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Your silence when teachers are maimed by their students is Sickening- KUPPET leader tells TSC, Education Ministry

Come to think of this.. A teacher is hacked to death by his own students; the ones he endeavors to help garner a bright future! This, to the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is just a normal happening! This has irked Union Leaders who feel there is a disconnect between the teachers and their employer; the TSC. See the reaction below;

“In August 2018, a teacher Mr. Manase Ong’ole was killed by three students on his way home. The other day, another teacher Peter Omare was killed by students, because a student had a phone in school . Very few people talk about it, authorities seem disinterested. A few months ago, another teacher was murdered by students in Kisumu but again the silence was deafening.
If the same students who killed a teacher were punished for having the phone in school, by the same teacher, It would be big news by now. The teacher would be having his interdiction letter by now and would probably be in police cells for all sorts of accusations, the education officials and human rights activists would have loudly condemned the teacher and possibly visited the school to issue several threats but they are all silent yet a life is lost. A life of a Kenyan who was discharging his mandate professionally and dutifully. Life of a teacher, a son, a husband, a father, a friend, a breadwinner.
The rising cases of teachers being killed by students should be a cause for worry to all and should not only be condemned but also addressed firmly. This is a serious red flag on our social fabric as a nation. How many more teachers will be killed by the very students they are tasked to nurture before it captures the authorities eyes? I appeal to the government to address this new trend firmly.”

By Laban Ouko Bosire.

The writer is a Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET, Chair in Kisii County.

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Popular stories in the headlines, today; Moses kuria’s resignation claims and more

Here are the big stories that have been trending today:

  1. MOSES KURIA’S RESIGNATION CLAIMS:

Gatundu South Legislator, Moses Kuria; pictured below, has refuted claims that he has written to speaker, Hon Justine Muturi, asking for his resignation. Earlier, it was reported that the fiery Legislator had resigned. Kuria now claims his life is in danger and has reported to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI. Hon Kuria has been trending since he launched a scathing attack against president Uhuru Kenyatta; whom he blames for the ‘underdevelopment’ in the Central region.

Gatundu South Member of Parliament, Hon Moses Kuria. He has denied claims that he has resigned.

Here is the full press statement from Hon Kuria:

2. WOMEN LEADERS FROM DIVERGENT POLITICAL ANGLES CONGREGATE, SUPPORT THE UHURU-RAILA HANDSHAKE.

Kenyan women (Pictured below) from different political persuasions came together as the EMBRACE Movement. In line with the handshake between President, uhuru Kenyatta, and former Premier, Raila Odinga, the women say they embarace everything that they believe is good for Kenya. Notable attendees were: Kirinyaga County Governor (Hon Anne Waiguru) and Homabay County Legislator ( Hon Gladys Wanga) among others.

“Earlier today at Serena Hotel women leaders from different political persuasion gathered in support of the Building Bridges Initiative led by HE Uhuru Kenyatta and HE Raila Amolo Odinga,” Says Hon Gladys Wanga, the Homabay County Member of Parliament.

“We have since left RESIST OR BRIGADE and joined a new movement called EMBRACE! We EMBRACE the Handshake as an act of extreme courage by two leaders who mean well for the country and who sacrificed individual feelings and pride and pulled Kenya from the brink of collapse. We reject, totally, the politics of blackmail, intimidation, threats and bloodshed. We have been there before. We are not going there again,” added Hon Wanga.

3. TWENTY OUT OF TWENTY SIX ACRES OF MAMA NGINA DRIVE GRABBED- NLC CHAIRMAN, DR SWAZURI, SAYS

National Lands Commission, NLC, chair (Dr. Muhammad swazuri) has sensationally revealed that 20 acres out 26 of Mama Ngina Drive in Mombasa have been grabbed. Dr Swazuri made the claims when he toured the park today. According to Swazuri, 13 people who claim ownership of the land presented title deeds for the 20 acres of the land. Swazuri said he does not understand how the grabbers obtained the Land Titles. The NLC boss ordered that two perimeter walls be erected; round the 26 acres of the land.

4. AFC LEOPARDS SUSPENDS TOP OFFICIALS AFTER THE FRACAS THAT MARRED THEIR TIE AGAINST NZOIA LAST WEEKEND.

Kenya Premier League side, AFC Leopards, has today suspended its Organizing Secretary (Timothy Lilumbi) and a Member (IAN Mukhobi) following an alleged attack on referees who were manning their match against Nzoia FC on Sunday. The match that was played at Kenyatta stadium on Sunday, January 6th 2019, ended at 1-1 draw.

