Helicopter Crash Images

FARE THEE WELL, KIBIKU SIX

Kenya on Sunday woke up to the news that a police helicopter crashed on the Ngong Hills at kibiku and killed the Minister for Internal Security, his assistant, their two bodyguards, a pilot and his co-pilot. The deceased, Hon. Prof. George Kinuthia Kiarie alias Saitoti, Hon. Joshua Orwa Ojode, Insp. Joshua Tinkei, serg.Thomas Murimi, Sup. Luke Oyugi and Sup. Nancy Gatuanja respectively perished only 10 minutes after take off from wilson airport. True, the two ministers were friends indeed and having worked in the same ministry together as boss and assistant, they took tht friendship to a new height and showed the whole country how people should live together in harmony even in work places. Both worked with passion and zeal for the benefit of us all Kenyans in ensuring that we enjoyed peace in our homes. Although not totally, they still felt the need to have every Kenyan right to protection fulfilled. We have lost True and great Leaders, who were loved by their compatriots and families. The president declared 3 days of Mourning the fallen heroes. I wish their families strength and solace at this dark moment.

To you great Men and woman who dedicated their life toward our Great Nation, may your souls rest in eternal peace. To the families left behind by their loved ones, God will give you comfort in this time of sorrow. To my fellow Kenyans, we have lost Great Leaders who's solely mission was to ensure peace and stability in our nation. As the perfect tribute and send off to them, please let us live in harmony and show them wherever they are that though their journey on earth is over, we will not relent to live in peace. May the souls of our dear fellow Fathers, Brothers, Sister,and comrades Rest In Peace.

How is Everyone fairing in all this cold? Well, i have been off for sometime, personal reasons, but now am back to keep you all notified into what is happening around us. We are in an election year and a lot is going on in our country. Politicians trying to outdo each other all in the name of wooing voters, but we should all remember that we are the final say into this. Kenya and Kenyans are more important than a few presidency-hungry people who will go to an extent of alienating fellow citizens in shoddy show of tribal solidarity, but i say, Let Us All Keep Off such vultures! And more so, please, let us be safe. Terror group Al Shaabab has threatened to destroy our country by bombing Nairobi's' Sky Scrappers after our Defense Forces captured Afmadhow. Kismayu is the next stop and so, Al Shabaab will put up all sorts of attacks to try and destabilize the central govt of Kenya in a ploy to make Kenya pull off its soldiers. Our National security has now been put into threat and its upon each and everyone of us to stand up and volunteer any critical information that would assist in averting such. The youths should not allow our future to go in ruins! God bless Kenya and All of US!

TURKANA OIL DISCOVERY: Blessings or Curse??

On Monday evening, a wave of excitement swept through Kenya and the social networks after President Mwai Kibaki announced that the UK petroleum explorer that unlocked billions of barrels of oil in the neighbouring Uganda had made a major breakthrough with the discovery of oil in Turkana.The President, who made the announcement at a public function in Nairobi, said Tullow Oil made the discovery at the weekend but cautioned that commercial viability of the oil find remained uncertain."This is the first time Kenya has made such a discovery and it is very good news for our country,” President Kibaki said, “It is, however, the beginning of a long journey to making our country an oil producer, which typically takes more than three years.”
Oil industry experts said that apart from raising Tullow’s profile as a steady oil hunter with a proven track record in finding oil in Africa, the discovery has significantly lowered the risk profile of oil exploration in Kenya setting the stage for new investments.
Mwendia Nyagah, a consultant on petroleum issues said that the oil find risk has technically lowered Kenya’s exploration risk and that we are likely to see companies spending more here because indications are that their investment will not go to waste.
The discovery of oil in Turkana is also likely to trigger major a shake-up of firms holding exploration licenses for speculative purposes as more newcomers line up for a piece of the action.
Despite the good news, some Kenyans are already concerned about what has been called the oil curse. That’s the misfortune of corruption and misrule that people believe will result from being an oil producer, yet, that fear is real and can’t be wished away, because it’s what we’ve seen chaos in other oil producing countries in Africa and the Middle East.
It shouldn’t be that way and here’s why. Norway and Ghana have provided us with models to follow. First, Norway’s management of its oil sector has been admired mainly because it balances the protection of the environment with the need to access energy for economic growth.However, Norway’s real success has been in managing oil revenues. The groundwork for this was laid early on in the 1970s when a political consensus was reached on national control of the direction of petroleum activities. That’s to say, political parties agreed to keep oil out of election campaigns, and they’ve so far kept their promise.That’s what Kenyans should think of doing right now before oil starts flowing, otherwise differences will emerge. It won’t be easy, as Nigerian case shows. While Tullow is likely to be the main producing company in Kenya in the initial period, the government should ensure it retains greater ownership control of its resources as well as negotiate a better profit sharing agreement. The best way to achieve this is by promoting competition within the oil sector. At the same time, the government should work quickly to improve the technical skills of the local experts because that’s key to sustainable development of the sector.

