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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/17/2008 Posts: 23,365 Location: Nairobi
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Lolest! wrote:quicksand wrote:sparkly wrote:My nephew was ready to report to Strathmore School on Saturday but was pleasantly surprised to receive an admission from Mangu. Everyone caught unawares. Good Wazuans, please advise if he should proceed to Strathmore or change to Mangu. Aaaah insomnia!!! ....................  did you mean nostalgia? Or where does sleep come in here? ..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,467
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Lolest! wrote:quicksand wrote:sparkly wrote:My nephew was ready to report to Strathmore School on Saturday but was pleasantly surprised to receive an admission from Mangu. Everyone caught unawares. Good Wazuans, please advise if he should proceed to Strathmore or change to Mangu. Aaaah insomnia!!! .................... did you mean nostalgia? Or where does sleep come in here? Wewe @Lolest!!!! Wacha kustress alumni wa Ofafa Jericho High School!!! Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,467
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KIKItheKING wrote:Strathmore or Mangu... I say Kerugoya Boys High School. Though its reputation is now atstake after afew knockoheads set the school on fire sometimes back. BUT in my days that place was like a military camp. It taught me how to be a Man! The wardens of kerugoya prison which its shamba was next to the school used to know us by names even in the dark! Mungiki nao??? The number of murders in Kirinyaga/Kerugoya are scary. Or they are limited to business rivalry and 'machaba'??? Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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Quote:My biased piece: Mang'u is a school of hard knocks located in a semi arid area with a strong focus on pure sciences and maths. Rugby, basketball and hockey do well (or did well, its been a while). The main pull was or is Aviation Tech; a kid who wants to go into arts, law or finance might not find many peers. My year, only 2 did law, about 10 BComm, another 10 BA,...the rest out of 120 did BSc, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Architecture, Comp Sci and the other assorted annoying technical courses where you get employed by rich entrepreneural BA people who you initially thought were dumb smile Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
Some guys will never forgive teachers in that school for making them believe that science courses are everything and tough courses are the best Some bright guy after missing Med by a point or two would opt for some 'tough' course in Maseno that's close to Med. Then after campo stress and graduation there were no jobs. For quite sometime he had to work as a mortuary attendant There was the other case of a bright guy who opted to do Bcom. The teachers couldn't take it and summoned him to try convince him to change his mind and pick Med/Pharm/Eng or other tough science courses. He refused. He knew what he wanted. He went to Strath College, did his CPA in 1.5 years, then started CPS as he joined THE, quit regular classes when he was hired by airtel in his year 2...the last I heard of him he was working in Southern Africa with some big oil company making good money It's important to study the market instead of just going for what makes you look tough
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Rank: Member Joined: 7/27/2014 Posts: 560 Location: Eastlando
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Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay ,for a 3 year degree in a German University.
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Rank: User Joined: 1/20/2014 Posts: 3,528
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Fullykenyan wrote:Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay , for a 3 year degree in a German University. Kama ile ya Baba......... (hides) Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune - Jim Rohn.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/5/2010 Posts: 2,061 Location: Nairobi
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MaichBlack wrote:Lolest! wrote:quicksand wrote:sparkly wrote:My nephew was ready to report to Strathmore School on Saturday but was pleasantly surprised to receive an admission from Mangu. Everyone caught unawares. Good Wazuans, please advise if he should proceed to Strathmore or change to Mangu. Aaaah insomnia!!! .................... did you mean nostalgia? Or where does sleep come in here? Wewe @Lolest!!!! Wacha kustress alumni wa Ofafa Jericho High School!!! Meant insomnia chief, check the timestamp on my original reply, it was around 2:17 AM, couldnt sleep and was browsing here like a true addict. Ofafa Jericho thats a nice one.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/3/2008 Posts: 4,057 Location: Gwitu
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Lolest! wrote:Quote:My biased piece: Mang'u is a school of hard knocks located in a semi arid area with a strong focus on pure sciences and maths. Rugby, basketball and hockey do well (or did well, its been a while). The main pull was or is Aviation Tech; a kid who wants to go into arts, law or finance might not find many peers. My year, only 2 did law, about 10 BComm, another 10 BA,...the rest out of 120 did BSc, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Architecture, Comp Sci and the other assorted annoying technical courses where you get employed by rich entrepreneural BA people who you initially thought were dumb smile Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