Below is the Presser by the club:

“Following the unfortunate incident after our match last week in Machakos and the charges that have since been instituted against us, the Management of AFC Leopards SC has forthwith suspended the Organizing Secretary, Mr.Timothy Lilumbi, for his alleged involvement in the fracas and a Member one Mr. Ian Mukhobi has also been suspended pending conclusion of investigations and ruling by IDCC. In this period, both Mr Lilumbi and Mr. Mukhobi will not be allowed to transact anything or act on behalf of the club. AFC Leopards is firmly against hooliganism of any kind and we will fully cooperate with all the football stake holder in the fight to eliminate the vice from our sport.We have instituted our own investigations and we shall make known our findings upon conclusion.”

The club has been summoned to appear before the Kenyan Premier League’s Independent Disciplinary and Complaints Committee (IDCC) , tomorrow, to shed light on the matter.

5. PRESIDENT UHURU HAS URGED LOCAL ASSEMBLERS TO PRODUCE CHEAPER VEHICLES

President Uhuru Kenyatta met members of the Kenya Manufacturers Association, yesterday, to discuss the National Automotive Policy geared towards promoting the vehicle assembly sector. He urged local motor vehicle assemblers to innovate ways of producing quality vehicles that are affordable for Kenyans.

” I am keen to see the country’s vehicle assembly industry back on track in support of the manufacturing pillar of our Big 4 Agenda. If well harnessed motor vehicle assembly has the potential to create thousands of jobs for our youth,” said the President.

The meeting occurred yesterday (9th January, 2019) at State House, Mombasa.

6. KENYA’S PASSPORT RANKED HIGHLY IN AFRICA.

Kenya’s passport has been ranked eighth in Africa and 72 in the world. The Kenyan Passport can be used to access 71 destinations without requirement of a VISA. Japan is the top country in the world with 190 countries access while Seychelles leads in Africa with 151 countries. The ranking has been done by Henley and Partners, a Citizenship and planning firm.

7. SOYA AWARDS GALA TO BE HELD IN MOMBASA, TOMORROW.

The Sports Personality of the Year Awards, SOYA, gala will be held tomorrow (Friday 11th January 2019) at Fort Jesus in Mombasa. The Gala will see sportsmen and Women who excelled in various disciplines, in 2018, get rewards from Safaricom and other sponsors.

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Ministry of defence list of shortlisted Cadets 2021

The Ministry of Defence has released a list of applicants who have been shortlisted as Cadets; Specialist Officers , GSO Undergraduate Degree holders and Tradesmen/women. The list contains the names of successful applicants and their National Identity Numbers. This follows the recent recruitment drive. You can download the complete PDF list below.

The applicants are to report for interviews as indicated below:

  • Specialist Officer candidates to report to KMA – Lanet, Nakuru on Sun 14 March 2021 at 0800 hrs (8.00 am).
  • GSO Undergraduate Degree Holder candidates to report to KMA – Lanet, Nakuru on Sat 27 February 2021 at 0800 hrs (8.00 am).
  • Tradesmen/women to report to Embakasi Garrison – Nairobi, on Sun 28 March 2021 at 0800 hrs (8.00 am).

All candidates MUST bring with them original National Identity (ID) Card, Academic and Professional Certificates, Curriculum Vitae and any other Testimonials. Feeding and accommodation will be provided during the period of interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be reimbursed road travelling expenses in accordance with KDF Regulations.

All candidates are to adhere to Government Regulations/Protocols on COVID-19. Candidates are advised to carry with them warm clothing.

SHORTLISTED SPECIALIST OFFICERS, GSO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND TRADESMEN/WOMEN

Check your name in the list below;

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Blame the government for the decayed students’ morals, not teachers- KUPPET leader says

The Ambira incident should be a wake up call to the government that you can’t give absolute rights to the children without putting in place proper checks to ensure indiscipline is dealt with firmly. Teachers deal with worse cases year in year out.

When such students are suspended, the ministry comes in very first with the clauses on learners rights forgetting that each time students appear to win in cases against the school authorities, the authorities simply become weak and create a sense of “am above the law/regulations attitude and we will always have our way mentality” in these young people.

