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22/11/2025

THE GILGIL GAMBLE
Ochuka’s Desperate Search for Infantry Power

By late June 1982, the Air Force-led treasonous conspiracy, to overthrow the government of Kenya, confronted an unavoidable operational gap.

Senior Private Hezekiah Ochuka, the principal architect of the plot, and Sergeant Pancras Oteyo Okumu, his closest collaborator, had built their plan around Kenya Air Force capabilities, rapid seizure of airbases, control of broadcasting facilities, and the use of loyal KAF personnel to initiate the takeover.

What they lacked was the decisive element no Air Force could provide: a trained, organized, and disciplined infantry component capable of holding ground once the first shots were fired.

Recognizing this vulnerability, Ochuka intiated a late, high-risk effort to draw in elements of the Kenya Army.

A covert recruitment meeting was convened in Gilgil at the residence of Army Sergeant Richard Obuon Guya.

The critical link between the Air Force plotters and the Army NCO was Air Force Sergeant Joseph Ogiddy Obuon, whose act of introducing Senior Private Ochuka to Sergeant Guya would later be highlighted in court-martial proceedings as a principal overt act of treason.

The objective of the meeting was direct and urgent: to determine whether sympathetic Army units could supply the much-needed “infantry punch” required to secure national infrastructure after the Air Force initiated the coup.

But the timing of this outreach, barely five weeks before the planned ex*****on on 1 August, exposed the strategic weakness of the entire operation.

Seeking ground forces at such a late stage reflected not confidence but desperation, and it foreshadowed the rapid disintegration of the coup once the Kenya Army mounted its response.

22/11/2025

Ksh 6.3 million spent up to this point

22/11/2025

Crazy World!!! A Kenyan man who "faked" being a lawyer and won 26 cases.

Brian Mwenda Njagi became one of Kenya’s most bizarre legal stories after posing as a lawyer and winning 26 court cases without having any formal legal training. By illegally accessing the Law Society of Kenya’s online portal and taking over the account of a real advocate with a similar name, he managed to fool the entire legal system, appearing before magistrates, High Court judges, and other senior courts with confidence that left even seasoned lawyers stunned.

He argued cases fluently, quoted statutes with ease, and carried himself like a trained professional, earning unexpected victories that raised no suspicion for months. When the deception was finally uncovered, the Law Society of Kenya moved quickly to disown him and initiate his arrest, triggering a national debate about competence, loopholes, and talent within the justice system. And in a twist that shocked many, Mwenda boldly represented himself in court during his own case and won, cementing his place as one of Kenya’s most audacious impostors.

It should be noted that the LSK president refuted claims that Mwenda won all 26 cases, stating his legal documents were inadequate and many cases were actually lost or cost clients money. However, multiple other sources from around the same time corroborate the story of him winning all cases, including his own.

21/11/2025

COST OF BUILDING LATRINE IN KENYA
Mabati assume ni = 15000

Facia board (6x1) assume ni 32ft 32x25=800

Doors and frames assume 3500 each 3500x2=7000

Frames 3x2 assume 50ft 50x35=1750

Bricks assume 600pcs 600x11=6600

Sand 4 tons 4x1500=6000

Ballast 2tons 2x1500=3000

Kuchimba assume 7000

Misumari assume 800

Transport assume 5000

Total assume ksh.50,000 to Ksh 80,000
it can be more or less for this

21/11/2025

Most houses in Eastlands are built like this. The owners don't care about quality of materials bora nyumba iishe na watu waishi. In places like pipeline, if Nairobi experiences Elnino, some houses will collapse.

21/11/2025

Thika Chief Magistrate Honourable Stella Atambo was compassionate to a college student arraigned for stealing whisky worth KSh 1,800 from a Naivas Supermarket outlet.

The magistrate was concerned that allowing the 23-year-old to take plea and face criminal charges would taint his record and advised that he pays the Supermarket instead of getting charged.

"You're only 23 and if you're charged, this will mean you'll have a criminal record. You have a long way to go in life and such an offense shouldn't taint your integrity. Only 1,800," she said.

The magistrate was curious to know if the male lawyers in the courtroom knew the whisky brand the young man had stolen and how much it cost in the shelves.

