ARCHIVE September2018
Most prolific authors
In the past, I have only imagined that it’s easier to be a prolific writer but never at any time imagined that the same can be achieved in the academic world. Now […]
What reason can make you avoid work?
What reason can make you avoid work? Read More: Hyper-Prolific academic authors
Controversial Photos of the Big Brother Africa housemate, Beverly Osu
Controversial former Big Brother Africa housemate Beverly Adam Osu ha released controversial photos which have lit social media platforms in Nigeria.
NIGERIA’S FINANCE MINISTER, KEMI ADEOSUN, RESIGNS OVER ALLEGED FORGERY OF NYSC CERTIFICATE
NIGERIA’S FINANCE MINISTER, KEMI ADEOSUN, RESIGNS OVER ALLEGED FORGERY OF NYSC CERTIFICATE Nigeria’s finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, resigned over a NYSC Certificate Scandal which we will cover in full details later on. […]
Investment in children education
Teodora Boneva argues that parents should invest in their children. While talking to Soumaya Keynes of The Economist, she gave reasons why parents should invest in their children.
Assessing vaccination effectiveness
Assessing vaccination effectiveness In this article, we shall review the vaccination effectiveness in countries where it is compulsory compared to those countries where it is voluntary. It’s reported that in many European […]
Is education a right or a privilege?
Is education a right or a privilege? Jose Nino, a writer and human rights activist from Venezuela has written a great article on education on Mises Wire arguing on whether education is […]
Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams at US Open
Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams at US Open Naomi Osaka becomes the first Japanese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles in the Open era after defeating Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4! This […]
Here is why Floyd Mayweather lives a Flamboyant Lifestyle
Here is why Floyd Mayweather lives a Flamboyant Lifestyle Floyd Mayweather is an undefeated American professional boxer who eats life with a big spoon. He does not hide the economic outcomes of […]
Turkey Finance Minister Reveals Plans to cut back on State Cars
The Finance Minister Berat Albayrak (son-in-law of President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan) announced new plans to reduce the number and class of state cars in the country. All state officers, municipalities, […]
Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have attracted a lot of attention in both the academic world and by practitioners. The three most common cryptocurrencies are: a) Bitcoin b) Ripple c) Ethereum It’s is interesting to note […]
Indonesia is home to the largest Muslim Population in the world
Indonesia is home to the largest Muslim Population in the world Currently, Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. That notwithstanding, the nation’s Christian population is also growing fast. In […]
“Spy Cam Porn” is big problem in Seoul, South Korea
The authorities in Seoul, the capital City of South Korea have hired 50 dedicated officers to conduct searches in public toilets every day to find and destroy spy cameras. In 2017 alone, […]
There is a place called Angered in Sweden
There is a place called Angered in Sweden You read it correctly, this is the name of a suburb in Gothenberg Municipality, Sweden. The place has many halal restaurants and Kebab places […]
My reading list, 6/9/2018
My reading list, 6/9/2018 Below is a list of articles you can consume this morning: Interesting obituary of former Malawian President, Hastings Kamuzu Banda (Independent); What is driving Africa’s Off-Grid Energy Start-ups […]
Can governments default on sovereign debt?
Can governments default on sovereign debt? “A long-held view by some investors is that governments rarely default on local or domestic currency sovereign debt. After all, they say, governments can service these […]
National Treasury may reconsider the 16% VAT on fuel after public fury
Today I woke up at 6:00 am to go out and do some roadwork. This is the first time I went after several months of inactivity. I feel that this is important […]
Last Minute Rush to pay School Fees
Last Minute Rush to Pay School Today I was at one of the Equity Bank branches and was astonished by the Kenyan Culture of ‘last minute rush.’ This is a situation where […]
Impact of 16% VAT on Petroleum products in Kenya
Impact of 16% VAT on Petroleum products in Kenya Lets start this story with an analogy of how a motorbike operator will be affected. I have named it the Economics of a […]
“TAX CUTS CAN LIBERATE AFRICAN ECONOMIES” Arnold Vinick, US Senator
“TAX CUTS CAN LIBERATE AFRICAN ECONOMIES” Arnold Vinick, US Senator Here is a very interesting debate on NBC News Live. This is a fictional character played by Alan Alda. But the content makes […]
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Francis Atwoli response to Mohamed Fazul over COTU contributions
Below is a quote from Dr. Francis Atwoli response to Fazul, after the latter demanded that security guards should not remit their contributions to the Central Organizations of Trade Unions (COTU). The […]
Importance of electrification of railways
Kenya has zero percent of electrified railways despite recently completing their construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) which they had a chance to electrify but chose to go for the diesel […]
