WHO IS WHO IN MY CLASS

By Joy Nzangi

Today's blog is all about peoples personality and how best i can say something about them. I call it WHO IS WHO IN MY CLASS. 

Elizabeth Bahati (Lizzy)

Lizzy

As the name goes, she is the lucky and positively noisy lady who is all round, in class and in outside life. A nice and very kind hearted black beauty until you cross her boundaries then she will make your ears explode. She loves ice cream and is a definition of generosity and true friendship. Lastly I would say she is a bright and extra hard working student.

Lynn Kamara (Senje)

Kamara

A short beautiful lady who addresses me as “Shemeji”. She is the bright kind of lady who never shows up for class early. She is a fashion star who dresses like a model and is always smart and unique. She is also kindhearted and very very single

Tina 

 Tina (Mokua)

A very bright and hardworking lady who is always on her toes to achieve her goal. She is ambitious and friendly. She loves minding her own business and does not force things to happen she just lets them be.  

Christine Mwikali(Mwiks)

Mwiks 

A light skin Kamba lady who knows Kamba language in her finger tips. She is honest and very kindhearted and does not entertain nonsense. She is never afraid of anything and aspires to be a news presenter.Whenever you see her coming..just know some deep kamba is about 
to get down. 
                       

Franco Lebo

Frankline Wambugu (Franco)

A tall and dark man who is a tattoo artist…talk anything against tattoos and he could hit you. He is a last minute person and nothing gets him by surprise. Kind hearted and generous too.A very good friend of mine especially during exams.

Cynthia (Tinku)

Tinku

A very active and lively girl who is caring. She is a dancer by profession and is also a composer of new dancing styles. She loves ice cream and a day cant end without her grabbing two or three. She is funny but serious at times. She addresses me by the name “Nzangiii” and loves a lot of fun. A good swimmer too.

Valentine Akoth (Akothe) 

Vale with Baby Wesley

She has lots of Drama as her Nickname suggests. A go-getter and she is so passionate about art and Music, a dancer and a poet in the making. One can't get bored being in her company. I mean she is just crazy. 

Pascal

Pascal Einstein

The guy with the hardest name in class and I even hope I spelled it correctly. He is a professional photographer and loves his work. He was the photographer who did a photo which is a story for another day. He keeps smiling all the time with or without a reason. He is also friendly and hardworking.

 Nathan

I can't forget this humble and softhearted gentleman from Bomet county. He is very focused, bright, cooperative and ambitious. He presents news very well and is an aspiring radio presenter. His kind heart is recommendable. He is loved by everyone too.

Ann and Bett

Ann Mutete

The shortest girl in class but she would beat you up for saying she is short. She is ambitious and a very good advisor. She minds her own business and would never let anyone insult her.

Bett Kipkorir (Maasai)

Bett

A very tall, dark and handsome man who is the comedian of the class. His tall nature makes him get free hugs without asking. He loves art by heart and it is his heartbeat. Besides art he is a professional editor and DJ. He is loved even by lecturers and he is the first one to have a lecturer for a  best friend. He is funny and someone you would love being around. He is humble, kindhearted and also hardworking. He hates failure and never wants to hear it anywhere near him. He also happens to be my best and closest friend.....

This are just a few of my wonderful classmates. I love my class and will miss them after school. The moments I have with them will remain in my heart forever. This blog is dedicated to them.

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MY LOVE FOR MATHEMATICS

By Joy Nzangi 

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Mathematics is an easy subject which consists of numeric values 0, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 which are accompanied by signs and symbols that connect to form maths equations and formulas.The basic reason as to why I am fond of mathematics is that it is a simple game of numbers that can be used to solve so many problems. 

This aspect helps mathematics increase the intellectual capacity of people as they are able to think of ways to solve problems that face them and also in making decisions that concern various situations. Mathematics is related to almost all other disciplines and in some it is the base of all other theories that are added to them.

Mathematics is taught in different stages of life and advances from simple equations(eg. <rectangle>Area=length × width) to complex ones( identities like cos²ø+sin²ø=1). The formulas advance according to specialization in different levels of education.Mathematics is also applied to most of our daily activities.

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Consider an aspect of probability where the occurrence of an action(event) totally or partially depends on the occurrence of another action(event), by means of calculation it is simple to apply formulas and help prioritize your activities in a better way.Mathematics is also applicable in calculating time and making of programs and timetables which are used in work areas, schools and also jovial events like parties, and live presentations. 

Calculation of time is an important aspect which is extremely helpful in division of labor; for example where a number of resources and workers(laborers)are available,, the number of days/hours and rate of work may be calculated and will influence further decisions which will be made by the organizers or concerned parties concerning the project.

 This also applies  in large organisations, institutions, healthcare facilities, etc.In a major and very important sector, transport sector, mathematics is used to connect speed, time and distance in such a unique manner, such that given any two of the above one can find the other. 

