M-Shwari:Whose Idea?

M-Shwari is another Mobile revolutionary product from Safaricom Limited. It has got rigid bank regimes flat footed leaving banks pondering their next move. I must conquer that it is a product suited for many millions of "un-banked" Kenyan population. But another Micro-finance in Kenya is now claiming the ownership of the idea. The micro-finance institution insist that Safaricom stole their idea and the matter now is in litigation. Is it that financial institutions are fighting Safaricom for their innovative products for eating up their marginal profits? If that is the case then, financial institutions must create their innovative products  and patent to help them stay afloat.

The Mad Rush for votes

Courtesy by Standard Media

The trickery of our politicians is now resurfacing. Many will declare themselves as saints and the same time demonizing their competitors. They call themselves reformers and performers only when it is only approaching elections yet when they transcend to power the word reform becomes an optical illusion. When  i seen these coalitions of convenience being mooted day and night , sooner or later they will become collisions. For others to  declare that “The battle would be between CORD (Coalition for Reforms and Democracy) and Jubilee... the rest are donkeys.” is totally unrealistic. They should remind themselves the proverbial race between the hare and the tortoise.

Watch Out

Big Sumptuous Meal!!

Kenyans have been victims of their own making. Several reported cases of disappearance of donkeys might alarm anyone who intents to enjoy sumptuous meal of meat. As we come closer to the festive seasons Kenyans need to be extra careful of the delicacies served. Soon or later you will find something like this on your plate.

The Taxpayer Pinch

It has become a norm for Kenyan MPs to sneak bills to parliament against the will of the people.
I wonder why they created Salaries and Remuneration Commission and yet they behave like big Brother.

For  MPs to award themselves Ksh 9.3 Million stipend at night and expecting the already burdened taxpayer to take it lying down is regrettable. "Just image the figures mathematically": There are 222 sitting MPs (222* 9.3)=Kshs 2,064,600,000. Where on earth do someone get a retirement  package for 9.3 Million for working only for 5 years?

The unending Strikes

I wonder why the government are ease when increasing salary perks for MPs and PS without questioning the source of the monies but when it comes to teachers, lecturers and nurses the create sleazy reasons of the notion that there is NO MONEY.   This is interesting when MPs and PS gets huge junk of the increments teachers and lecturers  gets merely 200, 500, 800, etc, increments. This is totally unreasonable. Issuing threats and ultimatums is not the way to go  

Political Overtones

       

The men started walking to the Venue

And the dancing started

These men dressed up in with URP colors found the new ways of attracting the crowd at a political rally at Kabarnet Town. It looked like political clones but they killed it after all.

The unnecessary Amendments

The Amendments passed by  Kenyan Parliament August House on the new constitution is totally retrogressive and unconstitutional. Kenyans Passed the new constitution with hope of introducing sanity in political landscape in Kenya, but our MPs think otherwise "offer themselves safe landing" . Even the MPs and presidential candidates  riding their campaigns on political reform are all numb about the amendments. Watering down the electoral laws which was passed resolutely by Kenyans is like chaining our sovereignty. 

BIG CATS MEETS DEAD END IN KITENGELA

Courtesy By Daily Nation

Not one or two but six lions meets their dead end in kitengela after the laxity by Kenya Wildlife Service Wardens to nab the marauding lions from the village. The lions attacked livestock which are the only blood line for the villagers. This infuriated the Morans which turned the heat on lions killing all the six lions. Kenya Wildlife Service reported that four other lions are on loose since they are missing in park.

No More Politics in the Church

Kenyan Politicians have to think on the better ways of wooing voters. Casting their political nets in Church is totally unacceptable. The Anglican Church  have stepped in to stop  Kenyan comical politicians from overriding the pulpit. I think this is the best way in restoring sanity in Churches.

Tri-Semester in Public Universities

Reducing the waiting period for students to joint public universities and increasing admissions to accommodate tri-semester might be best effort done by government but it is totally different and chaotic for the academic staff (lecturers). These are questions ought to be answered by relevant authorities. Did they consider the workload of lecturers? How will they compensate them for their time?  In case of promotions, they are required to make publications to be promoted, so how will they publish work yet the required to work for all year? Even though public universities face stiff competition  from private universities in admitting students,they should have allowed only tri-semester in public universities with the condition that there is availability of work force or employ more academic personnel to accommodate the numbers and the interests of the student . If this is not done now,  tri-semester will bound to fail in near future.

