Jamlick Gitonga Miriga

05/03/2026

This was actually said in court and taken from a transcript:

Lawyer: "Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?"

Witness: "No."

Lawyer: "Did you check for blood pressure?"

Witness: "No."

Lawyer: "Did you check for breathing?"

Witness: "No."

Lawyer: "So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?"

Witness: "No."

Lawyer: "How can you be so sure, Doctor?"

Witness: "Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar."

Lawyer: "But could the patient have still been alive nevertheless?"

Witness: "Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practising law somewhere."

05/03/2026

03/03/2026

Congratulations to the incoming Chief Principal of Nyeri National Polytechnic, Ms Rachel Kimani.

Louder applause to Dr David Mwangi for the work well done.

Handing over was in the presence of my Mentor Dr Guantai (in this photo) From the State Department of TVET among other officials.

Am personally so happy for Ms Rachel.

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

Characteristics of a Good Resume.

1- Use only Cambria, Calibri or Helvetica fonts.
This is important, you know. Many jobseekers submit resumes full of strange fonts. HR also gets dizzy reading what you write in your resume. So avoid it, okay?

2- The margins of the 4 corners of the resume must be 1 inch.
Basically, this is to make the resume look neat. HR will be satisfied and it won't hurt their eyes because it's neat and organized.

3- Clear headings. You can make the font a little bigger or use capital letters.
Apart from the type of font, sizing is also important. If there is something you want to highlight in your resume, then make the font a little bigger, so HR can and will easily distinguish it.

4- Don't be too dense. Make sure there is space.
This is a mistake that many people make. Did you know that HR only takes a few minutes to filter resumes. So if the resume is very congested, they will just reject it because they don't have time to read it.

5- One page is enough.
If you want to send a resume to apply for a job, make sure the resume is only one or two pages. Don't send a resume that is up to 5 pages, there are many cases where HR won't even read the entire resume.

A resume that is pleasing to the eye can make HR read the resume straight away.

Need assistance with your CV? Feel free to reach out!
Send a mail to cv@oyk.co.ke

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Congratulations !
You got a better offer. Great.

Now you need to resign without:
• Making enemies
• Losing references
• Damaging your reputation

Here’s exactly how to do it right 👇

Step 1: Know your notice period. Before doing anything, check your contract:
• 2 weeks? 1 month? 3 months?
• Can you pay in lieu of notice?
• Any penalties for early exit?

Know your rights before you move.

Step 2: Tell your boss FIRST (in person). Not:
❌ Colleagues
❌ Work friends
❌ Team WhatsApp
❌ Email or text

Request a private meeting:
"Hi [Name], could we have a quick chat? I have something important to discuss"

Step 3: The resignation conversation. Keep it short, respectful & positive. Suggested script:

"Thank you for meeting with me. I wanted to let you know that I’ve accepted another opportunity and will be resigning from my role. My last working day will be [date], based on my notice period. I’m grateful for the opportunities here, especially [specific learning or achievement]. I’m committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will document my work and assist with handover"

What they might say: "Can we make a counteroffer?"

Never accept a counter offer especially if you leaving because of salary or unhealthy workplace.

However only consider if:
• You actually want to stay
• The reasons you’re leaving can be fixed
• You trust there won’t be resentment later

Step 4: Submit a written resignation letter. Short. Formal. No drama. Sample:

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name].
My last working day will be [Date], in accordance with my notice period.

I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and will ensure a smooth transition of my responsibilities.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

That’s it. Don’t over-explain.

Step 5: The transition period
✅ DO
• Complete or properly document your work
• Prepare handover notes
• Train your replacement (if ok)