JUSTICE SERVED COLD IN THE 21ST CENTURY

TOUGH LESSONS TO THE HUMAN RACE IN CRISIS

Presser on Covid-19 update.

The war against the 'unseen' enemy, COVID-19 has seen infections reach unexpected heights worldwide causing a huge stretch to the medical facilities and professionals.  The republic of Kenya followed precedence by declaring a curfew from 27th March 2020, from 7pm to 5am. These measures put in to curb the spread of the deadly Corona virus enforced by law enforcement apparatus had a mixed reaction on its day one. Adherence to the law by citizens and forbearance from the law enforcers on this day may have been forgone to some extent. Despite the chaos of alleged assault by law enforcers, health professionals are taking greater risks in combating the pandemic. In the world, some regions are making great strides in the fight against Covid-19 and are healing their population. The rest of the world, especially Africa had time to learn from the mistakes of other nations but lack of preparedness threw them away.

The health professionals are working around the clock to ensure that the pandemic is contained in Africa. This comes with its own share of challenges to health professionals and the facilities at hand. Philanthropist billionaire Jack Ma found it best to donate medical pieces of equipment to African countries. Despite the positive move, most of the health professionals are yet to get the proper gears and training on Corona virus. An old warrior mantra states, 'The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.' It's high time we rectify our mistakes and learn how others are confronting the Corona virus. In this fight against the pandemic, we need to facilitate our front liners with personal protective equipment and training.

Doctors in session

When the hunter becomes the hunted, health professionals on the flipside may turn vulnerable in a health crisis. Mental health support to the patients, family and health professionals is very instrumental in combating stigma.

Countries are battling the epidemic in different ways but the economic impact is already occupying the front seat. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 'The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) 20 share index decreased from 2,654 points in December 2019 to 2,600 points in January 2020 while the total number of shares traded decreased from 357 million shares to 336 million shares during the same period.' Currently, most businesses are taking a toll on their business and finances. These tough economic times find low-income earners and SMEs on crossroads, whether to take precautionary measures or fend for their daily bread.

If the enemy is one, and health professionals are our soldiers then we need to assemble our arsenals to win the war. In a bid to curb the spread, a lock-down can buy us time but we need to learn more from countries under this strict measure. The enemy has already sneaked into our territory, it's our duty to heed measures by our governments and the world health organization. Social distancing, staying at home and regular hygiene are some of the fundamental weapons in achieving success against Covid-19. Human is to error, but mistakes are supposed to give us valuable lessons. 

Breathtaking Sunset View

Life has no second chance nor insurance of a fallen soldier. If we feed our society with positivity then positive vibes are bound to embrace us. Sunset reminds us that one more day is lost but eminently the next day is beyond that horizon. In his words, Oscar Wilde said, 'Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.'

CORONA PANDEMIC, SOLVING WORLD PROBLEMS

THE EARTH HEALING FROM HUMAN CONFLICT

Our scientists with vast knowledge on climate change have continued to give strategies for decision makers to take measure, though the question still remains: Why do government responses to covid19 and climate change differ so drastically? Desperate measures require desperate decisions, since there is always a method to the madness. It beats logic that African leaders have not in place contingency plans to fight epidemics for essential services yet money and promises during campaigns are poured in abundance.

Hello members of the marriage fraternity, is this #stay-home medicine working in your best interest or against? If you were a career person, are you feeling how house-helps and housewives feel at home? If the feeling is any different I'd love to write about your plight, but today I am concentrating on the positive aspect to our environment. Pigeons and other birds have the luxury of flying across without getting choked by fumes and sing for us every morning welcoming a new dawn.

Climate change concern

Urbanization, industrialization, deforestation among other human activities have greatly contributed to the adverse effects of global climate change. Since the WHO has given protective measures in curbing the spread of covid19 and staying safe. Governments have also put in measures to curb human interactions through quarantine and social-distancing. These measures have helped a great deal in curbing the emission of greenhouse gases. Cities are now cleaner, no congestion, fresh air breeze and certainly busy minds now have time for their family.


"And one of His signs is that He has created for you, spouses from amongst yourselves so that you might take comfort in them and He has placed between you, love and mercy. In this there is surely evidence (of the truth) for the people who carefully think." (Quran: Chapter 30, Verse 21).

This opportunity might not apply to all since people want to make memories and are craving for a bigger crowd and event. Those of whom are lucky to get this relief financially from the exorbitant and extravagant spending need to give thanks to the Almighty due to this covid19 pandemic. Sarcastic as it may sound but it's creating a better environment.

