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BUSINESS PWANI PUBLICATION - FEBRUARY 2013 VOL 22
WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? By Neelma-Editor
PWANI EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
The short answer is: EVERYTHING! But that would make a very short intro to our newsletter. February, as we all know, is a month for love. But why are we writing about love when we sell oils, fats and soaps? Because we think that loving yourself and those around you is about the most important thing you can do. Also, with the elections just around the corner, we thought that it would be very appropriate for this newsletter to be centered around peace and love to ensure that we as Pwanians do everything within our power to ensure Peace, Love and Unity in the coming elections and in Kenya’s foreseeable future. By doing this you will help Pwani to diligently play its part in the development and general advancement of our country. Natukae kwa undugu, amani na uhuru.
Webster Ndima, Jomvu Invoicing Each month, starting January 2013, we will be recognising one person from Pwani in all the three locations for their excemplary performance as 'employee of the month'. They get to enter into a contest for the employee of the year whose winner will receive an amazing token. This month, we crown Webster Ndima, as the Employee of the Month, for showing extra proactiveness in his work. Congratulations Webster, and keep it up! Watch out, next month, it can be you.
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Farewell, Gentlemen by Anthony Odeo
February will be remembered as the month we bade farewell to two of our team members, Peter Beard, immediate former CEO and Bharat Rao, immediate former Director of Marketing. They have been credited for making notable contribution to the betterment of Pwani and giving it a launch pad for take-off to greatness. We caught-up with Pete and Bharat before they left and they had this to say:
Pete: After 3 very eventful years I bid you all & the Pwani family farewell. The journey of change has been an exciting one and we are all very different now than what we were. The change has been embraced by all and how we look, feel and act is a real testament to the commitment to the process and the support given.
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We have done and we will continue to do so many great things. The Pwani we now see is a Pwani committed to structure, process and achieving a world class standard with our activities. The list of our achievements is a long one but perhaps the most pivotal aspect that sets the tone for all we do is our ‘Pwani Life!’. All our activities hang from this umbrella; the way we are viewed and the clear identity we now have. Being at Pwani has been the best assignment I have had in my career, one filled with experience, challenge & reward, a time I shall never forget but as a proponent of change I embrace my next steps in the knowledge that Pwani will continue to thrive & fulfill its promise. 3 years ago, I wrote Pwani was an MNC in the making, it is clear that we are now not far from the goal. I would like to wish the Board of Directors, Management & staff the very best on the continuation of the journey and look forward to seeing further ground breaking activities coming from Mombasa. I will be watching! Peter M Beard. Bharat: I joined Pwani, a day after the 2005 Constitution of Kenya Referendum. It's indeed been an enjoyable and extra ordinary time at Pwani. Each day offering a different flavor; each year posing new challenges; the high moments of team victories and the low ones of setbacks; the learnings; the rich field experiences; working shoulder to shoulder with team mates; the long rides; the deep sessions customer discussions; the presentations to market our propositions; the win-win negotiations..not a dull moment in all this time and for sure it has been a one super rocking ride! I have gained a lot both professionally and personally; and will cherish & carry close to my heart the indelible memories of great comradeship and profound sense of team spirit. Out of Pwani; but very much part of 'Pwani Life!'; as a consumer and a wellwisher. -
While at Pwani, he worked with teams from Sales and later Marketing. He has nurtured and better equipped teams ready for any challenge. We all take this opportunity to wish Bharat and Pete the best of their lives wherever they will be. Kwaheri ya Kuonana.
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Lest We Forget by Anthony Odeo
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Your Vote, Your Future As the people of Kenya, we have responsibility to decide the destiny of our lives, our children and many other generations to come. In this elections, we have yet another opportunity to make choices on who we would like to run the affairs of our Nation and our Counties. With county governments in place, we anticipate a leadership that will lay a firm foundation for Mombasa county to take its rightful position as emerging economic giant. We at Pwani are prepared for takeoff, don't be left behind - you'll have a hard time catching up. History indicates that we have always fought each other during every election since 1992. This time round, we have got to display our true citizenship by voting wisely and peacefully, lest we forget where we took our country in 2008. Your vote counts. Vote like the future depends on your vote, it actually does.
