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08/09/2026

DON'T PROTECT ME FROM SELLING MANDAZI—GIVE ME A CHANCE TO RUN THE COMPANY!

We are turning this country into a joke.

The other day, the President stood at a podium and said that the government would get rid of foreigners doing small jobs such as hawking. What was even more disgusting was that he received a standing ovation. Senior government officials stood up and cheered him on.

I keep saying that the problem in this country is not the people who never went to school. The problem is the people who went to school and became educated fools.

The government wants to protect Kenyans from foreigners doing low-value jobs such as selling tea and mandazi. But if the government is truly committed to protecting the local mwananchi in the job market, then it should also protect them in high-paying jobs.

Why can't the government replace Ashish Malhotra, the Managing Director of Airtel Kenya, with a Kenyan?

Why can't the government replace Moezz Mir, the Chief Executive Officer of SBM Bank Kenya, with a Kenyan?

Why did the same government allow Robert Collymore from Guyana to lead our blue-chip company, Safaricom, instead of giving that opportunity to a Kenyan?

Why is our national football team, Harambee Stars, being led by Benni McCarthy from South Africa when there are Kenyan coaches?

Here is the thing: these high-paying jobs don't care where you come from. They require intellectual capacity, competence, and results.

But when it comes to low-value jobs that can be done by almost anyone, suddenly the government wants to play hero and pretend that it cares about you.

You want the government to protect you while you are hawking tea and mandazi?

Awuoro!

Think big!

Remember these useful insights don't come from people who sleep in dingy places but from people who understand that good sleep is an investment in their health.

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31/08/2026

Want More Sales? Learn How to Flirt With Your Customers.

As the most sophisticated economist you will ever see on your timeline, I want to dedicate my time to teaching you how to sell.

Sales is not only about business. We encounter sales situations in our daily activities. You have to sell yourself to your spouse as their best option. You have to convince your child why they should pick one product over another. You have to explain to your parents why they should take you to School A and not School B.

So, I will be giving you one sales stratagem every week. Don't think of it as a double class—I am not your boring mathematics teacher. 😂

Stratagem Number One: If You Want to Boost Your Sales, Be a Flirt.

This doesn't mean you should make love to your customers. 😂

Being a flirt means making people feel seen, appreciated, and wanted.

Go watch the TED Talk, "How to Unlock Your Flirting Superpowers" by Francesca Hogi. She explains how she struggled to get a second date until she learned how to flirt.

Flirting is not about telling people they are hot.

Flirting is:

"Thanks for sparing some time for this."

"I love your fashion sense."

"Please text me when you get home."

Here are five ways you can flirt—make your clients feel seen, wanted, and appreciated:

1. Call Them by Their Names

Everyone's favourite word is their own name.

Prominent people have heavily funded projects named after them. The reason Coca-Cola came up with an advertising campaign that put people's names on Coke bottles is because it understood one thing: **people love seeing their names.**

When you call people by their names, they lean in and lower their guard.

"Good morning, Michael" will make a client lean in more than simply saying, "Good morning."

2. Say Thank You

A simple thank you can profoundly boost your sales.

There are people who will never even acknowledge receiving payment. They can blow up your phone with texts and calls before receiving the money, but once they receive it, they go silent like a graveyard. 😂

A simple thank you tells your client:

"Thank you for choosing me from the numerous other options available."

Never underestimate the power of appreciation.

3. Listen More Than You Talk

Learn to listen more than you talk.

Good listeners often sell more than good talkers. The more you listen, the better you understand what your client is looking for. This helps you serve them better.

A client is talking, but you keep interrupting them.

Learn the art of turn-taking in communication.

Sometimes, the best salesperson in the room is the one asking questions and listening carefully to the answers.

4. Connect With Your Clients Outside Business

Most business people don't genuinely care about their clients. All they care about is taking money from them.

A business should be profitable without becoming profit-hungry.

Your client is celebrating their birthday. You see it on their WhatsApp status, yet you can't even send them a birthday message.

