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Kenya military given Sh9bn from US to fight Al-Shabaab

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015

President Uhuru Kenyatta from (left), Chief of the Defence Forces, General Samson Mwathethe and Defence CS Raychelle Omamo in Eldoret on July 10, 2015. The US Government has given the Kenya Defence Force Sh9.5 billion in aid this financial year to enhance the fight against Al-Shabaab. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

President Uhuru Kenyatta from (left), Chief of the Defence Forces, General Samson Mwathethe and Defence CS Raychelle Omamo in Eldoret on July 10, 2015. The US Government has given the Kenya Defence Force Sh9.5 billion in aid this financial year to enhance the fight against Al-Shabaab. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

 

Suspects in Muchai shooting ‘on a spree’

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TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015

The late Kabate MP George Muchai who was shot dead along Kenyatta Avenue on February 7, 2015. FILE PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The late Kabate MP George Muchai who was shot dead along Kenyatta Avenue on February 7, 2015. FILE PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Respect presidential term limits to prevent strife, Obama tells African leaders

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US President Barack Obama smiles as he arrives with African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (top R) to deliver remarks at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 28, 2015. Photo/REUTERS

US President Barack Obama smiles as he arrives with African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (top R) to deliver remarks at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 28, 2015. Photo/REUTERS

July 29, 2015

BY REUTERS

US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that democracy in Africa was threatened when presidents did not stand aside at the end of constitutional term limits and pointed to violence in Burundi where the president has secured a third term.

 

 

Obama pokes China over Africa deals, says America’s offers are real

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US President Barack Obama talks about presidential term limits during remarks at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 28, 2015. Photo/REUTERS

US President Barack Obama talks about presidential term limits during remarks at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 28, 2015. Photo/REUTERS

July 28, 2015

BY EUGENE OKUMU

The economic arm-wrestle between the US and China resurfaced during President Barack Obama’s six-day tour of Kenya and Ethiopia.

- See more at: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/obama-pokes-china-over-africa-deals-says-americas-offers-are-real#sthash.hjTRJB9M.dpuf

World President Barack Obama says aid to farmers cuts child stunting across Africa

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By Reuters 
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 
 NAIROBI, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – U.S. President Barack Obama, wrapping up a visit to the continent of his father’s birth, toured an Ethiopian factory making baby food on Tuesday to show how investment in farming can cut hunger and stunting.

 

Obama Visit: Kenya Must Borrow a Leaf

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By Joseph Lister Nyaringo

New Jersey, USA
Kenyans are more inclined to American politics more than any nation in the globe since Barack Obama, who derives his ancestral heritage in Kenya was elected President in 2008.
The lingering question we need to ask ourselves is this: have we learnt any lesson from the USA’s model of governance in order to improve our own or we are just proud to be associated with the most powerful country led by a President who shares our roots?
Last week, CNN branded Kenya a hot bed for terrorism while doing an analysis on President Obama’s visit which attracted a barrage of condemnations from Kenyans at home and abroad. For me, the report was a solid reality and not a fallacy.
Kenya is one of the biggest terror targets not because the terrorists hate us more but because we have faulty lines caused by a corrupt security system and the government’s incompetence to act upon available intelligence on impending attacks.
Remember, from Westgate Mall, Garissa, Mandera and Lamu; Kenya’s intelligence Service was aware but failed to mitigate the attacks.
Those who got offended by CNN’s use of “hot bed” to describe our vulnerabilities as a terror spot need to remember that, we are indeed a hot bed not only as a terrorism target, but also other vices like corruption, inequality, injustice and nepotism. Let us not whitewash the truth just because it was highlighted by a foreign media.
Remember, desperation mostly caused by corruption, unemployment and inequality, has made many young Kenyans to be radicalized by joining Al-Shabaab terrorist gang.
Back to Obama’s visit, we got excited that he landed in style and glamour in the land of his father. We felt more attached to the most powerful country and its leader in the globe. However, how can public and private citizens capture the utility of Obama’s visit to enhance the future of Kenya?
More importantly, if current leaders in government will ignore the speeches delivered by Obama in Gigiri and Kasarani, we may as well conclude that we are doomed as a nation. Remember, whoever fails to learn from his big brother with global feelers like Obama is either impervious or allergic to progressive leadership.
President Obama spoke eloquently about the impediments which bedevils the success of Kenya. He spoke about the-get-rich-quick methods by public servants which has stifled service delivery and ruined foreign investment. He stressed the need to address inequality which affects marginalized groups like women.
Shying from the truth on the state of our nation isn’t fair at all especially when we are in a quandary on many fronts for instance: the government’s unwillingness to nurture transparency and accountability in public affairs, lack seriousness to fight graft and inequality and a biased justice system which favors the rich at the expense of the poor.
President Obama urged Kenyans to change their attitudes if they expected to transform the country. I agreed with him that corruption can only be tackled if both leaders and citizens are ready to say enough is enough to stop the vice.
I extend my accolades to President Uhuru Kenyatta for his great eloquence and confidence during a joint press conference with President Obama. He did great beyond our expectations.
However, the tragedy is: when you have a President who rocks in eloquence but is ambivalent to turn his words into action, you have a stagnated country. After all, oratorical prowess is a plus for a leader but cannot add value when it’s not translated into action.
If we can slowly adapt the American brand of politics since we borrowed heavily from their model constitution, it can help us to spur our governance- ensuring accountability, improving public service, safeguarding justice, democracy and the rule of law.
If you admire your neighbor’s manicured lawn, you need to learn how to manicure your own lawn… let us borrow a leaf from Obama’s visit and the USA’s governance systems to improve Kenya.
I urge Kenyans citizens irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds not to be shrouded in ethnic linens; often voting leaders with questionable integrity merely because of sharing an ethnic dialect. Remember, the Americans from all races voted for Obama in 2008 and honored him for a second term in 2012 despite being black.
Finally, Obama didn’t just come to lecture us but to share his ideas and experiences. He was very candid on how the US keeps trying workable systems for improvement.  He challenged us to choose between improvement and changing our attitudes in order to float and swim as a nation or sink and drown.

