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freshers essentials don't leave without them EXLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
BrianJura(JB)
FASHION DRESSING FOR
THE COLD WEATHER
HEALTH
6 HABITS TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP
TECH X-TIGI A1 PLUS
FLAGSHIP REVIEW
editorial
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the first print edition of CampusMag. First of all, I'd like to personally thank you for picking up a copy of CampusMag and whether its just to peruse a section or read through it, we want you to know that this magazine was designed with you in mind. Any, thoughts or opinions to improve the magazine are always welcome. Be it on improving the design, the topics we cover or new sections you'd like to see, just holla at us through our social media pages listed below or send as an email. In this month's edition, we cover a lot of topics including events that are happening this and the coming monnth, For students completing or nearing completion of their studies, we discuss the next step, Job Hunting and how to tackle this transition period from student to career person. Strategies to employ and how to handle frustrations that may come with job hunting. We also discuss ways to stay motivated on days when you might feel like giving up. There may be days when you can't fathom why you do what you do or why follow the path you chose to but there was a reason for all that and we help you stay focussed on that & your goals. We have tons of reviews for you, from books like Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, to TV series and DeadPool 2 (You really ought to read this one). We also highlight gadgets that we believe you will find usefull in campus. There's other more interesting stuff in here and the only way to find out what they are is stop reading this editorial and delve in. Anyway, as I said, this magazine is for meant for you the reader so I would Really Really Really, LOVE to hear from you. As always, Dream BIG, Work Hard and Stay Focused ... Don't forget to Play even Harder.
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CAMPUSMAG Issue. 3.0 June '18. A Hamad Mula Media Publication, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . CONTRIBUTORS Nyamisa Chelagat, Maggie Ninno, Cliff Omondi, Ogweno Otako SALES INQUIRIES 0737 959 125 or EMAIL sawo@campusmag.co.ke SALES & OPERATIONS Wycliffe Sawo /campusmagke @campus_ke @campus_ke
Contents REGULAR FEAURES
06 EVENTS
Places to check out in Nairobi CBD whilst willing away time or just hanging out.
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16 WALK THROUGH
Places to wlk through & check out in Nairobi CBD whilst willing away time or just hanging out.
30 GADGET REVIEW
We do a review of X-TGI A1 +, X-TGI's flagship phone with features that will blow your mind for its selling price.
FASHION PARADE
You can never go wrong combining fashion & patriotism. We show you what to wear for the cold & be 'Elegantly Patriotic' in one move.
32 BEAUTY
We give you tips and insights on how to take care of your skin to look more beautiful.
10 HANGOUTS
We hang out with Brian Jura (aka JB) of Home254 & find out what drives him in a quest to build a fashion power house
31 RECIPES
We show you how to prepare very sumptuous sticky chicken wings on sweet corn rice.
MAIN FEAURE What does it mean to be a successful student? What do you need to do to become one? Read on & Learn more.
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SPECIAL FEAURES
20 CAMPUS WELLNESS
Mental health is an important part of our lives. We show you how to stay motivated when things go awry
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34 CONFESSIONS
What's the wost that can happen when you have one too many with friends. Read on to find out.
2018 NAIROBI
BURGER FERSTIVAL July 27 - Aug 5
Enjoy 2 for 1 burgers at the city's best restaurants! The third annual Nairobi Burger Festival is back! Save the date! Proudly brought to you by Eatout.
DAWA
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Location Carnivore date 29th June Time: 6pm to 1 1 pm. Costs 1 500 advance tickets For all music lovers out here who can't get enough of music festivals, good music and great times on open air. This is the first ever Dawa Music fest & you definately don't want to be missing out on this.
BRADS
FASHION SHOW Michael Joseph Center 1 5 Designers showcasing in 1 (one) fashion Show. Yes , it is a higher fashion event where at the end, one designer will officially be endorsed by the official event sponsor, TOSS. As always It is all media coverage event with red carpet photography and interview on the spot. Dress code should be elegant with a touch of Kenyan designs.
