REALITIES OF LIFE
It is all about life
12 July 2017
WHAT NEXT IF RAILA LOOSES IN THE AUGUST 8/8 ELECTIONS??
In as much as we may think that life cannot continue if some of the aspirants with whom we tend to value and think are not to loose in whatever they do, we must come to a reality that life has to go on whether they loose or win. People must come to a reality that regardless of what you do in terms of support to people we think we value we must always come and realize that there is nothing we are to gain or loose.
Today you fight me, i want to pay you back in quantities compared to what you did to me, this we find ourselves doing when pushed by those politicians to whom we owe allegiance, we must come to our senses and get to understand that after all it is us to loose. If he looses in the elections, it is him that should get affected and shouldn't be me and you. as Kenyans, we must learn to accommodate each other regardless of our backgrounds be it tribal or be it cultural differences as a country that is united remain much productive.
Kenyans are very robust, very outgoing, based on the varied cultural differences we can make some sort of good success in the whole country and the kenyan economy can grow very fast when we come together not like Otieno, Maina, Chepkorir and many others but as kenyans, if you think that this can be a reality then drop your comments and lets foster unnity of purpose.
2 November 2016
CORRUPTION THE ORDER OF THE DAY IN KENYA, WHAT A SHAME!
D
evolution is indeed a good project whose initiators aimed at having the country grow at an equal rate, this was aimed at solving the problem that had been caused by the nature of governance which saw all the resource distribution to be skewed due to centralization of services by the central government, indeed it was aimed at having the resources in the local areas and the local skills of the people living in the rural areas be made good use of, it was also aimed at helping the people get most jobs which were to be generated by the county governments. Its main role was also to solve the problem of constant rural- urban migration in search of services and goods.
However, this has not been the case; most of the county bosses have taken this as an opportunity and a turn for them to feast in the citizen’s hard earned revenue that they pay very faithfully to the government. However this can not only be blamed on the county government but also in the national government which has seen scandals after another with the recent one being within the heath sector
Corruption has become like the order of the day; the role that one has to play in the act is to be involved then start blaming one party to another. This is very evident in the county sectors and the national government with each party blaming one another of their corrupt ways. It has come to the knowledge of the public that the money that was to be used to aid the free maternity care as now ended up in the pockets of the “Nyama Eaters” the county bosses have been heard and overheard complaining of the delayance of the county funds which are aimed at improving the health sector by the national government whom they blame to have delayed the release of ksh.7.2 billion reimbursements for the free maternity.
Taking on the critics of the health sector, the health permanent secretary Mr. Nicholas Muraguri defended the health sector claiming that the county governments are suffering from the problem of poor book keeping. In April 2016, the governors claimed that the national government owed them 7.2 billion worth of two years arrears for free maternity reimbursements. Muraguri disputed the figures accusing the counties of poor book keeping. “This year, the amount that was allocated for the health sector for the same purposes was ksh.4.2 billion, it comes with conditions that demands that the county governments should actually show what they actually were used to do rather than playing blame games with the national government.”
According to Mr. Muraguri, the national government only owes the counties ksh.1.48 billion and not the ksh.7.2 billion as claimed by the county governments. These figures according to him are the arrears of the year 2014-2015 financial year he went on to claim that these are the figures that even the treasury is aware of. This is just an array of what type of corruption the country Kenya is engraved in.
Even though there has been a continuous blame game with each sector of the governments having what to say in each others defense, there is yet another gravious scandal in the ministry of health which has seen 5.2 billion disappear. In as much as the internal audit in the health ministry gives its values, there is another version of the same with the cabinet secretary for health claiming there is nothing like that, and he claims that these figures have been overblown in the air
When you as a learned person as your are is told that the amount which was to be used in the procurement of A was again used in the procurement of B , what does this show? With that knowledge in procurement, I tend to believe that when some allocation has been made in order to procure A then it is A that it should end up being used to procure not that it can again be used in the procurement of another commodity B
The health sector is a devolved function, the question is, why is it that the money that is intended for the health sector is again used by the national Ministry of health by the national government yet it is a devolved function. With this I think there is someone that isn’t telling the truth and it is high time the leaders should come out clean and say what they mean when they sat no irregularities has been seen in the procurements of the mobile clinics which are still kept somewhere yet to be delivered.