A pleasant atmospheric view of Nairobi

"If anything kills over 10million people in the next few decades, it's most likely to be a highly infectious virus rather than a war." Bill Gates said in 2015, in regards to preparedness on a global pandemic. Despite the devastating effects this pandemic is causing the atmosphere looks healthier and natural resources are in better conditions.

“It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a global ceasefire so as to attend to the Covid19 pandemic. The covid19 virus which began in wuhan china has now shifted it's epicenter to europe and giving lessons to the rest of the world. World scientists and activists like Greta Thunberg have been on the forefront to rebuke world leaders as well as giving concerns on climate change. We might have not taken heed of their remarkable research and concern but the current wave of covid19 pandemic seems to work in their best interest and humanity. The earth is now breathing and having a rebirth with relief from so much carbon emissions produced by human industrialization activities.

Mental health and wellness is being tackled indirectly through these measures from those who are not infected by having them rest at home. Depression and anxiety being key contributors in the workplace. I am not praying for the epidemic to continue but am praying that we are getting valuable lessons on this state. With few human interactions those that are single could take advantage and settle down with few expenses currently since the religion and government welcome the idea of a less gathering.

A new dawn

"Perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you..." Paraphrasing the words of the holy book(Quran).
When the sun is above your head, make hay so you may enjoy the fruit of your labour in the sunset. The covid19 is just a reminder that if you are not planning then you are planning to fail. Just like a candle that gives light another candle, kindness too never diminishes the value of humans. The late professor Wangari Maathai once said,“There are opportunities even in the most difficult moments.”

POWER, A MORE DREADFUL DISEASE THAN CORONA

POWER AGITATION, A LESSON ONLY CORONA CAN DEMYSTIFY.

According to WHO, "People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets."

Respiratory inflammation due to virus infection

Human life or mental health is a precious commodity when you identify that no amount of wealth can afford it. Much has been written and spoken over the covid19 virus but the WHO has been highlighted as the most trustworthy information source regarding the epidemic in 2020. According to the WHO COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered Coronavirus. This new virus and disease was unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

Just like the COVID-19 epidemic, the work ethics in some organizations is deteriorating and crumbling down professionalism. As PLO Lumumba, once said, "Those that have ideas have no power, and those that have power have no idea." Pun intended here, it seems either power consumes the mind and ideas are overcome by it or those seeking power had only a plan to get power nothing else. Most employees in religious organizations seem not a happy lot with their employers, yet much is expected from them to provide a lead role in the industry. Religious beliefs came to inculcate discipline among humans but those that translate scriptures to fit their interests are not harming their image but tainting the scriptures. The divide and rule systems used in this 21st century only culminate in deterioration of professionalism, inculcating fear to employees thus less productivity and growth.

Tell-tell signs of a toxic workplace

In a toxic work environment, unpleasant decisions made by unqualified individuals in power can spread lethal repercussions to the organization and employees. When core values like communication, trust, teamwork, integrity, progress are not harnessed then it results in mistrust, fear, pain, lack of motivation thus inviting chaos in the organization. Power struggles are an imminent threat to the prosperity of an organization since teamwork is lacking. Surprisingly, those that are fighting for power are not qualified in the profession but only seek to please the seniors with promises of achieving their interest. This comes at the expense of ruining the lives and mental wellness of those under his tenure.

In the wake of fighting this pandemic, China's foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Trump should take care of his own matters first. "Some US politicians have tried to stigmatize China... which china strongly condemns." These remarks came in retaliation to words uttered by the US president who referred to the coronavirus as "the Chinese virus", sparking an already endangered US-China diplomatic raft. Power in the wrong hands is like a ticking bomb in the hands of a toddler. If the toddler plays with this 'toy' closer to his face, beholder disaster to its own biology, but if it finds the toy less interesting and dumps it to the next crowd of toddlers and walks away, then your guess is as good as mine."Power can be a dangerous thing when it falls into the wrong hands": As addressed by Troy Ruptash.

A guide to making a conducive workplace.

Complete satisfaction does not exist but we can always try and make the world a better place than we found it. If you are not planning then eminently you are planning to fail. If we plan to eradicate the covid19 virus then we need to stay abreast and embrace unity. Power is not bad in the right hands. As we endeavor for prosperity then we have to look up to the best of creation. He's the ultimate planner and everything happens by His will, as Drake sang, "God's plan."