Joseph Ngethe

[Alok Kumar @Alokkumarzz]

In 2008, Malcolm Gladwell explained why some people succeed and some don't in a single 1-hour talk.

This will permanently change the way you think about talent, effort, and success.

Bookmark & watch today, no matter what.

[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

@CaptainKipkorir An absolute inspiration! Mr. Nyamunyamu proves that mindset and love conquer all obstacles. Best of luck to Elizabeth in her Form Four exams—your father's strength will carry you far!

[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

@moneyacademyKE It is one of China's largest state-owned transport and infrastructure groups. Specializing in Expressway development and operation

[Manisha Mishra @manishamishra24]

A man spends 50 years teaching at MIT.

He knows his time is running out.

So he records one last lecture — everything he knows, distilled into a single hour.

He died 5 months later.

This is that lecture.

The most important hour you'll watch this week. 👇
Bookmark it for later

[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

Kitengela

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

I’ve been a mechanic for 30 years. I’ve seen it all. But last Friday, a woman pulled in driving a beat-up 2005 Honda Odyssey. It sounded like a bag of marbles in a blender. She had three kids in the back, all under the age of six. The car was packed with bags. Not grocery bags—suitcases.

"It's making a noise," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I just need it to get to my sister's in Denver. That's 400 miles." I popped the hood. It wasn't good. Alternator was shot, serpentine belt was hanging by a thread, and the water pump was leaking. Parts and labor? Minimum $800.

I walked back to the waiting room. She was counting change out of a Ziploc bag to buy the kids a soda from the vending machine. She looked terrified. "Ma'am," I said. She jumped. "Is it bad? I have... I have $60."

I looked at her. I looked at the kids. I saw the bruise on her arm she was trying to hide with a long sleeve. I knew that look. She wasn't just visiting her sister. She was escaping. If I told her the truth, she’d be stranded here.

I took a deep breath. "Well," I said, wiping my greasy hands on a rag. "It's a simple fix. Loose wire. And... uh... there was a recall on these belts. Manufacturer pays for it. You're actually lucky you came in."

Her shoulders dropped about five inches. "Really?" "Yep. 'Standard Warranty Policy.' Takes about two hours. Why don't you take the kids to the diner next door? On me. We have a... coupon."

I spent the next three hours replacing the alternator, the belt, and the pump. I filled the gas tank. I put new wipers on. I paid for the parts out of my own retirement jar.

When she came back, I handed her the keys and a receipt that said $0.00. "You're good to go," I said. She looked at the receipt, then at me. She knew. You don't get a full tank of gas from a loose wire. She grabbed my hand, squeezing it hard. She didn't say thank you. She just whispered, "You just saved my life."

I watched that van limp onto the highway, running smoother than it had in years. My boss walked up behind me. "You didn't charge her, did you? That's coming out of your paycheck, Mike." "Take it," I said, lighting a cigarette. "Best money I ever spent."

Some repairs aren't about cars. They're about giving someone the mileage they need to start over.

Anonymous

[Kones. @BCherich]

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[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

@TommiPedruzzi KDP

[Nzioka Muli @nziokamul1]

The 2nd President Of The Republic Of Kenya, Daniel Toroitoch Arap Moi, getting inducted into the Freemasons.

[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

@Kapyoseiin Amen

[Hon. Aden Duale, EGH @HonAdenDuale]

Senegal President - Elect Faye and Sonko meet out going president Marky Saal at the presidential palace . Democracy is sweet and rare . Congratulations to the people of Senegal .

[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

@bikozulu I worked with her at Fargo and she is the strongest, go getter lady I have ever met

[Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC @ahmednasirlaw]

They are those who gloat madly about the suffering of ordinary Kenyans like this MP...and then we have those who work tirelessly to solve these problems like H.E Ruto...the political elites came in various forms and shapes...the choice is Wanjiku's...

[Mwango Capital @MwangoCapital]

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤'𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬:

1. The World Bank is urging Kenya to cut its high debt levels, which are limiting economic growth. Kenya's public debt has risen sharply in recent years, reaching 68% of GDP in 2021.

#MwangoMemes

[There's An AI For That @theresanaiforit]

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[Kimuzi @Kimuzi_]

Lemme give you ten movies for the weekend, that I rate but feel they are underrated. You will notice Gary Oldman, Denzel, Di Caprio and Jamie Foxx appearing on a couple.

A thread.

1. Criminal 2016.

By Kevin Costner and Gal Gadot and feature Ryan Reynolds.

[Joseph Ngethe @ngethejk]

@mohammedhersi @EliudOwalo Been trying Nairobi County since morning yet to get an OTP to complete a transaction

[Kylian Mbappé @KMbappe]

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[gatwiri @gatwiri_c]

Rice fields of Taveta.
I had no idea Taveta grows so much rice, and couldn't believe the potential for expansion. This variety is called Kwamboka with yields of 45-55 bags per acre (unmilled).
And yet we still import rice from Asia