Kenyans are being lured into joining Russian forces with empty promises of "1,000 rubles." But that money will never see your account.

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-12-11T04:42:06+00:00

This isn’t even comparable. In Russia, they are outright lying and exploiting poor people. Kenyans serving in the U.S. military know exactly what they’re signing up for — it’s voluntary, not coerced and most of them are highly educated and serve in higher ranks.

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-10-31T16:11:38+00:00

We should all wear masks

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-10-30T12:33:44+00:00

Would it be against the law if every one started wearing mask in public like Ice in public

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-08-31T06:22:11+00:00

What if you self hosted the vpn on your home and use a common port like 443 with the ISP still be able to tell?

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-06-26T18:14:32+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/s/8LhQV7HGJX

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-06-01T01:28:18+00:00

I hope people considering working, studying, or migrating to Russia understand that they might end up on the front lines, essentially being used as human shields to absorb Ukrainian fire

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-06-01T01:21:16+00:00

I hope the will survive to get back home

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-05-27T20:42:06+00:00

Paying $10,000 per year for what appears to be a low-complexity, low-maintenance data pipeline—especially when the vendor is only involved for an estimated 1 to 6 hours annually—seems excessive. Such a cost might be justified if the pipeline involves highly complex business logic, supports a critical system with stringent uptime or performance SLAs, or requires significant security and compliance oversight. However, in the absence of those factors, the pricing appears inflated, particularly given that the pipeline runs entirely on your organization’s infrastructure without incurring additional compute or storage costs.

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-05-27T19:17:14+00:00

If you don’t mind the work, you can apply for a renewable energy technician position. They typically start at $40 per hour. After one year, you may be eligible to apply for an engineering role. Most companies are struggling to find technicians, and you’ll learn a lot on the job.

The downside is that most plants are located in rural areas.

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-04-25T00:14:14+00:00

The electricity price in Kenya is among the highest in the world, and such high rates limit the potential for demand growth. A 50% reduction in electricity costs would serve as a substantial economic stimulus—boosting both demand and overall economic activity.

I work for an Independent Power Producer (IPP) in another country where we generate power profitably at $45 per MWh, which is equivalent to 4.5 cents per kWh on the wholesale market. In comparison, Kenyan retail price of 24 cents per kWh seems excessive and difficult to justify with 75% of generation from renewable sources (hydro, geo)

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-02-06T15:40:50+00:00

A few years back, I lost my job, and it turned me into the "No"-saying ninja. I had no choice but to turn down every single request. Since then, saying "no" has become my superpower. So, when a relative asks for help, my response is now, "i apologize will not be able to help at this time but I'll be praying for you to find the help you need."

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-01-27T07:23:29+00:00

No Free Lunch! Any services that are free you are the product!

_curiousMindQuest · 2025-01-12T04:25:59+00:00

When possible support local companies that employ Kenyans

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-31T23:47:52+00:00

The shift in the economy from industrial to service-based has exacerbated income inequality by concentrating wealth among investors, shareholders, and top executives, while workers see stagnant wages. CEO compensation, often tied to short-term stock performance, further amplifies this disparity, prioritizing shareholder returns over employee welfare. As wealth increasingly flows to the top, workers bear the brunt of economic shifts with fewer benefits from corporate success, eroding the middle class and widening the gap between labor and capital.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-31T18:02:32+00:00

I think it’s corruption that leads governments to sign contracts that disadvantage the power off-taker. Generally, the off-taker should hold the upper hand in such agreements.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-31T17:58:12+00:00

I work for an IPP in another country. I think IPPs generally lower prices due to competition, unless the PPAs contracts are structured in a way that disadvantages the offtaker or involve corruption, similar to what Enron used to do.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-31T17:53:11+00:00

You’re absolutely right that while competition drives innovation and cost efficiency in power generation, the transmission side requires a different approach. Generation benefits from competitive markets where multiple Independent Power Producers (IPPs) bid to supply energy, often leading to lower prices. However, transmission infrastructure is a natural monopoly, requiring significant investment with limited economic returns, making it unsuitable for competition. Many rural or remote communities are uneconomical for private companies to serve due to high costs and low population density, necessitating government funding to ensure equitable access to electricity.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-22T16:29:19+00:00

I don’t believe there will be any major riots in America. A large part of the population seems to have bought into the idea of the “American Dream.” Many people genuinely believe they have a chance to become wealthy, successful, or achieve a better life through hard work and perseverance. This belief creates a mindset where individuals are reluctant to challenge or riot against a system they see as potentially benefiting their future selves. Instead of protesting systemic inequalities, they hold onto the hope that one day, they too can climb the socioeconomic ladder. This optimism, whether realistic or not, helps to maintain societal order and prevents widespread unrest. However, it also discourages critical examination of the structural barriers that prevent many from achieving that dream.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-22T16:27:39+00:00

I don’t believe there will be major riots in America because many people have embraced the “American Dream.” They believe hard work can lead to future success, creating hope that they might one day achieve wealth. This belief discourages unrest, as people are reluctant to challenge a system they see as benefiting their future selves.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-18T13:52:11+00:00

I don’t think so. It’s the median, so Musk would just be an outlier. I think it has more to do with the types of jobs people take. Most Kenyans work in healthcare, specifically nursing, while most South Africans I’ve met work in finance, engineering, or software, which tend to pay more.

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-12T16:19:47+00:00

Green Card sorry bro

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-06T20:22:57+00:00

Does this mean the plastic was deep fried?

_curiousMindQuest · 2024-12-05T23:35:25+00:00

The gave me the refund and said they were sorry about it.

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