The death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher was met with a lot of mixed feelings. While many mourned her, we saw a lot of media coverage on the ‘celebrations’ that rocked parts of UK, with people smashing shop windows and indulging in destructive behaviour to celebrate her passing on. I could only deduce one thing from this – rioters of this nature are blatantly stupid; not just in UK but the world over. You are busy smashing down a means of putting food on the table simply because you overjoyed at someone’s death or even protesting against what you might feel is an atrocity?...
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Fare Thee well Margaret thatcher
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Who Is In Charge Of The Devolution Process?
Imagine if, several months after Kenya has devolved major services like water, health and agriculture to counties, the quality of these services suddenly declines rapidly. Neither counties nor national government know what they are supposed to do under the new system, and neither has the money or authority to take up their new roles. Public support for devolution falls, and Kenya’s great experiment is deemed a failure. Could this really happen?...
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‘Opril’: Locating the Hot spots
Ladies it is Opril and we are talking orgasms. In his book, The Naked Woman: A Study of the Female Body, Desmond Morris highlights four hot spots and their role in role orgasm. Here is his description of them and their placement. The Clitoris. This is the best known of the female genital hot spots, located at the top of the vulva, where the inner labia join at their upper ends. The visible part is the small, nipple-sized, female equivalent of the tip of the male penis, and is partially covered by a protective hood...
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Turn your phone into a biometric scanning machine
Smartphones are powerful tools, and with the right apps and accessories, they can become even more so. A California-based tech company has launched a tool that turns a regular iPhone 4 or 4S into a powerful biometrics scanning tool. AOptix has unveiled its app and a wrap-around device for turning the smartphone into a portable iris, face, fingerprint and voice scanner. The hardware and software system, the first of its kind for the iPhone, is called AOptix Stratus, which comprises both the iOS app — which will cost $199 (Sh16,915) — and a wrap around device for an iPhone 4 or 4S...
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MPs scheme to cripple SRC
MPs are planning to disband the Salaries and Remuneration Commission for breaching constitutional provisions. The process could start as soon as next Tuesday when MPs present a petition to that effect in the National Assembly. The petition, to be tabled by Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi, seeks to cripple the commission by removing from office the chairperson and 12 commissioners. In a press conference at Parliament Buildings yesterday, the MP accused the SRC of “structurally and fundamentally” distorting the salaries of state officers...
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Johnnie Walker Bar opens at Galileo
Nairobi is slowly getting the fever of the single malt whiskey that has been felt in many parts of the globe. Last Friday evening, Galileo Lounge on Waiyaki Way in Nairobi unveiled its new whiskey bar called the Johnnie Walker Bar. Johnnie Walker is one of the leading single malt whiskey brands sold in all corners of the world and distributed locally by East Africa Breweries. The new specialty bar was unveiled with whiskey enthusiasts, EABL executives and Johnnie Walker mentor Samir Dave in attendance.
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Ruto sends out relief food to flood victims
Deputy President William Ruto yesterday flagged off a military plane carrying 5 tones of food stuff to be distributed to those affected by floods. The plane left the Moi Air Base in Eastleigh at 12 noon yesterday. It was headed to Garisa where military choppers were waiting to receive the food and distribute it to flood victims. The deputy president said the government has already put in place measures to ensure no more people die because of floods...
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Evans Kidero unveils seven-point agenda
Nairobi governor Evans Kidero has outlined health, water scarcity and insecurity as some of the key services his administration will streamline to restore the city. Speaking at Charter Hall during the first session of the Nairobi City County Assembly yesterday, Kidero said his development agenda is entailed in Article 174 of the objects of devolution to “promote social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services” in Nairobi...
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Raila wants IEBC team disbanded before 2017
CORD presidential candidate Raila Odinga has said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission should be disbanded immediately and a new team constituted before the 2017 elections. Raila said Parliament should also amend the law on how the current commission can be disbanded. “We cannot go to the next general elections with the current IEBC overseeing elections. Kenyans no longer have faith in the IEBC, especially in its composition,” he said. The IEBC cannot be disbanded as easily as its predecessor, the Electoral Commission of Kenya...
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Kenya Airways dismisses Naikuni resigning rumours
Kenya Airways has refuted media reports that its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni has resigned. In a statement released today the group's CEO has dismissed the reports stating that : “I am still a full-time employee of Kenya Airways. Any information to the contrary is untrue and should be ignored,”
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9 dead, 10 wounded in Garissa shooting
Nine people were killed and at least 10 others seriously injured when armed gunmen attacked at the New Holiday Inn Hotel on Kenyatta Street in Garissa County yesterday evening. A grenade has also been discovered outside another Hotel opposite the scene where the nine were killed. County commissioner Maalim Mohamed said it is still too early to tell the motive of the attack. A major operation is underway to find the attackers.