Science Scope INVISIBLE ELEMENTS
by Patrick Mapesa
Scientifically all living things require peace for development. For example, the invasion of a honey badger in a beehive interrupts the peace of bees; or in a park a lion causing commotion in a herd of wildebeests. This is how vital peace is. To us human beings (Homo Sapiens) we need this invisible treasured element PEACE. Peace is a program generated by human software known as the mind. For proper functioning of the mind the hardware called the brain must be stable. The brain is packed with living microchip cells known as neurons which assist in the storage of information and co-ordination. Factors that affect the stability of the brain are toxics from drug abuse, stress, uses of trans fat in our diet etc. The hydrogenated fat (trans fat) has been discovered to cause breakage of neurons leading to memory loss with time.
Summary of Functions and Roles of the New Government Structure President Is the Head of State and Government. Is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defense Forces. Is the chairperson of the National Security Council. Nominates, with the approval of the National Assembly, appoints, and may dismiss: Cabinet Secretaries, The Attorney-General, The Secretary to the Cabinet, Principal Secretaries, High Commissioners, ambassadors and diplomatic and consular representatives. Governor The governor shall—diligently execute the authority provided for in the Constitution and legislation; perform such State functions within the county as the President may determine; represent the county in national and international fora and events; consider, approve and assent to bills passed by the county assembly; Manage resources allocated to the county from the central government. Senator To represent the County at National level Protect the Interests of devolved governments as a whole Ensure equity in resource distribution to the counties including lobbying for his/ her county’s allocation Ensure accountability of the Executive arm of government Member of Parliament (MP) Making laws to improve the lives of Kenyans; National budgetary allocations (Pass the financial estimates including taxation measures for raising revenue to finance public development programmes/projects); Oversight of public officers and other public institutions. Representation of constituents: an MP is expected to communicate to the public the ongoing government plans and policies to address their concerns; Making and unmaking of government (Can with the approval of Senate, remove a President or any member of the Executive from office). County Women Rep. Is a Member of Parliament and performs the same functions as any elected or nominated MP. She also represents the interests of women of her county in the National Assembly. County Rep (CR) Is a member of the county assembly that is led by the Governor. A (CR) represents a ward in his/her county and lobbies for its interests within the constitution.
Seniority: The seniority between the offices is outlined in the constitution of Kenya. However, each unit above except the CR has equal powers to impeach/ propose the removal We at Pwani, we are delighted to appreciate the robust homegrown of another with the apprioval of the Senate. In essence, the technology and expertise that ensures trans fat free products like Senate has the ultimate authority. Fresh Fri are produced.
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TOO MANY EXPECTATIONS IN RELATIONSHIPS? There Is No Perfect System
by Naifin Taib
Expecting too much? Here are some suggestions of how to talk about expectations you’d like from each other where both people can feel like it’s a win-win situation:
Expectations need to be replaced with core values that both of you can agree to. If couples can talk about what is essential and important for a loving relationship and then bring these values into the reality of everyday life then they can work for both people. There has to be an acceptance that as values they are not always possible to be implemented but the direction toward them is what you strive for. Something like: We both want to feel accepted for who we are while allowing for the wants and needs of the other and doing the best we can to respond to those needs and wants. Both of us want fairness, equality, harmony, compassion and understanding about differences and similarities while being accountable for both. It is about the effort we make to do those things that are important to our mate that matters most. In all things there needs to be room for glitches, foibles and flaws. There is no perfect system!
Alienation is unavoidable because no two people can be connected all the time. If we use this knowledge to create realistic expectations, we will not overreact when we experience the inevitable loss of connection. Learning to consciously and thoughtfully create connections based on an intrinsic grasp of what’s realistic allows us the freedom to experiment with different and unique relationship ideas. To play and venture into new worlds with each other gives rise to innovation and rebirth, which brings us from distance to intimacy and from frustration to contentment.