5.2 billion Is quite a large amount that can actually be used to help these of our unable women who have always ended up loosing their lives during child birth. It is quite disheartening when our most beloved mother, the first lady of the nation madam Margret Kenyatta to go around the country in order to source for funds to aid her beyond zero campaign, yet there are some moles seriously gnawing on billions of shillings.
As the health sector continues to scrawl on its belly, there are still a series of corrupt people who have become too hurtles to mess up with the money that is meant for the poor mothers who have constantly lost lives during child birth. This is quite a shame and I tend to thin that it is high time me and you should stand up and say no to corruption.
Let’s continue engaging each other through these platforms and speak against this vice as a nation
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27 October 2016
WHEN YOU SEE HIM DESPARATELY LOOKING INTO A BLIND FUTURE YOU SHOULD KNOW ALL ISN'T WEEL
This has made most of our leaders who despite of the good education that they have, to look too desperate such that no good can come out of them without considering what others will have to say about them, this has in fact made most of them be too dreamy such that they are not even able to comprehend the difference between a lie and a true promise. Anyway, away from criticism based on ethnicity, how do you as an upright man think a promise by just but one leader could help you stand a chance of securing the other people's votes, or does it mean we have stopped thinking well?
AS the number of days continue rolling on, the great country Kenya is counting days which are at high speed changes into hours but this has become a serious shadow to most of the politicians who think being called the "Walaji Nyama na Wameza mate" can help the stand a chance of being assigned the duties by the electorate, in fact, when some continue claiming they are strong based on the issues those who they consider their "fathers" in politics, one need to ask a question on who should blame upon failure in their political career, does it mean moving into coalitions is a direct ticket to being elected someday?
I do tend to think that it is high time some of our leaders should come back to their senses and stop sleeping in a broad day light, does it mean that even a highly vivid trick has become too blurred to some of us that they cannot even see past the shadows? some of our leaders have ended up being too desperate in their quest for support from others such that even when abused in the face they cannot even comprehend and see what that has or bears in their lives, in fact some have become too blinded to the point of thinking that having the support of just a single individual is a ticket to their support by the whole nation, this looks as though it is just a joke but it is a fact, we have seen most of the people think in this angle. it is high time people should start thinking in the right way if not they will end up being victims of circumstance.
What do you think about he same please lets engage and help some people get some sense.
29 September 2016
YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
There are two days in every week that we should not worry about, two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One is yesterday with its mistakes and cares. Its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. Nor can we erase a single word we’ve said. Yesterday is gone.
The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow. Tomorrow is beyond our control. Tomorrow’s sun will rise either in splendor, or behind a mask of clouds but it will rise. And until it does, we have no stake in tomorrow, for it is yet unborn.
This leaves only one day. Today. Any person can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when we add the burdens of yesterday and tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives people mad, it is the remorse of bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring
Here’s what God says about yesterday:
“…forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” (Phil.3:13)
“Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past.” (Isaiah 43:18)
Here’s what God says about tomorrow:
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matt.6:34)
“Do not boast about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Prov.27:1)
Here’s what God says about today:
“This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
PRESS STATEMENT; SEPTEMBER 27TH 2016
ODM WEEKEND ENGAGEMENT WITH KENYANS:
I wish to announce that this weekend, I will lead a team to Kisumu County for a two day visit where I will meet party delegates, meet ODM MCAs and conduct a roadshows through the city.
These will culminate in a mega rally in the city on Saturday where we will be joined by our Party Leader Rt. Hon Raila Amolo Odinga. At this rally, Kisumu County will declare its political stand on the 2017 contest.
The weekend’s activities, along with others that are going on, are not for fun but are part of our mission and duty as a party to educate our supporters and Kenyans in general on why Jubilee must not get another term in office.
The reasons Jubilee must not get another term are pretty clear. Jubilee does not deserve a second term because of its deliberate policy of economic sabotage. Jubilee is pursuing a deliberate policy of impoverishing communities and regions that it perceives to be non-supportive.
