By B.N Wendo ‘Be quiet now, and wait, it may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here longer on land. A little longer…’ Rumi, from a bowl fallen from the roof The modern world, in its fervor for haste, reviles patience and maturity.Continue reading “ON BEING UNREADY…”
Category Archives: PHILOSOPHY
ON THE IMAGINATION OF IDEAL GOODNESS…
By B.N Wendo In high school, I remember scoffing at the protagonists of Walibora’s Kidagaa kimemwozea. At that time, I boasted of my fledgling nihilism and repulsive pessimism. They were too good souls wafting above the murk that is human nature. And there was truly no change or growth in their virtues. Fair enough, theContinue reading “ON THE IMAGINATION OF IDEAL GOODNESS…”
FIVE MORNINGS
By Wendo wa Manyondo What compels the human mind to wake up to different mornings, pondering about life differently. Honestly, it’s a mystery I can’t fathom. Take, for instance, this morning. I am somewhat lethargic. Sluggish. And I haven’t any expectations nor plans today. Such a transient and nitty state of mind imbues in meContinue reading “FIVE MORNINGS”
DECENTRALIZATION: A QUEST FOR DETACHMENT FROM AN OPPRESSIVE NUCLEUS
By Brian Nzomo Centralization of power organs, economic factors and social structures sustains the manner in which oppressors can effectively dominate society. Looking back at imperial domination in Africa, one realizes that it was imperative for colonialists to coagulate their presence in selected areas, and parasitically suckle away resources from others. The completion of theContinue reading “DECENTRALIZATION: A QUEST FOR DETACHMENT FROM AN OPPRESSIVE NUCLEUS”
THE MYTH OF PRACTICALITY
By Brian Nzomo. It is not uncommon to hear Kenyans complain about the vanity of the current education system. Infact, this elegy is crooned in many countries now, all over the world. According to self-appointed educational pundits, education should be principally relevant and pragmatic to the society it exists in. In short, it should reflectContinue reading “THE MYTH OF PRACTICALITY”
THE OLD KNIGHT OF RELIGIOUS CREED.
By Brian Nzomo In recent days, Northern Nigeria has been notorious for the viciousness of its blasphemy laws, which have consumed the lives of Christians and irreligious citizens. In the 21st century, any form of speech or action that potentially tarnishes the name of religion and its gods, is punished by death or hefty sentences!Continue reading “THE OLD KNIGHT OF RELIGIOUS CREED.”
HUMANITY SHALL FIND RECOURSE IN ITSELF – IT HAS ALWAYS DONE.
By Brian Nzomo “How do you deal with the glaring meaninglessness of life?” I am asked every time. “Certainly, it would be plausible for anyone to embrace religion to find meaning even when its foundations seem to be delusive and farcical!” I am constantly reminded that religion is a placating little lie that we repriseContinue reading “HUMANITY SHALL FIND RECOURSE IN ITSELF – IT HAS ALWAYS DONE.”
MAADILI LUMBWI – MIHEMKO YA MAADILI YENYE NYENZO ZAKE KATIKA DINI.
Na Brian Nzomo Kuna suala zito sijapata kuelewa vyema katika mfumo wa maadili ambao Wanadini hufumbata. Wengi wao wameamini kuwa maadili, utu na urazini umekopolewa katika uaminifu wa miungu na vifungu vya maagizo viaminiavyo walitukabidhi ili pasiwe hekaheka yoyote au mkwaruzano baina ya binadamu. Ila kuna masuala kadha wa kadha ningependa kusaili kuhusu imani hii.Continue reading “MAADILI LUMBWI – MIHEMKO YA MAADILI YENYE NYENZO ZAKE KATIKA DINI.”
NEVER RESPONSIBLE.
By Brian Nzomo. “It is this woman you have given to me that made me sin,” said the mythological Adam. “It was this talking snake that lured me into eating the fruit,” said Eve, the mythological mother of all nations who was said to be moulded from a rib of a man made of clay.Continue reading “NEVER RESPONSIBLE.”
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