IT TIPS
By Jocelyne Muhati
Matters concerning IT can be a bit heavy; here are some tidbits for a light moment: 1. Bill Gates house was designed using a Macintosh Computer. 2. By the year 2012 there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet. 3. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute, less than half the normal rate of 20. 4. The first computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelhard in around 1964 and was made of wood. 5. While it took the radio 38 years and the television a short 13 years, it took the World Wide Web only 4 years to reach 50 million users. 6. A virus can not appear on your computer all by itself. You have to get it by sharing infected files, Flash disk, external storage, or by downloading infected files from the Internet. 7. The first banner advertising was used in 1994. 8. Another name for a Microsoft Windows tutorial is ‘Crash Course’! | A PUBLICATION OF PWANI
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EHS NEW BEGINNING IN PWANI Understanding the Roles of Behavior in Safety
by Gilbert Mariaka
Behaviors have always had a role in safety dating back to prehistoric times, and they always will. When in an environment you do not control or when you lack the right tools or systems fail, it is up to you to behave in a manner for selfpreservation. This is popularized with the common statement, "You are the one responsible for your safety." This is not ideal; it is, however, reality. Safety behaviors fall into two different and important categories: injury/incident prevention behaviors and desirable safety culture behaviors. Within each of these categories, there are two types of behaviors: mandatory and discretionary. 1. Injury Prevention Behaviors. There is, first, mandatory injury prevention behaviors expected of individuals, which are generally recognized as life-saving. These mandatory behaviors are covered by rules, policies, procedures, personal protective equipment, etc. Consistently enforcing these types of behaviors and controlling deviation are primarily the responsibility of leadership. Not doing so will result in disciplinary steps by many companies and government agencies. When individuals say "Safety is a condition of employment," these are the behaviors they are referring to and believe should be controlled. Second, there are discretionary injury prevention behaviors that generally go beyond what is considered compliance. For example, keeping your eyes focused on the direction of your travel is considered discretionary. It would be difficult to enforce these behaviors as rules. | A PUBLICATION OF PWANI
2. Desirable Safety Culture Behaviors. All groups of individuals working together over an extended period of time create shared beliefs and eventually align behaviors specific to safety within their culture. Safety cultures are nothing new; they have always been a part of an organization. Individuals helping to achieve the ideal culture will observe mandatory behaviors required of the safety culture (injury reporting, attend safety meetings, stopping the job for a safety concern, etc.) and discretionary cultural behaviors that exceed what is expected within the group (volunteer, identify improvement opportunities, mentor a new employee, etc.). To enhance our health and safety standards in Pwani, we have embarked on monthly EHS campaigns. These are: ~ March- Pride and Care (Good housekeeping) ~ April- Fire Safety ~ May- Energy Conservation ~ June- Water Conservation ~ July- Workplace Ergonomics ~ August- Workplace Behaviour ~ September- First Aid ~ October- HIV/AIDS Awareness
1. PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SMOOTHIE by Mary Olinda This smoothie is a protein boost by adding peanut butter. Ingredients: • 1.5 frozen banana • 8 ounces of milk • 2 tbs. ZESTA crunchy peanut butter • A teaspoon of grinded almonds Method: Combine all ingredients in the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth making sure there are no chunks of the banana left.
3. STRAW BERRY WITH YOGHURT Ingredients 400G Ripe red strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 small glass prosecco 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar, or a few drops of vanilla extract 500g ml fat free yoghurt 4 all-butter shortbread biscuits, crushed A few springs fresh mint, to serve
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Method Put the sliced strawberries into a large, shallow dish, Drizzle with the prosecco and sprinkle with the vanilla sugar or vanilla extract. Set a side for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Divide the strawberries between 6 plates and sprinkle over any juice. Spoon a big dollop of yoghurt on each and sprinkle with the crushed shortbread biscuits and mint to serve.
3. Banana Bread Recipe • Prep time: 5 minutes • Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients • 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed • 1/3 cup melted butter • 1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup) • 1 egg, beaten • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 teaspoon baking soda • Pinch of salt • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour Method No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve. Yield: Makes one loaf. | A PUBLICATION OF PWANI
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