They lose someone they love. You know about it, yet you can't send a condolence message.

You come across their content on social media, but you can't support them by liking or sharing it. Instead, you're busy liking and sharing content from people who don't even know you exist. 😂

Connect with your customers.

Make them feel that your relationship is not purely transactional.

5. Show Them That They Are the Reason You Show Up Every Day

Most business people behave as if they are the ones doing the client a favour.

In the modern era, one of the biggest things a client can do for you is choose you from the numerous options available to them.

A simple message like:

"Thank you for shopping with us. You are the reason we can continue doing what we do."
..can make clients feel genuinely appreciated.

Sales is a game of numbers, but understanding human nature can boost your sales more than reading a hundred sales books.

Remember, these useful insights don't come from people who sleep in dingy places, but from people who understand that good sleep is an investment in their health.

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06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

The Central Bank of Kenya has announced the reopening of Infrastructure Bond issues IFB1/2019/016, IFB1/2021/018, and IFB1/2021/021 for the month of August 2026.

Before we dive into it, let me explain, in layman's language, what a bond is. As the best economist—well, the only person who could beat me in economics was Adam Smith, the father of economics. Unfortunately, he died. 😄

A bond is a creative way in which governments borrow money from their citizens for a specified period and repay it with interest.

Infrastructure bonds are funds the government raises from the public to finance projects such as roads, railways, airports, and other critical infrastructure.

One of the biggest advantages of investing in infrastructure bonds is that some issues are tax-free. If a bond is tax-exempt, the interest earned is not subject to withholding tax.

Secondly, bonds generally offer higher returns than ordinary savings accounts and many fixed deposits.

Thirdly, bonds are considered lower-risk investments because they are backed by the government. The government is obligated to repay investors. If it experiences financial constraints, it has various financing options, including borrowing, although printing money is generally considered a last resort because it can contribute to high inflation.

Investing in bonds is a long-term commitment. Many infrastructure bonds have maturities ranging from about 5 to 20 years, depending on the issue.

However, if you need your money before the bond matures, you can sell it on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The price may be higher or lower than what you originally paid, depending on market conditions.

The minimum investment in Kenyan infrastructure bonds is KSh 50,000, and the government pays interest semi-annually.

Here are my main takeaways:

You will never have enough capital to invest. Learn how to borrow responsibly, just as the same government that provides services to its citizens also borrows from them.

Secondly, bonds are long-term investments, making them ideal for long-term investors.

Thirdly, stay away from long-term investments if you don't have steady cash flow. Many people suffer from shiny object syndrome—they want to invest in everything they come across.

Cash flow beats bonds, Treasury bills, shares, money market funds, and land.

Cash flow first. Cash flow is king.

Remember, these useful insights don't come from people who sleep in lodgings but from people who understand that good sleep is an investment in their health.

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16/07/2026

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09/07/2026

People buy you before they buy from you.

Clients observe everything about you—the way you dress, your demeanor, confidence, articulation, posture, and even how you respond to simple questions.

In psychology, there is a concept known as the Halo Effect. It explains how people often let one positive impression influence their overall judgment of someone. That's why appearance matters. We all grew up hearing the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but in the real world, first impressions often shape opportunities. That's human nature.

People who present themselves well are frequently perceived as more competent, trustworthy, and intelligent before they even speak. Research has shown that attractive people often receive more favorable treatment in many aspects of life, from classrooms to job interviews. Whether we like it or not, perception influences decisions.

I've said this a million times: perception beats reality every day.

One of the strategic advantages of owning a social media platform is the ability to influence conversations and shape public narratives. Viral stories often spread much faster than verified facts, and many people accept what is popular without doing their own due diligence.

As a businessperson, your audience must first like and trust you because clients buy you before they buy from you. There is a Chinese proverb that says, "A man who cannot smile should not open a shop." Relationships sell before products do.

