The problem is that for mostly everyone, the receiving side is pegged to input costs. So when costs are rising on all fronts, these will mean spending will be reduced whether on basics or essentials. We have to avoid wasting a lifetime on this kind of rubbish of lack of/shortage of this and that, we need people to move onto newer levels knowing that essentials are not things one even talks about. Essentials need to be a pillar of any economy.

On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM, Gathungu Ibrahim <mgathungu@gmail.com> wrote:

@Aki, Why not try being on the receiving side of all these areas! I know for sure if you had land somewhere ready to sell it you would be smiling all the way to the bank.
Or if you were a farmer, you would be thanking God for the income you get from your potatoes, fruits etc.

Or if you were in the stock exchange, you would be smiling at the low prices coz in 5 years we will all look back at you and say you were wise buying when everyone was exiting.

Or if you were a mobile apps programmer and you came up with the next big revolutionary mobile application that for example tells guys which route doesn't have traffic in NBO.

Be the change agent. My 2 cents.