Campus Events
PSG FIFA18
TOURNAMENT We all know that one Fifa1 8 addict who rarely lets go of the pad. Well, ladies & gentlemen, here is a prefect opportunity for them to make a million bucks while at at it. Enroll for Pro Series Gaming Fifa1 8 tournament and stand a chance to walk away 1 million bob richer. Details available at www.psg.co.ke
REDFOURTH VOX
THE NEXT GENERATION
Vocal coach Philip ' Filah' Tuju, brings together the Next Generation of vocal performers from Kenya. The concert will feature performances from his students and finalists from the show 'I Can Sing' from KTN. The singers will be backed by the Redfourth Chorus and tha movement band. The concert will involve covers, original and traditional music.
USIU - AFRICA
FUN RUN - 2018
Tickets 1 000 July 7 from 7 AM - 2 PM The USIU-Africa Fun Run is an annual event held in July that aims to mobilize financial resources for students in need of financial aid at USIU-Africa. The Run brings together USIU-Africa students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university to have fun while contributing towards this noble cause.
Fashion Speak
PATRIOTICFASHION 1
Nothing says fancy like this red hoodie worn by Stacey. You can own the weather with thiis hoodie for only Ksh 2500 @Home254
For Orders @home_254 0707 706 005
Keeping warm in this cold season is a priority and what better way to do it than by showing how patriotic you can be. Our stylist Maggie, walks you through Home254's elegant cold weather collection
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SNOW WHITE: Luxury must be comfortable, simple and look really good, otherwise it's not Luxury.
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When the weather takes dip below normal dip. A complete body defence is required. Hoddie & Tracksuit to match serves the prupose. just fiine
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Once you figure out who you are and what you love about yourself,You wear whatever you want. such as this croppedhoodie
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Double Black: @thedapperbrother and Shamim wear the #Home_254 bomber jacket, it's this season's most stylish buy. Wear with a plain tee or top for a laid-back look.
Campus Hangouts
The Elegant
PATRIOT
This month, we have a chat with Brian Jura, The founder of Home254, an apparel line which focuses on the niche of patritism without the flag cliche of other brands in the same line. His designs have been worn by highly famous and well travelled celebrities such as Fena Gitu, Avril, Eric Omondi, Butita & Otos just to name a few. With orders coming from as far as the States, we had a sit down with him to learn the secrets of his success.
1. When did you decide to choose fashion designing as a career ? I decided to do this when i realized its what I love, its what I would wake up every morning happy to do. I love creating and this allows me to create.
4. What skills according to you are necessary to be a successful fashion entrepreneur? Just be a thinker and creative. 5. What role do you think social media plays in fashion today? social media plays a very big role both positive and negative. Pro is its easier for people to know exactly what they want and easier to set up an e commerce. the cons is that people can easily duplicate your work so many counterfeit products out here.
2. The designs that you created are no doubt great, but who and which things were your inspiration while creating such designs? I love this country, I love fashion and art...I had to bring this three together and not be cliche. That is what inspired me, people to look patriotic in an elegant way 6. Where do you see Home254 in the next five years ? 3. How much did you start with Where i want to see it is, trading and how did you use this to grow in the stock market. the business? I started off with Ksh. 2,300 which 7. How would you describe your was my rent while in campus plus personal style? 2,300 loan from M-shwari. I used I would call it Elegantly Patriotic. this to buy apparels at that time Simple is the new cool and print them for selling (nowadays we make our own) 8. Tell us something about your background.
I graduated in 201 6 with a BS in Electronics and Computer Engineering from JKUAT but man I love looking good and creating so had to put the Engineering aside but surely I will be back. 9. How did you handle disappointment when you wee starting out? I always handle this as a challenge, we are told to do one crazy thing everyday...if you do this you will never let disappointment put you down. I believe i was meant to be a champion. 1 0. Parting shot. There are those people will see what they want but there are those that will see what is stopping them from getting what they want. Be the Millennial that sees what they want and go for IT.
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culture week.
Escape
GALITOS
Everyone loves pizza. If you don't you probably haven’t found your flavour yet. Visit Galitos on one of their BOGOF Tuesdays and enjoy yourself two appetizing pizzas for the price of one. You could also try out their menu which includes their famous flame grilled chicken with different flavours.