Take the example of Khalif Kairo during the peak of his popularity. Many people weren't drawn to him simply because he sold cars. They admired the lifestyle he projected—the Porsche Cayenne, the attractive lifestyle, the trips abroad—and associated those qualities with his success as a car dealer. Whether that perception was entirely accurate is beside the point. It influenced how people viewed him.

The lesson is simple: work on yourself. Invest in your appearance, communication skills, knowledge, emotional intelligence, and personal brand. The highest-return investment you will ever make is in yourself.

That is why you need me as your realtor.

You deserve a realtor who dresses well, smells good, is educated, well-informed, emotionally intelligent, listens more than they speak, and takes pride in staying fit.

You deserve someone you can confidently recommend to your friends, family, colleagues, and associates—not someone who makes people question your judgment.

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30/06/2026

How to Sell Anything to Anyone.

Sales is the lifeblood of every business. A great product without customers is still a bad business. At its core, sales is about positioning yourself as the best option in the customer's mind.

There are many ways to sell, but today let's talk about one powerful psychological principle: the bandwagon effect.

They say numbers never lie.

Imagine you're visiting a new town and looking for a place to eat. Chances are, you'll choose the restaurant that already has many customers. Human beings naturally trust what other people trust. We feel safer following the crowd.

That's why social proof is so important in business.

As an entrepreneur, you should use it to your advantage.

Many business owners unknowingly hurt their sales with captions such as:

"Please buy from us."

"All units are available."

Or worse, publicly complaining about how badly business is doing.

Your clients are not there to sympathize with you. In fact, if they believe nobody else is buying from you, they'll be less likely to buy as well.

People want to know that others trust you with their money.

Even global brands understand this principle.

Think about limited-edition products. Companies often create scarcity and exclusivity to increase demand and encourage faster buying decisions. The perception that something is popular or hard to get makes people value it more.

Here are a few ways to leverage the bandwagon effect in your business:

1. Create urgency.
Instead of saying, "All units are available," say, "Only one unit remaining this weekend." Scarcity signals demand and encourages quicker action.

2. Use expert recommendations.
"9 out of 10 dentists recommend Pepsodent."

People trust authority figures and experts.

3. Highlight your community.
"Join thousands of satisfied customers who trust our premium services."

People love being part of something bigger than themselves.

4. Showcase your scale.
"Serving millions of customers nationwide with reliable and trusted solutions."

Large numbers build confidence.

5. Leverage trends.
E-commerce platforms constantly use labels like "Trending in your area" or "Best Seller" because social momentum influences purchasing decisions.

The truth is simple:

Customers don't just want to be told—they want to be shown.

Social proof creates trust, and trust drives sales.

And as we continue growing our businesses using smart marketing principles, remember this: your productivity today depends on how well you slept yesterday.

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29/06/2026

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BE BUYING LAND.

Any time there is a debate about whether land is an investment or not, it quickly turns into a battle of supremacy between landowners and those who don't own land.

I love and value land. As a matter of fact, many business analysts argue that land is precious because it cannot be replicated. It is non-fungible. Money can be printed, but land is finite.

In Kenya's 2026/2027 budget, presented by CS for Finance John Mbadi, the government projected a fiscal deficit of KSh 1.14 trillion. To bridge such deficits, governments can borrow from institutions like the IMF and the World Bank, issue government bonds, or, in extreme cases, print more money—a move that can trigger inflation if not properly managed. Land, on the other hand, is limited. You cannot create more of it, which is what gives it value.

However, before buying land, make sure you have cash flow first. Cash flow is king.

Land is only an investment if it generates income. Most young people acquire land for appearances—to show off and prove to society that they are doing well in life. The brutal truth is that if you own land without cash flow, you are simply a broke person with a piece of land.

Many of us grew up in families that owned large tracts of land, yet our parents struggled to pay school fees. Some civil servants cannot even afford a decent lifestyle because they committed their payslips to loans used to buy land that generates no income.

