pius Ratugi
Bio
I write as a hobby, I write for money, I write for the community; to instill integrity and save our environment. As you read this short bio, I want you to know that my reason for excelling as a writer is because I’m nuts about knowledge;
Stories (7/0)
The Patriarchal Nature of the Maasai Culture
The Maasai prides itself as the only tribe that has remained loyal to its traditional way of life despite the influences posed by education, civilization, Christianity and western cultural practices. The Maasai people still stand proud in the savannah in their red blankets many years after western culture invaded East Africa. They are in fact considered a very important symbol among the more liberal tribes. The Maasai shield is featured in the Kenyan National flag, a symbol that they are considered a national treasure. It is quite common in Kenya and Tanzania to see the Maasai In their traditional dress not only in their villages but in the city streets as well.
By pius Ratugi12 months ago in Humans
If you had the Powers to change things, what moments would you freeze?
Imagine you had certain powers bestowed upon you, powers like those of the traditional Lwanda Magere who lived a century ago among the Luo. It is believed that spear could not penetrate his skin during war, until one time someone thrust his spear into his shadow. Or those of Harry Potter in the Harry Potter fantasy novels, the wizard who could fly like a jet! Still, if you think of The Terminator2, Judgement Day, the action-packed movie of the 20th century in which Robert Patrick, acting as T-1000, walks through a metal gate, his body melting into fluid and then hardening when on the side of the gate.
By pius Ratugi2 years ago in Futurism
Racism's Ugly Face will Continue to Haunt Us.
Racism comes in many forms, can happen in many places as well. Racism includes prejudice, discrimination or hatred directed at someone because of his colour, ethnicity or religion. It can also be directed at you due to your national origin. It is not acceptable for a company, a person or an agency to treat you differently based on your race, religion, ethnicity or national origin. It amounts to crime prosecutable by law. For example, there are reports on record of landlords who denied tenancy to prospective clients because they were black.
By pius Ratugi3 years ago in Criminal
When you come Face to Face with Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has struck the world with a terrific speed. Every country and economy has had to contend with the adverse effects of this undying epidemic. Not only so, its onslaught is terrific, leaving trail of death and agony behind it. The sad thing about this disease is the fact that it spreads among the people through avenues which are so hard to contain so that many countries are forced to turn to stringent measures.
By pius Ratugi3 years ago in Longevity
Is Bitcoin Good For Our Society?
Bitcoin, which initially was dismissed by major financial players, is emerging as a new trend with remarkable hold on the world economy. The mainstream financial systems are in fact worry of the new sheriff in town, with Bitcoin already fetching high prices which have continued to hike. These are the same institutions that had wished Bitcoin investment as a pipe dream that would vanish away with time, which now is gaining momentum into the world economy.
By pius Ratugi3 years ago in The Chain
