The plastic chair complains each sit,Remembering every weight on it.It cracks like thunder, bends with dread,Yet somehow never fully dead. One leg shorter than the rest,It turns stillness into a test.At family events it takes the stage,An aging actor past its age. Children spin it recklessly fast,Adults inspect it unsurprised.The heat leaves patterns on my…
When a child performs poorly at school, parents often blame lack of effort, too much screen time or poor teaching. However, one often overlooked factor may be the child’s gut health. Children who frequently suffer from bloating, excessive gas, constipation or tummy discomfort may also experience headaches, tiredness, irritability and difficulty concentrating in class. Scientists…
People have viewed the positive aspects of the 2026/27 budget differently. Some will point to the move towards a cash-lite economy, others to the heavy investment in infrastructure, while others will highlight the strong push for domestic revenue mobilisation and self-reliance, with about 74% of the budget expected to be financed internally. These are all…
Vomiting is one of the most common reasons parents bring their children to the hospital. Understandably, many parents expect medication that will stop the vomiting immediately. However, they are sometimes surprised when the doctor recommends fluids, observation and time instead of anti-vomiting medicine. This can leave parents wondering: If my child is vomiting, why not…
So the rest of Africa cheered Mexico against South Africa in the opening match of football’s World Cup and rejoiced when Bafana Bafana were clobbered 2-0! It is only the deliberately mundane who cannot see why. Anyway, thank you South Africa because your insanity has helped to unify, galvanise and solidify Africa in a manner…
The scenery along the Greater Rim of Ngorongoro is breathtaking. With its blend of montane forests and rolling grassy hills, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers an inspiring and refreshing experience. The rim is cooler and often misty, making it ideal for forest species, rare trees and unique plants. Some trees grow close together, while others…
The United States is co-hosting the ongoing FIFA men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico amid reports of strict visa scrutiny and entry denials affecting some participants, including match officials, players and media personnel. Among them was a Somali FIFA referee reportedly refused entry after a US official alleged he had communicated with “some very…
Ever checked an old bank account and wondered if your money is still there, patiently waiting like a loyal dog? In Tanzania, money and property left untouched for years can become “unclaimed assets” including bank accounts, shares, pensions, insurance benefits and even wages. The state does not become the true owner; rather, it acts as…
We should have known better! Some time in June 1982, my then-boss at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), the late Edward Lowassa and I had an important professional meeting on international congress tourism in that exotic Brazilian city, Rio de Janeiro. To cut costs and reduce flight time, we decided to fly from Nairobi…
English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) once said: Knowledge is power. Yes, indeed, she or he who knows something has power. We need to learn as much as possible both from the regular school system but also outside of it. In fact, we need to learn unceasingly, because the sea of knowledge around us and outside…