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Uhuru, Raila praise Okuta's leadership
President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid glowing tribute to the late Knut Secretary General David Okuta, the president hailed Okuta as a friend and leader, “he was driven by the spirit of protecting the rights of teachers and ensuring that they attained their true position in society.” he said. Mr Kenyatta was addressing mourners gathered at Onjiko High School for the funeral ceremony which was attended by the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kisumu governor Ranguma, and Nairobi governor Kidero among other governors, senators and members of the national assembly...
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New fares introduced for Syokimau train service
The Nairobi Commuter Rail (NCR) service has introduced off peak fare prices of its commuter trains on the Nairobi-Syokimau route. Commuters using the NCR trains will now part with as little as Sh30 for a one way ticket compared to the initial price of Sh100 for return tickets. NCR said the new fare prices are aimed at promoting the Nairobi – Syokimau 8:10am and 7:30 pm and the Syokimau – Nairobi 9:00 and 6:45 pm train service...
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Uhuru in Kisumu for Okuta burial
President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Kisumu to attend the burial of the late Okuta Osiany who until his passing was the Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT). Uhuru who arrived in the company of Nairobi governor Dr Evans Kidero, and Kericho senator Charles Keter among other assembly members will head to Tura village where Okuta is to be buried this afternoon. Security was yesterday beefed up at the former trade unionist’s home in preparation for Uhuru’s arrival...
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Kimaiyo orders for disarmament in Baringo
Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has ordered a fresh disarmament exercise to be carried out in Baringo and other counties affected by cattle rustling. Kimaiyo who toured Baringo County yesterdy to asses the security situation said police would ruthlessly deal with those involved in banditry. He met with security teams from Baringo and neighbouring counties including Pokot and Turkana which are also affected by insecurity .
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UHURU STEPS IN TO END POLICE WRANGLES
PRESIDENT Uhuru Kenyatta has intervened in the long running power struggle between the National Police Service Commission and Inspector General of police. On Wednesday, Uhuru reprimanded them for their “public drama” and asked them to focus on their work. He gave the commission head by Johnston Kavuludi one week to familiarize themselves with their responsibilities. He asked the Public Service Commission, which previously managed the police, to induct the Kavuludi team on their roles and responsibilities...
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Why are female knees banned?
JUDGING by appearances, the Law Society of Kenya is now less progressive than the judiciary. When Willy Mutunga took over as Chief Justice in 2011, he eliminated colonial dress in the higher courts. Judges were told to stop wearing wigs and were addressed as 'Your Honour' instead of 'My Lord'. This was a breath of fresh air. This has not detracted from the authority of the judiciary. The solemnity of the Supreme Court was very evident during the recent hearing of the presidential election petitions. The new LSK dress code is therefore overkill in this environment...
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Upper Hill, Maseno to contest for title in final showdow
Upper Hill secondary school will be seeking their first ever Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association national basketball title when they clash with 2010 champions Maseno High in today’s final. Upper Hill, representing Metropolitan humiliated hosts Mang’u 72-29 in yesterday’s semi-final. Uppe Hill won all the sets of the one-sided encounter with their opponents failing to grab a double digit score in any. The Nairobi Centre of Excellence side set the tone for their romp with a 21-8 score in the first, 21-6 in the second to be 42-14 leaders at the break...
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Prisons to open with Uganda in Libya test
Kenya Prisons have been drawn alongside, Nemo Stars of Uganda, Autoridade of Mozambique and AUC of Ivory Coast in Pool “D” of the Africa mens volleyball championship that starts today in Libya. Prisons are Kenya’s flagbearers in the competition after General Service Unit withdrew from the event because of financial constraints. Prisons will open their campaign against Nemo Stars of Uganda followed by a tie against Autoridade Tributuria of Mozambique tomorrow. They will wind up their preliminary assignments against AUC on Tuesday...
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Kakamega tackle St Mary's Yala in rugby
Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association rugby champions Kakamega High will defend their title against St. Mary’s Yala at Mang’u High today. The champions stormed today’s final with a 29-0 drubbing of Nakuru Day. St. Mary’s beat Kangaru 22-5 to book the date with Kakamega. Kakamega raced to a comfortable 19-0 half time lead courtesy of tries from Harris Mwaka a brace from Bush Mwale and a conversion by Michael Ochieng. Kakamega head coach Mike Ashimosi was comfortable of making the final, retiring the hard working Mwaka who gave way to Mike Mwendwa...
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