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Via Adan Kabelo Reading the arguments over LN 150 by professionals from the county is quite depressing. I wonder if these professionals truly understand the gravity of the matter or for them it's all about countering others opinion. May be some are too young to understand that this notice is the second attempt to open up isiolo county for grabs. The first scramble for isiolo was in the 90s when the leaders then gazetted a notice that made isiolo be openly balloted space for plots by any Tom Dick   and Harry from all over the world. This was unprecedented act that was unfair to the locals. Remember the late Jafar Tupi firmly protected the issuance of plots during his tenure because it will disadvantage the locals who by then we're considering isiolo as foreign to them. He had to be removed from the helm of the council to open up the town for the rest. Where else on earth have you heard land being balloted like gambling? This notice is the second avenue for further gambling beyon

#KCSE2019 In Summary • A total of 699,745 students sat for this year's examinations which were concluded on November 27. • The 14-day marking process started on November 28 and came to an end on December 12 and Knec officials started to analyse the results by  KEVIN CHERUIYOT   News         Education CS Prof. George Magoha during the launch of the Form One selection at KICD,Nairobi on December 2nd 2019./DOUGLAS OKIDDY Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha is set to release the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education today. This comes after the Kenya National Examinations Council's Board approved the results on Monday. Magoha is expected to brief President Uhuru Kenyatta on the results at the State House before being made public. A total of 699,745 students sat for this year's examinations which were concluded on November 27. The 14-day marking process started on November 28 and came to an end on December 12 and Knec officials started to analyse the results. The marking

Image: Eliud Kipchoge celebrates in the finish area of a special course after busting the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12 in Vienna Eliud Kipchoge has chosen the London Marathon in April 2020 as his first race since becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, organisers said on Sunday. Kipchoge, who ran one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds in a special race in October, will be seeking his fifth London title on April 26. His barrier-breaking run in Vienna did not count as an official world record due to the use of revolving pacemakers who came in and out of the run, as well as a moving drinks provider. The Kenyan already holds the world record with his 2:01:39 from winning the Berlin Marathon in September 2018. Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier Kipchoge, Muhammad named athletes of the year Kipchoge to defend Olympic marathon title "I love running in London where the crowd support is always wonderful," the Olympic champion sai

In Summary •Track aims to fight against corruption.         King Kaka Image:  Courtesy Rapper King Kaka has continued to receive both praise and criticism following the release of his 'Wajinga nyinyi' (stupid ones) song which speaks about graft in Kenya. A few hours after the release of the song, he said he would pull it down. He took to Instagram on Saturday to say, "Taking the video down until a few things are sorted." However, the song is yet to be pulled down. On Sunday, the rapper said he needs protection following the song which explicitly mentioned top politicians alleging they were responsible for graft which was killing the country. He took to Twitter to say, "All I can say is I need protection and prayers. Please." The song also addresses the state of the economy, healthcare and poor living conditions of many Kenyans. He also took a jibe at controversial pastors. Politicians and other personalities expressed their views on the song, some praising h

Gospel singer Kelvin Bahati on Saturday, December 14, 2019, crossed paths with Kenyans online after his comment on King Kaka’s new song titled ‘Wajinga Nyinyi’. The gospel musician took to social media to support the message on the rapper’s new hit only for his comment to be pounced on by furious Kenyans online. Bahati comment read “A Voice Sent by God @RabbitTheKing #WajingaNyinyi Vote Wisely” Many took the opportunity to remind Bahati of the role he played during the 2017 general elections campaigns that led to the election of the current leaders. The comments by social media users include; Mace Windu - Vote wisely na ulikuwa unatwerk kwa rallies za jubilee. Kettienya Martin - Aka kamtu kanasema nini na kalikuwa kanafanyia Jubilee campaign?. Maze funga mdomo. (What is this person saying… and he was campaigning for jubilee) Emmanuel Ochieng - They say there is a better devil, in this context we say we are the better wajinga and you the big mjinga for promoting jubilee into power. In t

