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Planning and Implementation Tug Of War

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By Madaraka Katana Balancing planning and implementation is one of the most significant challenges faced by leaders in community-driven projects. I’ve come to understand this deeply through my personal journey, serving in dual roles as Operations Manager at RegisTree, a community-based waste management and composting enterprise, and Chairperson of Dabaso Youth for Green Future, a youth-led organization focused on environmental action and empowering sustainable livelihoods. From the outside, planning and implementation may look like two natural stages of a project. One lays the foundation, and the other builds on it. But in reality, these stages often conflict, overlap, or even clash, especially in a grassroots setup where time, support, and resources are thin. Where the Struggles Begin Sometimes, the greatest challenge lies in spending so much time planning that implementation never really begins. You draft strategies, create to-do lists, organize meetings, and map out grand visions, b...
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CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF RADICALIZATION IN KENYA

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Image showing street riot from Freepik   On 21st September 2013, the Westgate Mall in Nairobi was attacked by masked gunmen later identified as Al-shabaab militants which is  an Islamist terror organization based in Somalia.   According to the Kenyan Red Cross, during the siege the official death toll rose to 62 overnight. The   Times of Israel online Newspaper  reported that a witness who was in the aisles of Nakumatt supermarket, inside the Westgate mall said, the attackers asked people to name the mother of the prophet and recite a religious verse. If you knew the answers, they would let you go. Another survivor, a 31-year old Jewish businessman who was also hiding in one of the rooms with others, says that one of the women amongst them had received a text message from her husband stating that people were being asked to recite an Arabic prayer called Shahaada. Two months later following the attack, four individuals of Somali nationality were charged by a Keny...
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A Heartfelt Congratulations Letter to Myself on the Journey of Success

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A Letter to Myself Dear Madaraka  I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. As I take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey you've been on, I am filled with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment. Congratulations on the remarkable success you have achieved thus far. Receiving a Certificate from DAYO Your dedication, hard work, and resilience have been truly inspiring. From the early challenges to the moments of triumph, you have navigated this path with grace and determination. Each step you took, every obstacle you overcame, has shaped the person you are today – a person I am immensely proud to be. Mangrove Planting with KYOM Remember the countless hours of effort you poured into your goals and the sacrifices made along the way. Cherish the victories, both big and small, for they are the markers of your progress. Through the highs and lows, you remained steadfast in your pursuit of excellence. In Leadership and Advocacy Training with DAYO As you read ...
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