EASTLEIGH

When i am going home i have to go to Eastleigh. it is where i get my ride home. the crowded place that has more sellers than buyers could easily be the commercial hub of Kenya were it not for the poor infrastructure and ill designed business premises.

Dusty when dry, wet and filthy when it pours the place attracts traders of all manner like flies. people sell almost anywhere and the fact that they are still in business is nothing short of a miracle. simply because in eastleigh traders sale almost identical stuff.

well for me i had some minutes to kill as i wait for the ride hence this post here. the joke is you cant come to eastleigh and leave without impulsely buying something you don't need.

i got to go, later. cheers!

ONGERI AND COMPANY

I my not responsible, it was others. there is no iota of blame on me. when you here some of the things Kenyan politician say when they are caught pants down on corruption allegations its just unforgivable.

whole ministers who think that theirs is to sit pretty and earn millions in tax payers money without being responsible for anything.

money meant to educate Kenyan children, that was loaned to us, has being misappropriate under your watch, billion has been stolen. but you are not responsible. what crap, what audacity.

Minister Ongeri you make me sick, people who have nothing to fear don't cling to office and blame others. they do the honorable thing. they step aside and let independent investigation take place. do yourself a favor ask for forgiveness from all the young Kenyans who wont get the rightful education because you were not guilty hence its was none of your problems.

the appointee authority must step in and take action. Minister were not asked into the office. they should not begged to take responsibility, they should be sacked and the law can take its natural cause.

GRADUATION

many of my friends got their college degree yesterday. here we call it the order of the towel. For reasons beyond my control i was not able to do the same. sometime back i realized that it would not happen this year.

the whole not graduating thing was tough pill to swallow but the hardest part was feeling left behind by colleagues. after some self assessment i realized that that was not the reason i felt bad. i felt bad because in a way the system of education we have has a way of making one feel inadequate.

there is always this measuring of one self against the work of others. even though we clearly know that everyone is different and will only perform uniquely according to his/her ability.

i am at home today, i know the only person i have to please is myself. today i have something to look forward to and it is not permission to earn my keep .

ASSUMPTIONS

we dont have to be the same
you know agree on everything
have the same mind
but we can do this
DISAGREE

Huh! yes, we can
DISAGREE
and on our own
somehow, someway
find our truth

again you know, i have a thing
for girls with big eyes
somehow i believe
the same extends to their heart
an assumption
but one I'm very comfortable with

see when they smile
and their eyes light up
or when they are keenly listening
their eyes a pool of possibilities
its a picture of beauty
you don't want to make her cry
coz that's not what her eyes are for
and when she lovingly looks you in your eyes
the is nothing you won't do for her

SCENE ONE
“WHERE ARE YOU”

It’s almost night time in Amoco, people walk hurriedly to and fro as each tries to finish their business in town before night falls. On a sparsely crowded Kinjo street, a handsome woman of medium height walks leisurely smiling to herself. Rita, walks with a small confident stride, many turn and get a second glimpse as they pass her. Rita doesn’t mind this; she is used to the stares. Reaching the bus stop, she stops beside a small crowd that like her awaits the bus; for a ride home.

A few minutes pass and a few men try to catch her attention; she smiles and gives them no more. As the stares evolve into fulltime gaping she reaches into her handbag, retrieves her mobile phone and proceeds to listen to some music. With her earphones in place she retreats from the bus stage to her own little peaceful haven and prays that the bus comes quickly. But almost immediately her music is interrupted by a call; a quick check on the caller ID reveals that it’s her beau. Smiling even more she hurriedly receives the call.

Rita: Hey You! Where are you at?
Dante: Right behind you.
Rita: Stop playing, seriously where are you?
Dante: Check your rear view.

Rita: I see, you want to play games.
Dante: Games! I daren’t on my heart flame.
Rita: Ooooh! You, you got a way with words.
Dante: It’s easy with you; you make my heart
Flutter like a million birds.
filling me with joy like a flood.


Rita: (smiling) enough! I can’t take it anymore.
Just tell me where you are.
I’m touched to my core.

Dante: Not so fast, now look around you
If you want to find me, here is a clue
Find me in the stranger knowing smile
I’m in the couple’s blissful,
Oblivious love
Find me in the young man’s
Confident stride
Further look for me in a mother’s
Fretful nature and
A family’s unshakeable union
But to physically see me, look behind you.

Rita: (Turning around, she finds herself
Chin to chin with her love)
Oh! Sweet nectar bird,
How did you get here so fast?

Dante: On a chariot of fire of our love.
Come thee hither, and quench all your thirst.

Rita: (Hugging him tightly)
Stop, I can’t bear you talk
My legs have turned into jelly.
My heart drums furiously,
Threatening to explode and send me
Yonder into smithereens.
With your every word, I’m lifted.
You make me float in a daze so beautiful
I don’t want to wake up.
Oh! Sweet nectar bird, your honeyed words
Have overwhelmed my famished palate.


Dante: Say no more, I cannot……

Rita: Sshhhhh! Speak no more,
You’ve said enough to last me a lifetime.
Even though my ears crave more,
and my heart yearns the same
I think we have said enough,
come now, use you lips. Calm my
Excited body with your kisses,
caress me with strong arms. Loosen
Every tension in my tendons,
crush me to you. Lets mesh, merge if you
Will and make love.

Shuttle diplomacy round II

The continued flogging of this dead horse by the VP and those supporting and willingly financing this futile endeavor clearly shows the misplaced priorities of our political class.
The support of China and Russia should not be seen as a light at the end of the tunnel but a possible opportunity through which these countries can further stretch their mighty and coerce our country to make bilateral commitments. They will not hesitate to milk every possible economical gain knowing very well our leaders are desperate and in that all that is needed is one veto, which America has promised to deliver.
It’s a great to be patriotic and fight for our sovereignty or whatever reason we may put forward for this futile attempt to remedy a situation that has gone beyond return but enough is enough. We had our chance, we failed, period! Let’s stop this chasing game, concentrate on important matters like the implementation of the constitution, poverty eradication, creating capacity for food security for our people.

+MTEJA+

Waiting for you to call,
i hold my phone and move to a place
where the connection is stronger
i try to concentrate and do some work
but i cant, my mind keeps wandering

All i know is that i got to see you
i got to talk to you, i have to hold you
i got to give you the warmest of bear hugs
but you don't call, you don't keep your promise
i want to call you,and find out what is up
but i cant, i feel i am coming on to strong
i don't want to push you away

i want you to want me to do this things for you
the desire to be next to you overwhelms me and i call you
but you dont pick my call, now i am perplexed!
what could be the matter?
but i let you be, i tell myself-
you might not be in a position to talk
i let you be even though i am hurt
i let you be, hoping eventual you call