I know many people argue that land appreciates in value. Sure, it can. But land is also illiquid—it can be difficult to sell quickly. It is often easier to secure a bank loan using a logbook than a title deed because a car can generally be sold faster than a piece of land.

Agriculture is one way to maximize cash flow from land. Unfortunately, many people would rather wear fancy suits and ties to jobs that pay meagre salaries than become successful farmers.

I am not saying that buying land is a bad idea. But we must be realistic. You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences. Land that does not generate income is not a productive investment.

An asset puts money into your pocket. A liability takes money out of your pocket.

Focus on income-producing assets.

This is not financial advice; it is financial literacy. Whatever you choose to do with this information is entirely your responsibility.

As we continue discussing ways to achieve financial independence, remember that these insights do not come from people who sleep in lodgings every night, but from people who understand that quality rest is an investment in their health and productivity.

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22/06/2026

The Brutal Truth: Visibility Beats Talent Every Time

"Power does not belong to the most talented. It belongs to the person who understands human nature and learns how to move through it without being controlled by it." — Niccolò Machiavelli

Understanding human psychology will always separate you from the herd. As they say, you don't panic when you understand the rules of the game.

One of the most powerful rules in business is social proof. Clients don't want to be told; they want to be shown. Visibility often outweighs genius.

Take any moment when a prominent person passes away. The president may have the family's personal contact information and may even visit them privately to offer condolences. Yet, he will still post a public condolence message on social media. Why? Social proof. It signals to the public, "I stood with you when you needed support."

During the presidency of Joe Biden, many people who didn't understand the game mocked leaders for taking photos in the POTUS office. What they failed to realize is that the picture was often more important than the conversation itself. That's social proof. It sends a message to allies and adversaries alike: "I have strong relationships and influence."

If a president told you he attended the G7 Summit but never shared a single photo, would you believe it as easily?

Even in the Bible, Thomas wanted to see the scars on Jesus' hands before believing that Christ had risen from the dead. Human beings are visual creatures. We believe what we can see.

That is why social proof matters.

Whenever I post my sales results, I'm not trying to prove that I'm a better salesperson than anyone else. I'm showing potential clients that other people trust my services. If others trust me with their accommodation needs, you can too.

I repeat: you can be the best designer in the world, but if nobody knows you exist, someone with a quarter of your skill but ten times your visibility will get the job.

As we continue discussing social proof, remember that these insights don't come from people who spend their nights in random lodgings. They come from people who understand that quality sleep is an investment in their health, productivity, and success.

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18/06/2026

The Harsh Truth: Your Skills Don't Matter If Nobody Knows You.

The game will not lower its standards to accommodate you. You either raise your standards or remain average. The world is changing rapidly, and if you are not adaptable, you risk being left behind.

In today's world, visibility is often more important than skill. Visibility comes first, then skill. You may be the best writer in the room, but if nobody knows you exist, a writer with a quarter of your talent but greater visibility will get the opportunity.

Today, a strong online presence can be more powerful than a curriculum vitae. Even billionaires understand the importance of visibility. Many people have been sold the idea that they should play small and stay hidden. Unlearn that. Out of sight is out of mind.

Take Aliko Dangote, the richest Black man in the world. He recently invited James Dumoulin of School of Hard Knocks in Nigeria to interview him, covering the entire trip on a private jet from Dubai to Nigeria. Why? Because visibility matters. Even the most successful people understand the power of controlling their narrative and staying relevant.

You would be naive to think Elon Musk bought Twitter solely for profits. Part of its value lies in its ability to shape conversations, influence perception, and command visibility on a global scale.

Show up consistently on social media. Let people see your skills. The more people see you, the more they trust you. And the more they trust you, the more likely they are to do business with you.

For instance, today I am exhausted. I did not feel like showing up. But if I don't, an average realtor with poor service and poorly maintained units might convince you to rent accommodation that disappoints you. I don't want that for you.

So I showed up today. I have played my part.

Now play yours.

Khabusie!

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