Godfrey M. Bakuli
@godfreymbakuli.bsky.social
Investor & Advisor. Avid photographer, hiker, runner, and reader. An American, Nairobi-born. Founder of http://mutorogroup.com and http://pioneerstrategy.co
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I just wrote and released the 2024 Annual Letter for The Mutoro Group, and I wanted to share it with you. The main character of this story is my 15-year-old Border Collie, Caspi (pictured below). Please like or share this if my letter resonates with you.
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April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
LETS GO ARSENALLLLL
April 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
LETS GO ARSENALLLLL
I wrote about tariffs.
The Mutoro Group — Thinking Helps
In the spring of 2008, a colleague told me about a friend they had at Lehman Brothers. This friend was happy that the share price of the firm was falling because it meant they could buy more shares "a...
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April 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I wrote about tariffs.
In interviews, more than a dozen scientists […] said that the U.S. research community has been hit with a bigger shock than the Great Recession in 2008 or the coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020, and that the resulting damage could linger for years.
Trump promised scientific breakthroughs. Researchers say he’s breaking science.
NIH funding for biomedical research has abruptly fallen by billions of dollars, with many grant decisions on hold. Trump officials say they’re reviewing the agency.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
In interviews, more than a dozen scientists […] said that the U.S. research community has been hit with a bigger shock than the Great Recession in 2008 or the coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020, and that the resulting damage could linger for years.
A tough but important read.
From the Times:
At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe.
From the Times:
At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe.
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A tough but important read.
From the Times:
At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe.
From the Times:
At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe.
From The Post:
Rural hospitals across the United States fear massive Medicaid cuts favored by the Republican Party could decimate maternity services or shutter already struggling medical facilities in communities that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.
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Rural hospitals across the United States fear massive Medicaid cuts favored by the Republican Party could decimate maternity services or shutter already struggling medical facilities in communities that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.
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Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals, maternity care
Potential Medicaid cuts could devastate America’s teetering rural health-care system and jeopardize Republicans’ political power among rural voters.
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March 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
From The Post:
Rural hospitals across the United States fear massive Medicaid cuts favored by the Republican Party could decimate maternity services or shutter already struggling medical facilities in communities that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.
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Rural hospitals across the United States fear massive Medicaid cuts favored by the Republican Party could decimate maternity services or shutter already struggling medical facilities in communities that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.
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Everyone in Salt’s Neck talks like Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. #Severance
March 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Everyone in Salt’s Neck talks like Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. #Severance
"Peaceful opposition is a sacred American right. Congress was meant to hold the presidency to account on behalf of the people. In its absence, the states, business, civil society and the public must occupy that vacancy."
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The US Congress is missing in action
Capitol Hill is so far providing no check on Donald Trump’s power grab
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March 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
"Peaceful opposition is a sacred American right. Congress was meant to hold the presidency to account on behalf of the people. In its absence, the states, business, civil society and the public must occupy that vacancy."
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board comes out swinging against JD Vance.
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
Opinion | Putin Wins the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Spectacle
Vice President Vance starts a public fight that only helps Russia’s dictator.
www.wsj.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board comes out swinging against JD Vance.
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
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For 50 years, we’ve been hearing from white men who feel threatened by the gains of women and minorities. Now that the manosphere is in charge, the victim mentality has to go, writes Joanne Lipman. on.wsj.com/4ib1oeU
February 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
For 50 years, we’ve been hearing from white men who feel threatened by the gains of women and minorities. Now that the manosphere is in charge, the victim mentality has to go, writes Joanne Lipman. on.wsj.com/4ib1oeU
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We have a puppet of Russia as President. What an utterly disgraceful, shaming, abhorrent moment for this country.
February 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We have a puppet of Russia as President. What an utterly disgraceful, shaming, abhorrent moment for this country.
Don’t appease the [aspiring] dictator.
From the Washington Post:
Indeed, Americans seem to be quite concerned by how far Trump is going, and most of his signature policies and initiatives appear to be quite unpopular — especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.
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From the Washington Post:
Indeed, Americans seem to be quite concerned by how far Trump is going, and most of his signature policies and initiatives appear to be quite unpopular — especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.
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Analysis | Trump’s honeymoon is over
New polling shows Trump’s approval ratings declining — and a number of major warning signs appearing.
wapo.st
February 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Don’t appease the [aspiring] dictator.
From the Washington Post:
Indeed, Americans seem to be quite concerned by how far Trump is going, and most of his signature policies and initiatives appear to be quite unpopular — especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.
wapo.st/3Qsrtdm
From the Washington Post:
Indeed, Americans seem to be quite concerned by how far Trump is going, and most of his signature policies and initiatives appear to be quite unpopular — especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.
wapo.st/3Qsrtdm
I just wrote and released the 2024 Annual Letter for The Mutoro Group, and I wanted to share it with you. The main character of this story is my 15-year-old Border Collie, Caspi (pictured below). Please like or share this if my letter resonates with you.
www.mutorogroup.com/notesandlett...
www.mutorogroup.com/notesandlett...