Just when we were wondering what happened at Ambira, the Bomet incident happens making the Ambira incident look like a Christmas party. Read more here: Police arrest 30 students for engaging in a sex orgy
What do these two incidences communicate? Its simply that as a people we are losing in nurturing this young generation.

When you degrade the teacher, condemn the teacher at every opportunity, demotivate the teacher how do you expect the young observant Kenyans to respect the same teacher? How do you expect these young Kenyans to accept to be moulded by this same teacher you so much belittle each day. To destroy a nation, destroy the foundation of education by degrading the teacher.
Now which way Kenya? Go back to the crossroads, consult and involve the teacher in policy formulation. Respect the teacher, then the learner will respect the teacher and take his/her advice seriously then, only then will we win this war.

If not, these 2018 incidents will seem like a Christmas party in future.
©Ouko Laban Bosire

The writer is a vocal Unionst who is currently
 the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers,  
KUPPET, Chair; in Kisii County.

Kisumu County Governor, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, hospitalized

Kisumu County Governor, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o rushed to Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu after feeling unwell during the installation of Archbishop Philip Anyolo at the Uzima University grounds.

The Governor had earlier received NASA leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto who arrived in Kisumu on today for the installation ceremony for Arch-Bishop Philip Anyolo as the new Catholic archbishop.

Report indicate the Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o is in stable condition.

Pensioners- Physical Head Count Venues and Dates

The Board of Trustees of TelPosta Pension Scheme wishes to bring to the attention of all its pensioners including beneficiaries (spouses only) in receipt of a monthly pension that the above exercise will be undertaken as shown below.

The exercise will commence on 28′h November 2022 and end on 7′h December 2022.

All pensioners and dependants are informed to physically present themselves at any counting station/venue of their choice on a date that is convenient.

All pensioners and dependants are advised to bring along their original ID Cards together with a photocopy of the same

This exercise is useful as it will be used to validate rightful pensioners entitled to continued receipt of monthly pension benefits. We confirm that the information so gathered will be used for Scheme Administration purposes only.

CENTRAL REG ION
TOWN/CITY STATION/VENU E DATE TIME
Kervigoya Kerugoya Post Office 28/11/2022 9.00 .PM — 4.30 Pri
Muranga Muranga Post Office 29/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PS
Karatina Karatina Post Office 30/11/2022 9.00 AM —— 4.30 PM
Nyeri Nyeri Post Office 01/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.39 PM
Nyahururu Nyaliururu Post Office 02/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

RIFT VALLEY REG ION  
TOWN/CITY STATION/VENUE DATE TIME
Kitale Kitale Post Office 28/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Eldoret Eldoret Post Office 29/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Nakuru Nakuru Post Office 30/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kericho Kericho Post Office 01/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Bomet Bonnet Post Office 02/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

COAST REGION
TOWN/CITY STATION/VENUE DATE TIME
Malindi Malindi Post Office 28/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kilifi Kilifi Post Office 29/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Mombasa Mombasa GPO 30/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Voi Voi Post Office 01/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Ukunda Ukunda Post Office 02/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

EASTERN REG ION
TOWN/CITY STATION/VENUE DATE TIME
Meru Meru Post Office 28/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Embu Embu Post Office 29/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Mwingi Mwingi Post Office 30/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kitui Ikitui Post Office 01/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Machakos Machakos Post Office 02/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

WESTERN REGION
TOWN/CITY STATION/VENUE DATE TIME
Mbale/Maragoli Mbale Post Office 28/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kakamep•a Kakamega Post Office 29/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Mumias Mumias Post Office 30/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Busia Busia Post Office 01/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Bungoma Bungoma Post Office 02/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

NYANZA REGION
TOWN/CITY STATION/YENUE DATE TIME
Siaya Siaya Post Office 28/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kisumu Kisumu Post Office 29/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Migori Migori Post Office 30/11/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Homabay Homabay Post Office 01/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kisii Kisii Post Office 02/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

NAIROBI REGION
TOWN/CITY STATION/YENUE DATE TIME
Nairobi TelPosta Towers,

Wing C, Ground Floor

05/12/2022 to 07/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Nairobi City Square Post Office 05/1 2/2022 to 07/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Kiambu Kiambu Post Office 05/1 2/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Thika Thika Post Office 06/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM
Mbagathi

(Map•adi Road)

Mbagathi Post Office

(Map•adi Road)

07/12/2022 9.00 AM — 4.30 PM

 

The Board wishes to inform the pensioners that those who will not have presented themselves by the closure of the exercise will be deleted from the Pension Benefits Payroll and such payment deferred until requisite evidence is produced of their continued eligibility to a monthly pension.

