[kictanet] On the subject of Kenyan Languages

[S.M. Muraya]

Bwana PS,

You should blog or Google+. There we can engage you (online but offline
KICTANET) more on ideological / theological issues.

https://plus.google.com/s/bitange%20ndemo

Without good works, language, like faith without good works, is dead :)

Good will overcome socio-economic barriers all the time, otherwise
Scripture would not tell us "to overcome evil with good".

In the late 90's, a youthful member of a prominent Central Kenya family
passed on. His brother told us their gardener actually "made" him (the
living brother) turn away from some pretty destructive habits. He could
listen to the gardener after years of experiencing Christianity / goodwill
from him.

When Kikuyu speaking criminals harm innocent people in Nairobi or Central
Kenya, it does not matter that we speak the same language (only one aspect
of culture). We do not share the same convictions / approach to life or
humanity.

Actions speak louder than words...


(i) About 3 years ago, a Brit (EMEA / Regional Manager for an Electronics
manufacturer / distributor) told me they did not want to deal with our
inefficient (import / export) customs procedures / problems. They were yet
to find a local firm / distributors to partner with. Have pointed them out
to one since.

Believe we are taxed more in Africa for our poor infrastructure and
inefficiency caused by our bad behavior / civil war = lack of hospitality
towards each other which disables us from providing good services to each
other.

(ii) Was looking at KLM excess baggage taxes.
http://www.klm.com/travel/no_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/excess/bagagge_piececoncept.htm

Distance from Amsterdam to

Denpasar via Singapore = 12, 149 km
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/KLM_KL_835
Zone 2 - USD 55.00 - tax for 2nd piece of excess baggage under 23kg

Nairobi = 6673 km
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/KLM_KL_4141
Zone 4 - USD 100.00 - tax for 2nd piece of excess baggage under 23kg

Taipei / Taiwan = 9436 km
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/KLM_KL_877
Zone 2 - USD 55.00 - tax for 2nd piece of excess baggage under 23kg

Bombay (Mumbai) / or any part of India = 6855 km
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/KLM_KL_6086
Zone 3 - USD 75.00 - - tax for 2nd piece of excess baggage under 23kg

JFK / New York / USA - 5844Km
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/KLM_KL_643
Zone 3 - USD 75.00 - - tax for 2nd piece of excess baggage under 23kg

LAX / Los Angeles / US- 8950km
http://info.flightmapper.net/flight/KLM_KL_601
Zone 3 - USD 75.00 - - tax for 2nd piece of excess baggage under 23kg

Again, Actions speak Louder than Words :)

On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM, <bitange at jambo.co.ke> wrote:

> Matunda,
> Norway like its neighbours decided to embrace social democracy which
> ensures that everyone is taken care of and that there is less income
> disparities.
>
> This is not easy since you have to socialize everybody to respect and
> relate to each other as equal human beings first.  Here you find a plumber
> neighbours a doctor.  A graduate woman marrying a male mechanic and living
> comfortably.  Language becomes the common thread that weaves the society
> together.  This leads to a common value system and philosophy.
>
> Our confusion emanates from lack of common values and a false class
> system.  Most of us are working to belong to a class higher up than what we
> are.  Even in Church, I see people try to identify with those who have
> either socially made it or are powerful.
>
> It is common knowledge that we do not identify ourselves with plumbers,
> masons, carpenters as other normal equal human beings unless when we need
> their services.  This is why our youth shun employment in these skill sets
> yet we do not have such craftsmen in sufficient numbers as we suffocate in
> unemployment.
>
> We must therefore try to re-build our language as a basis of our culture.
>  It is the only thing that brings us together on the same table whether we
> are plumbers or doctors.  I have noted in all marriage ceremonies how
> people want to belong and trying to dig into our common values irrespective
> of our backgrounds.
>
> Technology has enabled us to build repositories of our languages and
> culture.  We must now develop content with the languages.  Like Ngugi wa
> Thion'go, academics must begin translations of their works into vernacular
> and develop institutes of each language at all universities.  Without this,
> we shall all fail.
>
> Ndemo.
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry®
>
> -----Original Message-----
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On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM, <bitange at jambo.co.ke> wrote:

> Matunda,
> Norway like its neighbours decided to embrace social democracy which
> ensures that everyone is taken care of and that there is less income
> disparities.
>
> This is not easy since you have to socialize everybody to respect and
> relate to each other as equal human beings first.  Here you find a plumber
> neighbours a doctor.  A graduate woman marrying a male mechanic and living
> comfortably.  Language becomes the common thread that weaves the society
> together.  This leads to a common value system and philosophy.
>
> Our confusion emanates from lack of common values and a false class
> system.  Most of us are working to belong to a class higher up than what we
> are.  Even in Church, I see people try to identify with those who have
> either socially made it or are powerful.
>
> It is common knowledge that we do not identify ourselves with plumbers,
> masons, carpenters as other normal equal human beings unless when we need
> their services.  This is why our youth shun employment in these skill sets
> yet we do not have such craftsmen in sufficient numbers as we suffocate in
> unemployment.
>
> We must therefore try to re-build our language as a basis of our culture.
>  It is the only thing that brings us together on the same table whether we
> are plumbers or doctors.  I have noted in all marriage ceremonies how
> people want to belong and trying to dig into our common values irrespective
> of our backgrounds.
>
> Technology has enabled us to build repositories of our languages and
> culture.  We must now develop content with the languages.  Like Ngugi wa
> Thion'go, academics must begin translations of their works into vernacular
> and develop institutes of each language at all universities.  Without this,
> we shall all fail.
>
> Ndemo.
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry®
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matunda Nyanchama <mnyanchama at aganoconsulting.com>
> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.keDate:
> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:12:45
> To: <bitange at jambo.co.ke>
> Reply-To: Matunda Nyanchama <mnyanchama at aganoconsulting.com>
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Subject: [kictanet] On the subject of Kenyan Languages
>
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> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>
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> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>
> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
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