She further before told them to save the day for their fellow boy-child who risked ruining his reputation over an offense that could be settled out of court.

She inquired if the young man could afford the whisky price which he'd earlier claimed was inflated a bit. The 23-year-old confessed he was unable to pay.

Atambo, on a light note, urged lawyers in the house to help the young man raise the money to help the accused clear his reputation, saying it was a mentorship opportunity for them.

20/11/2025

Nicholas Biwott: The Kenyan Billionaire Who Never Owned A Phone

Considered as one of the wealthiest men in Africa in his time, Biwott’s business empire was vast and diverse, spanning across various sectors such as oil, banking, real estate, and agriculture.

According to one report, whenever he wanted to make a call, he would borrow a phone from someone, make the call, and delete the number. After the call, he would compensate the person handsomely.

Many would expect a man of his caliber to own several high-end vehicles. Surprisingly, Biwott liked to travel via taxi.

He would board a taxi and exit after travelling for only a few meters, then pay the driver the equivalent of over a day’s lease.

20/11/2025

Comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Display & Design
The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of around 2,600 nits. It weighs about 218 g and has dimensions around 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120 Hz ProMotion, always-on display support, and a resolution of 2868×1320 pixels at 460 ppi. Its build quality, materials and finish follow Apple’s premium design language, which many users appreciate.

Performance & Hardware
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite (for global editions) and comes paired with 12 GB RAM and storage options up to 1 TB in some markets. It emphasises high-end specs including large memory, very high-resolution cameras and advanced features like Galaxy AI.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max uses Apple’s A18 Pro chip (based on 3-nm process in many reports) and is paired with 8 GB RAM (as per listings) and storage ranges up to 1 TB. Apple also emphasises long-term software support, tight hardware-software integration, and strong ecosystem benefits.

Camera & Imaging
The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a rear camera system that includes a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultra-wide, a 50 MP periscope telephoto (5×) and a 10 MP telephoto (3×) lens, along with a 12 MP front-facing camera. This allows for high resolution photos, strong zoom capabilities and a wide lens array.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a triple rear camera setup (48 MP main, 48 MP ultra-wide, 12 MP telephoto) with advanced features like Smart HDR, ProRAW/ProRes support, and an ecosystem-tight camera software. Apple’s camera experience often emphasises ease of use, consistency and video capabilities.

Software, Ecosystem & Usability
On the software side, the Galaxy S25 Ultra runs Android 15 with Samsung’s One UI, and includes new Galaxy AI features (text generation, live translation, etc) as part of its high-end suite. Samsung offers strong hardware flexibility (lots of RAM/storage options, S-Pen support in some versions, etc).
The iPhone 16 Pro Max runs iOS (version 18 at launch), integrates deeply with Apple’s ecosystem (Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods) and enjoys very long software update support (often 5–7 years or more). Apple’s ecosystem is a strong advantage if you already use other Apple devices.

Battery, Charging & Longevity
The Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a ~5,000 mAh battery (confirmed in specs and reviews) and supports fast charging (wired and wireless) though exact regional speeds vary. The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s exact battery capacity isn’t always listed in official specs, but testing suggests very strong battery life (e.g., ~17 hrs in some web-surfing tests) for its class. Apple also often offers excellent battery longevity, optimisation and resale value.
One area to consider is charging speed and ecosystem (e.g., accessories, wireless charging standards) Samsung may offer slightly faster hardware charging in some markets; Apple offers a very refined user experience and ecosystem.

Cost, Value & Trade-offs
Samsung’s flagship tends to offer very high hardware specs across the board, but may have a higher price, and value depends on how much you leverage advanced camera/zoom features, storage and hardware flexibility.
Apple’s product may cost similarly or more, depending on region, but the trade-off is strong ecosystem, long-term updates, high resale value, and a extremely polished software-hardware experience.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you prioritise: top-tier hardware specs (big display, high resolution camera system, lots of RAM/storage, flexibility in Android environment).

Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you prioritise: ecosystem integration, long software support, refined user experience, strong video/camera usability and resale value.

