was to be done on November of 2020 but due to the Covid-19 pandemic it never happened as scheduled. 1.4. Currently, I am indoors doing little of computer work as I wait to proceed to the University for the next level of my career studies. 2. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS 2.1. I majorly read novels and short stories during my free time to come up with my summary of understanding about the book.2.2. For body fitness I love football (soccer). 2.3. I also like coming up with new ideas.
2.4. Finally, I like having fun and hanging out with friends.
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