Kenya should also borrow a page from Ghana in one other respect: allow as much transparency as possible. That’s only possible if Kenya joins the World Bank’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative’s (EITI), whose objective are to facilitate the contribution of the mining industry to poverty alleviation and economic growth through promotion of good governance and sustainable development. Countries have to report how they use their oil revenues. So far, there are 35 countries that have joined EITI, Ghana being one of them.If you see the government shying away from joining EITI, then be afraid they don’t want accountability because they want to steal oil money.

Kenyan Nurses, Please Emulate Florence Nightngale

The recent Countrywide strike by Nurses is a total shame to our government and a total show of ignorance and neglect of this humble profession by both players, Govt and Nurses. How can a delivering mother and Child die outside a hospital whilst the nurses are watching? According to media reports, the deceased family just looked on as the delivering mother bled to death, together with the new-born baby, helplessly!! And rudely with inhumane ignorance, the Nurses just said,"Sisi tuko on strike!"(we are on strike!) What in this century are the people supposedly tasked to assist a human being in this time of need just watch as the needy person dies?!Florence Nightingale(Lady of the Lamp)sacrificed herself to take care of the injured soldiers even when no one thought of going to the war front!!
Normally, a nurse is expected to be attached emotionally to her career or even the patients. Florence Nightingale syndrome is a term used to describe a situation where a caregiver, typically a doctor or nurse, develops an emotional attachment to a vulnerable patient in his or her care. This attachment may progress into a sexual attraction. But this is exactly the opposite of what our Nurses did. Instead of even paying attention to that woman who was in need, at least to show the world that they love who n what they are, even when the Govt doesn't seem to give a darn, they let money n anger come in between their pledge to serve at all times!
And to the government of Kenya, PLEASE AVERT MORE DEATHS by giving the nurses their due, considering that our nurses are worst paid compared to other developing countries! With Vision 2030 in motion, can we ditch all primitive ways n uphold the straight ways to enhance our lives together with the future of our beloved Country????

I leave you with the Florence Nightingale which EVERY new nurse pledge...
"I solemnly pledge myself before God and presence of this assembly;
To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully.
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care"

Let The ICC rulings not divide us, fellow Kenyans.....

On Monday the ICC judges ruled on majority that 4 of the Six P.E.V suspects have been confirmed to face a trial at the ICC court on a different chamber. Led by Judge Ekaterina-Trendafilova, the court announced that due to lack of and unsustainable evidence, Hon. Henry Kosgey and Maj(Rtd) Post-Master General Hussein Ali were acquitted.

Journalist Joshua Sang'

,Hon Uhuru Kenyatta, Hon William Ruto and Ambassador Francis Muthaura had their Cases confirmed and are set to face a trial.This has brought a lot of mixed reactions from the regions where the confirmed suspect hail from. In Gatundu, youths were spotted showing support for their leader,who is also their M.P Hon Uhuru Kenyatta, and Eldoret youths support Ruto.Following that, the president was asked to honor the Coalition accord by firing Hon. Kenyatta and Mr. Muthaura, but the President asked the Chief Justice to form a team of Eminent Legal experts to advice the government forward on this delicate issue. With the wrangles in this Coalition Govt, the Prime Ministers' side seems not to agree with what the President did,citing not being consulted over the issue and insisting that both the Suspects, who are still holding their govt jobs, to resign or get fired. With these arguments going on, Kenya and the people are at stake. The two principals should not argue before the public and their advisors should watch their mouths and action so as not to bring political and social tensions all over the country. It would be really sad if we did not learn from 2007-08 violence. May god help us all not to go back to where no one would want to!!!!

Why Always the Highs of our society Behave Badly in Public?

Our Deputy chief Justice behaved primitively last week by allowing her ego take pride! By pinching a village market security guards'nose, just because of being politely asked to wait or go through the security check like everyone else, shows how some people can be inhuman or disrespect institutions rules and requirements!! I still cannot understand how someone of her profile could do what colonialists did to our fathers ages ago in this 21st century! YES, we should not only critisize her, but also condemn her behaviour with the strongest and loudest voice we can to let everyone know that our new constitution holds everyone equal law wise and no one-including our President-is above law! So, who the heck is Baraza in comparison to our Beloved Prezzo not to follow our law?? She should be dismissed and someone human to take up her job, i say!! Nktttttt!!

