Why Ruto and Raila are not the only bullets.

A photo of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto. Image: Courtesy.

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

The political stage is set, with temperatures rising on who will fill the gap once Uhuru’s tenure is over. Various leaders are on the run to secure the seat. But the question is, who will secure the bag?

I think time has come for me to declare my political stand. I don’t support Ruto or Raila. So who do i support?. It is high time for Kenyans to look for someone neutral. Someone who is not driven by hustler and dynasty narratives. So who is my perfect choice?.

A leader with a clean record and one who will help improve the economy of Kenya, one who will fight corruption, one who will fight tribalism, one who will cater for the needs of the minority and one who will reduce the increased rates of unemployment among the youths.

Most Kenyans have fallen victims of the lazy bandwagon of only two candidates; William Ruto and Raila Odinga. Should we not be on the forefront of suggesting that in over 47 million Kenyans, their could be a better leader for our country than the two duo’s?.

Why can’t we give a try to leaders like Dr Alfred Mutua, Musalia Mudavadi, Kivutha Kibwana, Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Kalonzo Musyoka or any other Kenyan who is capable of leading us.

The two leaders have been in government for many years but have offered no solution to the carefully crafted decades of institutional plunder, high rates of unemployment, corruption, the rising cost of living, tribalism and many other problems facing ordinary Kenyans.

We as Kenyans need leaders who will address issues that affect over 47 million Kenyans. Not issues about the elite, dynasties, hustlers, BBI or dividing seats.

Jubilee government under President Uhuru & Dp Ruto promised Kenyans a digital revolution but the revolution ended up being wheelbarrownomics. Giving out cheap handouts to the youths as a form of empowerment, instead of creating jobs to the youths as a form of Empowerment.

After a disastrous reign of President Kenyatta and Ruto, the next government will have to bid to put a new twist on its successful recipe for strong economic growth and greater social justice.

The triad of social equity, economic growth and political freedom has always been the pillar of concertacion governments. To fail in one of this areas would be to fail overall.

We must make it our mission to build a leadership that steers away from the superiority complexes. We must be led by people who like us at the very least. The leaders who will seek inclusive policies, implement laws that protect the minorities and grant everyone dignity.

It is not that late for Kenyans, the bullets aren’t two, we got more. We can achieve this by first hitting the snake on the head (tribalism) and by avoiding being brainwashed by our leaders.

Through that, miracles might happen or we shall keep asking ourselves where did the rain start beating us till the son of Joseph comes.

The Dark side of Kilimani, Nairobi.

A section of Kilimani in Nairobi. Image: Courtesy

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

Kilimani on face value, is the ideal place for people looking for cosy homes to live. The furnished apartments, residential and commercial villas, proper landscaping gives Kilimani an elegant look.

Sleek cars dominate the roads and almost every building has a uniformed security officer at the gate. The high rent houses is part of the serenity that gives Kilimani it’s look.

Despite the sassy lifestyle in Kilimani, the area has been associated with dirty money, deaths, illegal businesses, parties, prostitution, money laundering and many other vices.

A collage photo of people in a party, someone holding a gun and Money.

Here are the 5 fake and illegal deals being done in Kilimani that make the fraudsters billionaires.

1. Fake Gold Scams.

Fake gold scams have increased in the region and a lot of people fall victims especially foreigners. The con games involved is the coating of metallic items such as iron and copper with brass, which most people pass off as Gold.

By using loopholes in the law and protection from the police and politicians, the fraudsters are well represented in government and crucial entities like banks and other financial institutions.

Junior police officers can be pocketed as much as ksh 2million inorder to protect the cartels.

The senior officers who are paid more and on need basis ensures that the huge amounts of money coming into the fraudsters’ bank accounts are not flagged as suspicious when banks notify the banking fraud unit.

However to date, not a single big player in the gold scamming enterprise has been successfully convicted by any court in Kenya. The cases either end up at the police stations they are reported to or at the court where all the big scammers are facing multiple cases but are still in the game.

A recent case is where a foreigner was defrauded of Ksh 300Million by the scammers after being promised of Gold. The case ended up in court and till today no one has ever been arrested.