Also in calculation of used fuel and amount payable to the service providers (matatu owners, drivers, conductors,etc.) will determine whether any profits are made and also determine decisions made concerning it .In A country whose total area has been calculated (mathematically) and divided into provinces/counties/protectorates/divisions, etc.

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 A government will/ may conduct a national census ( a total count of people) and collect revenues from its citizens, which will be divided and allocated according to the population of all places. It may also be divided according to necessities of development and help needed. The same will be divided to civil servants as salaries.

In the case of any unknowns that are required for calculation of specific quantities, an algebraic equation may be formulated in which the unknowns are used and by application of required formulas, a variable is calculated amidst constants which in unison deliver information which is much more meaningful to the user. 

In case a desired result is not achieved, the constants can be increased or decreased in accordance with the required results. This is more common in industries and firms that produce things on large and or small scale. The constant may be temperature, pressure, time, etc.

Mathematical skills are therefore important and every person. Requires them,,. All the way from children, pupils, students, to casual workers, skilled workers, business people, civil servants, lawyers,  leaders, ambassadors, etc

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LIFE AS A DIABETIC

By Joy Nzangi 

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I thought I was dreaming, I had never imagined that one day I would be a victim of such a disease. Diabetes had never ever crossed my mind, but here it was. Four and a half years ago ,I was diagnosed with this condition ,it was a shock to my family and friends and more so to me. 

Life had changed, I had to adjust to a completely new lifestyle. Injecting myself every single day was a nightmare. I did not believe that I would do it. Being in high school gave me more stress as I developed fear of expressing myself. 

                  

Most people did not understand me. I thank God that I soon got used to the lifestyle of taking non sugary foods all the time and injecting myself every morning and evening. I managed to settle my mind and accept through counselling and attendance of diabetes camps. 

I developed a low immunity and this kept me on and off from school. Life was not easy. Most of us live with diabetic people around us and we do not understand them. High and low sugar are bad if not well managed.

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Incase one faints of low sugar a friend is supposed to be around to give the victim glucose through the mouth this is to say a diabetic should not live alone unless under special circumstances. Adjusting to this lifestyle needs support from everyone around us. 

Diabetes type 1 makes one very sensitive to many things. It is not caused by consumption of a lot of sugar but it is the pancreas that fails to produce insulin for unknown  reasons. This type of diabetes affects people between the age of 0-24.

It is managed through injecting insulin twice or thrice a day some cases. As we talk right now I got to know how to manage the condition and accepted it. I can manage both high sugar and low sugar. Let us learn to understand people with diabetes around us to prevent them from experiencing stress, high sugar, depression among other effects. 

                    

For those who do not have the condition, exercise your body regularly and eat the right foods to ensure your immunity is strong and the heart is working well. Life is like a merry go round, we never know what next. 

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STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY'S IMPACT ON MOMBASA

By Joy Nzangi.

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The Standard Gauge Railway is one project that came with a lot of influence and force in our country. Everyone in the country had been waiting for it and it finally came . It came with both advantages and disadvantages but I will be discussing how it has affected Mombasa in one way or another. 

To begin with ,the SGR came along with its advantage of being fast, so many people preferred using it since it is fast compared to buses ,it takes approximately 5 hours from Mombasa to Nairobi. So due to this it affected the road transport especially the buses ,many people have shifted from using buses to the SGR.

It has also affected the economy of Mombasa positively. This is because we have more people who are coming into Mombasa county since an easier and less tiresome way of travelling has been found. So as they come if for whatever purpose either to have fun ,or for business purpose ,it is an addition to the economy of Mombasa.

 

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The SGR also has a train used for carrying cargo from Mombasa to Nairobi the SGR used to transport cargo carries approximately 400 containers in one trip ,in a day it carries 1200  containers. This has increased the number of containers being transported in a day and has helped reduce congestion in the Mombasa ports.

Still on the same issue ,it has greatly reduced the number of  lorries on the roads since all containers were being transported through lorries earlier ,congestion has reduced on the roads and there is no jam between Mombasa and Nairobi. At the same time it led to lose of jobs to the lorry drivers who recently held a strike to ask the government to work on that issue. 

In conclusion ,the SGR has brought both positive and negative changes in the country but it is good to accept change especially change that brings development in the country. The SGR has been one of the stimulants for development in Kenya.

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ARE WE READY FOR THE DEADLY VIRUS.

By Joy Nzangi.

                 

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Corona! corona! Corona! Has been the song all over the country. Nobody had heard of it then it suddenly became the scariest virus around the whole world. Everyone is scared of it, nobody is yet sure whether it has gotten to our country Kenya yet even though some cases have been heard in Mombasa and Kisumu. 