In recent years there has been debate about when a decade begins and ends. We break it down for you. So, when should you host your end-of-the-decade party? Credit... Christopher Lee for The New York Times By  Laura M. Oh, to revel in New Year’s Eve. Cheer with good friends! A glass of Champagne or two. And, this year, ringing in a new decade. Oh, wait. Are we? In recent years there has been debate about when a decade begins and ends. For some people, the next decade will begin on Jan. 1, 2020, and end on Dec. 31, 2029. For others, it won’t start until Jan. 1, 2021, concluding on Dec. 31, 2030. To the average person — well, many of us — it can be very confusing. But what is correct? Should we celebrate the beginning of a new decade now or wait until next year, when it seems a little passé? We decided to break it down for readers. We talked to an expert at the United States Naval Observatory, which runs the nation’s master clock. We interviewed an editor at the Farmers’ Almanac. We even

Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial strike as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side stun champions and leave Pep Guardiola's men 14-points adrift of Liverpool By Rob Draper for MailOnline Manchester City fan makes monkey gestures and noises at Fred as more than one Manchester United player reports they were were... Marcus Rashford opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being brought down by Bernardo Silva Anthony Martial then made it 2-0 when he swivelled and sent a fine left foot shot past Ederson At the end of the first half Man City saw a penalty appeal rejected after Fred handled Kyle Walker's cross  Nicolas Otamendi headed home a late consolation after escaping the attentions of Aaron Wan-Bissaka Liverpool are now 14 points clear of the reigning champions, a gap that has never been overturned before  Whatever happened to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at  Manchester United  – and few have been betting on long stay – you thought that at least

Governor Mike Sonko is the latest in a string of top government officials to be hauled in on corruption charges. The governor of Nairobi was arrested on Friday shortly after  Kenya's  chief prosecutor ordered he be detained to face charges for economic crimes. Governor Mike Sonko is the latest in a string of top officials to be hauled in on corruption charges as Kenya battles to clamp down on rampant graft. "EACCKenya confirms that Nairobi City County Governor Mike Sonko Mbuvi has been arrested while escaping arrest at a road block in Voi," the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) posted on Twitter. Sonko and other country officials are accused by public prosecutor Noordin Haji of having benefitted from irregular procurement and payments of $3.5m (3.1 million euros). Haji said he had sufficient evidence to prosecute Sonko and other county officials for "unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and other economic crimes." &qu

Courtesy Of Daily Nation  There is a glaring gap in all this purported support for young people in business.           Members of the public follow proceedings during the launch of the Building Bridges Initiative report at Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi on November 27, 2019. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION MEDIA GROUP  By NJOKI CHEGE IN SUMMARY A lot of Kenyan entrepreneurs have millions on ‘paper’ but nothing in their bank accounts. This country is full of horror stories of young entrepreneurs taking loans to deliver goods and services on time, only for clients to fail to pay, leaving them reeling in debt. I do not expect you to be remotely surprised that this is yet another column on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). As we continue to murmur about the much-maligned BBI report, today I want to risk sounding cliché by writing about BBI from a ‘youthful’ perspective. URBAN MYTH One of my greatest life pleasures in the recent past has been to interact very closely with young entrepreneur

 By Tee Ngugi On March 2018, arch political rivals, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga emerged from inside Harambee House and shook hands on the steps of the building. In the statements they read to the press, they said they wanted to begin a process of finding out where “the rain began to beat us”.     The two gentlemen wanted Kenyans to ask questions that would engender a national renewal. What do we need to do — administratively, legislatively and psychologically — in order to transition from an administrative entity of several ethnic nations into a nation-state? Why is it that at every election cycle, Kenyans — professors as well as villagers — retreat into their tribal cocoons and don, literally and figuratively, tribal war dress?   BUILDING BRIDGES Since 1992, ethnic violence has claimed hundreds of lives, and in 2007/8 threatened a genocidal conflagration. So the two men wanted to create a process that would usher a national conversation about our nationhood and the habits, practic