Christmas best Wishes.............

Its another tym where celebrations of Jesus birth are high all over the world. Where are you going to this X-Mas? With the current economy crisis, many are those who have preffered to stay in the urban instead of going upcountry whilst the lucky ones are already there. My wish this Christmas is for everyone of us to be happy wherever they are and enjoy to the fullest. make merry and Usher in a new year with Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in us. MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!

SYOKIMAU DEMOLITIONS: Was it fair???

When will the Kenyan government cease to hurt its citizens? Inflation, high fuel prices, high food prices and the latest innocent peoples' houses demolished?!! Our country Lands offices are now run by con men who sell land to innocent buyers only for the land to be declared on government land? how can that be allowed in this government and the con artists are still working in the govt meant to protect its citizens? I say, these people who have worked hard to buy land in this area should be compensated and the Kenya Airports Authority to assist in resettling the affected families and pay for the destuction of properties! Why didn't they stop them in the first place before they begun construction only to wait when they have spent millions of money and years in building their dream homes!! Someone somewhere is sleeping on the job and should be sent home, not to be allowed near any citizens service position ever!!nkttt!

WE HAVE TRUE HEROES, KENYAN DEFENCE FORCES.

The Kenyan Defence Forces have united in a major showdown in Somalia in pursuit and demolition of the Al Shabaab terrorist group which in the past few months had wreaked havoc in our country at the borders by kidnapping tourists and NGO workers. This has been a major threat to our country and its economy. KDF has already advanced towards the terror groups stronghold with the backing of IGAD and Transitional Federal Government soldiers,from Somalia's Transitional Government. The Al Shabaab has been receiving support from the Al Qaeda network to create a terror base in Africa. Our country has its latest addition in the list of Heroes and Heroines who wouldn't mind to put their lives at risk for the sake of their motherland,our beloved country Kenya.

R.I.P, Prof. Wangari Muta Maathai, 1940-2011: Where will another Heroine like her come from?

Kenya has lost one of the finest thinkers who fought for what many people back then wondered why the bother. Pro.Wangari was one educated woman who was a fighter for the environmental health and a great veterinary scientist. Her dedication to save and protect the earth saw her get recognised by the world and an honour, the most prestigious, bestowed upon her, the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. She fought the Moi regime and crashed a plan to build a 60 storey skyscrapper in Uhuru Park, a fight which didn't end up without her getting a few bruises. This caused a national and world wide outrage to all who supported Prof. Maathai for the protection of the park. At one time, she wept whe a large tall tree was cut down!! Oh how she was in love with the environment! Despite all that, the late Prof.Wangari Maathai remained a heroine and prophetess who got better recognised abroad than home. She Founded the Green Belt Movement to fully protect and fight for the Environment, which plants trees and conserves the environment.

Her legacy will forever remain as she was a soldier who fought for the future of our country environmentally wise and for justice, social and democracy for the benefit of the current and future generations. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace, Great Kenyan Hero,Daughter and Mother to all of us.

HAIL KENYAN HEROES!

Salute to all Kenyans who made us proud by winning medals at the recently ended World Athletics Championships in Daegu

LUMUMBA HAS BEEN A TARGET FOR LONG

On Thursday the 26th August, Kenyan MP's unanimously passed an amendment to scrap The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission its powers to prosecute all corruption suspects even if the DPP fails to do so.They also introduced an amendment to sack the KACC director and his deputy immediately the Bill is passed. In my opinion, this plot has been planned since some corrupt Members were publicly questioned by the commission on corruption cases involving them. MP's have had this ulterior motive to do away with Lumumba who seemed to be a thorn in the flesh upon them. Corruption is a major development hiccup that affects our country and I would recommend that the KAcc be an independent institution to deal with all graft cases without the involvement or inteference of the August House because, how can you investigate your own boss if u are working under his supervision?

MP'S Should Pay Tax!

Kenya National Assembly Speaker Hon. Kenneth Marende is the last person i thought would call a conference and state that the recently passed constitution should be amended on certain articles to exempt them from paying taxes! Quite a number of MP's who campaigned for the new constitution are Lawyers by profession and they knew what was coming, why didn't they refuse it then, only to come up when the taxman is calling at the 11th hour to speak ill of it by proposing some laws change? Millions of Kenyans are middle and low income wagers who patriotically pay taxes and do so as it is their duty. Since August 2010, they did know that the new constitution states that nobody is exempted from paying tax including the Members of Parliament. Why go around chest thumping that they won't pay tax and even come up with the thought of changing the laws? Mark you, Kenyan MPs' are the highest paid lawmakers in Africa. My opinion is that our MPs' are a strange species from this planet. Whats wrong in giving Caesar what is rightfully his? I support the Taxman in doing his job, no matter the cost, taxes should be paid. If an Auction is the last option, i second that! Watch out Hon. Members of Parliament, 2012 is near!!!