February 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I just wrote and released the 2024 Annual Letter for The Mutoro Group, and I wanted to share it with you. The main character of this story is my 15-year-old Border Collie, Caspi (pictured below). Please like or share this if my letter resonates with you.
www.mutorogroup.com/notesandlett...
www.mutorogroup.com/notesandlett...
Reposted by Godfrey M. Bakuli
donald trump has ordered the IRS to hand over all of your personal information to a Holocaust denier who works for the richest man on Earth, who is a Nazi
February 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
donald trump has ordered the IRS to hand over all of your personal information to a Holocaust denier who works for the richest man on Earth, who is a Nazi
Glad I’m watching the NBA All-Star Game. Answered the key question I had, “In the battle for Earth versus the machines, will the robot dogs from Boston Dynamics hit the nae nae before they attack?”
February 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Glad I’m watching the NBA All-Star Game. Answered the key question I had, “In the battle for Earth versus the machines, will the robot dogs from Boston Dynamics hit the nae nae before they attack?”
In the 1970s, the Adams-Trump quid pro quo scandal would have been its own Watergate, worthy of impeachment, and Sidney Lumet might have made a dope movie about it
Conservative prosecutors resigning like dominoes are supposed to topple politicians
Conservative prosecutors resigning like dominoes are supposed to topple politicians
February 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In the 1970s, the Adams-Trump quid pro quo scandal would have been its own Watergate, worthy of impeachment, and Sidney Lumet might have made a dope movie about it
Conservative prosecutors resigning like dominoes are supposed to topple politicians
Conservative prosecutors resigning like dominoes are supposed to topple politicians
How’s that working out for you?
From the Journal:
Under 900 deals were announced in the U.S. last month, the quietest January in a decade, as the Trump administration’s first weeks delivered fresh uncertainty.
From the Journal:
Under 900 deals were announced in the U.S. last month, the quietest January in a decade, as the Trump administration’s first weeks delivered fresh uncertainty.
For CEOs and Bankers, the Trump Euphoria Is Fading Fast
Deals market gets curtailed by the uncertainty delivered in the president’s first weeks.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
How’s that working out for you?
From the Journal:
Under 900 deals were announced in the U.S. last month, the quietest January in a decade, as the Trump administration’s first weeks delivered fresh uncertainty.
From the Journal:
Under 900 deals were announced in the U.S. last month, the quietest January in a decade, as the Trump administration’s first weeks delivered fresh uncertainty.
Definitely one of the best Severance episodes so far
And not just because it features a gorgeously filmed New York state park
And not just because it features a gorgeously filmed New York state park
February 8, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Definitely one of the best Severance episodes so far
And not just because it features a gorgeously filmed New York state park
And not just because it features a gorgeously filmed New York state park
With hindsight, Bill Gates should’ve been more vicious to Netscape
February 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
With hindsight, Bill Gates should’ve been more vicious to Netscape
Only Trump could have me nodding along with Brooks. Good piece
Opinion | Trump and Stupidity
I define stupidity as ignoring the question: What would happen next? By that definition, the Trump administration has produced volleys of it.
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January 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Only Trump could have me nodding along with Brooks. Good piece
Great reporting. (Gift article 🎁)
Elon Musk rose to the top of video game charts. Now he has confessed to cheating.
The world’s richest man has paid to boost his online warriors into global leaderboards, raising questions about his prowess — and his need for digital praise.
wapo.st
January 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Great reporting. (Gift article 🎁)
Right before Valentine’s Day and a new season of the Bachelor. Diabolical
Good catch
The main destination of Cut Flowers exports from Colombia are: United States ($1.64B), Canada ($65.9M), United Kingdom ($60.6M), Japan ($54.5M), and Netherlands ($51.7M).
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The main destination of Cut Flowers exports from Colombia are: United States ($1.64B), Canada ($65.9M), United Kingdom ($60.6M), Japan ($54.5M), and Netherlands ($51.7M).
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January 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Right before Valentine’s Day and a new season of the Bachelor. Diabolical
I wish we could limit human beings to each having three parasocial relationships at a time. All other celebrities or public figures you would just have to regard as strangers or acquaintance-level neighbors
January 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I wish we could limit human beings to each having three parasocial relationships at a time. All other celebrities or public figures you would just have to regard as strangers or acquaintance-level neighbors
“Civ VII” drops in about a month. Which means I have roughly thirty days to figure out how to turn Zuck’s supposed midlife crisis and newly found masculine hypersensitivity into him playing me 1-on-1 in the game for $1 billion 🤔
January 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Civ VII” drops in about a month. Which means I have roughly thirty days to figure out how to turn Zuck’s supposed midlife crisis and newly found masculine hypersensitivity into him playing me 1-on-1 in the game for $1 billion 🤔
I loved Season 1 of “Silo,” and I think Season 2 is just as incredible. It’s full of wonderful, simmering character development. Roger Ebert often wrote that characters must struggle and change to be truly compelling, and this season embodies that terrifically
January 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I loved Season 1 of “Silo,” and I think Season 2 is just as incredible. It’s full of wonderful, simmering character development. Roger Ebert often wrote that characters must struggle and change to be truly compelling, and this season embodies that terrifically