Summary
The Galaxy S25 Ultra = Android flagship with ultra-high specs and hardware flexibility. The iPhone 16 Pro Max = Apple flagship with polished ecosystem, strong camera/video experience and premium refinement. Your best pick depends on what matters most to you: raw spec/bang-for-hardware (Samsung) or seamless ecosystem + long-term support + refined experience (Apple).

20/11/2025

Top 14 Most Educated Musicians in Kenya

1. Polycarp Fancy Fingers (Sauti Sol)- Kijana ya Juja boys. Hawa ndio walikua wanafuruta mashashula huko Juja. Graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University (JKUAT) with a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science. Hio kichwa imejaa hesabu tupu.

2. Nameless- Kazi yake haikua kusinzia tu. Huyu has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nairobi. He studied architect. It's said he was among the architect of a ksh 4 billion Mall in Karen.

3. Maureen Kunga of Elani- Huyu ni lawyer na si wa Jivanjee. Studied Law of the University of Nairobi.

4. Brian Chweya of Elani- Same. A lawyer too. Studied Law of the University of Nairobi. Utapata pia yeye alikua anarusha mawe.

5. Frasha of P Unit- "Frasha si mnajua mi nakuaga Daktari?", Did physiotherapist at KMTC akawachocha yeye ni daktari. He even worked at Agakhan before getting into music.

6. Wambui Ngungi of Elani- Hio kichwa imejaa hesabu tupu. He did Actuarial Science at the University of Nairobi.

7. Wahu- Married to Nameless the architect. She did a Bachelor in Mathematics at the University of Nairobi. Hapa k**a huwezani na mazematics hutoboi. I think she also has a Masters Degree.

8. Sanaipei Tande- Apart from thighlands and aura, Huyu ni wa KMTC. She did Pharmacy.

9. Bien- Coolkid wa USIU. He did a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies. Graduated in 2011.

10. Chimano of Sauti Sol - same to Baraza. Graduated with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nairobi.

11.Savara Mudigi- Apart from being a top drummer, jamaa pursued higher education at Africa Nazarene University, earning a degree in Commerce and Finance. Mambo ya finance achia yeye.

12. Nikita Kiereng' - Huyu ni proper cool kid. Hajui 844 ndio takataka gani. After Riara schools, she went to Brookhouse International School, which is also under the IGCSE system, where she did a diploma course in Business and Technology in music.

13. Octopizzo- First he was an electrician after studying from a polytechnic, but now he has completed an executive online program in Social Impact Strategy from University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2018.

14. Ndovu Kuu- mtoto wangu akiitwa KU nitakataa. The rapper has a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the East Africa School of Aviation.

20/11/2025

These SONY old sound systems had unmatched aura buana.

I would take this over the tall boys and soundbars.

Na hii ilikua ya wadosi buana. Ukiskia jamaa wako na moja k**a hii unajua hapo iko maziwa mrefu.

They came with features like sijui three or five disc changer. Muziki nayo hadi inashake ground.

I still want to own this piece even now.

17/11/2025

This is the third time am writing about this billionaire man from Kisii Ogembo the owner of ENA coach bus company
Ena coach stands for Evans Nyagaka Ayona,a form leaver with Grade D.In one of his Interviews ,he encouraged young people to live below their means,to acquire financial literacy/wealth literacy, not to despite jobs ,avoid women ,gambling and Alcohol .He narrated how he used to pay 40ksh per month rent in Mukuru kwa Njenga,how he used to buy his clothes from Gikomba,how saved and bought a second hand Nissan,how he used to be stingy, how he avoided alcohol and women .In short he delayed his gratification to save and Start business, now he has employed over 2000 plus people.
ENA Coach is one of the leading bus companies in Kenya.

16/11/2025

Adult challenges nobody warned us about:

1. The bills never end: You pay rent. Then electricity. Then water. Then insurance. Then internet. Then subscriptions you forgot about. Then groceries. Then black tax. Then it's rent time again. Suddenly, you're not working to build your dream you're working to stay afloat. It's a cycle designed to humble you forever.

2. Parenting your parents: Nobody warns you about that sudden switch. When you start reminding them to take their meds, booking their doctors appointments, explaining to them how to use apps, or cautioning them not to poke a stranger's outfit in public... and then it hits you- oh you the adult now. The role reversal comes like a truck you never saw coming.