Who is Harun Mwau?

Recently, Newspapers all over the world flashed headlines about Kilome MP Harun Mwau and his censoring by the United States President Barack Obama for reasons that link him to Drug Trafficking. Mwau bounced back to the limelight through Kenyan Parliament a few weeks ago when he said that his life was in danger since him name was listed by the U.S president as a 'drug Kingpin' together with a few others. 10 days later, his bodyguards reported that his car was shot at by some gun men along city hall way but the police didn't buy their story, putting them to questions on how they managed to survive the bullet riddled car and escaped unhurt.
I wonder what is going on in his(Mwau's) mind taking note that he is now wanted in the U.S.A. Back home, Mwau is considered as one of the wealthiest Kenyan with vast business and shipping links. At one tyme, he had offered to pay air tickets for all councillors from his province to the U.K. Questions on where Mwau got all his wealth became the story on everyones' lips since his name was mentioned by former US Ambassador Michael Ranneberger linking him to the hard drugs as a major supplier. Let us all watch as this story continues and the truth will one day be known.....here is a sample of the letter from the President Of the U.S on the foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act;

ETHNICITY BUG

This is one of the most dreaded issue in Kenya when it comes up between 'people' of a certain region against 'people' who are said to have settled there from 'their' region. Ethnic background is not anyones' choice to have been born in a particular community. This is just mere stupidity to start suggesting how a people should leave your region, whereas they also are from the same country you are living in. A recent survey showed that a particular community has the highest number of civil servants working in different government stations as compared to other communities. If this issue goes on and the debate still linger across tribal minds, come 2012 and we will witness the horrific acts upon fellow country men in the name of their Ethnic background.
Let us not judge others on their ethnicity, but let us judge people with their performance. Let every civil servant be judged according to the level of effectiveness in his/her job position. That way, we shall adapt the method everywhere and make Kenya the great country it is BETTER!

BAHASHA YA OCAMPO

Whatever happens to the suspected perpetrators in Ocampos' list, let us remain united and move our nation to greater heights and respect. Hague is not ours, its only a court of justice, so, let the law do its course. Remember, Kenya is a Great Country, not the chosen few.

WIFE BATTERERS

Men are not and never going short of it. Every day, women suffer in the hands of men they loved and believed they were loved back.Wife beaters do not love their wives. What they call love others call control and possession. Even their jealousy, and some act extremely jealous does not stem from love but from a sense of ownership: she is mine, so no one else can have her. Keep that in mind! The same goes for respect. The hitting and the constant beatings comes from a lack of respect.Much of what they say to their wives makes them sound angry or even not right in the head. But you cannot take everything they say at face value: they lie and make up stuff just to throw her off balance. Like when they say she is seeing other men.
They beat their wives because they can get away with it, because it is how they have learned to control their wives to get what they want. Because what they want matters so much more than what their wives want. This mornig, i overheard a woman cry out as she xplained how her man came in at around 2 am, accompanied by his concubine and beat her up. He even went to the extent of snatching her wrist watch and gave it to the conc.!! He pulled and cut her hair and all this in the presence of the other woman. That i believe was madness of the highest order!! Luckily, someone offered to help the woman when she called a local radio station in every way he could. Do such people have the right to continue living out there, preying on innocent women with a sheep skin? Please ladies, watch out and try to make your man respect and appreciate you.

POLITICS IN KENYA

Our country is now in a new and tense mood. with all these politicians trying to woo Kenyans into considering them as their choice in the next General elections, do u think it's worth it? Kenyans have in the past years shown their displease in the said politicians on matters concerning governance. Corruption has taken its toll and their inability to fulfill their pledges towards development has seen them being despised by the same voters they are now trying to woo. Are their campaigns worth it? I don't think Kenyans want this type of people in their leadership seats again. What do you think of your leader? Does he deserve that top seat again?

RAINFALL IS FALLING HARD!!!

Now, my fellow Kenyans, this is one rare season in our country and rainfall is in lots n lots. What is bothering me is that with all that amount of water we are experiencing, not a single measure has been taken to prevent that from going to waste; i mean, can't the Govt. do something like building dams in areas where drought hits hard? Or even come up with plans like controlling all that water into a large dam which can be given to area residents for use after it is treated? Whats up with our Govt? are there no civilized persons who can advise the Minister in Charge of water and sanitation to discuss about allocating funds towards that kind of dvlpment??Any one with good ideas to let our govt and respective Ministry to learns from us??