2. Drug Lords.

This are other cartels who are involved in drug trafficking of hard and illegal drugs.

The drug lords have big pockets and have invested in all sectors including banking industry where they hide their ill gotten money, transport sector to aid movement of the contraband and even dry ports for safe landing and storage of drugs.

They will pocket sacks loads of money to the police bosses and their juniors who will then scramble for the cash as the drug lords go ahead with their deals.

Those who have dared come in between their businesses have lived to regret while some are in their graves. Police who have deified their seniors and decided to arrest drug dealers have also found themselves transferred or sacked.

Some policemen have been beheaded by hit men believed to have been hired by drug dealers because of their uncompromising fight against drug trade.

3. Gangsters/Criminals.

Somewhere along the way, nouveau riche criminals have trooped in and turned it their playing ground. The typical criminals however does not waylay people on the streets and shake them down for money, hijack vehicle or rob a bank.

They tend to be white collar, tech savvy and is well connected with the police. He also has a licenced firearm courtesy of his connections and is an expert in money laundering.

He probably also dresses quite well, presents great outward image, but don’t be fooled. He is also extremely ruthless if you stand his way.

4. Con games.

This are conmens who run offices in the area. Here, unsuspecting foreigner are duped into paying clearance fees for a mineral which Kenya does not produce on an industrial scale.

They arrested and released on cash bail, enabling them to continue conning people while their cases continue in court. Operating side by side by this conmens are money launderers and cyber criminals.

One conman narrates that their is an online international bank fraud where the loader who steals money from bank accounts abroad and sends it offline to another country after which it is then send to Kenya.

In Kenya, their is a guy referred to as POS owner who runs a cashless card onto his machine to cash the money within 24 hours.

This cartels know how to use the law and they are well connected. They can intercept police files whenever they want.

5. Money counterfeiting.

Counterfeit money is imitation of currency produced without the legal sanction of the state or government.

Can also be defined as the manufacture of false money for gain, a kind of forgery.

The cartels counterfeit large sums of false foreign currency and are usually circulated in Kenya. The fraudsters are said to be in a gang of local and international crooks conning gullible individuals and investors.

They also pretend to be super rich businessmen who can assist one make instant millions of shillings in the city under the sun.

Some of the counterfeit currency is used to finance criminal activities such as money laundering businesses and terrorism. They are well protected by the police and it is hard for them to face the law.

6 Essentials of Investment.

An investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in value at some point in the future.

Here are the 6 Essentials of investment.

1. Any type of investment requires vision and realism to ensure that the proposed venture is both viable and feasible, ie. It will result in financial or economic benefits that outweigh costs, and is technically achievable.

2. Selection of the right project is paramount. The right project should be one that is viable, feasible and something in which the investor has interest and some knowledge about.

3. Once a decision is made to start a business has been taken, the implementation should be carried out without undue delay and according to a well laid down plan.

4. The identification and engagement of suitably qualified and competent personnel right from the initial stage is important.

5. All funds should be firmed up at the project planning stage and especially sufficient cash provided. Where funds have been borrowed, the lender is your co-investor and must be kept well informed of the progress and problems.

6. Investments are especially long term. One must be willing to delay immediate desire for consumption as this could jeopardize the investment. A demarcation should also be kept between business and personal transactions.

Reference.

Gethaiga Kibuka – GOING into BUSINESS FOR your SELF!

October, The Month of Breast Cancer Awareness.

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

Breast Cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breast. The Breast Cancer awareness is marked in every country across the world in October. It helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of the disease.

It is also an annual international health campaign organised by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.

Breast Cancer is the mostly frequently cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number of cancer related deaths among women. In 2018, it is estimated that 627000 women died from breast cancer. That is approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women (WHO 2018).

While breast cancer rates are higher among women in nearly every region globally. In low and middle income countries the incidence has been rising up steadily in the past years due to the increase in life expectancy, increase in urbanization and adoption of western lifestyle.

The majority of deaths occur where most women with breast cancer are diagnosed in late stages due mainly to lack of awareness on early detection and barriers to health services thus resulting in in high mortality rates.

