by Benard Makaa | Jul 3, 2019 | What I have learned
All my life, I have been musturbating. I must pass this exam. I must pass that Interview. I must get that girl. I must talk to that guy. I must win that tender. I must be a millionaire by a certain age. I must marry by a certain age. She must treat me well. She...
by Benard Makaa | Jul 3, 2019 | Learning, What I have learned
Since the day you learnt how to read, write and listen, you have been consuming others’ writings, listening to others’ songs, listening to others’ sermons, enjoying others’ memes, reacting to others’ posts and news. You may be young or old, but it doesn’t matter. You...
by Benard Makaa | Apr 23, 2019 | What I have learned
If narratives bore you, you can scroll to the end for the poem “To Risk”. We have a Swahili proverb, Mficha Uchi Hazai (They who hide their nudity cannot bear children). Simply, if you don’t risk anything in life, you are bound to have nothing. I have a friend,...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 26, 2019 | What I have learned
For several occasions (actually only 3) now, I have had some neighbours pack their cars close to my entrance such that I am constrained when I try to leave my apartment. I stay on the ground floor, house number 01. On the first occasion, I was seething with anger and...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 17, 2019 | Psychology, What I have learned
For a very long time, I thought I knew what love is. I thought I had mastered the art of romantic relationships. I read (tones of love/relationship books), I wrote, I advised, I philosophized and taught. From say when I was in form 1(2005). I remained chaste and vowed...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 28, 2019 | Birthday, What I have learned
On this most auspicious of days(click the link), in lieu of the more commonplace sobriquet of blowing candles and partying, I chose to attend a research seminar at JKUAT. This is my best birthday gift to myself. Let me explain. I attended a research seminar today at...
