Browsing by Author "Gicharu, Simon Nyutu"

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    Applied mathematics for Craft Engineering
    (Jommo Kenyatta Foundation, 1996) Gicharu, Simon Nyutu; Uppal, S. M.; Kamau, James; Humphreys, H. M.
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    Citation for Mr. Simon Nyutu Gicharu, CBS for the award of Honorary Doctor of Science by Gulu University on October 25, 2014
    (2014-10) Gicharu, Simon Nyutu
    Mr. Simon Nyutu Gicharu was born in a small rural village known as Gathiruini in Kiambu County, Kenya, in 1964. He is the first in a family of six, born to the late Stephen Gicharu, and Alice Wambui. His early life experiences were the cauldron in which his successful characteristic traits were shaped. As a pupil at Kiawairia Primary School and later Gathiruini Secondary School, Mr. Gicharu had to walk many kilometres to and from school. His parents were peasant farmers and their small piece of land, which they tilled for subsistence, provided barely enough for their upkeep. To supplement the domestic income, Mr. Gicharu, alongside his siblings, picked coffee at large commercials farms for which he was paid by every single kilogram of coffee berries picked.
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    We must unlock our potential in entrepreneurship to create jobs
    (The Daily Nation, 2016-08-01) Gicharu, Simon Nyutu
    Most, if not all economic analysts, agree that entrepreneurship holds the key to the creation of jobs and improvement of livelihoods. As a country therefore, we must begin to think seriously on how to nurture an entrepreneurship culture, moreso given the biting unemployment that we are faced with. What is undeniable is that Kenyans, especially young people, are full of brilliant ideas that could grow into big businesses if afforded a conducive environment. The challenge is how we can entrench such a favourable atmosphere that can help build these ideas into successful enterprises.