PWANI CELEBRITY AWARD 2014

Am excited to acknowledges, honor an award troupy, certificate, deserve this special recognition and proudly say; My passion was doing what my heart love most, making the world a better place for my selfless serving my people, worked tirelessly by invented an outstanding solutions. I truly appreciate my family, colleague and other stakeholders for their great contribution towards my honorable journey that made me a remarkable person in the society. Make many proud, smile, change their lifestyle and staying happier forever, be awonderful recipient of their feedbacks that contributed a massive effect on my future, I appreciate all beyond words. Thank you for choosing and joining me in the journey that I inspire most of you!
God bless you ALL!

PWANI CELEBRITY AWARD 2014

Yes! I'm delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist regards to my nomination to this years PWANI CELEBRITY AWARDS 2014, in HUMANITARIAN of the year category Award. Am also very pround and excited for Kenya Youth For Change three teams that were voted for.
Let's wait for the final outcome on the same, I will miss the Gala night but someone will attend the ceremony on my behalf in the grand opening and recognition ceremony today in the evening from 7pm at North Coast.

Cheers!

Lovely Journey to Northern Kenya!

Launching a lovely trip, In the next few hours i will be travelling along the highway of Kenyan heroes...heading to Northern Kenya. But not forgetting to carry one thing that makes all Kenyans equal National Identification. I will be on the road for the next 20 hours, fearing of bad weather but proud of a superb season, hoping not to be exhausting and uneasy journey. Traveling is not a destination, its journey. My Nairobians friends thanks for mad evening, love you all but travelling with your hearts am feeling sorry but i will be back in few days time possible- InshAllah!
Byeee!

SOMALI MARRIAGE CEREMONY- Unique Expensive Culture!

Marriage is very much regarded and spells family value in Somali community. Marriages can either be arranged or be as a result of a personal choice. Either way the groom’s family elders set an appointment with the bride’s family. In the nomadic society the groom’s family brings a designated herd of camel and goats to the bride’s family as a dowry and in the urban the dowry is in the form of money. This is to respect the bride and her family and it reduced the meaningless divorce as it is not easy to let go with such a precious women.

These cultural dances usually occur after a wedding. Wedding are perhaps one of the most important aspects of the Somali culture. A wedding denotes not only the union of two souls but the relationship between families and more importantly two tribes.

Elders from the groom’s family send a delegation to the bride’s family to request their daughter’s hand for marriage. The bride’s family elders welcome the delegation from the groom’s side. Mainly discussions take place tentatively for three days. The first day the delegation presents the motive of their visit. On the second day, they discuss generally on the situation at hand. On the third day, the engagement ceremony is prepared the wedlock (engagement) takes place. The engagement or “Meher”, usually takes place a few days before the wedding or at times on the same day. The wedding arrangement and agreements are all settled on the day to prepare for the big day. But before the jubilant groom can lay hands on his beautiful bride, there are many hurdles to cross and many gifts to bestow upon her family. The weddings have various ceremonies. On the wedding day, many goats and a camel are slaughtered and plenty of rice, meat and drinks are served for both males and female attendants. This is when the formal Islamic wedding agreement takes place. A further important tradition is exchange of gifts between the two family and friends. The bride and the bride’s maid are taken to beauty salon. The bride wears a white wedding dress and atter women “dirac” with their hair covered with a scarf. In the afternoon celebration takes both the family’s residence and the new house. Food and drinks are served and tradional entertainment takes place i.e. “Buran -bur”. In the evening the bride is escorted to her new home by bridesmaid and her family and friends. The ceremony continues till late night. Cakes, meat called “nyirnyir” and soda are served to guests. The groom and his family pay for this.

It is a tradition that new bride remains in her home for a week after wedding. A helper stays with her during this period. On the third day, the grooms family visits them and drinks and food are served. On the seventh day is women’s party for the bride and it signifies her being welcomed to family way. She is adorned with “shashi” scarf, making officially the end of wedding. She is mentored and showered with wise counsel and to be breed another generation that defends the tribe of her husband. 

