I will never be quiet about my political choices. I want people to know why I am choosing what I am choosing. Because I actually believe that I am making a good choice. And if there is a penalty to be paid for my political choice then I am ready to pay it. -
@gabrieloguda
Buana you cannot gag me. This is a free country na lazima tuambiane ukweli. Why should I lie to you ati because I respect you. Respect is a bad word that people use ku-kanyagia watu wa chini. You can fault my language. But hata baba yangu huwa namwambia ukweli -
@gabrieloguda
Kenya's manufacturing Industry is taking a big hit with the current excise duty regime. They are required to pay excise within 24hrs of production. So even before they make a sale they must pay tax. -Kiplimo Kigen of
@kenya_Chamber
My mum chose to stay in Miwani and sold porridge. She made sure we stayed in school even though it was very hard. We were forever on the list for late school fees. But despite this I was still top of the class every single time -
@gabrieloguda
I can't say whether or not people have threatened my life. But what I can say is that death will find us all. I am a fatalist. God has ordained my path for me. So there's no need to fear anything. -
@gabrieloguda
@markmasai
On my graduation my mother was crying. It was a big moment for her. My brother
@zaxoguda
attended my graduation looking like Tupac Shakur -
@gabrieloguda
Tonight we reflect on the situation in Kenya. What is the kind of society that we are living in how can we make a better system?
Why is it so easy to ignore the people?
Why are the institutions failing?
Join us live on YouTube @ SemaBOXTV
#RejectFinanceBill2024
“$30 million from the wealthiest nation responsible for a third of historic emissions is an insult.”
@mohadow
tells
@MarkMasai
that African leaders should have declined the money pledged by the US’s John Kerry at
#AfricaClimateSummit2023
Learn more here:
Congratulations to
@MarkMasai
for being recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Young Africans! Your dedication and impact are truly commendable. Here's to many more achievements ahead!
We were so poor that ONE day after my KCSE exams I was asked to leave and go and fend for myself. So I had to go and learn to work on the sugarcane farms. Then after that I found my way to University of Nairobi and then to Kibera slums. Hapo ndio nilianza life -
@gabrieloguda
" One of our major shortcomings is that we never really consider what our city looks like."
Join in on the conversation. Catch our last episode of The Social Newsroom on our YouTube channel
@SemaBOXTV
@MarkMasai
pays tribute to his friend , the late great Sean Cardovillis, The Voice Of Sports In Kenya.
May his memory always be a blessing.
Support for the family can be sent to this Till Number: 892308
More here:
@CapitalFMKenya
Shocker Of A 900 Million Monthly Electricity Bill!
Host
@MarkMasai
had an in-depth chat with energy management consultant
@NderevaIsaac
on this week's episode of
#TheSocialNewsroom
Here is the painful truth of how high power bills are hurting investors
To Ban TikTok Or Not? That's the question on
#TheSocialNewsroom
@ 6PM today with host
@MarkMasai
🎙️ Our guests will be:
@g_mutemi
- PR, Security, and ESG Expert
&
@Odangaring
- Senior Researcher: Mozilla Foundation
YouTube Link:
🗣️Don't miss out!
Why what
#Worldcoin
was doing is NOT DIFFERENT from what some of your favorite social media apps do in Kenya every day.
@g_mutemi
: The conversations we need to hear from Parliament about this should stop being so simplistic.
#TheSocialNewsroom
@MarkMasai
@danaceda
The issue that
@JerotichSeii
is raising is an issue that affects all of us. The governor
@SakajaJohnson
must take his work seriously. he applied for this job and he wanted to do it. So he must accept criticism and do better. -
@gabrieloguda
@markmasai
Curious about the recent fluctuations in the Shilling?
🇰🇪💰 Join
@MarkMasai
& Economist Churchill Ogutu (
@ill_dduor
) on
#TheSocialNewsroom
at 6 PM 🕕 today as they delve into the reasons behind the sharp decline 📈 & explore solutions.
YouTube Live:
There's power in introducing young people to decision making spaces. Dr Mary Nyamongo is a person I love so much. She gave me my first job and gave me a path to get a scholarship and showed me how to operate in high level spaces. -
@gabrieloguda
Is politics overshadowing governance as Kenyans grapple with economic pains?
🎙️ Tune in to
#TheSocialNewsroom
@ 6 PM for a thought-provoking discussion hosted by
@MarkMasai
with insights by CAS
@MwauraIsaac1
& community organizer
@MutemiWaKiama
🔴 LIVE:
"Looking at our constitutional rights and responsibilities there is a perspective we must take to achieve fairness." Leonard Wanyama.
If you missed the full episode, get to watch the full episode on the link below:
When did the RAIN START beating NAIROBI? Join us as we dive into the current floods in Nairobi, Urban design & Healthcare with our panelists
@RobertAlai
, MCA Kileleshwa ward;
@dannishodongo
, Journalist; and
@itskaloki
, Just City Working Group. Stay informed, stay prepared!
