Understand Yourself - Stories From Mzee Ulaka

Exploring the values of Mzee Ulaka, the context has to be seen as a "commitment to change for the benefit the community". The story narrates the operations in difficult and unpredictable circumstances that do not necessarily work for the positive growth of an individual. The stories have to show and appreciate the good, the bad and the ugly in life. In Mzee's story line, persistence and focus is demonstrated to be the way to break through. It calls for a strong heartedness that is ready for change for the benefit of the descendants. The narrator, Wasonga Ulaka, is the fourth son of Mzee Ulaka. He devoted most of his time during youth to learn and understand the oral stories from Mzee Ulaka. The stories were always intriguing and captivating. Wasonga always joined a group of youths who regularly visited Mzee Ulaka to hear the stories of the ancestors. Wasonga is Development Economist with special focus on emerging issues on development He has extensive working knowledge with international organization, government and public-private sector interface. Wasonga once, served as a Principal Economist in the Cabinet Office of the Office of the President in the Government of Kenya. He has extensive experience in innovative policy formulation and strategic business planning.