JOURNALIST DR. PHILIP OUMA

By Philip Ouma. Image:  dailytrust.com You and I are intelligent.At least we would like to think so.That may explain why being conned is such a bitter, personal and even embarrassing affair. Whether you consider yourself above average or not,you should understand that all of us are fair game for con men. If con men /women want to get you ;they will. Con artists are everywhere . They con you of your heard earned cash by luring you to invest in schemes that above board.You find out when it is  too late that the investment was a well-knit scam.All of us are potential victims .Reason being a Wily con artist uses either your strengths or weaknesses to rope you in .They use your ego,ignorance,youth,seniority,desperation,popularity and other traits .Those among us who are popular and have supper egos are the best and easiest to swindle.Their superiority  complex makes them believe no one can match or outwit them.They are least likely to report or tell anyone when they ...

By Philip Ouma. IMAGE; businessdailyafrica.com . Despite that the Standard Gauge Railway [SGR] is a worthwhile project expected to bring in numerous socio- economic benefits and grow the country's GDP by 1.5%, it is a two faced sword with viable demerits.Recently, a study by the University of Nairobi ( UoN) revealed that more than 60 percent of the employees working at the  Container Freight Stations ( CFSs) were sacked over the same period. The study further revealed that the coastal county is at ''economic decay point with CFSs,Long-distance trucks and transport related businesses such as fueling and service stations are mostly affected. Presenting the assessment  report on the socio-economic impact of the operationalisation of the Standard Gauge Railway(SGR) , UoN acting Vice Chancellor; Prof. Julius Ogeng'o, said the study shows that the project has more negative effects on the economy of coastal people than good.The report, indicated that; a total of 29...

By Philip Ouma. . Image: www.weartv.com Corona virus is now estimated to have killed more than 1100 people and infected over 95000 People worldwide.World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared the Corona virus  outbreak a global health emergency, expressing fears that  smaller countries might be worst - hit by the outbreak because of poor preparation. Read more on;  World Health Organization ( WHO) report on Corona virus. A new study from the Overseas Development Institute shows that; Kenya's economy is the most Vulnerable in Africa to China's Corona virus outbreak. The Study titled:  Economic vulnerabilities to health pandemics: which countries are most vulnerable to the impact of Corona virus? Shows that Kenya is the sixth most vulnerable country in the world to Corona virus outbreak. " Taking these indicators together, we present an overall vulnerability index: Sir Lanka, Philippines and Vietnam, followed by Kazakhstan , Kenya, Cambodia and Nepal...

By Philip Ouma. IMAGE: TWITTER:@Drphilipouma1 After completing my secondary level of education; I had a great desire to join the University with an aim of quenching my thirst for Higher Education knowledge.In my pursuit to get here, there have been a few misconceptions about university life conditioned over time. I have found out that some are true while some are preposterous lies generated in good strides to motivate high school students. Some of these lies have gained dignity over time and are now considered true, most are outrageous lies that mislead everyone just to end up disappointed when they get here due to ignorance and crowd mentality.I have witnessed some of these lies being practiced.To me I can say I have been lucky.They say ; if you want to affect change , you have to start at the roots.Here are a few things i have known about being a university student:Read also  Things you see at Kenyatta University on a Friday night. It is true there is freedom at...

Story by: Philip Ouma. Most people must have at one time tasted the impact of being in a relationship which later was characterized by betrayal and heartbreak.Once in a lifetime; one may cross all his/her limits for someone he or she loves unconditionally , he or she sacrifices his or her time and effort. They both go out of their comfort zones just to protect their strong feelings of love and affection for one another; but later on, the unexpected scenario may take place in their relationship .As witnessed in the recent days, this is apparently common among the University Students. IMAGE:  facebook;heart love images Recently, police were in the hunt for two  male students from Tecchnical University of Mombasa who were spotted in a viral video beating up their colleague , over allegations that he was involved in a love affair with one of the culprits girlfriend.Read more from: nairobinews.nation.co.ke . This is one of the evident cases among others. Mary( not her rea...

Its now high time for the DP.Ruto to know very well henceforth;that the  Riftvalley  politics will never be the same again. The rising of KANU and CCMwill hit hard; Baringo Senator Hon. Gedion Moi has been adviced to stand firm and protect the name of Mzee Daniel Moi and it will not be business as usual,it's a matter of time!! This happens as reports now has it that Deputy President DR. Wiliam Ruto's popularity in the Rift Valley is weakening in the recent month. This may not be a good thing for him. Having seen the same happen to Musalia Mudavadi in the 2002 general elections as he went against peoples wish by being appointed deputy president a few months to general elections in favour of supporting the then president instead of going for the top seat, the result was evident as he was defeated  by the Akaranga who never had the financial muscle to contest against the DP by then. PHOTO; DP. Wliam Ruto shaking hands with Baringo Senator ; Hon. Gedion  Moi ...