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What Could make poverty reduction efforts more effective in the future?

The World Bank's role in the fight against poverty can never be overlooked. That it contributes to the fight  is enough reason to have results, poverty reduction. Unfortunately, the fight goes on and on, making poverty look like an incurable disease. What then can be done, to see the fruits of what the World Bank is doing?

·         Follow Up

Mostly, non-governmental organizations (NGO's) head the programs on poverty reduction. Sometimes, the government too assigns bodies to chip in. This normally starts with a boom then in the middle of it, nobody knows what happens  to the projects. Either, the funds were not enough to see projects to completion, or someone played a game somewhere.

Unfortunately, funds belonging to those in dire need end up being embezzled by those who already have more than enough. The poor cannot question what happened to their funds when in the first place the question is directed to the responsible persons. This habit has caused stagnancy in the fight to end poverty. The poor remain poor as the rich increase their riches with what is meant to help the poor. The poor have no one to speak out for them, let alone listen.

The World Bank should therefore follow up on every project they fund. Have those in charge held accountable for every penny. Demand results, progress. Send representatives to the people, find out randomly what is happening. The sad truth is that there are instances when the poor receive not up to the half of the aid sent to them. Why? Those in charge, divide some share within themselves, or even use it as a source of income. Aid can be sold or sent to family members. This happens because there's corruption everywhere, given a cent, the able shut up their mouths as the poor continue lacking. I believe this would be different if the World Bank had  teams that follow up on these projects.

·         Teams

A team other than the local people. A people, who have no hunger for money but who see the need of the poor and truly want them to have a better life. A team that would by no means take or give bribes, but give a penalty to those found stealing from the poor. A team that can speak out for and not only listen to the cries of the poor, but be the answer.   We lack such teams, most of those who operated are corrupt, and selfish.

Transparent, trustworthy and performing teams will bear fruits and make the poverty reduction efforts more effective.

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Issues the World Bank should tackle; Areas that would have the biggest impact on reducing poverty.

Poverty reduction and its end in Kenya is an achievable goal. However, this has become a common song such that  we empathize when it plays and forget everything about it until the song replays. The fight against poverty therefore goes on, year in, year out. I believe that if good measures are taken, poverty will be only but a history.

·         Education

Most of the Kenyans languishing in poverty have  never seen the door of a classroom. Despite the fact that they do not have the fees to pay, there are no schools. This makes it difficult. The pastoralists will turn into herding cattle, others will stay at home. Thus  their basic needs cannot be met.

Give a man a fish, he will have something to eat for a day. Show the man how to fish and he will eat all his life.  The world bank could use this ideology. Instead of always sending aid, invest in educating the people. The young ones should be given an opportunity to go to school, as the old ones are educated on how to make it count. What can they do to help end this? At the end of the day, the fight to end poverty will be fruitless if those in it don't play a role at all. What role to play they don't know. If in a drought stricken area, provide them with irrigation plants, let them water their crops and have something for food. In the long run, the people will learn and even come up with creative ways of sustaining themselves.

The people should be challenged too, to do something in that line. There's need to let them know that they don't have to accept poverty as a part of them, but walk out of that state. Giving them practical lessons on how that can be achieved. Letting them know what to expect if they personally joined in the fight, and how their life will be turned around for the better.

It is difficult to make a person who has lived in poverty all his life believe that there is a way out of it. As they say, seeing is believing. The world bank should aid in educating personnel who will create this awareness, and also those who will work for the project.

Personally, I don't have to be paid to educate a child out of poverty. Given the resources (for instance basic needs), I believe there are more than enough volunteers who can give a hand in this.

This is an issue I think the world bank should highlight.

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Kenya's efforts to reduce poverty.

I love the Kenyan spirit, especially in the fight against poverty. Poverty is a terrible thing, it hurts to imagine the pain of those who die just because of hunger.  I am impressed that Kenyan's are uniting as one, to help reduce poverty.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and I believe my country Kenya is heading to a No Poverty zone. In her efforts, Kenya is opening doors for support  not only from the locals, but from the World Bank too. This is a clear indication that if we choose to fight on, our dream will become a reality.

