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In 1969, Norway discovered one of the world’s largest offshore oil reserves—the Ekofisk field. Overnight, the country found itself sitting on immense natural wealth.

Many nations in that position spend quickly—fueling short-term growth, political promises, or inequality—only to struggle when the resource runs dry. Countries like Nigeria, Venezuela, and Libya became cautionary examples.

Norway chose a different path.

In 1990, it established the Government Pension Fund Global. The idea was simple: channel oil revenues into a fund, invest that money globally, and only spend a small portion each year—first 4%, later reduced to 3%.

The rest would remain invested for the long term.

At the time, many questioned the logic. Why save for future generations instead of enjoying the wealth now?

Norway’s answer was straightforward: the future matters just as much as the present.

The first deposit came in 1996—$150 million. Then came the hard part: discipline.

Year after year, oil revenues flowed into the fund. Politicians resisted pressure to overspend. Even during downturns and crises, they stuck to the rules.

Instead of chasing risky gains, the fund invested steadily—buying small stakes in thousands of companies across the globe. Today, it holds shares in around 9,000 firms, including giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.

The results have been extraordinary.

From $50 billion in 2000 to $500 billion in 2010… to over $1 trillion by 2017… and now surpassing $2 trillion, the fund has grown far beyond its original oil income. In fact, more than half its value comes from investment returns, not petroleum.

What began as temporary resource wealth has become a permanent financial engine.

Today, the fund owns roughly 1.5% of all publicly traded companies worldwide. A small slice of global commerce—everything from technology to retail—quietly flows back to Norway.

The 3% spending rule ensures sustainability. That modest withdrawal now funds about a quarter of the nation.

RIP Chuck Norris (1940-2026)
The Legendary Actor will be missed.

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1. *Waterfront, Karen* – AC Type 1, Type 2
2. *The Well, Karen* – AC Type 1, Type 2 | DC – CHAdeMO, CCS2
3. *Karen C, Lang’ata Road* – AC
4. *Karen 31 off Ngong Rd* – AC Type 2, CCS2 + GBT
5. *Adlife, Kilimani* – AC
6. *Sarit Centre, Westlands* – AC, DC CHAdeMO
7. *Sarit Centre _Car Park B_, Westlands* – AC dual gun Type1, Type 2
8. *UNGA House, Westlands* – Type 2
9. *ABC Place, Westlands* – AC, DC
10. *Standard Chartered, Chiromo* – AC Type 2
11. *Mövenpick, Westlands* – AC Type 2
12. *Village Market, Gigiri* – AC
13. *Two Rivers Mall, Runda* – AC Type 2
14. *KCB Towers, Upper Hill* – Type 2 AC
15. *NCBA HQ, Ragati Road, Upper Hill* – Type 2 AC
16. *NCBA Masaba, Upper Hill* – Type 2 AC
17. *Britam Towers, Upper Hill* – AC Type 2
18. *CPF House, CBD* – DC
19. *JKIA* – Type 1, Type 2 AC + DC CHAdeMO
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21. *Roam Park, ICD Road* – DC CCS2
22. *Total, Hurlingham* – DC CCS2, AC Type 2
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This is a giant anteater. It’s native to Central and South America. It can eat 30,000 ants in a day!

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They say there is nothing as powerful as an idea whose time has come.

This story was born in her mind almost two years ago, yes, two. Back then, Njoki Wa Njiru , Anko Kenrene and I discussed it, but I guess it was our idea, not our time.

Last year, we revisited the story, and this time, a date was set. Anko Kenrene was entrusted with the script, and she trusted me with transforming it into a screenplay.

What a masterpiece we have created.

We will be premiering the film at Kithimu Primary School on Saturday the 21st, during Njoki wa Njiru’s homecoming event.

Jaribu usikose.

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