 

Call for help. House burned-Community Fundraising

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Dear Kenyans,

A fire tragedy has hit one of our family members. Joash Anyieni of 366 Armstrong Ave Jersey City.

His House caught fire on Sunday and he is homeless now operating From Howard Johnson Hotel, 1200 TonnelAve Room 173&174.

He needs help of all kinds since he has a family with 4 kids and needs to find a home.

There will be a fundraising on Saturday 07/25/2015 at Bethel SDA Church 271 Stegman Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 to help the family. 

Time: 6.30 PM on-wards
For Further Information Please Contact

Joash Nyakina – 201-622-3095
Anold Matonda – 201-680-1275
Zachary  Moitui – 201-889-3636
David Nyabwaya – 908-307-8056
Douglas Bonuke – 201-920-1589
Onchari Siocha – 848-467-6522

Jackline Anyieni–862-754-4098

 

 

Kephas Matoke Fund Raising on August 1, 2015

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Dear friends and family;
We hope that this email finds you and your family in good health and enjoying God’s blessings.
Mr. Kephas Matoke is now at the point of his life where he needs friends like you to help.
In March 2014 Mr. Kephas Matoke developed liver cancer which got progressively worse. Doctors said a liver transplant was essential to his survival. Thanks to God, he received his transplant on June 6th, 2015. The transplant was a success and he is at home recuperating. It will take him months before he goes back to work.
The Matoke family friends are uniting to raise money to help Mr.Kephas with post-transplant medical expenses that are not covered by insurance.
 The main fundraising will be on Saturday, August 1, 2015, 6:00pm to 10:00 pm:
Raleigh ARC: 4805 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, NC  27606.
We know you are very busy, but please consider attending the fundraising function on August 1, 2015, 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
You can also help by making a tax-deductible donation through this website: https://www.grouprev.com/Matoke
Your presence, involvement and support to the Matoke family is highly needed and appreciated.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Matoke Fundraising Team
“When we work together, incredible things happen “

 

 

 

Former US ambassadors tell Obama to be firm with Kenya

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Mounting anticipation: US President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha board Air Force One as they depart Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC on July 17.

Mounting anticipation: US President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha board Air Force One as they depart Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC on July 17.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with the then US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson at the 2nd Istanbul Conference on Somalia in Istanbul, Turkey on September 20, 2013 Photo/File .

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with the then US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson at the 2nd Istanbul Conference on Somalia in Istanbul, Turkey on September 20, 2013 Photo/File .

July 21, 2015

BY OLIVER MATHENGE

TWO former US ambassadors to Kenya have told President Barack Obama to expect some resentment from the Jubilee administration when raising issues of governance, democracy and counterterrorism