During the IMF restructuring my father's company gave him "golden handshake" and an ox plow and sent him home to the village. So the whole family had to go home because the police came to evict us immediately -
@gabrieloguda
Creators, taxes and Policy. How will the creative economy will be affected by The Finance Bill 2024? What opportunities do we have for the future? Join us for this Town Hall conversation hosted by
@markmasai
For in person attendance go to
It's Complicated: What Are The Chances Of Kenya Defaulting on Its Debt Obligations?
Here's what you need to know:
Host
@MarkMasai
was joined by Economist
@ill_dduor
on
#TheSocialNewsroom
for a deep dive into why the Shilling has seen such a sharp decline
We have managed to fund 100 creative businesses with 1M shilling each. But every type of money comes with its rules. And the question is what are the rich people of Kenya doing with their money? How can we convince them to invest in our industry?
“We Are Cooked”: Why The Government-to-Government Oil Deal Hasn’t Paid Off For Kenya
Host:
@MarkMasai
Guest:
@ill_dduor
Topic: Masaibu Ya Shilingi (The Trouble With The Kenyan Shilling*)
More here:
Yesterday on The Social Newsroom we delved into Kenya's economy, discussing recovery strategies, debt management, and new tax impacts. Experts offered valuable insights shaping our economic future, providing a comprehensive view for viewers.
On today's show we explore the factors that contribute to the high cost of electricity in Kenya & what can be done about it.
Join host
@MarkMasai
& energy management consultant Eng
@NderevaIsaac
on The Social Newsroom from 6 PM today:
@Odangaring
: In China, there's a time limit to how you can spend on an app. It's not healthy to spend more than 3 hours on any app.
On
#TheSocialNewsroom
with
@MarkMasai
today: TO BAN TIKTOK OR NOT?
Stream Live:
@g_mutemi
: TikTok doesn't need you to have an account to get your data. There are people in your house already volunteering your data
On
#TheSocialNewsroom
with
@MarkMasai
today: TO BAN TIKTOK OR NOT?: Why There’s More Than Meets The Eye
Stream Live:
@ill_dduor
: I am not seeing anything that could lead to a strengthening Shilling in the short term. So far the Shilling has weakened by 1% every month. So by that metric, we could get to 155 or 160 against the dollar in a few months.
📺 Watch
#TSNR
Live :
@MwauraIsaac1
: “Raila Odinga told me he would not run in 2017 & 2022.”
Don't miss the details in this eye-opening conversation hosted by
@MarkMasai
featuring our other esteemed guest
@MutemiWaKiama
🎙️More here:
@Odangaring
: Kenya is a landmine of privacy lawsuits waiting to happen.
On
#TheSocialNewsroom
with
@MarkMasai
today: TO BAN TIKTOK OR NOT?: Why There’s More Than Meets The Eye In The Petition Presented To Parliament
Stream Live:
@g_mutemi
: We need to look at the apps as a collective and not just vilify TikTok. We must apply lessons learned elsewhere to Kenya.
On
#TheSocialNewsroom
with
@MarkMasai
today: TO BAN TIKTOK OR NOT?: Why There’s More Than Meets The Eye
Stream Live:
@MwauraIsaac1
: Kenyans are lucky to have William Ruto as President. He dealt with the corruption at KEMSA very fast and through the Hustler Fund is investing in the people at the bottom of the pyramid.
#TNSR
@MarkMasai
@MutemiWaKiama
Watch🔴 LIVE:
@MwauraIsaac1
: The opposition in Kenya has lost its legitimacy because of the overstaying of Raila Odinga. His best bet was 2007. At some point, he even told me that he would not run in 2017.
#TNSR
@MarkMasai
@MutemiWaKiama
Watch🔴 LIVE:
Kenya's Digital Economy is BOOMING!
But it's also facing challenges. Join us for a town hall this Monday to discuss these issues & how we can shape the future of this critical sector together.
Register for FREE here:
#WelcomeToMyHustle
#DigitalEconomyKE
@g_mutemi
: Some of the inappropriate content that is visible to minors in Kenya would never to viewed by children in China.
On
#TheSocialNewsroom
with
@MarkMasai
today: TO BAN TIKTOK OR NOT?: Why There’s More Than Meets The Eye
Stream Live:
Ndereva: Kenya's legislators need weeks of training to better understand the metrics of billing
Tune into
#TheSocialNewsroom
now to learn to the truth about what is behind the high cost of electricity
@NderevaIsaac
Cc
@semabox
@MarkMasai
@Odangaring
: TikTok is doing a terrible job of content moderation.
On
#TheSocialNewsroom
with
@MarkMasai
today: TO BAN TIKTOK OR NOT?: Why There’s More Than Meets The Eye In The Petition Presented To Parliament
Stream Live:
@ill_dduor
: For me in the region, the Uganda Shilling stands out because it has a liberalized FX market. You can’t really say the same of Kenya and Tanzania.
📺 Watch
#TSNR
Live :