Ethiopia's GDP is $117 billion compared to Kenya at $132 billion, slightly below Kenya. . It's 2026/27 Expenditure Budget is $14 billion whilst Kenya's is $37 Billion, more than 2X that of Ethiopia for a population that is only 50% that of Ethiopia!
We live large in this nation!
Ethiopia allocated 22% to regions. Kenya allocated sh 428 billion, less than 10% of its sh 4.8 trillion budget to regions/counties.
We are still centralised!
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I have said time and again that Somalis are deeply indebted to President @WilliamsRuto, and on behalf of the Somali nation, I wish to recognize you as a leader who will be remembered in our history for generations to come.
You are also the first President of Kenya to offer an apology to Somali citizens, and for that, we are grateful.
Thank you, Mr. President.
10 SIMPLE RULES TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The Prophet ﷺchanged the world in 23 years without a phone, planner, or productivity hack and never never burned out.
Here are 10 rules from sunnah which can fix our life :
1. He slept immediately after Isha. narrated by Aisha (RA): “He disliked sleeping before it and talking after it.” (Bukhari) • Preserves energy • Optimizes circadian rhythm • Builds willpower for Tahajjud Your night begins after Maghrib not after midnight.. Most people destroy focus by what they do after Isha, not in the morning.
2. He woke up before Fajr. Why? Because barakah lives in the early hours. “O Allah, bless my Ummah in its early mornings.” (Tirmidhi) • Mental clarity • Willpower reserves at peak • Soul and strategy synced.
3. He anchored his day around Salah. Not tasks. Not goals. Not dopamine. “Indeed, prayer has been decreed at fixed times.” (4:103) Prayer wasn’t a pause, it was the planner.
4. He ate with precision and intention."A few morsels to keep the back straight…" (Ibn Majah) • 1/3 food • 1/3 water • 1/3 breath Gut health = clarity Simplicity = barakah.
5. He took mid-day naps (Qailulah). “Take a nap, for Shaytan does not nap.” (Tabarani) • Enhances memory • Boosts energy • Prepares the body for night worship Even 20 minutes of rest can reset your nervous system.
6. He ﷺminimized talking only when needed. “speak good or remain silent.” (Bukhari) Aishah (RA): “The Messenger’s speech was clear, concise, and comprehensive. He didn’t speak unnecessarily.” (Abu Dawud) Impact: Saves mental bandwidth. Every extra word is a leak of willpower.
7. He began everything with Bismillah. “Every important matter not begun with ‘Bismillah’ is cut off from barakah.” (Ibn Hibban, Hasan) Barakah is the highest productivity multiplier.
8. He delegated + built systems. 42 scribes. 12 governors. 9 military commanders. (Fath al-Bari) He didn’t do everything himself. He focused on what only he could do. You scale by systematizing not doing it all.
9. He was consistent. “The most beloved deeds to Allah are the consistent ones, even if small.” (Bukhari 6465).
10. He guarded his first hour and last hour with dhikr. “The Prophet ﷺwould remember Allah when he woke and before he slept.” (Bukhari 6324) Your start and end control & everything in between with Allah.
Dr Aisha Dahir
Nigeria