Author: NLM Correspondent

By Cynthia Wairimu Have you ever felt like you’re constantly being criticized, nagged, and micromanaged? That no matter what you do, nothing seems to please those around you. You don’t feel respected as an adult. You end up saying whatever you have to in order to get people off your back. You wish others could relax even a little bit and stop trying to control every aspect of your life. If you have maybe you should be tested for ADHD (Attention Deficient hyperactivity Disorder). This is a mental disorder, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder brought by differences in brain development and…

For years before the recent uprising against authoritarian ruler Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese girls had shared pictures of their romantic crushes in a Facebook group dedicated to digging up dirt on local boys—a sort of crowdsourced background check. But as security agents escalated their crackdown on the nascent anti-government protest movement in September 2018, the network mobilised to identify and deter abuses by state security personnel. “You can post any photo for any person of the National Intelligence and Security Service,” said Azaz Elshami, an activist in the Sudanese diaspora, “and they will give you who he is, where he lives,…

By Duncan Ondimu Measures announced by the Government of Kenya on March 15, 2020 with a view to dealing with the spread of corona virus (COVID-19) have been met with elation as well as distrust in some quarters. Among the measures announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta, were the barring of all persons coming into Kenya from countries with reported corona virus cases, self-quarantine of persons entering Kenya in the past fourteen days from the date of the announcement, and suspension of learning in education facilities. The Ministry of Health has described corona virus (COVID-19) as “… a new respiratory disease…

By Rob Toews The law touches every corner of the business world. Virtually everything that companies do—sales, purchases, partnerships, mergers, reorganisations—they do via legally enforceable contracts. Innovation would grind to a halt without a well-developed body of intellectual property law. Day to day, whether we recognize it or not, each of us operates against the backdrop of our legal regime and the implicit possibility of litigation. The legal services market is one of the largest in the world. At the same time, it remains profoundly under digitised. For better or worse, the field of law is tradition-bound and notoriously slow…

By Ephrat Livni We cannot all be giants of the law and culture like US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). But we can all follow her lead on how to be. Specifically, on how to remain intellectually spry despite the passage of time. RBG is a model of physical discipline, of course, as evidenced by her workout videos. In March, at a hearing, she also revealed her mastery of a key Zen principle about the “beginner’s mind.” In 1970, Japanese Zen master Shunryu Suzuki, teaching in the US, published ‘Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind’. In it, he explained that by always maintaining…

By Duncan Ondimu The ruling, in January 2020, by the Chief Magistrate’s Court, to grant bail to MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino, elicited mixed reactions from the legal fraternity, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the public sphere. Among the orders that Hon. Francis Andayi, issued was that the accused – who stands accused of attempting to murder Felix Odhiambo Orinda (DJ Evolve) – shall meet the medical cost of the victim up to the value of Sh10 million, payable in four instalments. DPP Noordin Haji has since filed a complaint with the Judicial Service…

By NLM writer Terrorism is here to stay. But it is becoming increasingly difficult to combat it on a global scale while protecting people’s fundamental rights. In the past, many states have rushed to implement laws and strategies to fight terrorists, with resultant rising tension between ensuring national security and protecting people’s rights and freedoms at the same time. Initiatives for countering incitement and violent extremism can take many forms. Common to all methods is an emphasis on dialogue, inclusion, and the promotion of understanding. States have, for example, created forums for interreligious and intercultural dialogue, or platforms that bring…

The engagement rate on Instagram is higher than the engagement rate on any other social media platform By David Onjili In the age of the Internet, your business cannot afford to be absent on social media platforms. Social media ought to be an essential piece of your marketing strategy. Social platforms help connect businesses with customers, increase awareness about your brand, and boost your leads and sales. With more than three billion people around the world using social media every month, it’s no passing trend. Instagram is one of those sites that are currently on a growth trajectory in this…

By Chrispin Bosire A digital economy is one based on digital technologies or, more broadly, as the entirety of sectors that operate using digitally-enabled communications and networks leveraging internet, mobile and other technologies. When, in 2019, Kenya launched the Digital Economy Blueprint, President Uhuru Kenyatta held the opinion that the current and growing digital world presents a future of immense possibilities. He asserted that with every passing year, new technologies and services are emerging and as digital technologies become the cornerstone of our daily activities, governments, businesses and individuals must adapt to this new reality. In the end, it is…

How do Kenyan FMCG distributors achieve their remarkable productivity levels? What role do tech and mindsets play? By Kevin Motaroki Productivity and speed to deliver are key criterion within the supply chain, particularly in the FMCG sector. The faster the delivery and the smoother the processes such as invoicing with no glitches, the better the experience for the retailer. It’s all about providing instant service that not only fulfils but exceeds expectations and increasing contact between distributors and retailers. Sure, technology can enable this with just-in-time supply, seamless processes and the elimination of bottlenecks. However, in countries like Kenya, there…