The government has declined this and told Kenyans that they are safe. Kenyans at the same time have been asking themselves many questions, What if people in our country get infected with the virus, is the government ready to deal with it? is the country ready to handle this tragedy or are we going to wait until it happens and the whole country will be a mess.

Well, that aside, the question here is does everyone really know about corona? The people in the rural areas, the people without phones and access to social media? The people in the North Eastern parts of Kenya who are so much into their traditions and might link it with witchcraft. What steps have the government taken to create awareness about this virus to Kenyans?

 I have personally never heard of it my entire lifetime until recently, all I know is that it is a virus that kills very fast and is contagious. Gone are the days when HIV/AIDS was the deadliest disease and the most feared disease. Nowadays there are other viruses that have become more deadly and are killing more people more than ever, one being the one we are talking about now, corona virus. 

Being a person who strongly believes in God, I believe that He is going to protect our country and our families from this deadly virus that we know very less about. The government should also give us an assurance that it is putting in place measures to handle this virus in case it gets into our country.

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DANGEROUS FREEDOM SAFE CAPTIVITY.

By Joy Nzangi

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I was excited like every other person was ,I couldn’t wait to meet new friends and know this big city of Mombasa. My parents finally left for home and there I was, life had to start. I could see student in very funny attires, others almost naked, wow! Is this the freedom I had heard was in University?

The notion that in Mombasa people walk half naked due to hot climate, I was now getting a bit scared. No one to wake me up to attend classes anymore unlike high school. This means I had a choice to make when it comes to class attendance. As soon as classes began I realized things were going to be different.

It is survival for the fastest rather than the famous say 'survival for the fittest.' Boys running after me and that angered me. An environment with No teacher to restrict you from anything you want to do. Life was wonderful, and risky at the same time.

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I had never seen teenagers smoke 'Weed' before my eyes but this time they are doing it whenever they wish.

 On weekends my room mates would go for parties and I’m left alone, that is where the temptation of joining companies for peer pressure comes in, but having gone for a short design course after my form four, I decided to find a side hustle and I got a sewing machine and started working with it.

Through this I got hooked up to some design agencies until I started working with great       
designers and models around Mombasa. This  made me busy at the times I am not in class and it finally became part of me. Most people came to know of my work and have since trusted me to be their designer and tailor.

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In campus, friends that make you happy are very important. Such friends bring happiness in our lives and in times of problems they share the bad times with us too, I used to hear of heartbreaks but this time I’m seeing them in real life, in my previous article of toxic relationships I discussed how to avoid toxic relationships especially among campus students.

Basically life in campus to me has been about exploring what I can do and balancing studies at the same time. If you are around Mombasa and want any design and tailoring services you can contact my number 0712290492.It is my pleasure to serve you as we strive through campus life.

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TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CAMPUS STUDENTS

By Joy Nzangi

We all have relationships in our lives.Either with friends,classmates, neighbors, parents and other people around us.Today am going to major my article on toxic relationships among campus students.


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Many a times we see campus students in groups doing different things.Students get into relationships for different reasons.Some of which are:

• ·         Peer pressure which comes from the urge to fit into a certain group of people

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          ·         Financial reasons.

          ·         One may be lonely and desperate and therefore looking for somewhere they can find                           happiness

          ·         One can also get into a relationship for fame and popularity.

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This and others are some of the reasons why one would get into a relationship.Once someone gets into a relationship for the wrong reasons,the outcome is normally not so good.

Most toxic relationships are as a result of one getting into a relationship for the wrong reasons.We have examples of outcomes of such relationships.

Last month (January 2020) a student from Technical University of Mombasa went missing for three days.He was later found dumped in a River. Investigations say that this boy was killed by a group of students who had discovered that he was having an affair with one of their friend’s girlfriend.

A young life was lost for such a minor issue.This is one of the outcomes of a toxic relationship among campus students.

Last year at Moi University,a medicine student the late Ivy Wangeci was brutally killed by her boyfriend.This shows that they were in a relationship for the wrong reasons and it ended up in a lot of sorrow.

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This and many other incidents that have happened are a very good example of toxic relationships.Now,how can we avoid such relationships from us as campus students?

·         Let us be in relationships with positive outcomes,if a relationship you are in does not benefit you in any way,leave it.

·         Let us not use each other,don’t be close to someone for some benefits either money,fame,revenge,among others.

·         Let’s focus on building each other and being open in every relationship.This will prevent any bitterness that can cause any negative outcome in the future.

·         In case you have any doubts about a relationship you are having,seek advice from someone elderly.

·         Let us not do things out of peer pressure,to please our friends or to be seen as the best and become popular. Don’t take anyone’s kindness for your advantage.



                    

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If we do this we will maintain respect among each other and incidents like the ones happening will not be heard among us.Thank you.