Jubilee has divided the country down the middle, between supporters and non-supporters. In the last four years, appointments and services have gone only go to Jubilee supporters, real or imagined.
No regime has been as exclusive and divisive like this one. Even their new logo—Uhuru and Ruto holding hands---shows it is about two people and their communities. But even those communities are beginning to realize they are being used for individual gains by the leaders. They are asking questions.
Jubilee has spent the last four years fighting to destroy everything the people want: Fighting devolution, fighting the Constitution, fighting the TJRC report.
In the process, they are stealing from the people and making new promises.
Corruption has reached levels never seen before even in our worst years. The President is unaware of what Kenyans are going through. If he is aware, then he does not care. That is why he does not understand why other people are not eating meat while he does.
Kenyans, especially they youth, are looking for opportunity, jobs, security, food, better standards of living and affordable life.
People at the Coast are looking for land they can call their own. And they are looking for justice over long running historical injustices. They are looking for a role in the institutions in their part of the country, which they have been denied. The Port is moving to a different part of the country through a policy that remains not too well disguised. That is economic sabotage.
Many Kenyans feel they have been abandoned and are struggling alone.
In the middle of all these, regime Kenyans entrusted to make things work is instead making new promises on top of the old.
Devolution, which was to open up opportunities by taking resources to the people is being fought everywhere across the country.
The various dealings between the Jubilee Administration and the Chinese now sees cheap fish imported into the local market at the expense of fishermen not just in Kisumu County, but the entire Lake Basin region. That is economic sabotage.
Rice is being imported from Pakistan in exchange for tea exports.
That is economic sabotage.
It is for this reason that we take it as a duty to our nation to educate Kenyans that the Jubilee Government cannot be allowed another five years. The country is tired and a yearning for something new and better, for a more caring and humane leadership. The truth is, things will not get better under Jubilee.
A regime that does not fulfill its first term promises will not improve and will not care in the second term.
The only way to make things get better is to reject Jubilee’s new promises and vote it out resoundingly next year.
The race to retire Jubilee is on.
Tukutane Kisumu.
H.E ALI HASSAN JOHO,
DEPUTY PARTY LEADER/ ODM
H.E JACK RANGUMA/ GOV. KISUMU
SEN. PROF ANYANG NYONGO
HON JUNET MOHAMED/ DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
SEN ANYA
MR ODUOR ONGWEN.
14 September 2016
Be aware
Some Guys will be Angry with me, but this is
just the truth. Especially for our youths!
Read carefully.
sleeping with many girls causes stagnation
and set-back in your business, job, academics and delay of
blessings. This is why so many men are not
progressing and things are not moving well
with them. Avoid multiple sex partners.
It is not every beautiful lady you see on the
road that is a human being. Some of these ladies
are agents of the devil. They are sent to the earth to sleep with
men and destroy there destinies. Men, control your sex urge. You are killing yourself. Yes! You make use of Condoms, but
condoms can only prevent diseases but it can
not prevent the spiritual negative effect of sex.
Your erection should not
control your direction.
A word is enough
for the wise. May the grace of the almighty God help us
become master of our flesh and control our urges.
19 August 2016
INAUGURAL SPEECH OF INCOMING PRESIDENT OF EAST AFRICA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS,GAD OPIYO
MY VICTORY IS YOUR VICTORY
May I paraphrase Abraham Lincoln "A house divided against itself can not stand" so I say a divided East Africa shall not stand.
GREETINGS
To the Cabinet Secretary Professor Jacob Kaimenyi, To the President AUA Architect Kaisi Kalambo, to The outgoing president of EAIA Architect Robert Kiggundu, Council members and delegates EAIA, GC Members and all those present here tonight I greet you all good evening.
