TALES FROM THE AFTERLIFE

 

  The Foolish Genius

THE DAVID RUDISHA STRATEGY David Lekuta Rudisha is my all-time favorite Kenyan champion. Besides his fabled long strides, he was truly, a paragon of consistency. His elegant style saw him break numerous records, rake in countess medals, and I daresay, earned him some decent bread. His style was simple - He always started strong, and ran all his races at the front of the pack, from start to finish. So then, you’ve all heard about the legend of David Rudisha, but have you heard about the DR Strategy? See, at project inception, implementing agencies are awash with funds, they have all the time in the world, but more importantly, the goodwill and support of their donor(s). With all the endorphins flooding their system, it’s not uncommon for implementers to pay fleeting attention to the clock. Please note, time is not your friend! Within the blink of an eye, the mid-term evaluation is on your neck like the proverbial yoke. Soon, the donors begin their unsettling murmurs of dissati...

 

 

 

  Somewhere in the multiverse, Infinite possibilities abound. Let's say, you're a secret admirer of one, Vladimirovich, Why reinvent the wheel?   You feel young, You have a legacy to secure, A multi-billion business to protect, And a nagging mum who keeps dropping hints, That power is not for dishing out!   The constitution only allows for a two-term presidency, But you have a plan! So, you recruit your friend Dmitry, To hold shop for a jiffy, As you bend the rules, just a little bit ...   You know Russians and their short memories, Just like Kenyans, A few shots of cheap vodka will erase their collective memory. So, after a brief 5-years hiatus on the fringes of power, You're back at the Kremlin!   This story reminds me of someone, That weirdo called Niccolò. He said, to never outshine the master. Fear and insecurity will not be rewarded. Who knew, watermelons had a niche?   Long live the King!