A WALK THROUGH
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
The National Archives is situated in one of the busier parts of Nairobi and can sometimes get a little overwhelming. Once you’re in the door, enjoy the silence. The building hosts a collection of historical artifacts, and homes Kenyan public and private historical documents. On the ground floor is the Murumbi African Heritage Collections, where you’ll find jewelery from West Africa, oil paintings by contemporary Kenyan artists, pottery by artist Magdalene Odundo and all manner of African art pieces. Point Zero Café, an open-air coffee house on the premises, serves up good coffee.
CITY MARKET
Visit City Market for curios and freshly-cut flowers, and for your weekly meat shop. The curios section is situated in a large and airy hall with interesting architecture and lofty ceilings. Vendors sell jewelry, colourful fabric, carvings and other traditional mementos. Right next door, the scene is that of a bustling meat market; white-coated butchers selling an abundance of seafood and meat cuts.
Escape
IMAX
This is the most ideal hangout joint in town for the movie buff,A romantic evening out or just chilling and enjoying life. 20th Century IMAX is part of a movie theater chain that offers 3D movie experience like no other. One movie and you'll be hooked to the experience.
NAIROBI C . B . D
RAILWAY MUSEUM
The Railway Museum brings joy to history buffs and photogenic folks alike. Explore the inside of the main building for a rundown of the history of the railway(Lunatic Express) in East Africa, with walls featuring photographs and maps of East Africa as it changed over the century since the railway was constructed. Explore your inner child in and out of the old trains and locomotives parked out in the yard. Then maybe book a trip down to the coast with the Madaraka Express and enjoy a trip like no other.
CM Guides
CM'S GUIDE TO
AFRICA NAZA
-The Vibe Tight Knit Family
Africa Nazarene University is a private, Christian founded institution and an affiliate of The Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities around the world. The main campus - Leah T. Marangu - is located at Ongata Rongai and is approximately 22 kilometers south of Nairobi City Center.
-What it feels like to go here
Describing ANU as a second home for students feels like a bit of an understatement for all who have passed through here and made lasting memories in the adjacent town of Ongata Rongai. The inviting faculty and atmosphere that comes with a small campus makes it nearly impossible to leave after four years without professorial connections or a group of friends that redefines the meaning of “squad goals.” The dedicated team of professors invest countless hours in their students’ success in and outside of the classroom.
-Where we hang
There are a couple of spaces to hange around within the school and some of these include; The TV room, also known to some as Gandiza, The cafeteria which has great banana cakes by the way. The chapel, where there are two services a week offering divine inspiration with amazing speakers and the various sport fields for ardent game lovers.
-Awesome Alumni
Like any great university, ANU has some great alumni who include Beatrice Elachi, who until recently was the Majority chief whip in the Senate of Kenya. Other great Alumni include Elijah Miano, Corporate Communications Officer-Kenya Airports Authority(KAA), Jacquiline Magloire- Owner The Manor 540,
CM Guides
ARENE UNIVERSITY -Top 3 Courses
Bachelor of Laws B.Sc. Computer Science B.Sc. International Business Management
-Top 3 Student Organizations
Law Assembly of Africa Nazarene University(LAANU) Environmental Club Christian Union
-How much are the students partying?
“Significantly less than last year. Overall ANU is not a very big party school and I would say about 25 percent party regularly while the other 75 percent never or rarely party on campus,” said B.Com Student Darleene Matunga
-What would you tell incoming freshman about your school?
“Get involved right off the bat. Join anything your will allow. It’s okay to not know your right away “ANU surprised me by acting like a much bigger school schedule but it’s important to be thinking about and while you’re than it is. It honestly surprised me by feeling just like deciding, join more and more organizations,” said home. There’s so much history and beautiful little recent graduate Rogers Kiplimo details hidden throughout making you feel comfortable – like a part of the family.”–Ekirapa What has been one takeaway from your campus Rachels, Mass Communication experience thus far? “The ability to sit down and have hour-long is literally anything to keep you busy. I was a shy conversations with a professor is not a luxury that a lot “There person but I buried her in order to experience more. I of campus students experience, and I find comfort in took a bold approach and it was uncomfortable but it knowing that I can email any of them and ask them worked out great. Also, I cannot stress time questions if I have them.”–Hafidh Fauz Ogendo. management enough. Time management and mental health is the hardest part of campus,” Habiba Ibrahim. -Getting In Even as a private campus, the admission process for ANU has only a few requirements that vary from a bigger university admission process. Some of these requirements include KCSE certificate or past academic records from recognized examination bodies.
