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Suleiman Shahbal

Problems besetting South Africa should serve as a warning to Kenya

South Africa is a benchmark and a warning for Kenya. Its economy is roughly 10 times ours, more advanced and sophisticated.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Problems besetting South Africa should serve as a warning to Kenya

Jubilee's tribulations speak volumes about our political parties

Jubilee's tribulations speak volumes about our political parties

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Divorce is an act of courage or cowardice; think twice before quitting

Divorce is an act of courage or cowardice; think twice before quitting

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Why walking long distances in groups is becoming popular in Mombasa

Why walking long distances in groups is becoming popular in Mombasa

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

We are all to blame for Shakahola horror; let's act now to avoid a repeat

Churches have become businesses. When I see multi-million shilling religious complexes, I see the sweat of thousands of poor people who can barely feed their families.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

We are all to blame for Shakahola horror; let's act now to avoid a repeat

Let's avoid Russia's mistakes during privatisation of State corporations

President Uhuru Kenyatta set up a commission to study our moribund and loss-making parastatals and make implementable recommendations.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Let's avoid Russia's mistakes during privatisation of State corporations

The unending tragedy of refugees calls for review of citizenship laws

Our generosity in taking them in has also killed them as human beings with dreams. There a few who manage to finally leave for the West.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

The unending tragedy of refugees calls for review of citizenship laws

Free speech does not grant the right to insult, hurt and spread rumours

Can a person exercise his right to free speech by screaming "fire" in a crowded cinema knowing that his scream would lead to a stampede that could kill many people? Clearly not.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Free speech does not grant the right to insult, hurt and spread rumours

You might be a lawyer or engineer but you are not a manager!

Many professionals are unable to properly project their monthly revenues and end up operating without a budget.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

You might be a lawyer or engineer but you are not a manager!

Exams: My grades weren't great, the rest is history

Today, I prefer to let others rate my performance and I doubt whether many would consider me a failure in life.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Exams: My grades weren't great, the rest is history

Why protesting women in Iranian capital are refusing to wear hijab

Are they rejecting Islam? They are rejecting the definition of Islam as defined by the Ayatollahs. It is a battle to define Islam, not a battle to remove Islam.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Why protesting women in Iranian capital are refusing to wear hijab

Come up with concrete strategy to remove child beggers from the streets

The parents who use these children to beg for them should be arrested, and these kids put into homes and sent to school.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Come up with concrete strategy to remove child beggers from the streets

You should not allow a bad career start to determine your life forever

When you move, you experience new challenges and chances are, you will get into a new position that you grow into.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

You should not allow a bad career start to determine your life forever

Use pension funds to finance mortgages and boost home ownership

President William Ruto's adoption and promotion of the Affordable Housing Programme will change the lives of many Kenyan families.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Use pension funds to finance mortgages and boost home ownership

Use new-found political unity to propel coastal region to greater heights

I am hopeful and praying that this unity will be sustainable. In the past, the CPG has been a deeply divided house and rarely did it speak with one voice. This is the first time.

By Suleiman Shahbal 1 year ago

Use new-found political unity to propel coastal region to greater heights

We must clear political mistrust to strengthen East African Community

It has not been an easy-going relationship on all sides. We are neighbours and our relationship is historical and necessary.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

We must clear political mistrust to strengthen East African Community

Secrets from a tiny book on how you can join the millionaires' club

One of the distinctions between the middle class and millionaires is that millionaires invest while the middle class saves.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Secrets from a tiny book on how you can join the millionaires' club

Leadership does not necessarily come from being elected at the ballot

Thousands of political leaders need to reflect and decide on the way forward now. Continue providing community service and leadership.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Leadership does not necessarily come from being elected at the ballot

Governor candidates in dilemma as running mates quit days to polls

The decision by some running mates to opt out of the campaigns and throw their weights behind opponents has complicated matters for the governorship candidates.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Governor candidates in dilemma as running mates quit days to polls

To make a difference, counties must find their competitive advantage

Every governor needs to make a realistic assessment of his county and whether he can create some competitive advantage for his county.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

To make a difference, counties must find their competitive advantage

Raila welfare state dream can come true if we cut recurrent expenditure

Raila Odinga speaks of the 'Third Economic Revolution' which is based on an economic agenda that focusses on growing the economy at the industrial level.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Raila welfare state dream can come true if we cut recurrent expenditure

Men should find time from busy work routines to be with their families

Do you really make time for your children and family? I try my best and I think that sometimes I judge myself too harshly.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Men should find time from busy work routines to be with their families