Eid -ul- Hajj

Happy Eid Mubarak...!

The Nomad Talent Now & Then

Abdikalif Abdiqafar Adan; from Customer Advisor, Corporate Service Responsibility Branch (CEO) at Barclays Bank of Kenya and HSNP at Equity bank of Kenya Limited.
Founder; Caliph Foundation and Kenyan Youth for Change (KYFC) and The fight against Malaria in Africa.
She is a wonder I can never imagine, the woman who gave birth to me. A role model, who built me from scratches, my back bone, never doubting all that I touch on with scintillating belief in me more than anyone could, has been a great inspiration onto my life. My desire to volunteer to do with a go getter attitude, has been instrumental in enabling me pursue my dream and ambition without tiring. Need being the mother of innovation has propelled me into an ardent problem solver through research and putting the impossible into practice.

Taking heart when discouraged, focus and receptiveness to new ideas are virtues that have propelled my dreams into realities of achievement. Through self-evaluation I understand my purpose and desires, share them with thousands of people around me, with a promising talents and putting them on the map to let them shine on.

My history therefore cements itself on a firm foundation through the grand entry into the Barclays Eagle awards 2013 and Citizenship Awards finalist for the same year. Developing ideas into something new and taking it to the next level.

Passion to see all mankind live with no boundaries and desire for self-betterment has lit a promising future in my life, and I stand to be corrected, the sky is the limit for all of us.
I believe I can do all that it takes to chase and get hold of my dreams and vision in life.

In brief therefore, Abdikalif Adan is;
Of Great Passion: Creativity, Innovation, result oriented with a big heart for people around him.
Hobbies: rally driving, formula one, performing charitable works and swimming.
Golden times at Work: one who keeps colleagues updated on our weekly and monthly development programs. A competitive team member, a leader and good example to the rest of the colleague’s. Always composed and result oriented integral in the general team performance on all fronts.
Greatest Moments: Spending times with those who command knowledge, socializing and helping the vulnerable and voiceless in the society.
Motivation: The wonderful team in Barclays bank of Kenya who built my confidence and readiness to take whatever challenge may come my way.
Problem solving: Ability to handle pressure at all times developed a positive attitude and took the next step to master my journey.
In the Community: Currently working, studying and volunteering.

FEEL the DANCE Orange BEAT ya STREET 2013! The memorable moments!!!

Kenya Youth for Change from coastal regional will go down in history of choreography as one of the most promising dance troupes to have ever been assembled in the country. Having won a number of dance competitions, the moment to crown the best had actually come. It had been a long journey to get grand finale and the team would never know what was going to happen.

KYFC as is normally abbreviated is a team consisting young men and women whose prowess in flexing body parts systematically and rhythmically is not of this world. During the year’s finale, the teams had shown what choreography is all about and express their message clear of clinching the title again. The team had worked very hard through the elimination stages beating clear other contenders on stage. Their determination, confidence, hard work and self-belief had put them at the crescendo of the competition.

I was at the gallery to witness the young men do their magic on stage.it was a night full of amazement all were overjoyed by the developments .Said Farhia, a cousin’s fiancée who had never accompanied us before but that night; was short of words but just a wow word would be heard!

KYFC would have forced their way into the final but their effect onto me surely builds my Confidence that anything is possible as long as there is commitment and the desire to have it. The conviction that came into my mind is that we have to run on confidence in order to create environments conducive for success. I also understood that one does not have to sit in an office clad in a suit and tie to make ends meet. As one entertains himself/herself, the end product can be tapped to generate income and earn a living.

This troupe has created an environment where one takes time to enjoy life, learn different talents and nurture youth’s dreams to come true. While here one gets the ability to execute world class talents and for KYFC dancing crew will be a significant legacy to live a lifetime.

