In a world of modern medicine, we often think of advanced treatments, powerful medications and technology as the key to saving lives. However, one of the most effective ways to prevent disease is surprisingly simple: washing hands properly. Our hands come into contact with many surfaces throughout the day — door handles, money, phones, public…

History repeats itself. Initially, Britain and France never wanted the events that led to World War II to spill out of Central Europe. They had sought to “appease” Hitler’s ambitions to expand German territory in central Europe hoping to contain the conflict within the continent and avoid another major fighting after World War One, which…

The other day I recalled a compelling New Year’s resolution from veteran journalist Jenerali Ulimwengu, shared in his weekly column in The East African some 15 years ago. He advised that every literate Bongolander should cultivate the habit of reading at least one book a month. Such a habit, he argued, would amount to 12…

Albert Einstein was truly unique. As a child, he was a “late talker” compared to most children but he mastered differential and integral calculus by age 15! He disliked his school’s system of rote memorization and rigid discipline prevalent in Germany at the time. Because of his critical thinking and curiosity, he kept asking questions…