A necessary first step to improve breast cancer outcomes is by improving breast cancer healthcare and breast cancer awareness in local communities. Another necessarily step to mitigate late presentation of the disease is understanding local barriers to early detection, accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Signs & symptoms of Breast Cancer include;

-Lump in the breast or underarm (armpits).

-Swelling or thickening of all parts of the breast.

-Dimpling or skin irritation of breast skin.

-Parsistent breast pain

-Nipple discharge.

-Any changes in the size or shape of the breast.

Risk factors.

Risk factors are anything that makes it more likely one may get the breast cancer. Some of the factors associated with an increased risk of breast cancer include;

-A personal history of breast cancer.

-A personal history of Breast conditions.

-A family history of breast cancer.

-Radiation expose.

-Being female.

-Beginning menopause at an older age.

-Having never been pregnant.

Breast Cancer screening.

Early diagnosis strategies focus on providing timely access to cancer treatment by reduction barriers to care and/or improving access to effective diagnosis services.

-All women should have a risk assessment at age 30 to see if screening earlier than age 40 is needed.

-Women at average breast cancer risk should begin screening at age 40.

-Women previously diagnosed with breast cancer may also benefit from supplementary screening with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) especially if their cancer was diagnosed at or before the age of 50.

The test of of Breast cancer screening are;

-A mammogram.

-Breast ultrasound.

-A breast MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

WHO promotes comprehensive breast cancer control programmes as part of national cancer controls plan. The recommended early detection strategies for low and middle income countries are awareness of early signs and symptoms and screening by clinical breast examination in demonstration areas.

5 Best hotels in Eldoret.

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

Eldoret is a fast developing town in Kenya that is located in the Rift valley region of Kenya. It offers the best luxurious hotels in the region and if you looking to treat yourself, a high end hotel will provide that extra something special to make your trip even more memorable.

This hotels provides lavish luxuries such as an on site restaurant, in room massage, out door pools and spacious terraces. This hotels top our most stay list.

1. Poa Place Resort.

The resort has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a Bar. It is 1km away from Eldoret Golf Club. The cottage style accommodation will provide you with a patio, safety deposit box and a seating area.

The facility offers free WiFi, self parking, outdoor pool, garden & kids play ground, live sports events, walking tours, Beauty services etc.

2. Boma Inn.

The facility is located in Eldoret town, a 3 mins drive from Moi Teaching and Referall Hospital and a 12 mins drive from 64 stadium. The facility offers free WiFi, self parking, and an outdoor pool. All rooms offer balconies, iPad docking stations and separate sitting areas.

Recreation includes a health club. Airport shuttle services available at a fee and buffet breakfast are available at the hotel.

3. Sirikwa hotel.

It is situated in Eldoret 500m from Zion mall. Sirikwa hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

It has a free WiFi and it offers a 24 hour front desk and room services.

4. The Starbucks hotel.

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a conference centre. The hotel has a barbecue and sauna. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. It also offers free WiFi in public areas, free buffet breakfast and a free self parking are also provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall shower heads and a complimentary toiletries. Every room has a flat screen TV with satellite channels.

5. Naiberi River Campsite & Resort.

It is located 20km from Eldoret town along Eldoret- Eldamaravine highway. Some of the amenities include free Wi-Fi, a pool, Spa, parking lot, Restaurant, hotel bar and gym. Room facilities include Bathroom with a shower.

7 ideal places to visit in Kitale.

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

Kitale shouts its beauty in swanky and evident elegance from the natural wildlife habitats to the salient five star hotels. Kitale has rapidly become a must see destination.

Here are the top 7 ideal places to visit while you are in Kitale or planning to visit Kitale.

1. Kitale Museum.

It is a serene makeshift rainforest that allows visitors at the museum to experience what it is like being inside an actual rainforest. It displays traditional Kenyan homes, weaponry, utensils and native musical instruments. Some of the animals inside the museum include Nile crocodile, Leopard tortoise and venomous snakes like Rock python, Puff adder, Gaboon viper and rhinoceros’s viper. It is an ideal place to visit.

2. Parco nazionale di Saiwa swamp.

It is a vibrant green realm of swamp with some riverine forest. The best place to see the Sitatunga (aquatic antelope) and De Brazza monkey. Some of the water birds at the Saiwa swamp include Lesser jacana, Grey heron, and African Black duck. It is a veritable haven for nature lovers.