Why teachers should just reject the Government’s housing scheme; Details

Affordable housing is one of President Uhuru kenyatta’s big four agenda; others being Enhancing Manufacturing, Food Security & Nutrition and Universal Health care. The housing scheme has already been given a green light by the president, when he signed the 2018 Finance act, recently. Under the Affordable housing scheme, employees will contribute 1.5 percent of their monthly basic salaries towards the National Housing Development Fund while the employer tops up with an equal amount; provided that the sum of the employer and employee’s contributions do not exceed Kshs. 5,000 per month.

The Deputy President (H.E William Ruto), while addressing the Kenya union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) delegates on Saturday 15th December 2018, defended the housing scheme saying: “We want to make it possible for a Kenyan with five thousand shillings to have a mortgage (where they pay Ksh. 5,000 per month) and in fifteen years or twenty years, instead of paying rent of five or ten thousand (monthly) the house becomes yours.” This means that for one to own a house under this scheme he/she will have to wait for a whooping 15 years! This is not, definitely, a good deal for teachers whose payslips have already been raided by the marauding Monster; the AON-Minet Medical insurance scheme. Teachers are also staring at a loss of 7.5% of their salaries to a proposed contributory Pension scheme. In the scheme, the employee will contribute 7.5% of his/ her monthly earnings while, the employer tops it up with 15%. This scheme, to be effected next year (2019), is mandatory for all employees joining the service and all those below 45 years.

According to the finance bill of 2018, a contributor will have to wait for a minimum period of fifteen years before the fund matures. “For employees who qualify for affordable housing, the contributions accrue to the employee and shall be used to finance the purchase of a home under the affordable housing scheme (upon expiry of the fifteen years from the date one starts to make contributions),” reads the 2018 finance bill, in part. The sad part is, if one does not qualify for the housing unit or retires before the expiry of the fifteen years such an individual will either transfer the accrued sum to a pension scheme or receive the contributions in cash. When the contributions are to be paid in cash they shall be included in the contributor’s taxable income for that year and be subjected to tax; at the prevailing rates. This is a big rip off, that is distasteful!

According to the Deputy President (DP), teachers will be the ‘biggest’ beneficiaries of the housing scheme.  “In fact, the biggest beneficiaries of our housing scheme will be the teachers of Kenya; I dare to say and you will poof me right one day. (This is) because you are the people in the middle class,” said the DP. This was met with protests from the delegates who expressed their dissatisfaction; forcing the DP to say that the government was ready to engage the teachers further. “And that is why, Mr Secretary general (KUPPET’s Akello Misori) we are willing , we are ready, to sit down and engage with you on behalf of KUPPET  and the teachers of Kenya. So that you can understand how this housing plan will benefit the teachers of Kenya,” said the DP. This caused, further, wild protests from the delegates. “We want to commit that even if it means we isolate part of this housing plan specifically for teachers, we will do that. Even if it means that we re-invent part of of this plan to belong specifically to teachers, we are willing to go that direction. Because you people (teachers) can see directly how your 1.5% (contribution) is going to benefit you,” the DP added.

The teachers’ unions are already opposed to the way this housing plan has been formulated and are asking the government to engage them in talks; on the way forward. On Thursday, the Kenya National Union of Teachers’ (KNUT) delegates made their intention clear on the housing scheme. The delegates, attending their Annual Delegates Conference at the BOMAS in Nairobi, shutdown the Principal secretary (to the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development), Mr. Charles Hinga Mwaura, when he stood to highlight on the scheme. The angry delegates did not give Mr. Hinga time to even introduce himself. A frustrated Mr. Hinga insisted that the Contributory Housing Scheme will be implemented as planned, amid shouting from the disgruntled delegates. KNUT’s Secretary General, Hon Wilson Sossion, has already warned of industrial action if the deduction is effected. This shows the gravity and anguish attached to the housing scheme.