Some guys will never forgive teachers in that school for making them believe that science courses are everything and tough courses are the best Some bright guy after missing Med by a point or two would opt for some 'tough' course in Maseno that's close to Med. Then after campo stress and graduation there were no jobs. For quite sometime he had to work as a mortuary attendant There was the other case of a bright guy who opted to do Bcom. The teachers couldn't take it and summoned him to try convince him to change his mind and pick Med/Pharm/Eng or other tough science courses. He refused. He knew what he wanted. He went to Strath College, did his CPA in 1.5 years, then started CPS as he joined THE, quit regular classes when he was hired by airtel in his year 2...the last I heard of him he was working in Southern Africa with some big oil company making good money It's important to study the market instead of just going for what makes you look tough unfortunately that's why we are still a developing country! Rapid development of the Asian countries incl India,Singapore,Malaysia ,Philippines has resulted from heavy investment in science and Technology. Consequently we are not producing enough and no wonder it is now posible to hire a CPA(K) for 45K per month! Truth forever on the scaffold
Wrong forever on the throne
(James Russell Rowell)
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Rank: Member Joined: 7/27/2014 Posts: 560 Location: Eastlando
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Othelo wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay , for a 3 year degree in a German University. Kama ile ya Baba......... (hides) Baba went to east Germany. Please note the difference. Germany's education is quality yet almost for free. Where i did my Bachelor, we had two Professors, who were proud holders of nobelpreis. Any Kenyan Uni with such a prof?
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/7/2015 Posts: 125
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MaichBlack wrote:KIKItheKING wrote:Strathmore or Mangu... I say Kerugoya Boys High School. Though its reputation is now atstake after afew knockoheads set the school on fire sometimes back. BUT in my days that place was like a military camp. It taught me how to be a Man! The wardens of kerugoya prison which its shamba was next to the school used to know us by names even in the dark! Mungiki nao??? The number of murders in Kirinyaga/Kerugoya are scary. Or they are limited to business rivalry and 'machaba'??? Thats true mungiki huko walikua wengi. That was mainly due to JOBLESSNESS abuse of cheap drugs among the youth down there. Then later followed kidnappings. But learning enviroment of those areas is perfect FEAR GOD
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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quicksand wrote:MaichBlack wrote:Lolest! wrote:quicksand wrote:sparkly wrote:My nephew was ready to report to Strathmore School on Saturday but was pleasantly surprised to receive an admission from Mangu. Everyone caught unawares. Good Wazuans, please advise if he should proceed to Strathmore or change to Mangu. Aaaah insomnia!!! .................... did you mean nostalgia? Or where does sleep come in here? Wewe @Lolest!!!! Wacha kustress alumni wa Ofafa Jericho High School!!! Meant insomnia chief, check the timestamp on my original reply, it was around 2:17 AM, couldnt sleep and was browsing here like a true addict. Ofafa Jericho thats a nice one. Checked, you're right!  Sorreee
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/17/2009 Posts: 3,583 Location: Kenya
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The mention of ofafa reminds me of those days they used to twaga us in football during a ka certain tournament huko mfa.
very good school in soccer, at least back then.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,467
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nakujua wrote:The mention of ofafa reminds me of those days they used to twaga us in football during a ka certain tournament huko mfa.
very good school in soccer, at least back then. Siku za Musa Otieno? But those guys were good in football - even after Musa Otieno left. They were a permanent fixture in the Nationals!!! Are they still that good? Do they have any products in Harambee Stars? Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/7/2007 Posts: 2,182
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Fullykenyan wrote:Othelo wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay , for a 3 year degree in a German University. Kama ile ya Baba......... (hides) Baba went to east Germany. Please note the difference. Germany's education is quality yet almost for free. Where i did my Bachelor, we had two Professors, who were proud holders of nobelpreis. Any Kenyan Uni with such a prof? prof olago, UON geology department, won a nobel, in conjunction with the IPCC. LOVE WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
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Rank: User Joined: 8/15/2013 Posts: 13,237 Location: Vacuum
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MaichBlack wrote:nakujua wrote:The mention of ofafa reminds me of those days they used to twaga us in football during a ka certain tournament huko mfa.
very good school in soccer, at least back then. Siku za Musa Otieno? But those guys were good in football - even after Musa Otieno left. They were a permanent fixture in the Nationals!!! Are they still that good? Do they have any products in Harambee Stars? Nope,The last time I was following high school football,It was Kamukunji and st.Anthony's kitale If Obiero did it, Who Am I?
