On Immanuel Kant
2024-04-05
A concise summary of Kant's critical philosophy, from the synthesis of rationalism and empiricism to the categorical imperative.
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Long-form writing. Updated irregularly. For shorter thoughts see Notes.
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- Safe Boda Boda Inclusion in the Nairobi Urban Fabric (1)2026-03-25
A strategic conjecture on integrating boda bodas safely into Nairobi's urban fabric through dedicated lanes, circumventing excessive regulation.
- Building Code Discussions2026-03-17
An analysis of building codes in Kenya, China, and a strategic approach for addressing the housing crisis.
- A Peek at Martin Heidegger Through Thomas Sheehan2026-03-04
An attempt to summarize Thomas Sheehan's decryption of Heidegger's Being and Time, simplifying the complex 'Heideggerese' for enthusiasts.
Short Stories Fiction & narrative
- Convolutions2023-12-26
Among the Nuba people of Africa's shadowed hinterlands, traditional theologians tussle over mystical cults that bloomed in crevices of colonial decay.
- El-Wakil's Manuscript2025-01-04
In serpentine streets of Tunis, a bridge between the world of being and non-being appears in the form of a lost manuscript.
- Fluted Heresiarchs2024-12-18
Beneath the eastward shadows of the sabils, heresiarchs gather to discuss the loops of cosmic recurrence and the myth of 'The Closed Rose'.
Philosophy
- On Immanuel Kant2024-04-05
A concise summary of Kant's critical philosophy, from the synthesis of rationalism and empiricism to the categorical imperative.
- On Arthur Schopenhauer2024-07-28
An exploration of Schopenhauer's 'Will' as the dark striving force of reality and his pessimistic ethics of compassion.
- A Peek at Martin Heidegger Through Thomas Sheehan2026-03-04
An attempt to summarize Thomas Sheehan's decryption of Heidegger's Being and Time, simplifying the complex 'Heideggerese' for enthusiasts.
Urban Planning
- Safe Boda Boda Inclusion in the Nairobi Urban Fabric (1)2026-03-25
A strategic conjecture on integrating boda bodas safely into Nairobi's urban fabric through dedicated lanes, circumventing excessive regulation.
Policy
- Divorce Discussions2025-02-15
A policy proposal on reclaiming coastal sovereignty in Kenya, tackling exploitative tourism, and incentivising industrial development.
Economics
- A Bullish Case for Kenya (1)2026-02-08
A sectoral analysis and bullish conjecture on Kenya's economic trajectory, from tech-hubs to geothermal energy.
- Trade Bloc Strategy for Africa2026-03-02
An analysis of Africa's regional economic communities and a proposal for an 'Accelerated EAC Vanguard Strategy' as an alternative to AfCFTA.
- A Bullish Case for Zimbabwe2026-02-19
An analysis of Zimbabwe's economic potential, focusing on the new gold-backed Zig currency and recovery in agriculture and mining sectors.
Civil Eng.
- On Modelling of Urban Flood Prediction2024-05-12
A technical working paper on flood prediction modelling and civil engineering responses in urban landscapes.
- Building Code Discussions2026-03-17
An analysis of building codes in Kenya, China, and a strategic approach for addressing the housing crisis.
Travels Notes from the field
- Zambia Recommendations2024-03-14
A collection of travel recommendations from a journey through Zambia.
- Uganda Recommendations2024-03-14
A collection of travel recommendations from a journey through Uganda.
- Rwanda Recommendations2024-03-14
A collection of travel recommendations from a journey through Rwanda.
- Kenya Recommendations2025-11-01
A collection of travel recommendations from a journey through Kenya.