CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseOne of the most commonly asked questions is whether alcohol consumption has any health benefits. On-going researches indicate that there are at least 3 possible health benefits that can be derived from moderate consumption of alcohol. These are reduced risks of developing diseases such as heart attack and stroke, diabetes and dementia. The daily habit […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuse1st: Quality This refers to whether the alcohol being consumed is manufactured from the right materials. Remember , alcohol is a chemical called ethanol, which is a by-product of fermented grains ,fruits or vegetables. Unfortunately, we have witnessed cases where toxic and poisonous chemicals such as methanol are used to manufacture cheap spirits. These products […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseAlcohol is a type of chemical called ethanol, which is produced from fermentation of grains, fruits or vegetables. Unfortunately, some greed business persons use methanol instead of ethanol, to manufacture cheap beverages in order to make profits. Methanol is poisonous and unfit for human consumption. It is used in manufacturing industries as paint thinner. Alcohol […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseWHY SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION? Alcohol is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It is also the most abused substance, causing massive social – economic distress and losses .The World Health Organization data on alcohol consumption ,indicate that every year, more than 3 million people die from alcohol related causes; […]
CategoriesLife SkillsIntroduction Today, I had a very fruitful focused group discussion with students at the Institute of Applied Technology, Matasia Campus. This institute is situated in Kajiado County- Ngong, along Memusi Road. It offers very unique and marketable courses which include; Plant operators; three machines, four machines, five and six machines. Forklift Plant operator, advanced repairs […]
CategoriesLife SkillsAccording to “The Richest Man of Babylon”, the 7 cures of a lean purse are; saving 10% of all of earnings, controlling your expenditures by budgeting for your most necessities, investing the 10% to earn interest or make profit, guarding your investments to make sure they are soundly save, owning your own home, investing for […]
CategoriesOSIM mentorsMy name is Njoki Gathigi, the founding director of Osim mentors.Osim is derived from the Maasai language, one of the 44 ethnic communities in Kenya. It means “something good. We picked this name because we have very good intentions towards our young people, towards our communities and our beloved motherland, Kenya at large. Why come […]
CategoriesAlcohol and Drugs abuseAlcohol is one of the oldest and most commonly consumed recreational drinks in the world. From time immemorial, mankind has consumed alcohol for a number of reasons implying that alcohol is beneficial to mankind. But what is alcohol? It is a type of chemical called ethanol which is a by-product of fermented grains, fruits and […]
