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A Critical Look at Affirmative Action
(Opinions)
5-04-2005
by Martin Tairo
Since the ‘birth’ of affirmative action it has remained an extremely controversial issue. It is generally accepted that affirmative action is morally right, as it is empowering those who were previously disadvantaged. Inequality, form a...
A Matter of Morality: Abortion
(Short Story)
30-03-2005
by Martin Tairo
Life is a characteristic of everything on this planet, which is capable of growth, development, and reproduction. Imagine a life where you find yourself having a child; a product of poor contraception or even perhaps rape. Now you are forced to...
Art and Architecture: Do They Reflect Any Desires of the Human Race?
(Opinions)
16-11-2005
by Martin Tairo
Human beings are able to take flights into spheres of fantasies and it is during these short instances that they have the guts to let their imaginations soar. There is a very thin line that distinguishes the absolute from the actual. It is where...
Few Men Rape, Others Just Watch
(Opinions)
20-06-2005
by Martin Tairo
Violence against women is widespread in Kenya. Every day, women are physically and sexually abused. Rape occurs in all social and ethnic groups. It is a crime that shocks and traumatizes the victim, and undermines the status of women in society....
Kenya Referendum (Nov 2005): The Verdict on the Draft Constitution
(Opinions)
24-11-2005
by Martin Tairo
With the completion of the much-awaited referendum process, it is time for Kenyans to sit back and reflect on the tides and turns, examine the effect of their decision to reject the draft, and in consultation with their leaders, chant their way...
Language as Violence, Violence as Language
(Opinions)
5-07-2005
by Martin Tairo
Many are the times when we express our feelings in words so that people understand us well, and if there is need for help, we are then aided. Thats the simplest way of passing our messages across.
But my philosophy lecturer has always said in...
State of Higher Education in Kenya (Part Two)
(Opinions)
24-02-2006
by Martin Tairo
A critical look at higher education in Kenya would be unguided if the history of how higher education in the country begun, evolved and advanced to the current stages is overlooked.
Higher education in pre-independence Kenya begun late and...
The Most Costly Expenses of All
(Opinions)
6-12-2004
by Martin Tairo
Do you think you have a lot of bills? If so, you are probably right. But have you considered the bill that costs you the most each month?
On average your housing costs probably run about 30% of your take home pay. Your other bills which include...
The State of Higher Education in Kenya (Part One)
(Opinions)
23-02-2006
by Martin Tairo
The recent world universities’ rankings were not surprising to Kenyans. Despite the fact that we are local leaders in the production of human resources for both regional and international markets, our universities were content with the humbling...
The 'Morning After' Pill Promotes Dangerous Unprotected Sex
(Opinions)
6-06-2005
by Martin Tairo
The morning-after pill is a multiple dose of an oral contraceptive. It may prevent ovulation or, if fertilization has occurred, it may ruin the implantation of a newly conceived human being. It is important that the potential for...
Turn Your PC Into a Profit Centre
(Opinions)
0-00-0000
by Martin Tairo
Even though personal computers have been around for several years, the market is still growing in many areas. With some imagination and initiative, you can join the thousands of entrepreneurs who are using computers to make money in such...
Women Who Drink
(Interviews)
4-05-2005
by Martin Tairo
Many are the things in our society, especially the African society, that are a preserve of the males. Even the most liberalized of men and women would not be comfortable watching a woman treading those grounds. But as times have changed, women...
Working Capital Management: The Secret To Business Success
(Opinions)
15-11-2005
by Martin Tairo
There is a Swahili saying that goes 'Kuzaa si kazi. Kazi ni kulea', or'Giving birth is not as hard as raising a child'. I don’t have any idea if it is in order to relate the same concept to business or to come up with an adage; 'building up the...
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