-Student Reviews
s y a W 6 On Days When You
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Feel Like Giving Up
ome days are light and filled with inspiration. Some days are simply routine and on some days you may feel like just giving up on… Your Degree or diploma that you are pursuing Your new habit of working out or eating healthier. Your own small business or blog because you haven’t had the results you wanted. Truly feeling better about yourself. Dating because you can’t seem to find the right person or even have a good date at all.
Winding up in such situations is a normal part of making positive changes in life. But what you do when you feel like giving up will determine a lot about where your life will go. In this article we’d like to share 6 habits that will help you to hold on or to change direction on those difficult days.
1 . Tap into realistic expectations.
you how long your journey may take.
Maybe it is to: Support and keep your family safe. You’ll probably not get an Do this not by listening to Live healthier and longer so advertising that promises you exact blueprint. But the things you get to watch your kids quick results or by listening to people can tell you in person grow up. the perfectionism – from the or via books and blogs can be See the world and explore new people around you or yourself a great guide. things. – that allows no mistakes or 2. Remind yourself why failures. Write your answers down. you are doing this. Tap into it by listening to the Then, whenever you feel like It’s easy to lose the big picture giving up pull out that piece of people who have already gone where you want to go. in the busy everyday life. But if paper with your most powerful People who know what works you feel like giving up then try why(s). It often helps. and how you will stumble and reconnecting with why you are fail along the way and can tell doing what you are doing.
Health 3. Remember: It’s darkest sometimes it can be helpful to again with less resistance and change your course slightly you will most likely feel like before the dawn. instead. To examine how you do things, what results they bring in and to compare it to how people who have gone before you have done things. To be honest with yourself and admit that maybe one or two things or small parts of what you are doing are not working so well.
When things seemed to be at the lowest point with your blog or business, with your dating life or with your motivation in life in general. Something amazing always happens. Probably quite often because being at that low point forces you to change something in And to replace those things for how you do things. a while – based on what But maybe also because life others have done in the past – seems to have some kind of and see if that works better. balance if you just keep going. Even if it means that you have If you just keep taking action to get out of your comfort instead of giving up and doing zone. nothing then something good always happens. Seeing this repeat itself will strengthens belief in taking action and to keep going even on rough days or weeks. And it brings some comfort even when things look pretty dark.
5. Tell yourself: Just for today!
Say to yourself: Just for today I will XX! Replace XX with what you will do just for today such as getting exercise, getting 4. Reconnect with the basics going with the most important task first thing in the day or or change the path. eating a healthy lunch. By telling yourself that you only When you have run into a have to do it today you get plateau or a longer rough patch, these two things can two big benefits: be helpful: You release the mental burden Simplify and reconnect with of the past times you did it and future times when you will do the basics. It is easy to become overwhelmed by all it. And so the task becomes much lighter and the inner the information out there about any change you can resistance melts away. make in life. That can lead to confusion and to trying to do It also reminds you that the period that you are investing in too many things at once. In changing a habit is not the rest these situations it can be of your life. After 30 days or so helpful for to simplify. To just focus on a few or one of the the habit will mostly be major things you are pursuing automatic so it is not something you have to do on and stick to it and keep a willpower for the next few positive attitude and to years or decades. assume rapport. And guess what, when Learn more and coursetomorrow comes you’ll correct. Reconnecting with the basics often works well. But probably have a good day
doing the task again.
6. See if it is time to quit and to try something else. Sometimes it is not time to give up. But it may be time to quit what you are doing and to try something else. If you feel like giving up or you are bored a lot, if you feel no real passion or excitement or curiosity about a change or your current path then ask yourself these two questions: Am doing this because I truly want it? Or am I doing it because someone told me to or because so many people around me seem to have done it or are working on it? What you want isn’t easy to know before you get started though. You may need to try different paths before you find one that fits you. And just because everyone around you seem to love running doesn’t mean that you have to love it or that you have to give up on the habit of regular exercise. Try walking, biking, playing football or basketball instead. Try a new way of doing what you want and see if it is a better fit and more enjoyable for you.
