IT IS ALL ABOUT “BREXIT” UNTIL REFERENDUM DAY ON JUNE 23

Every season, new political words are created.

When President Barack Obama stepped into the ring of American power, in 2008, the phrase “Yes You Can” jumped up and accompanied his endearing smile. It does not matter whether the man has been successful or not...but this particular idiom is now part of the English vernacular.

Optimism.

SERA KUFUTA PLASTIKI TANZANIA SAMBAMBA NA HARAKATI ZA KIMATAIFA

 Mazingira machafu Tanzania- pic by Juma Gurumo, 2016

Waziri wa Nchi katika Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais (Muungano na Mazingira), Mheshimiwa January Makamba ametangaza kufutwa kabisa mifuko ya plastiki Tanzania mwakani. Agizo hili  linakwenda sambamba na kilio cha dunia nzima sasa hivi. Si tu Afrika ambapo mwamko wa kuyaweka mazingira katika hali ya usafi bado kushadidi vyema.

WIMBI KUBWA LA MATUMIZI YA NAZI NA MADAFU MAJUU

Zamani wakati nikikua tuliambiwa ukinywa  madafu utaota busha. Njoo sasa katika nazi na mapishi yake. Watoto wa kiume tulibezwa tulipokuna nazi. Nakumbuka enzi nikiishi kikapera Mwananyamala , Dar es Salaam nilitembelewa na dada fulani. Alipogonga mlango akanikuta nimekaa juu ya mbuzi nikikuna nazi hakustahimili.

“Freddy hebu uko...pisha nikusaidie.”

Ilikuwa miaka 40 iliyopita. Sina hakika kama leo mambo yamebadilika.

THERE IS A SUBTLE, EMOTIONAL CHANGE AMONGST US HUMANS RIGHT NOW

 During the last couple of years, I have realised something significant. As a writer, you are always realising things because of the process of writing, research, analysing, reflecting and writing again. The biggest help are readers. Where will we be without our beloved readers?  There are two sides to every coin.  One, pessimistic and realistic. End of the world, sins, doom, gloom, misery. The other is optimistic and positive. Things happen for reason. We shall overcome. Do not worry; be happy. Be.

Yes, just be. 

THE CONTRASTING WORLD OF DUCKS AND ELEPHANTS

Animals and creatures often reward us with interesting expressions. Sitting duck means being exposed to harm. “You are a sitting duck. Watch out.”  It is said the idiom arose around a hundred years ago and refers – to an immobile duck being an easy target as opposed to one that is moving.

EVERYONE’S PROBLEM IS CONNECTED TO OTHERS

 I rarely give money to beggars.

Through their welfare system, most rich states help those with housing, health and education problems.  Beside government handouts, various organisations assist the destitute. Like Outreach UK which says in its website that, “most people who beg have accommodation. Outreach workers can help those who do not access a hostel bed...”

Recent statistics by the English Metropolitan police claim at least 70 to 80 percent of beggars tested positive to Class A drugs, i.e. cocaine and heroin. Another social research document confirms that when you give money to those hanging out asking for help on street pavements, they purchase drugs and alcohol.

ZANZIBAR SITUATION CANNOT BE IGNORED...

 

Coconuts of Zanzibar-  by F Macha, 2009

Last week gunmen allegedly affiliated to the Al Qaeda wing of Sahel and North Africa thrashed the UNESCO tourist historical site in Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast. In one particular violent scene, a child pleading for mercy was brutally shot.