Volunteers are people we can never thank enough. They make the goal of ending poverty worth pursuing. They give a hope that joining hands together will help get there. That is the oneness spirit, impressive. Whether poor or rich, we are one as Kenyans and together we can do more than reduce poverty; end it!

A country that meets the needs of its people is what every citizen dreams of. A country that cannot be satisfied when her children are dying in poverty is a remarkable one. The efforts of Kenya towards seeing an end to poverty is a clear indication that this is a nation for the people. As a Kenyan, I join hands in seeing us bid goodbye to poverty. It is possible.

Together we can #EndPovertyinKenya.

A response letter to my future husband

A letter to my future Husband

First,allow me to once again thank you for your stupendous letter. As I had briefed you before, you guessed right; and taking my time to respond to your letter is my delight.Just like you,neither would I like our kids to feed on a staple diet of wild berries and guavas..You didn't have to say more about the latter, I have agonized once or twice,and that will be no portion for them. You probably,belong to one of the 42 tribes of my beloved nation.Though with some Ugandan ancestral blood,the most important note is that I am Kenyan,thats my tribe. I doubt you are some rich man's shamba boy/herdsman,or a cart pusher down Muthurwa,but just in case,thats where you are now,trust me thats not where you are meant to be.You are destined for greatness and now is the time to start chasing that dream that will take you there.You could be in college,working,wherever n whatever you do. I have no doubt you get this,sooner than later.

That I am calling you future husband means I am waiting for you to come.I don't know how your "play hard to get" means but I think for me it is crazy.If you are the one, future husband,your patience will not mean anything, after all we are not getting married tomorrow,please start exercising your patience muscles,if you have any,so when stretched a little you won't start limping and give up the chase.Mmmmh,so you knew I consulted Steve Harvey.You presume he made a mistake on the 90 day rule,so do I,because until you put that ring on it,you will not unwrap any goodies.That, future husband, could be double,treble,or let me make it simple,90x. The other natural biological factors,I am glad they cant kill you,of course they have never killed anyone. Kindly don't take my NO for rejection, I just will not compromise.You should be happy you know.

Created in the image and likeness of God,how will I not be beautiful?But what can I say,I still have to keep this image beautiful,I am born of God.I will take care of God's body for Him.I have to do it perfect,and a Kimberly diamond will not be anything to get for your future wife.Are you not preparing for her?Think rich.Grow rich.My bible says the Lord shall supply ALL my needs according to His riches..that is ours. It is my hope that you are working on your vertical relationship,and that, on our coming together,we will rise higher together, and our family will be a God fearing one. And that you,will lead your wife and kids in this,remember you are the head of the home.

Future husband,cast all your fears to God. He who finds a wife,finds a good thing.Pray that you find a wife. I am a work in progress, and it is my prayer,that when you finally find me,you will find a good, or even great thing.He who has started this good work in me will see it to completion.I will submit to you,you don't have to worry about that at all,and my body will not only be my own,but yours too.You don't need Google to confirm this,it was written even before the birth of Google.As for cheating,forget about it,that should even never be a topic in our discussions.You will find a wife,a woman of substance,with dignity and self respect.She won't do it. However,they say it is not a bed of roses,no matter how much you will be willing to lay down for me.Please join me in reading books and other materials  on marriage,have an idea of what lies ahead of us so when we get there,we will together pass through.Successful marriage takes work,prepare well future husband.Please read books,read books, read books,and above them all,read your bible. I believe you do,and thats one of the reasons we belong together.If you will not make me better,I don't need you,despite the fact that God calls me to be your helper. For your information,I can help,very well,and work with little or no supervision.I cook, and I just learned that through your stomach I can reach your nobles.I am learning how.For you, I will do my best.

So,before you start the chase,take quality time with your creator to confirm I am the bone of your bones.Just to whisper, daddy said that you should not go to him with sagging pants/trousers,please,not to me either. And mummy hopes you are gentle and calm. My prayer is that you are  the person God created you to be. And are preparing well,don't do it for me,but for God.Be the best husband,father you can be.You must work for it.And I must do the same,then when you are ready,a love explosion will take place,and it will be you and I, forever.Not even death will do us part,because when we rise,we'll still meet in paradise. I am waiting patiently,as I prepare to spend the better part of my life with you.

God protect you

Till you find me,bye.

Your future wife.