3. Kitale Nature Conservancy.

It is an incredible place that is great for play parks and picnics. Some of the significant activities there include Bird watching and spotting of the butterflies. Animals at the conservancy include; Rothschild giraffes, Sitatunga, Reed bucks, Black rhino, Bongo and elephants.

4. Treasures of African Museum.

This an ideal place to visit in Kitale. The place lets the visitors witness the rich cultural artifacts, rural and ethnic utilities and colourful handiworks. A place worth visiting to spend some good time learning cultural history.

5. Kitale Golf Club.

Kitale golf club is a nice place to visit especially for golf course lovers. It has a serene environment and animals found at the kitale golf club include Columbus monkey. It host Rugby, Tennis and golf court. Their is also a swimming pool at the facility. Kitale golf club is the only 18 hole golf club in the lake Victoria and Rift valley region.

6. Aturkan Hotel.

It is the largest hotel in Trans-nzoia county. The main restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. At the roof top the restaurant specializes in barbecues. Their is also a bisto, a bar, a swimming pool and a cafe longe. Activities on site include darts, cycling, massage, gold course, fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre.

7. Barnleys Guest House ( Sirikwa Safaris).

The home of Sirikwa safaris is a unique place to explore the wonders of African nature and culture. Sirikwa safaris offers daytrips and excursions throughout the highlands, Ornithological tours, trout fishing and golfing outings are tailored for visitors who are led by highly trained staff. The place best soots nature lovers who love picnics.

Raila’s message to Ruto: Stop the early campaigns and let President Uhuru deliver his manifestos.

The former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a past function. Image: Courtesy.

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

The former Kenyan Prime Minister wrote on his twitter handle following the chaos that erupted on Sunday at Kenol, Murang’a county ahead of Dp Ruto visit. The chaos led to the loss of two people while leading to several injured and properties destroyed.

It is believed that the chaos was politicaly stage managed and various leaders were summoned to the DCI to face the fate. Through his twitter handle, The former premiere consoled the diseased and the injured “I pass my sincere condolences to the families that lost loved ones and wish quick recovery to those who sustained injuries in that senseless and unnecessary violence” wrote the former premiere.

He went ahead and told leaders to stop early election campaigns and renounce the politics of violence and militarization of youths as a mean of achieving powers.

The former premiere on a written letter said that the spectre of violence and vandalism in the name of a presidential election that is over two years away should be a serious cause for concern to all peace loving Kenyans.

He further appealed to Kenyans to acknowledge that system violence has plagued the country for too long and Kenyans should all commit to work together to confront and end it.

The message seemed to address the Deputy President who is too much focused on the 2022 elections. The Dp has been moving around the country selling his agendas and empowering youths by giving then handouts to sustain themselves.

He further appealed to the government to move with speed and fairly but firmly deal with the people behind the violence so as to pass an unmistakable message that Kenyans don’t deserve this political violence and must stop.

Ethiopian Shura Kitata emerges as Men’s London Marathon Champion dethroning Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge.

Winners of the London Marathon. From Right to left; Kenyan Vincent Kipchumba, Ethiopian Shura Kitata, Ethiopian Sisay Lemma

By Yuvenalis Wakoli

Ethiopian Shura Kitata emerged the winner of London Marathon after finishing at a clocking time of 2:05:41. This after dethroning the world champion Eliud Kipchoge who finished 8th in the race clocking at 2.06:49. Kenyan Vincent Kipchumba emerged second after a finishing of 2:05:42 while Ethiopian Sisay Lemma emerged third after clocking 2:05:45.

Eliud Kipchoge on his twitter page wrote “After 25 kilometres my ear blocked and it couldn’t open anymore. But this how sport is, we should accept defeat and focus on the winning next time. Thanks for the support”.

The ears play a key role in stabilizing your body movement especially during running. The inner ear contains vestibular system whose function is to maintain the body’s postural equilibrium. Nerve impulses from the inner ear communicates the position of your head allowing Someone to maintain balance.

