Burjionline.com: Dominating the Web and Connecting the Burji Community!
We take immense pride in securing a coveted spot on the first page of Google search results for “Burji” That’s right, when people worldwide seek information about Burji culture, traditions, or history, BurjiOnline.com is among the top 7 websites they discover! But our dominance doesn’t stop there. We’ve fostered a thriving online community, attracting thousands […]
BURJI OR D’AASHI? THE BURJI PEOPLE AND THEIR OTHER NAMES
by Tego Wolasa The Burji people, residing in the Burji Zone since roughly the 17th century, are known by a variety of names. “Burji” itself refers to the people, their Language and their place of residence. The Burji The origin of this ethnonym, has several competing explanations. One theory suggests it derives from “Burjie,” a […]
The Nine Areas of Discipline according to Brian Tracy
Tego Wolasa If you are on the BOM Ebooks forum you can remember two weeks ago I shared dozens of Brian Tracy books… Among his top advice for productivity is a Sense of urgency, focus, and Discipline. Let me share something on Discipline because, without Discipline, all your other abilities and capabilities are of no […]
The Most Important Principle of Learning
Tego Wolasa Certainly, the key principle of effective learning can be encapsulated in the mantra “Learn from the experts.” This is a fundamental piece of advice that I frequently share with my clients and students who aspire to achieve mastery in their chosen field. The rationale behind this principle is simple yet profound: spending at […]
Primary School Burji Language Books Now Available in Kenyan Schools
A Triumph for the Burji! In a significant milestone for the Burji community, the Burji language has found its place in Kenyan schools through the introduction of primary school books. This remarkable achievement is the culmination of a journey that began with the launch of the Burji Language Course at the Buruuj Training Institute. The […]
BURJI UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (BUCSA)
By Ado Sharu University of Bologna in Italy is the oldest University in continuous operation in the world. What prompted my mention of the University is that it was founded in 1088 by an organized guild of students (studiorum). One of the oldest student unions in Africa is the National Union of South African Students […]
THE BULLFIGHTER
A Journey of Thousand Miles Begin By Hon. Mamo Waqo Mado In one of his poems, Shakespeare quips on the question, “To be or not to be… whether it is nobler in mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or aim to take arms against a sea of troubles…” Then the words […]
THE BURJI COMMUNITY IN NAIROBI ELECTS A NEW ELDER
Mr. Kosho Woche Molu is now the new elder for the Burji Community in Nairobi. He was picked from a group of seven candidates who have expressed interest in leading the city-based community. He secured 438 votes, followed by Mr. Adula Wako, who got 326 votes, automatically becoming the deputy elder. Mr. Mare Siko and […]
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO RECOGNISES SAMUEL RIWE WOSHE
Ailia Riwe Woshe, Inspector of Police, is among individuals recognized by President William Ruto in a Special Gazette released Monday. Riwe was awarded The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (O.G.W). The Order of the Grand Warrior (O.G.W) is an award presented to individuals in recognition of an outstanding service rendered to the country […]
HON GICHU: WE LOST THE ELECTION, BUT WE STILL HAVE EACH OTHER
By Tego Wolasa Things have been generally slow since the election. But amid the mundane schedule, we managed to catch up with Hon. Adan Gichu Ali for a brief interview. He had unsuccessfully contested the Kiamaiko Ward seat in the just concluded election. Out of 19193 registered voters, 11137 voters cast their votes. He was […]