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or many final years in campus, the time leading up to graduation and the start of a first job is often chaotic and stressful. You are trying to complete your campus career without too much of a meltdown while dealing with the demands of job-hunting, interviewing, and facing the reality of the end of schooling (at least for the foreseeable future). few campus students jump straight from campus to their dream jobs. Sure ... every school has that coder who got an offer from a high end software company in his second year or that KASNEB savvy student who gets a six figure job with a bank. But for the rest of us, the transition from campus to career is a marathon, not a 1 00m dash. his transition is a difficult time for many people as it's a struggle that most young adults are left to figure out on their own. Do not despair as there are ways to thrive and grow during this transition period - even if you are entering the job market under less than suitable situations.
n all our discussions with campus seniors and recent graduates, ten issues arise time and time again as the keys to making a successful transition from life as a student to life as a productive employee. Understanding these issues and being prepared for them before they occur should help you make a smoother transition.
1.Acknowledge that you’re in a transition The key ingredient to fixing anything is to usually acknowledge the present state in order to face it better. Be truthful to yourself and others about your situation and its challenges. People are going to ask you what you’re doing now that campus is over. Embracing uncertainty during your postcampus transition reduces stress of unrealized (often unrealistic) expectations. It creates a nonjudgmental mental space for you to explore your options.
time work. You probably have friends who are in the same situation you are in and these people are a valuable network for support, information sharing, and professional growth. Get together regularly to talk about your career ambitions and the steps you are taking to get there. Focus on small, immediate goals that support your job hunt: conducting informational interviews, editing your resume, writing blog posts, etcetera. Hold each other accountable for completing these tasks and staying on-track with your job hunt.
2. Create an accountability group 3. Keep a journal Most young people experience a Sometimes you don’t have clear lull between campus and fullprofessional ambitions and need
time to figure out what you want to do. Keeping a journal can help organize your thoughts and guide you in the right direction. Find time at least once a week to write down your thoughts and dreams. Be honest with yourself. Over time, you’ll find recurring themes and interests that may influence your thinking about a career. The time after campus also gives you an opportunity to strengthen your marketability. Learning never really ends with school, so take this time to address any weaknesses in your professional portfolio. This leads us to the next three tips:
Advice that you are relevant to the needs of the marketplace. 7. Find Gaps and Exploit Them Certain companies could use someone better versed with certain skills you currently posses. The advent of the internet has brought about new non traditional careers 4. Master the “hard skills” such as Digital Marketers. Being Some skills are always in demand, well versed with social media and no matter the particular job, how it works in relation to improving employer, or industry. Everyone is on business engagement to an looking for good writers and public organization could put you in a speakers; most employers see the position to consult or even get value of graphic design, coding, hired full time by companies to and advanced Excel experience. help them manage that. You can learn these tangible and fungible skills, often through very 8. Acknowledge that finding affordable(or even free) employment probably won’t be professional education classes. easy Master one or more hard skills and One job opening can get you will benefit in nearly any work hundreds of applications. At times environment. basically it is luck of the draw as to who gets called in as so many 5. Work on your “soft skills” people have similar skills. Some Hard skills are taught; soft skills are employers literally go by things personality-driven and honed such as resume appearance or through experience. Nevertheless, randomly choosing 1 0 out of 30 potential employers value soft skills, similar but great resumes. Its tough! such as relationship building, teamwork, industriousness, flexibility, attentive listening, and an ability to 9. Campus has not prepared you learn. Which of these skills do you for everything bring to the table? While you can’t One of the most overwhelming attend a certificate course on soft issues we hear from recent skills, you can improve in all these graduands is that campus did not areas through focus and practice. prepare them for many of the 6. Stay current challenges they faced as they The needs of the job market and made that transition from campus employers change. As such, so to career. Many recent grads say does “critical skill set” for they were totally unprepared for: prospective employees. Each year, trend forecasters survey employers The emphasis placed on to find the traits they are most teamwork skills looking for in an employee. (It is The importance of dealing with often a mix of hard and soft skills.) all types of people and Review these reports and adapt, so personalities
Personal finance issues and budgeting Living on your own – or having to move back with your family Balancing work demands with family/friends/personal life Job-hunting skills, especially networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation.