Many people around the globe went ahead and congratulated him for his performance. Kenyan leaders went ahead and applauded him for his performance. Vincent Kipchumba was also congratulated for finishing second on the race. Below are some of the congratulatory messages.

The 5 Unholy Trinities that are lagging behing the economy of Kenya.

Police dispersing protesters with tear gas. They were protesting about the increased cases of corruption in the country. Image: courtesy

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

Kenya is a developing country that that has not yet prospered in building its economy.

Looking at the history of Kenya and Singapore, Kenya had a GPD of $926.6 Million in 1963, while Singapore had a GDP of $917.6 Million in that same year. Come in 2020, Kenya has a GPD of $99.246 Billion while Singapore has a GDP of $369.627 Billion.

The question is, When did the rain start beating us that the economy of Singapore grew that fast than us?.

On this list I will write down about the 5 major unholy trinities that let to the lagging behind of our economy thus hindering the prosperity of our beloved country Kenya.

1. Corruption.

Corruption is the dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. Corruption is not a new term in Kenya as scandals partaining corruption have been highlighted in various media sources.

Some of the corruption cases in Kenya that have led to the loss of billions of money include; The Goldenberg scandal where around 100 billion was lost, NHIF scandal where 10 billion was lost, Arror & Kimwarer dam scandal where billions were lost, misuse of millions of dollars meant for buying covid-19 medical supplies, Afya house scandals and many more.

The worst part of it is that no action has ever been taken to bring the perpetrators to book. The cases are lost in thin air with no follow up, a script that is all too familiar to Kenyans. The money that was meant for developing the country’s economy ends up in people’s pockets. Hence no developments.

2. Cronyism.

This the awarding of jobs to friends or collegues without proper regards to their qualification. This has made many people lack employment despite their qualifications.

Most leaders will prefer awarding their friends with jobs while leave the ‘unknown’ guys thrive in poverty. This hinders the development of the economy as many people have to jobs to play a role in improving the country’s economy.

3. Tribalism.

Tribalism is the awarding of jobs or doing something to favour someone because your related on tribe. Tribalism has hindered the development of the country since certain tribes are considered fit for the job while others are disqualified from jobs due to their tribe.

Leaders award jobs and tenders to their fellow tribesmen while leave other tribes out. The norm whereby the Big tribe gets the largest share leaves the minority tribes with nothing. Hence tribalism has played a key role in lagging behind of the country.

4. Nepotism.

Nepotism is the awarding of jobs and tenders to your own family members without considering fellow citizens. This has been seen much in Kenya as leaders consider their family members first whenever a job opportunity occurs.

The sons and daughters of the very known are given white color jobs and big tenders while the common citizens suffer in unemployment.

5. Too much debts.

Too much debts is when a country borrows too much money to an extend the money it makes in Gross Domestic Product ends up in paying debts. This hinders the growth of the country’s economy since no developments are being done.

The money invested in is used to repay back debts. Kenyans owe World Bank and foreign countries billions of dollars that will be paid back in many years coming. Most developed countries thrive in successful economies because their countries have no or little debts.

Chaos erupts in Kenol, Murang’a County ahead of Dp Ruto Visit.

Chaos erupts in Kenol, Murang’a county ahead of Deputy president visit. Image: courtesy

By Yuvenalis Wakoli.

Chaos have erupted at Kenol in Murang’a county as youths clashed ahead of Deputy President William Ruto visit. The Deputy President was to attend and preside over a fundraising in Kenol, at African Independent Pentecostal Churches of Africa (AIPCA) hosted by Alice Wahome.

It is believed goons stage managed the chaos destroying properties and lighting up fires. Several people were injured during the process while one youth was killed according to Murang’a south DCC Mawira Mungania. Police were deployed to calm the situation as they lobbed tear gas to disperse people.

It is believed Ruto rivals caused the chaos and one woman witness claimed the goons were hired by the area leaders to cause chaos ahead of Deputy President visit. This is not the first time for Deputy president to encounter such a situation as a week ago he visited Kisii county where youths caused chaos, destroying properties.

The Deputy president is not at good terms with the President and recently the secretary general of Jubilee party Raphael Tuju wanted to kick out the Deputy president out of the party.