Also opposed to the Housing scheme is the Secretary General to the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), Mr. Francis Atwoli. Similarly, during their Annual Delegates’ Conference (yesterday), KUPPET General Secretary (Mr. akello Misori) said teachers are strongly opposed to this housing scheme, as currently constituted. “Your excellency (the Deputy President), I do not want to forget this. There is a new legislation which require teachers or workers of this country to fund housing to the tune of 1.5% . We are apprehensive, because we feel that will do well with a mortgage, for professionals like us. But, the process of having this 1.5% is going to hurt us,” Akello told the deputy president.

Mr. Akello says if no talks are held between the union and the government, then they will call for industrial action from the members. “We will wish to ask a re-looking to this policy and therefore, the matter taken back to parliament. Currently, teachers are on loans, huge ones. Some of them do not earn,” added Misori. He further noted that further deductions from teachers’ payslips will leave them with no option than venturing into side hustles; to raise an extra coin.

The DP in his address, yesterday, indicated that most teachers do not have decent housing units and hence will be the biggest beneficiaries to the new housing scheme. Wherever the Deputy President got the statistics from, one wonders! For your information, Mr. Deputy President Sir, most teachers own houses; decent ones. Secondly, with the coming of delocalization teachers will definitely continue staying in rental houses. A mortgage can do better as at now, for the teachers.

A house on sale in Kenya(Courtesy of Jumuia). Teachers are opposed to the new housing scheme by the government
A house on sale in Kenya(Courtesy of Jumuia). Teachers are opposed to the new housing scheme by the government

Fast forward, a good government is one that listens to her workers. If pertinent issues have been raised against the housing scheme and even the AON medical scheme, by teachers, then the government is obligated to amicably solve these biting concerns. Having knee jerk decisions and forcing unpalatable policies on workers is quite unfortunate and uncalled for.

By: Segera Festus for Newsblaze Digital.
(https://newsblaze.co.ke)

 

DusitD2 Hotel attack update- Police give a press statement, contacts for rescue and evacuation requests provided

DUSITD2 HOTEL ATTACK- What is known so far;

Attackers forced their way into the 14 Riverside Drive by indiscriminately shooting at the guards, today afternoon. They then threw explosives into vehicles and went into DusitD2 hotel. So far, one suspect has been arrested and many people rescued. Inspector General of police, Joseph Boinnet, has given a presser saying the attackers are suspected to be terrorists. Terror Group, Al-Shabaab, has claimed responsibility. Casualties have been reported, with a woman who sustained injuries succumbing at a hospital in Nairobi.

Those receiving any information (rescue requests) to share with:

  • The Director of Criminal Investigations on: 0721141282 or 0722839978
  • RedCross on: 0715820219.
  • University of Nairobi: HELP CALL HOTLINE: 020 491 3115/4, 020 491 0000 or Mobile: 0721 581 030, 0722 825826

The rescue operations are ongoing. A number of individuals have been rescued, so far. State House has urged restraint in sharing clips from the attack, on social media platforms. See the screen shot below:

This is the police statement on the attack:

PRESS STATEMENT

We regret to confirm that at approximately 3pm today, a group of armed assailants attacked the Dusit Complex in a suspected terror attack. Security and emergency teams immediately responded to the incident and have cordoned off the area. The situation is being managed and residents are being screened and evacuated from the area. We are aware that armed criminals are holding up in the hotel and specialist forces are now currently flushing them out.

However we regret to inform that there have been injuries in the attack and we are in the process of confirming the numbers and types of injuries incurred. We have been vigilant throughout the holiday season and therefore all public and other hotel premises remain under close watch. Reports from throughout the country indicate that everything remains calm and normal. We urge the public to remain calm and to cooperate with all security forces and to provide any information that they may deem as useful to the security forces.

We thank you for your cooperation. Further information will be provided as soon as it is available.

Joseph K. Boinnet, MGH (nsc) AU Inspector General National Police Service. Tuesday, 15th January, 2019

Popular lawyer offers to represent the 8 Ambira boys calls for contacts to the parents of the boys

A Popular and flamboyant lawyer has pledged to represent the arrested boys from Ambira High School in court. The boys were caught in camera hurling abuses at Cabinet Secretaries Dr. Amina Mohammed (Education) and Dr. Fred Matiang’i (Interior).

The eight boys who appeared before Ukwala resident magistrate Gladys Adhiambo, yesterday, did not take a plea after the prosecution requested for one week for investigations to be carried out. The boys will be locked up at Ugunja police station until 3rd December 2018, when the case will be mentioned in the same court.