You can be better prepared for some of these issues by meeting with a career professional in your campus’ career services office. 1 0. Entitlement Having that degree does not entitle you to a job, and it’s best to prepare yourself now that most employers will not be impressed with your grades or your education as you are with them. Attending a “name” school or having an extremely high grade-point average are definitely selling points in your favor, but not something you solely rely to get a job. Focus less on why employers should be so impressed with your credentials that they should be hunting you down — and more on how you can use your talent and initiative to make a contribution to the employer’s bottom line. Be sure to tell the employer how you will make a strong contribution. Final Thoughts Strive to get the best job offers from the best employers, but remember to temper everything you do with a realistic vision of what to really expect — in the job-hunt and in getting job offers. Take to heart the advice from all the recent graduands that have come before you and been in your shoes — and you’ll be better prepared and more satisfied with your job-hunt.
Chill Spot
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e find Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) much as we left him, traveling the world to kill bad guys in hilarious ways and shacking up with his girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). But a series of unfortunate events find him fighting to save the life of Russell, a troubled delinquent with deadly powers who has been ow do you review a film with a targeted by the time-traveling universe who manages to beat lead character so self-aware warrior Thanos, sorry Cable (Josh them at their own game. he’s capable of reading said Brolin - Dude acts as Thanos Too review, then cracking wise about it Aachie wengine pia kazi, ama he other big spring superhero namna gani?). with numerous inventively offensive release, Avengers: Infinity War, put downs? wanted to have it all – huge Wade's going to need some help action, devastating tragedy and Deadpool 2 has as much heart as to protect Russel – enter: X-Force! flippant jokes. But it's Deadpool 2 Deadpool is joined by a load of the original, and the humour is that is the more emotional and new faces this time. Dennison is a entertaining of the two, while more consistent. And while we wondered whether Wade Wilson's perfect fit for the movie, and Brolin tweaking the nose of Infinity War's brand of comedy had had its day, makes Cable a perfectly grim hype. Deadpool 2 may not be the straight man – but the real standthe series has moved with the times biggest and most hyped superhero out is Zazie Beetz's Domino, a and feels as relevant and movie out right now, but it might cheerful assassin whose luckcontemporary as it could be. just be the smartest. altering powers make for some set pieces that are far more Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, entertaining than the average CGI Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, explosion-fest. Deadpool 2 went Zazie Beetz, TJ Miller, Brianna through reshoots in part to increase her role in the movie, but you'll still be wanting more. Funnier, filthier, and damn entertaining, Deadpool 2 leaves no stone un-deconstructed: the naughty man-child of the X-Men
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Books A MAN OF THE PEOPLE CHINUA ACHEBE As Minister for Culture, former school teacher M. A. Nanga is a man of the people, as cynical as he is charming, and a roguish opportunist. When Odili, an idealistic young teacher, visits his former instructor at the ministry, the division between them is vast. But in the eat-and-let-eat atmosphere, Odili's idealism soon collides with his lusts—and the two men's personal and political taunting threaten to send their country into chaos. When Odili launches a vicious campaign against his former mentor for the same seat in an election, their mutual animosity drives the country to revolution.
BORN A CRIME :
Stories From A South African Childhood TREVOR NOAH
STAY WITH ME AYOBAMI ADEBAYO Yejide and Akin have been married since they met and fell in love at university. Though many expected Akin to take several wives, he and Yejide have always agreed: polygamy is not for them. But four years into their marriage–after consulting fertility doctors and healers, trying strange teas and unlikely cures–Yejide is still not pregnant. She assumes she still has time–until her family arrives on her doorstep with a young woman they introduce as Akin’s second wife. Furious, shocked, and livid with jealousy, Yejide knows the only way to save her marriage is to get pregnant, which, finally, she does, but at a cost far greater than she could have dared to imagine. An electrifying novel of enormous emotional power, Stay With Me asks how much we can sacrifice for the sake of family.
Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa’s tyrannical white rule. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother—his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life..