3. Grief in all forms: Friendships that faded. Dreams that didn't work out. The version of yourself you thought you'd be by now. Relationships that ended without closure. Nobody told you that you'll spend years mourning things that are still breathing. We don't just grieve death. We grieve what could've been.

4. The cost of furnishing an apartment: Have you SEEN how much they're selling Curtains? Curtains And mirrors? Don't even get me started on rugs & sofasets. Growing up, we used to tell our parents "Daddy buy a bigger TV" like it was nothing. Now I'm looking at TV prices like "is this thing made of gold??" Either our economy crashed or adulthood is just expensive robbery.

5. How LONG real success actually takes: I knew I'd need to work hard, but nobody mentioned the nights I'd lie awake staring at the gap between where I thought I'd be and where I actually am. The discipline it takes to keep going when results are slow? That's the part they skip in motivational speeches.

6. The constant state of exhaustion: Not tired from working out or staying up late. Just tired from existing. Tired from making decisions. Tired from being responsible. A bone-deep exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix because it's mental, not physical. Ever when you rest. Even when you "do nothing." Tired has become the default setting.

7. Having to decide what to eat EVERY. SINGLE. DAY: Breakfast. lunch, dinner---the mental load of deciding what to eat for every meal is genuinely exhausting. Meal prep sounds good until you're tired of the food by day two. Some nights, I'd honestly rather lie down and get high on H20 than figure out dinner one more time. The mental load is real.

8. The morality of elders: Remember when you thought adults had all the answers? Now vou realize some of them were the problem. Hypocrisy, double standards, lack of focus, secrets... and vou're left picking up the pieces. The moral authority you thought they had? Turns out they're just people who made it to old age not people who figured everything out.

9. The loneliness of independence: Not because you lack people - you have friends, family. But becoming your own person, managing your own life, your owr dreams, your own disappointments? That's a solo journey nobody can walk with you. And it's incredibly lonely--but necessary.

10. The ghost of childhood grief: All that trauma you ignored as a child? That thing you ignored as a kid because vou had to survive? It's back with interest. The abandonment. The fears. The shame - thev wait until you're adult enough to finally deal with them then they crash into you all at once. Adulthood has a way of holding up a mirror you've been avoiding.

11. Being in charge of your own life: Homes needs constant cleaning. Relationships need constant attention. You need constant self-care. Children needs constant care & attention. Work keeps piling up. And you'll never have enough time for any of it. The pressure is suffocating and nobody's delegating tasks. Honestly, at this point, can our guardian angel assign for us personal manager?

12. Good character isn't always rewarding: You're dependable, punctual, honest. empathetic - all the things vour parents and teachers raised you to be. But nobody warned you that people would take advantage of exactly those qualities. Now you resent the very traits that make you good because not everyone operates with the same integrity. Bad guys are thriving. People who take short cuts are very far in life.

13. Anticipatory Grief: Watching your parents age in real time--gray hairs appearing, steps slowing, hands trembling, memories slipping. Then one day it hits you they're mortal. The clock is ticking louder than you're ready for. Time isn't abstract anymore. It's happening right in front of you.

14. Families are way more complicated than vou knew: They were always messy - you just weren't old enough to know the secrets vet or notice a lot of things happening. Now you're learning the affairs. the step or half siblings, the resentments. the buried trauma. the inheritance & succession battles and suddenly family gatherings hits different. And you start re-seeing your whole childhood.

15. Outgrowing everyone's understanding of you: Your growth changes your mindset so much that even the people you grew up with, your family, your friends can't understand you anymore. You're evolving and they're still expecting the old version. You end up living knowing you're the only one who truly gets what you're doing.

16. Life doesn't pause for vour breakdown: Your mental health could be in the gutter, your world falling apart, your relationship just ended, you're grieving.. but the world doesn't pause. Work still expects you to show up. Emails keep coming. Life keeps moving whether you're ready or not. There's no time out button. and that's terrifying.

I found them on the interwebs and decided to reshare. This be the Realest post of the year. 🙌

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