RESILIENCE
Every generation is called upon to rise and fight a vice that threatens the endurance of free society, at their time. The generation Abraham Lincoln was called upon to abolish slavery, the generation of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta & Mwalimu Julius Nyerere were called upon to abolish colonialism. Our generation is called upon to abolish corruption. This we must do. For us to remain free and for us to usher in the new dawn of prosperity for all people of our nations. This is a duty our generation can not avoid. We owe this duty to ourselves, to our founding fathers and to generations yet unknown. Because when we do, when we slay this dragon, our Nations will rise to new heights of prosperity and the ascendancy of Eat Africa will be unstoppable. I may not get there individually but as a people we shall get there for the arc of history is long but bends towards justice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am delighted for the faith you have in me to lead EAIA, I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. Just a few years back I was little known in these circles. Because of your support I have come this far. My victory is your victory. Let's rejoice together.
Special thanks to architect Robert Kiggundu out going president of EAIA for accepting to handover power. Where he comes from they amend the constitution to prolong their rule.
Like in every family the younger brother looks upto the bigger brother to hold his hands as he takes the first steps, on this score I would like to profusely thank The former AAK Chairman Architect Steve Oundo for showing me the way. I can not forget Architect Waweru Gathecha the president of AAK for the hard work alongside Architect Flora Runumi to revive EAIA. A special mention goes to Arch. My class mate Arch. Musembi Mumo former EAIA president for holding my hands and for standing with me all the way.
To the members of Architects chapter council, I salute you, you are the silent but solid pillar of my leadership, the power behind the throne.
Not to forget the the secretariat headed by the CEO Jacob.
A king without subjects is like a speaker without an audience. A big thank you to all the EAIA and AAK delegates.
VALUES
East African community was established with a vision to set up prosperous, secure, stable and politically united East Africa through widening and deepening cooperation among the partner states in political, economic and social spheres.
HISTORY
There is a young man in our midst whom I respect so much not just because for what he has achieved but for what he stands for. The young man is non other than Our senior Trustee Architect David Mutiso. His history is intertwined with the history of the institute. We all know him as an Architect but now I know he is a visionary. When the first EAC crumbled like a house of cards he clung on to the dream of a united profession in East Africa. As we celebrate this over a century old institute we must remember that he has served for about half that period, like a benevolent spirit he was present at every turn
1950s Pre Indepence when all architects were white people
1960s he witnessed the struggle for independence and attainment of freedom by our patriots.
1970s He saw EAC collapse out of bloated egos and recklessness
1980s Fall of Uganda and attempted coup in Kenya
1990s The rebirth of EAC
2000s Formation of the Common Market & Customs Union,
2010s Monetary union and Political federation?? are we off target??
How many of us feel we are losing steam? Why are we losing steam? That for a while we have just been spinning our wheels? Your guess is as good as mine.
VISION
I come into office To Transform, to run and to grow EAIA
Transformation is our highest goal but this can neither be easy nor quick. I have walked this journey at AAK and sometimes the tensions can reach the breaking point. It's not an easy journey my friends, unfortunately if we are to make any difference, if we are to move EAIA forward and if we are to leave behind a better EAIA than the one we Inherited from Architect David Mutiso, then it's a journey we must walk.
Envisage wildebeests crossing the Mara river from the great Savannah of Serengeti to the lush green grass of Masai Mara, these animals are the true east Africans, who gives them visa? Who gives them eating permit? they are truly border less, isn't this our dream? But always there's danger lurking under the water, the Mara river is infested by deadly crocodiles, but they must plunge to reach the lush green grass.
I tell you my brothers and sisters, Our fate is not different, to bring change there's danger, but it is a risk worth taking, for a better future of lush green grass we must plunge. I am counting on your support as we embark on this treacherous Journey filled with hope that on the other side we will find a new dawn. A dawn pregnant with the promise of a greater and stronger EAIA, pregnant with EA federation, I hope to live to see this dream come true one day.
But I must warn you. There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision I make. We know the institute can't solve all problems. This victory alone is not the change we seek it's only the chance for us to make that change.
We are called upon to seize the future together, let the bright light of EAIA shine on East Africa Community, we are not as divided as the pundits believe. We are stronger than the sum of our individual countries. An EAIA Divided will not stand. The promise we sort in our unity must come true. This is the hope we must go back with to Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi that With our new spirit of community we shall sustain the institute.
Umoja ni Nguvu, Utengano ni Udhaifu.
Long Live EAIA