SIDDI KIMPOLE

@SIDIKIMPOLE (2342)

Eldoret, Kenya • Age 37

Joined myLot 7 years ago

I am a simple person, believing in self esteem, patience, interaction and hard work. I value friendship and business. Above all I respect all opinions.

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Trump’s idea of detaining immigrants is not a solution

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 Jun

It has emerged that the US president has plans of detaining and even detaining illegal immigrants. I feel that is not a good idea since most of them will be a burden as prisoners. For instance those from Kenya and other countries...

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Kenya teacher and blogger killed by police

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 Jun

A Kenyan teacher and blogger has been recently killed for defaming a high ranking police on social media. The unfortunate incident has led to countrywide outcry and violence demanding the resignation of the police boss. The boss...

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Village-mates weaverbirds

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 Jun

These are weaverbirds in a home of one of my village mates. Their nests have really increased now that we have maize a lot of maturing maize around the village. I like to visit his home to have a nice view of how they live as a...

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India Air Boeing Crash

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 13 Jun

The India Air Boeing 787 crash that left only one survivor sent chills across the world. I feel there is a problem with these Boeing crafts. A few years ago another horrific accident claimed the lives of all on board. I personally...

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Avocado for my goat project

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 20 May

Recently I shared plans to rear goats. I had initially considered both goats and sheep but most of you on mylot advised me on goats. Well, the image here is that of young avocado. I will use avocado twigs and neem tree twigs to...

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Maize farn progress

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 20 May

Well as I returned from farm work, I was impressed by the progress on the small maize farm. Most of them are now flowering. This means I’m a month away from getting some green maize treat. I hope each day will come with friendly...

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Mulching for late bean planting.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 May

Lately I discussed about plans to plant beans despite the planting season being over. This is my pilot study; I planted a week ago. I think they are doing well with mulching. I am determined to plan more until the bean seeds I...

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The cowpeas I boiled to have with bone soup in 18.05.2025 breakfast

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 May

Well, talking of my breakfast being bone soup and cowpease leaves, I am not sure many on mylot know what cowpeas looks like. Here is an image of the wonderful veggies. Once cooked or fried, it is best if served hot, with chilli…

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Bone soup, vegetables (cowpeas leaves) – my breakfast today, 18.05.2025

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 May

Once or twice a week, I like to make myself bone soup. This midmorning of 18.05.2025 I collected some 1kg of bones from a nearby butchery. Upon thorough washing, I made fire and boiled them for at least one and a half hours. The...

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18.05.2025 Sunday. A stroll around green neighbourhood...

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 May

Well today I didn’t go to church. Probably had no interest, especially after waking up late. So, I was at the farm briefly, fed the birds and went for a stroll in the neighbourhood. Yesterday it didn’t rain, this morning sky was...

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Burkina Faso startling the world

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 May

Over the past few weeks, eyes of the world have been focusing on the leadership of a young army officer by the name Traore, who is governing Burkina Faso in a style of his own choice. Despite putting in place strict international...

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Handling anger

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 May

Everyone is emotional; everyone can get angry. The reaction after being angered will determine the outcome of the anger. I personally like to take a stroll or just keep quiet when angered. Answering a mocker or a provoker has...

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Kenyan Politian suggests Every citizen should be mandated to perform national public service.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 May

An aspiring candidate for the upcoming presidential elections here in Kenya has in his strategies, suggestion for all citizens to be mandated in national public service to be rewarded by provision of free basic needs such as...

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I’m planting beans a bit late

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 May

Today, 17.05.2025 upon returning to the farm house after morning slashing and weeding, I stumble on some been seeds in a tin which was inside a carton that I rarely open. I have decided that now that there’s still plenty of rain,...

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Full Moon Means More Working Hours

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 May

I trust everyone is fine around here. Well, woke up very early this 16th day of May 2025. Was around 3am and the moon was shining bright. Since I had no more sleep, an idea struck me. Instead of going back to sleep and wait for...

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Our government opts to online recruitment to curb corruption

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 May

Kenyan government conducts police recruitment annually around June. A lot of corruption is usually associated with the exercise. Many parents give heavy bribes to have their children recruited into the police service. This year,...

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Using electric gadgets while charging, or disconnecting when not fully charged

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 May

I am one of those guys who cannot just wait for a phone to hit 100% charge to take it off the charge. As a matter of fact, my phone hardly gets beyond 75%. Maybe when I will have electric power in my farm house, I will be leaving...

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Flooding, Displacement as heavy rains continue across Kenya

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 May

As a farmer, I count every droplet of rain a blessing. In deed crops are doing well in most parts of the country. We are likely to have beans harvested in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, the rains are causing havoc to most of...

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Just applied for column in a respected local media house blog; I hope to be considered.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 May

The Title / Name of Column: Problem on Duty This is the title of choice for my column in question. It is a symbolic title as apart from the protagonist being a ‘problem’ to society, he’s also addressing problems he considers real...

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Domestic Violence

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (2342) • Eldoret, Kenya 15 May

Above everything, I will always stand behind peace, family or no family, money or no money, friends or no friends, peace. Cases of domestic violence are on the rise in our hood. It pains me to hear a poor woman scream for help as...

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