Ask Uncle Issa - Answer With a Pinch of Pepper

  Disclaimer: Please be aware that I am offering general advice that is supposed to be humorous and sarcastic based on my personal perspective. For professional guidance on academic and career paths or mental health support, it is crucial to consult with qualified experts such as career counsellors, educational advisors, or mental health professionals. Ask Uncle Issa Question: I did my secondary school exams last year. The results are now out. My grades did not reflect all my efforts. I had plans to enrol in an engineering course at a good college. But now that seems like a pipe dream. I don’t know how else I will become an engineer. My eyes are still wet from days of crying over it. How is it that I spent so much time reading and revising, only to get such poor grades? Now I spend hours indoors and keep off people, even relatives and friends. What should I do? Answer: Okay, so you failed your exams last year? Guess what! Because you failed, it is the end of the world. You are t...

    Disclaimer:  Please be aware that I am offering general advice that is supposed to be humorous, sarcastic and factual, based on my personal perspective. For professional guidance on relationships, it is crucial to consult with counsellors and mental health professionals. Ask uncle Issa Questions: I have been in a relationship on and off with a married man for 10 years. We even have a six-year son but he has only seen the boy about five times. When he feels like, he sends KS. 5000 which could be after three months. Apart from that, he has never done anything for the baby, and even did not pay the local clinic when I delivered. He doesn’t care what his son eats, whether he has any health needs or whether he even goes to school. He goes to the local public school in my estate because I cannot afford to take him to a private academy.  His children by his wife on the other hand, attend expensive private school. I have tried to at least get help from him with schoo...

Ask Uncle Issa Question: in the course of my studies, I fell in love and got a son. However, that relationship was doomed and my girlfriend left with the baby. I covered all the cost and to this day I still contribute to the child’s needs willingly. But my ex has ensured that I do not see the child or speak to him even by phone. I suffer from her insults every time I try to convince her to let me speak to my son. I last set my eyes on him over six years ago, yet the boy is now eight-years-old. But she does not hesitate to call when she’s in need, which I translated as a need for my son. Since I only want the best for him, I usually send the money that she asks for. When I fall in love with another girl, she uncannily finds out and even gets her number. She starts to call my girlfriend, insults her and tells her a lot of lies about me. Eventually she gives the girl an ultimatum-To leave me or have to face her. Several girls have given up and left me. Even three girls that I was eng...

                                         Dancing the night away—moments before the text Ask Uncle Issa Disclaimer: Please be aware that the preceding response from Uncle Issa contains humorous and anecdotal advice intended for entertainment. The section that follows Uncle issa’s response provides a serious and expert perspective on the situation. Make sure to read to the end of the artcle.  Question Help! I drunkenly declared my undying love to my boss—now what?  So, here’s the crime scene: It was the office end-of-year party, a night when professionalism vanished like my dignity. The boss, usually as stiff as a spreadsheet, was dancing like a man who had just won the Kenya Charity Sweepstake. Drinks were flowing like the Tana River, the DJ was killing it, and I, well… I was in my element as the stand-up comedian (I remember standing on a table to deliver a joke). At...

  A nod and a hmm a day keeps the know-it-all away  Disclaimer:  The advice provided in Part 1 by Uncle Issa is intended for humorous purposes and should be interpreted as such. The second part of this article contains expert advice and practical strategies for dealing with unsolicited advice. Remember that every situation is unique, and the best approach may vary depending on the specific context and relationship dynamics. Proceed with caution and adapt these suggestions to fit your needs. Your mileage may vary. Side effects may include increased assertiveness and a stronger sense of self. Read to the end. Question:  How do I handle someone who constantly gives unsolicited advice? He is a self-appointed life coach who dishes out advice like a malfunctioning ATM. When he saw the car I acquired on loan, he advised me on the car that I should have bought. The day he invited himself to my house and saw my TV, he advised me on which model I should have bought and t...

  Please Note: Uncle Issa offers his wisdom with a generous dose of humour and personal opinion. While the advice aims to be insightful, it is not a substitute for professional counselling or therapy. If you are experiencing serious marital difficulties, seeking guidance from a qualified relationship expert is strongly recommended. Take Uncle Issa's pronouncements with a grain of salt and a hearty laugh!   Ask Uncle Issa Question: Dear Uncle Issa. Help me to improve communication with my husband. We have been married for seven years now. My husband and I have three children. The problem is that we argue about virtually everything. I started a project recently, and he is livid about it. I put my foot down and told him that I will go on with it, with or without it. He has gone into a ‘nil by mouth,’ so we rarely talk. When we do, it is a quarrel or argument. According to him, I have no respect in the way I address issues to him. I fear that he is contemplating leaving, y...