New TV Channel for Kenyans

Nation has announced introduction  of another new TV channel QTV. QTV will air their programming in kiswahili which is the second official language in Kenya. It is a wise move by Nation to bridge the digital divide at opportune time when Kenyans are gearing towards election time. 

Kenya strikes oil in Turkana

Kenya strikes oil in Turkana but yet to establish its viability for commercial use. This discovery puts Turkana on National map again.

Election Date in Kenya

 It is only happening in Kenya!

 Constitution
According to the new constitution, the election should be held on  second Tuesday in August in every fifth year.

Public Mood
According to the public mood the elections should be held on December upon the expiry of the fifth year term

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

According to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission election should be held on 4 March 2013 

Enforced Security measure

Riding a Motor Bike!!

This Dog is at least learning the simple and prerequisite basics for riding a motor bike. Enforced security measure against unwarranted thieves in town.

Telkom Kenya under Siege

No More Calm waters for Telkom Kenya

Telkom Kenya which runs Data market and Mobile services  in Kenya is now under siege from debts from commercial banks and it is reported that  the company is seeking Sh10 Billion from Taxpayers for resuscitation.Where did the rain start beating Telkom Kenya?

Investors Worries

 

CMC Motors and East Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPCC)  share a common denominator : Both are suspended by Capital Market Authority from trading at Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) due Boardroom wrangles. Shareholders of these companies are the worried lot.

Inside Prison Cells

Prison Cell

                        

 According to Herald Online "remarks made by Zimbabwe senator that prisoners can go without food and clothing as long as they satisfy their sexual needs and urging the Government to forgo clothes and food and provide “sex gadgets” in prisons to curb homosexuality"  is totally laughable. Introducing "Sex Toys" into prison as way of quenching their thirst is NOT correct. Two wrongs do not make one right. Prison is a corrective facility.

Down The Memory Lane (2003)

 

                                                         10 years down the line!!!!!!

Bunge la mwanachi in Eldoret

Bunge la Mwananchi in Eldoret

This is the place in Eldoret town where you get the  latest update on current political issues  in Kenya.
It is noticeable that the venue is along the street near Orange House at Eldoret Central Business District. These people are exposing themselves to risk of being Electrocuted since their Bunge La Mwananchi is under KPLC Transformer transmitting high voltage lines.

KCSE 2011 EXAMINATION RESULTS

Picture by Standard

Ongeri releases 2011 KCSE Results. All Candidates who sat last year KCSE Examination can check Results by Safaricom SMS code 5052 or check http://www.knec.ac.ke/main/index.php

Lab Pratical experiement turns Lethal at RVTTI Eldoret

Two Students  from Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) in Eldoret succumbed to death and two others rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital after consuming methanol after Lab practical lessons. The two survivors was rescued by neighbours after they noticed they were seriously ill.

Louis Otieno Addressing media

                                                                          Video by  NTVKenya on Feb 21, 2012

TV anchor Louis Otieno is innocent unless proven otherwise. Am sure he will be vindicated by the evidence

Lightning kills 11 football players in Congo

Picture by OMG

It was tragic football match in Democratic Republic of Congo when lighting struck all 11 players of one team leaving their opponents unhurt. Reports from " Kinshasa daily newspaper L’Avenir  said local opinion – known to believe in charms and spells – was divided over whether someone had cursed the team. The two sides were drawing 1-1 in the match in eastern Kasai Province when the lightning struck the visiting team".

Smart TV Kenya Closes Shop

With World of Digital Terrestrial Television in Kenya, Smart TV came in handy to be the Best plug and play Decoder with added features that will keep consumer glued Television like never before but not anymore as the company closes shop in Kenya due stiff competition. Reports from Business Daily  indicate that the "company failed to secure funding to expand its operations in the country. The move will leave over 2000 without services pay tv services".

Zambia Does it Again!!!

The trick of winning bare-knuckle for Zambia. These players thought the best option of beating Ivory Coast and they actually did the job.

Chipolopolo sinks Black Stars

Celebration style in Zambia. Swimming at wee hours without swimming costumes with vuvuzelas. It is reported that atleast six people died during the celebrations. What will happen if they beat Ivory Coast in final?

Second-hand clothing Trade

Second-hand clothing  has been a very lucrative business in Kenya. It is no longer lucrative as the taxman spells doom for them. Kenya Revenue Authority plans to impose excise duty on all second-hand clothing commonly know as "Mitumba".

Going Green with PIMA Gas

The launch of LPG gas in Kenya will ease pressure on consumers during this hard economic period. With the free fall of kenyan shillings against the dollar, Pima Gas came at the right time.

Law officers enforcing their own rules along iten Road