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/9/2011 Posts: 786 Location: Mashinani
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Mangu Anyday Well Rounded kids si mambuku tu Sports Powerhouse (Rugby, Basketball, Hockey) Best boys School in music fests from Central Science congress etc.. Peace in our Homeland.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/17/2009 Posts: 3,583 Location: Kenya
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Swenani wrote:MaichBlack wrote:nakujua wrote:The mention of ofafa reminds me of those days they used to twaga us in football during a ka certain tournament huko mfa.
very good school in soccer, at least back then. Siku za Musa Otieno? But those guys were good in football - even after Musa Otieno left. They were a permanent fixture in the Nationals!!! Are they still that good? Do they have any products in Harambee Stars? Nope,The last time I was following high school football,It was Kamukunji and st.Anthony's kitale siku hizi wamelemewa kiasi, especially with mysa also not getting along as strong as they used to be back then, before the middle class flooded their kids huko to get them go to europe. but back then guys used to be admitted to ofafa or kamukunji just for football - jama anatokezea tu jioni saa ya tizi. tukienda game one kept asking kiyana, how many years have you been in form 1. but the 2 schools have produced some big names in football, good ambasadors for kenya.
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Rank: Member Joined: 7/27/2014 Posts: 560 Location: Eastlando
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kyt wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Othelo wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay , for a 3 year degree in a German University. Kama ile ya Baba......... (hides) Baba went to east Germany. Please note the difference. Germany's education is quality yet almost for free. Where i did my Bachelor, we had two Professors, who were proud holders of nobelpreis. Any Kenyan Uni with such a prof? prof olago, UON geology department, won a nobel, in conjunction with the IPCC. We are not talking here of "in conjunction with ". We are talking of indivuals winning nobelpreis on their own because they are soo good in the field
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,467
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Fullykenyan wrote:kyt wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Othelo wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay , for a 3 year degree in a German University. Kama ile ya Baba......... (hides) Baba went to east Germany. Please note the difference. Germany's education is quality yet almost for free. Where i did my Bachelor, we had two Professors, who were proud holders of nobelpreis. Any Kenyan Uni with such a prof? prof olago, UON geology department, won a nobel, in conjunction with the IPCC. We are not talking here of "in conjunction with ". We are talking of indivuals winning nobelpreis on their own because they are soo good in the field Most Nobel laureates were not taught by Nobel laureates. And quite a good number of people who were taught Nobel laureates didn't amount to much. It is very sad if your only 'claim to fame' is that you were in a University with TWO professors who were holders of the Nobel Price. If you were working directly with one of them - maybe he was supervising you as you wrote your thesis for an Advanced Degree then you can talk. Hiyo ingine yote ni kelele!!! Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Member Joined: 7/27/2014 Posts: 560 Location: Eastlando
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MaichBlack wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:kyt wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Othelo wrote:Fullykenyan wrote:Euge wrote:jaggernaut wrote:jaggernaut wrote:Euge wrote:Strathmore all the way. In the 4 years you get a well rounded man because they emphasize sports, leadership, character formation and of course academics. How much is the school fees? Fees??? Not sure but would estimate at 70 - 80k per term. Hahaha, that is the total sum,you have to pay , for a 3 year degree in a German University. Kama ile ya Baba......... (hides) Baba went to east Germany. Please note the difference. Germany's education is quality yet almost for free. Where i did my Bachelor, we had two Professors, who were proud holders of nobelpreis. Any Kenyan Uni with such a prof? prof olago, UON geology department, won a nobel, in conjunction with the IPCC. MaichBlack, please dont turn green with envy because black is beauty :). I did not lay claim to anything and am not the type that does that. The point of discussion here was, the quality of education in Germany bearing in mind its relative low cost. By the way,the two proffs were in my department and a former vicepresident of the European Central Bank did supervise my paper. The fact that i was in that Department, has openend doors :) We are not talking here of "in conjunction with ". We are talking of indivuals winning nobelpreis on their own because they are soo good in the field Most Nobel laureates were not taught by Nobel laureates. And quite a good number of people who were taught Nobel laureates. It is very sad if your only 'claim to fame' is that you were in a University with TWO professors who were holders of the Nobel Price. If you were working directly with one of them - maybe he was supervising you as you wrote your thesis for an Advanced Degree then you can talk. Hiyo ingine yote ni kelele!!!
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