Mohammed Duba Dida on JSO show on Kiss TV.

Mohammed Duba Dida who provided some comic relief to yesterday's presidential debate, will be appear on JSO show on Kiss TV at 7PM. The former Lenana School teacher surprised many with his funny but deep response to questions, and his dressing down of Uhuru Kenyatta and PM Raila Odinga. Question on everyone's mind is where was he all this time...

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Will the Presidential debate influence your choice of President?

Aside from the sidewhows, and Mohammed Dida stealing the limelight, will the debate change your mind on who to vote for? How did you feel about the quality of the debate and the moderation, and whether we need to conduct a similar debate in Kiswahili to reach to the voters in the villages.  ...

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Presidential Debate: Who lied more?

KARUA: There is no difference between a poor Kikuyu and a hungry Luo. We are better united. Kenyans shouldn't be divided. MUDAVADI: We are campaigning across the country. I have supported Uhuru in 02' and Raila in 07'. I am not tribal. KENNETH: We are tribal and we shouldnt deny. Tribalism is an excuse that poor leadership gives to Kenya. It is never learnt but brought about by poor leadership. We should elect what is right and not what is convenient. Uhuru Kenyatta: Tribalism has been the source of conflict and death. This problem is largely...

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Presidential debate: DIDA: You should not eat to fill your stomach.

DIDA: You should eat wisely, not eat to fill your stomach. It is a shame that we still treating jiggers and learning how to wash hands.              ...

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10 Great underrated Careers for 2013 and Beyond.

Most people limit their career choices to the well-known: doctor, lawyer, or engineer. Here are 10 professions that are not only under-the-radar, but that offer advantages over their better-known counterparts. Here are ten careers that you might want to re-look again and advise someone to pursue. 1. Kindergarten-ECD- teacher. Parents are forking gazillions for their children to study in top notch private kindergarten schools. Whilst in our generation nursery school wasn’t something our...

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When to Fire a Top Performer Who Hurts Your Company Culture.

This is an all too familiar story. A new executive is hired. He immediately delivers results. But he is doing so in a manner that is inconsistent. He is "winning at any cost." Perhaps, it’s time to fire him. In simple terms, he is a vampire, quite unlike the stars. Stars are the employees we all love — the ones who "do the right thing" (i.e. perform well) the "right way" (i.e. in a manner that supports and builds the desired organizational culture). High potentials are those whose behavior we value — who do things the right way but whose...

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A Better Way to Plan Your Career.

In today’s rapidly changing job market, one thing is clear. That you simply cannot control the trajectory of your career. There are just too many factors beyond your control that will shape your job options--global economic trends, political elections, and technological changes, just to name a few. So don't commit the hubris of thinking that you can determine your professional glide path. On the other hand, you can increase your probability of success by approaching your career with the right mind-set--one that recognizes that career planning...

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How to Get Ahead Without the Corporate Ladder.

Gone are the days when you progress up the hierarchy at a steady pace, headed for the CEO’s corner office. There simply aren’t enough leadership positions to go around, and most people regularly switch jobs and organizations. With no ladder to climb, look at career moves differently. Cast a wider net. Be open to horizontal experience, not just vertical progression. If you’re a financial analyst, for example, consider analyst positions in other areas, perhaps in market research or sales. Prove you can handle the responsibilities. Find ways...

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Are You Sure You're Not a Bad Boss?

Conjure up the term "bad boss" and what comes to mind? Scenes of stony people berating subordinates in public. Wicked souls taking credit for other people's work or saying one thing and doing another. Cutting remarks. Yelling. Feel free to continue — we're sure you can. This is iconic bad boss behavior — defining in our minds the very essence of what bad bosses do. When we see these things portrayed on TV or in the movies, we can't help laughing, even while we're thinking "Whew! I don't do those things; I'm not a bad boss." But, not so fast....

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How to Stand Out in Your Interview.

You've just landed a job interview for a position you really want. Congratulations. Now, you know you only get one chance to impress, but how exactly do you do that? Given all of the conflicting advice out there and the changing rules of getting a job, it's no wonder that job seekers are confused about how to best prepare for and perform in an interview.  "The reality is that the interviewer is in control. Your job is to be as helpful as you can." "You need to help interviewers do the right thing since most of them don't follow best practices."...

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How to Prepare for a Career Catastrophe.

You may have heard about National Geographic's television program Doomsday Preppers, which chronicles the lives and activities of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for a catastrophic event, such as nuclear war, financial crisis, or major natural disaster. This edutainment program, 50 percent education and 50 percent entertainment, shows Preppers, as they call themselves, stockpiling food and taking other proactive measures to protect themselves and their families in case of a disaster. What can you learn from Preppers to help you prepare...

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Are You a Job Hopper?

For most people, gone are the days when they'd stay at a job for 20 years or more. Today, most people move around to multiple companies over the course of their careers. However, it's possible to change jobs too frequently and get tagged with the "job hopper" label - which can make you look like a poor prospect to future employers. Here's what you need to know about how to avoid being labeled a job hopper. What does job hopping mean? Hiring managers look at a candidate's pattern: Is this someone who seems inclined to leave jobs quickly, or do...

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