Lawyer Nelson Havi has now decided to represent the boys in court and is calling out for contacts to the parents and/ or guardians to the eight boys. “We have offered to act for the 8 Ambira High School boys. If you know the identities and contacts of their parents or guardians, please notify us ASAP (immediately). We cannot have a high handed executive decision to punish children and a more than willing Court assisting in the transgression,” said Nelson Havi.

The lawyer shot to fame as one of the lawyers who represented The National Super Alliance, NASA, in the 2017 General election petition. He has also represented one of the top government critic and Lawyer, Dr. Miguna Miguna, who was deported to Canada, few months ago.

The lawyer says the police over reacted by arresting the boys instead of subjecting them to Guidance and Counselling. “The boys should have been give four strokes of the cane each and ordered to uproot the biggest tree stumps in the County. I am sure that is what my High School Headmaster Bokasa and Provincial Education Officer Kavuludi would have decreed. It is not a matter to involve the State,” the lawyer advised.

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Governors Joho and Ann Waiguru lead in the list of Kenyans to be feted at today’s Jamhuri Day Celebrations

Kirinyaga Governor, Ann Waiguru, and her Mombasa counterpart, Ali Hassan Joho, headline the list of Kenyans to be feted at this year’s Jamhuri Day Celebrations. This is according to a Kenya Gazette notice dated, 11th December 2018. The appointees will receive the award of Orders, Decorations and Medals from the head of State (H.E Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta) during today’s Jamhuri Day National Celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.

“In recognition of distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the Nation in various capacities and responsibilities, I, Uhuru Muigai kenyatta President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces confer Awards and Honours to the following persons (See list below)….,” reads in part the, the Kenya Gazette segment.

Those to receive the Order of the Golden Hearts of Kenya awards are:

  • Hon Joho Hassan- Mombasa Governor,
  • Hon John Mbadi- Member of Parliament who is the Orange Democratic Movement, ODM, National Chairman and Minority Leader,
  • Hon. Wambora Martin Nyaga- Embu Governor,
  • Hon. Tunai Samwel Kuntai- Narok County Governor,
  • Hon. Amoth Cornel rasanga- Siaya Governor,
  • Hon. Nanok Josphat Koli- Turkana Governor and Chair to the Council of Governors,
  • Hon. Engineer Alex Tolgos- Elgeyo Marakwet,
  • Hon. Jackson Mandago- Uasin Gishu Governor,
  • Hon. Dr. Alfred Mutua- Machakos Governor,
  • Hon. Dr. Laboso Cherono Joyce- Bomet governor,
  • Hon. Waiguru Ann Mumbi- Kirinyaga Governor and Vice Chair to the Council of Governors and
  • Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi- Member of Parliament.

Those to receive the Order of the Burning Spear award are: Noordin Haji (the Director of Public Prosecutions), George Kinoti (the Director of Criminal Investigations), Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja, Agnes Zani (ODM Nominated Senator), Baringo County Senator Gideon Moi, Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini Legislator) and Hon. Kimani Ichungwah Kimani who is the Member of Parliament for Kikuyu Constituency.

The head of State is currently leading the Nation in Celebrating this year’s Jamhuri Day at the Nyayo National Stadium. The Ceremony is attended by many local luminaries including: the Deputy President (H.E William Ruto), ODM Leader (H.E Raila Odinga) and former Vice President (H.E kalonzo Musyoka) among other leaders.

 

Journalist Jacque Maribe makes first public appearance at Hon. Lesuuda’s wedding

Television anchor Jacque Maribe made her first public appearance today, weeks after tasting freedom. Read more hereCitizen TV anchor released, finally.

Maribe graced the wedding ceremony of Samburu West Member of Parliament, Hon. Lesuuda Naisula and her fiance, Robert, in Samburu. arrived at the venue accompanied by Gatundu South Legislator, Hon. Moses Kuria.

Photo- Journalist Jacque Maribe at Lesuuda’s wedding.

Photo- Jacque Maribe with Moses Kuria.

Lesuuda tied the knot in a colorful wedding attended by a number of diginitaries.

Photo- Hon. Lesuuda and fiance, Robert, at the wedding ceremony today 

Kirinyaga Governor, Hon. Anne Waiguru, wasn’t left out either. She was accompanied by former Nairobi County Women Representative, Rachel Shebesh. Hon Waiguru looked stunningly beautiful in a purple dress.