Azimio's manifesto excites me; I believe it can change our country

This presidential manifesto was clearly not a box to tick, but a very serious commitment to the people of Kenya. You too as an educated Kenyan should read it carefully.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Azimio's manifesto excites me; I believe it can change our country

On graft, Africa is yet to prove British businessman's 1995 verdict wrong

Tiny Rowlands started and managed the company and built it over 30 years.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

On graft, Africa is yet to prove British businessman's 1995 verdict wrong

Government should act now to stop looming climate crisis at the Coast

Rain patterns across the country indicate that year by year, the level of rains is decreasing. This will only get worse. Rainfall has decreased by more than 50 per cent over the last 20 years.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Government should act now to stop looming climate crisis at the Coast

Muslims owe Kibaki a debt of gratitude for embracing Islamic banking

Why do Muslims need an Islamic Bank? What's wrong with the current conventional banks? I explained the Islamic prohibition on interest.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Muslims owe Kibaki a debt of gratitude for embracing Islamic banking

Government should start initiatives that help and give people hope

The role of true leadership is to inspire genuine hope with realistic plans for a better tomorrow.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Government should start initiatives that help and give people hope

Holy month offers Muslims chance to reflect on their faith and repent

The month of Ramadhan comes around every year and this month gives them a chance at redemption for past sins.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Holy month offers Muslims chance to reflect on their faith and repent

Why we should say the truth about dead leaders

Next time you attend a funeral, just listen and ask yourself “really?”

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Why we should say the truth about dead leaders

Why history of the Cuban Crisis could be repeating itself in Ukraine

The style with which the West has dealt with Mr Putin tragically repeats what happened in Munich back in 1938.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Why history of the Cuban Crisis could be repeating itself in Ukraine

Kenya will be a much better place with Raila's 'Third Liberation' ideas

Presidential candidate Raila Odinga often reminds Kenyans that our founding fathers fought for independence with two main objectives...

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Kenya will be a much better place with Raila's 'Third Liberation' ideas

Useful ideas that can help young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses

In the absence of adequate jobs, many young Kenyans are now setting up their own businesses and becoming entrepreneurs.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Useful ideas that can help young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses

Averse to reading? Make books your best friend and you'll never regret it

There is much more in a good book. For a small amount, a writer will share with you years of research and effort.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Averse to reading? Make books your best friend and you'll never regret it

After ANC leader's move, Kalonzo's best option is to join Azimio la Umoja

It is time for Kalonzo to go back to the drawing board quickly. He is sitting on a unique opportunity.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

After ANC leader's move, Kalonzo's best option is to join Azimio la Umoja

What Mombasa residents expect from next occupant of State House

The Coast is in crisis due to years of wilful neglect, policy indifference or total disregard for the needs and aspirations of the Coast.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

What Mombasa residents expect from next occupant of State House

Change of strategy is needed if we are to implement key projects on time

Key projects should have a specific driver and not just a ministry.

By Suleiman Shahbal 2 years ago

Change of strategy is needed if we are to implement key projects on time

Speak loudly against forced disappearances of Al Shabaab suspects

If sympathisers believe that they will never get justice and could be arrested, tortured or killed, then we are pushing them into a corner.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

Speak loudly against forced disappearances of Al Shabaab suspects

County governments should set up tuition centres to bolster education

The idea of tuition centres offers an interesting policy opportunity for counties to rapidly improve their educational results.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

County governments should set up tuition centres to bolster education

Let us come up with creative ways of reviving tourism at the Coast

There is a jump in the number of people visiting the Coast, but I suspect that this is a temporary occurrence after the Covid lockdowns.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

Let us come up with creative ways of reviving tourism at the Coast

Should we use charity to help individuals or the community?

How do you tell a parent whose child is suffering in pain that you will not help because your money has a higher social return in building a clinic?

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

Should we use charity to help individuals or the community?

Home ownership is critical, don’t let dream of affordable housing die

Kenya cannot afford to let this dream of affordable housing die when the Uhuru regime ends in 10 months.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

Home ownership is critical, don’t let dream of affordable housing die

Raila Odinga's third economic revolution should create a strong middle class

Kenya needs to create a strong middle-class base. Kenya’s current middle class is very small and is under increasing financial pressure.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

Raila Odinga's third economic revolution should create a strong middle class

Create jobs to help the youth overcome challenges that lead to insecurity

If we don’t create jobs, we risk the entire social fabric of our societies and invite violence at our doorsteps.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

Create jobs to help the youth overcome challenges that lead to insecurity

State is broke, counties should find funds to solve some of their problems

Our biggest challenge is constructive education and job creation. We provide an education that does not prepare our youth for real jobs.

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 years ago

State is broke, counties should find funds to solve some of their problems

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