TV Series
BILLIONS
YOUNG SHELDON
STARRING :
STARRING :
Paul Giamatti Damian Lewis Maggie Siff
Iain Armitage Zoe Perry Lance Barber
GENRE : DRAMA RELEASE : 2016
GENRE : COMEDY : RELEASE : 2017
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades goes after hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod in a battle between two powerful New York figures. Billions is a bold, contemporary drama that melds the worlds of ultra-wealth, influence and corruption as personified in two highly ambitious opposing figures. Set amongst the Machiavellian machinations of New York City power politics and finance, Billions weaves a complex, intricate narrative featuring a high-stakes game of predator-versus-prey
The series is a spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory and provides the backstory for the character of Sheldon Cooper, the love-able nerd from the Big Bang Theory at the age of nine.
SILICON VALLEY
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
STARRING :
STARRING :
John Altschuler Mike Judge Dave Krinsky
Andre Braugher Andy Samberg Stephanie Beatriz
GENRE : COMEDY : RELEASE : 2014
GENRE : COMEDY, CRIME RELEASE : 2013
The series focuses on five young men who founded a startup company in Silicon Valley.
Captain Ray Holt takes over Brooklyn's 99th precinct, which includes Detective Jake Peralta,
It follows the struggle of Richard Hendricks, a Silicon Valley engineer trying to build his own company called Pied Piper and the hurdles he has to navigate to achieve his dreams.
A talented but carefree detective who's used to doing whatever he wants.
Living with his family in East Texas and going to high school.
Jake, an immature but talented NYPD detective in Brooklyn's 99th Precinct, comes into immediate conflict with his new commanding officer, the serious and stern Captain Ray Holt.
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HP Deskjet 2548 All-in-One Printer Get to print those class assignments and
Projects without a fuss using this printer. The HP Auto Wireless Connect offers wireless direct printing, AirPrint ready, Mobile Printing, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology. Price : Ksh 4,888
HISENSE TV
The 32" backlit LED panel of the television produces eye catching HD resolution images that are simply stunning to look at. This TV also has a number of ports to keep you well connected at all times, and these include the USB and HDMI ports Price : Ksh 1 8,999
Bose Headphones
These advanced BOSE bluetooth headphones from BOSE help you disconnect from your surroundings and from the headache of tangled wires. Make an easy lifestyle upgrade and enjoy the latest Bluetooth technology with these premium cordless headphones. Price : 3,500
Monocular Telescope Lens Mobile Phone Camera +Tripod 7319
Compact and lightweight,practical and durable, high quality material is also suitable for harsh environments. Make your short-sighted camera/phone into a Telephoto. Multi coated optics guarantee superior light transmission and brightness and it also can ease eye fatigue. Suitable for most kinds of cameras and mobile phones. Comes with tripod, phone clip-on, and both of them can provide you with more convenience to connect it to the phone and view more clearly. Price : 3,439
Tech Review
w e i X-TIGI A1gPLUS v e R p i h s Fla
A1 Plus is the a new flagship 4G smartphone together with A1 of X-Tigi , with highest specification of Android 7.0, 4GB+64GB, 16MP+13MP Camera . A1 Plus goes very smooth with Android 7.0, with split screen, fingerprint unlock, smart lock. It comes with the highest specs and it is perfect both for business & leisure. The operating system allows for split screen that simplifies multitasking and takes it to a higher level. The phone is X-TIGI’s first true flagship device and everything about it points to that direction. To mine and many others’ surprise, the A1 Plus is a well thought out, well-rounded device that will be an un-resistible deal for most people especially when they get to know that it retails at Ksh. 19,000. X-TIGI has integrated a neat feature that lets you set up to 6 apps or contact The design of a phone is what attracts you shortcuts that are accessible through a to have a closer look at what it has to offer simple swipe to the right or left of the and true to this, the A1 Plus is a looker. The home button. You can access the edge bar X-TIGI A1 Plus is clad in an all aluminum from any app, ensuring that you can now unibody design, that is quite slippery but multitask like the boss that you tell all that is part of the aesthetic. The yourself you are attention to detail is incredible. From the Camera 2.5D glass covering the display to the red What’s a smartphone if it cannot take accent along the power button. crispy selfies and photos to get you 500 Display likes on Instagram? The device is packed A 5.5-inch Full HD IPS panel can be found with a 13MP main camera and a lovely on the front of the A1 Plus. This panel is 16MP selfie shooter to quench your selfnot only big, it offers amazing colour obsession. Images produced by the A1 Plus accuracy, great viewing angles, gets bright are detailed, colourful and popping – enough for unstrained readability in direct especially the selfies. sunlight and is perfect for media Fingerprint reader consumption. I know. It’s 2018 and even entry-level Edge Bar devices have a fingerprint reader. Well, the
Design
reader on the X-TIGI A1 Plus stands out because of its speed and accuracy. As a first attempt at playing ball with the big boys, X-TIGI has really outdone themselves.