With the two teams at the final Dabz and Tsunami for them to claim the title. ”Championship of Orange beat ya street”. The Judges had a chance to crown the impressing teams for the final preparation.  For FBI; the team with a female fan base at the ceremony, it was almost clear that they would clinch the crown. The chants were enough to take them through the top spot while on the other hand their men took authoritative position and opinion shaping role of the choreography. Looking at the brighter side, this was the team utterly propelled on this position owing to the two facts, (the home base factor as well as the large home supports and possession of modern facilities history with better exposure).

Other than this nationwide competition, KYFC has also been involved in multiple competitions, but it’s a privilege too to them by making the ends meet. Great entertainers to be watched out for their perfected crafts, moves and the ability to put a crowd on toes too effortlessly will see the team soar to greater heights. The team however did no clinch the title due to the stiff competition from the other opponents.

Way Forward; KYFC has learn from the best and need to evaluate some of their weakness and formulate an appropriate strategy to come to the peak of the entertainment list. With this in mind they stand a chance to make that which is thought to be impossible to pass. We can only keep moving despite the adversities encountered in the past competitions. Action points include; searching for advance technique and modern facilities, create spirit creativity and enjoy the challenges posed at every step. We can, build a legacy by becoming better dancing professional and connect you with the world!

To sum up, may I salute the KYFC dancing crew, fans and other volunteers for a job well done and by playing a strong role in defining another chapter of dancing  history. This is a once in a life time opportunity and their dream come true. They can now talk about many specific ways in which the habits and discipline learned and practiced in the dance helped to self-regulate and use successful strategies to succeed in life.

For Kenya Youth for Change: THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

Prepared by Abdikalif Adan.

Founder of Kenya Youth For Change.

Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow.

Watch out!

The only way to make sense out of change, is to plunge into it, move with and join the dance!

Life Lesson!

A child asked his father, "What is father?," The father replied, "A person who takes responsibility for his family, his house and takes care of them."
Then the child said, "I hope I will be a man like Mum one day..."

Be brave!

Don't let someone dim your light, simply because it's shining in their eyes!

"THE NOMAD AWARD" Coming Soon!

BOOK TITLE: The Nomad Award

                   "In The Silent Journey"

AUTHOR: Abdikalif Abdiqafar Adan

EXECUTIVE BOOK SUMMARY;

PRE-LAUNCHING

Struggled to fight an honourable chapters in his life and the exploration of the scenes he had faced in his banking career and immediate environment was a stunning experience in his life. Setting achievable goals with key pillars of hard work, discipline, teamwork, focus, his steps admired many with confidence enough to balance his tasks for better survival. It is through these intrigues that he takes a step to narrate the experiences as a source of inspiration to all the readers of this work. The book contains a story spanning from the period April 2011 to the time of his exit from the employer then in April 2013.

It is through this that Adan came to the conclusion “Never worry and keep pondering about tomorrow”.

Through this write-up, he acknowledges the vast and trying environments people endure in the corporate world in search for success as well as recognition. He looks at the stumbling block and the motivating characters that one has to go through in a corporate entity.

GOOD MORNING

Successful colleagues build each other up. they motivate, push and inspire each other while unsuccessful colleagues just hate, blame, jealousy...nd?

3 Simple Rules

Happy Monday! 
"Folks who never do more than their paid for, never get paid for any more than they do"- Elbert

Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people!

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# Be yourself!

Richard Branson

Great team Boss and leading by example.

"If you're lucky enough to do well. It's your responsibility to send the elevator back down"- Kevin

Lives of Rich People In Dubai!

The different between who you're and who you want to be is what you do!

Via blessed land!

Going!

Think T4 always!

"If you don't like where you are, change it. You're not a tree"- jim

T3

Keep your dream alive!

Puts things in perspective: "Today is a miraculous day. I am thrilled to be alive to be well and to be reunited with my family" -- Kent Brantley, Ebola survivor

Ebola out break!

Kenyan government, Congrats! for stopping travellers from sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea due to outbreak of Ebola.

Trip To Capital City!

*I’m travelling to Nairobi for weeks on personal and work mission trip. If you could pray that I enjoy, stay safe and healthy that should be great.

Thanks and God bless you all!

Always listen to your inner genius, those who do often end up changing the world.

Every job is a self portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellent.

"A small team of A-plus players can run circles around agiant team of B and C players"
-steve

In race between lion and Deer many time Deer wins
Because lion runs for food and Dear for life.
"Purpose is more important than need"

"If you can dream it you can achieve it"- Zig Ziglar

Life is really too short to make your own mistakes, learn from others as you luk back on your life!

Hero!

"If you're the smartest one in the room, you're in the wrong room" _Richard

Everything is possible if you believe you can. Your mind will often trick you in to avoid doing things out of your comfort zone. But that's when you need to step up, accept the challenge, take risks and tell yourself "Yes I can...."

Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs

"Every failure brings with it the seeds of an equivalent or greater success", Napoleon Hill

Its hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember...!

Yes!

Everything is possible if you believe you can. Your mind will often trick you in to avoid doing things out of your comfort zone. But that's when you need to step up, accept the challenge, take risks and tell yourself "Yes I can...."

If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you're not sure you can do it, say yes- then learn how to do it later"- Richard Brandson

Happy Easter Holiday

The long-awaited lengthy Easter Holiday approaches but going so quick. What's everyone up from tonight till Monday evening? Road users drive safely, enjoy, have fun and stay safe wherever you are while others will spend their great time with their friends and family outdoors this Easter Holiday, Cheers!

Happy Easter Holiday

The long-awaited lengthy Easter Holiday approaches but going so quick. What's everyone up from tonight till Monday evening? Road users drive safely, enjoy, have fun and stay safe wherever you are while others will spend their great time with their friends and family outdoors this Easter Holiday, Cheers!

Yes!

                                        The hard way the only way!

Remembering the golden days

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.

I believe hate is easy, love takes courage.

Quote of the day

Don't anger your parents or families in order to please other people. Those other people did not spend their lives building yours.

Great leader

Always agreat leader takes a little more share of his blames and a little less of his credit.


                                                     Don't dare bury one thoughts and vision! 

                                                       
                                                         Africa my great and lovely home!

Remembering My lovely Mum

You always need someone to accept and complete you! Today it may not be Mother's Day, but today I'm sending love to my LOVELY Mum; My Mum, I love you, for all that you do. I’ll kiss you and hug you, because you love me, too. You feed me and need me, to teach me to play, pray, educate me and raised me.
So smile because I love you!

So often we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to enjoy the journey- Dieter

Allah loves you more than you could have love yourself. Therefore, no matter whatever life throws at you, never throw your life away.

Quotes of the day

"Look back in forgiveness forward in hope, down in compassion and up with gratitude". -Zig Ziglar

Barclays Kenya

Eagle award at Windsor Golf & Country Club 2013

"If an egg is broken by outside force, life ends. If broken by inside force, life begin. Great things always begin from inside". -Jim Kwik

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silent, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.

"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead."
— Nelson Mandela

Running for a great course! — at Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon.

Happiness depends upon my outlook on life. - Find the good in all situations. Attitude is just as important as ability.- I always Keep my attitude positive. Passion find me last year! - Do what you love and you will never work. Positive thoughts make everything easier.- Stay focused and stay positive. I'm unique, with special gifts and I used them. - Never forget I had talent. New beginnings with a new year. Enthusiasm a true secret of success. Wishes may they turn into goals. Thank you for helping me to have an incredible 2013. God BLESS You ALL!

He who moves with each day is better than another who waits for luck.

Election Puntland Somalia

Congrat! Newly elected president of Puntland, Mr. CABDIWELI GAAS

Barclays bank of Kenya.

• Adan Celebrating Birthday with female Colleagues!

   

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

   

"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” -Nelson Mandela

Learn to forgive others so that Allah SWT will also forgive you!

You'll never be brave if you don't get. You'll never learn if you don't make mistakes. You'll never be successful if you don't encounter failure.

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. I felt fear myself more times than I can remember, but I hid it behind a mask of boldness. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~ Nelson Mandela from Long Walk to Freedom, 1994 #LivingTheLegacy