SPECIFICATIONS Android 7.0, 4G LTE, 5.5" HD TFT IPS Split Screen Fingerprint Lock, Smart Lock MT6753V/WA Octa core 1.3GHz 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM memory Camera: 16MP Front + 13MP Rear Camera Battery: 4010mAh Li-polymer
PROS Aluminium Body Split Screen & Multi Touch Excellent Camera System 64GB Memory
Recipe
STICKY CHICKEN WINGS ON SWEET CORN RICE Flavourful Asian style sticky chicken wings coated in a ketchup based sauce, cooked perfectly in the oven and basted for that extra depth of flavour and then served on a sweet corn rice. This is the perfect recipe for a quick dinner!
-Ingredients
For the chicken wings: 3/4 cup tomato ketchup 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp honey 2 cloves of garlic, minced Salt to taste Black pepper, crushed 8 pieces chicken wings Spring onions, for garnishing
-Instructions
1. For the chicken wings: In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken wings in the marinade and let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. You can also cook the wings right away. 2. Layer the wings on a rack on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200C for 30 minutes. At the halfway mark, remove the wings and baste with the remaining marinade. This makes the chicken wings more juicy and flavourful and prevents them from drying out.
For sweet corn rice:
3. For the sweet corn rice: In a pot, heat oil. Add rice, 1 cup Rice, washed and soaked in water sweet corn and salt and stir for 30-45 seconds.
for 20 mins 2 tbsp oil 1/2 cup sweet corn Salt to taste 2 cups water
4. Add the water and let come to a boil. Then reduce the heat, cover with a lid and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. 5. Fluff with a fork and serve with sticky chicken wings. You can garnish with chopped spring onions.
Beauty USE CLEANSING OILS
The great oils have slickly taken over our world. Mixed with water, cleansing body oils turn into milky emulsions to lift of dirt from your skin while leaving it supple and protecting its moisture barrier. That does sound better than using a regular shower gel, doesn't it?
THE CM GUIDE TO A BEAUTIFUL SKIN
SPECTIAIOL N ATHTerEe, tNhe many care ways ytooutarksekin of
SOAP RIGHT
Take time to understand what things affect your skin and chose your soap with care. Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers to wach your hands and self.
REMOVE MAKE UP WITH ESSENTIALS OILS
The best make up removers are a blend of essential oils that melt into your skin and remove every last speck of makeup without leaveing your face tight and dehydrated.
SLEEP ON IT
Let’s face the fact that just a night's sleep isn’t enough to fade a circles, lines and dullness that brave the skin stressors the day throws at us. Gelcream will work the graveyard shift with your skin’s natural overnight recovery process to bring life back into it. Charcoal masks will also draw out bacteria and fight acne. Apply mostly on acne-infected areas.
Beauty UP YOUR HYDRATION LEVELS
You’re leaving your skin thirsty more often than you know. In order to keep the skin well moisturized, it is important to choose daily moisturizing skin care products that balance the level of water within the skin well. It is also important to note what skin type you have whether its dry or oily and what special care needs be taken. Call them needy but, with dry skins, if you don't give them moisture they will flake.
DON'T NEGELECT THE LIPS
LOVE YOUR HANDS
You use them all the time, wash them the most, and yet, when was the last time you used a targeted cream just for your hands? Companies have dedicated hand lotions to help them feel soft and smooth as silk and well moistured, Try out one.
DON'T SMOKE
Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow and makes skin paler. This also depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health.
As soon as you feel the need, use a restorative cream for the lips. Do not hesitate to reapply to this particularly fragile area as often as necessary.
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