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Monday, December 15, 2014

The country celebrates 51 years of independence


By Monica Soila

It was music and dance at this year’s Jamhuhuri day celebrations, throughout the country to mark 51 years of Kenya’s independence,on 12th December.

In Isinya sub-county, the event was held at the Isinya primary school grounds; and was presided over by the deputy county commissioner, Mr.David Kipkemei.
 
Police march during the celebrations




Present at the event were the Administration and security staff and County officials’ representatives.Ali letura, CECM-Lands, Physical Planning, wildlife, Enviroment and Natural Resources, read the governor’s message to the public.

The governor urged the people of Kajiado County to turn away from corruption and for the public institutions to serve the people equally without expecting bribes. In the message also was an update of some of the activities and projects that the county government has successfully accomplished. They include a hundred and twenty classrooms that have been built throughout the County,among other projects. Dr.Nkedianye’s government also sponsored 100 youths to attend training on insurance.

 
Hon.Ali Letura reading the governor's speech to the people



The height of the ceremony was the president’s speech which was read to the people by the Deputy County commissioner, who was also the chief guest.

The speech touched on the various issues that have affected the country since independence. They include corruption, economic growth, insecurity, development among others.The president  made clear his future plans for the country and also highlighting some of the achievements so far.


The president also highlighted some of the government’s intention of collaborating with various institutions including the private sector to deliver a dignified, clean and safe living environment in Kibera.This is evidently transforming the slum for the better.

In the issue of food security, the government has already commenced the irrigation of 1,000,000 acres of land in Galana-Kulalu; with the main goal of banishing famine from Kenya, feeding the region and the entire continent.
 
The DCC reading the president's speech to the people
In education, by April 2015, all primary schools in the country will be connected to electricity to enable computer-based learning.

On health matters the government plans to equip at least two hospitals in every county with modern diagnostic equipment. Plans are also underway to build a referral hospital in all the counties.

The biggest challenges faced by the government at the moment is corruption and insecurity and with the ICC dropping the case against the president, many hope that the same happens for the deputy president; so that they can both focus all their energies in dealing with some of these issues.


Thursday, December 4, 2014

Marking world AIDS day, 2014


By Monica Soila
The world AIDS day was marked on December 1st, globally to create more awareness on the killer disease to the public, with this year’s theme being "Focus,Partner,Achieve:An AIDS-Free Generation".

 
H.E Josehpine Nkedianye (center),lighting a candle in the memory of those who died
In Isinya, the event was held at the matatu/bodaboda stage; and being a market day, the crowd was substantial. Present at the event was County’s first lady, H.E Josephine Nkedianye, Deputy Governor Hon. Paul Ntiati, area Member of Parliament, Hon.Peris Tobiko, MCA’s, County Executive Members health officials among others.


Speaking at the event, area MCA Hon. David Nkirrimpai urged the County government to equip the Isinya Health Centre with some fundamental amenities such as beds, enough drugs, generator and an ambulance.

 
Hon.David Nkirrimpai
“Its important we invest in the health sector. I also want to ask the wananchi here to consider taking NHIF cover because life has become very difficult financially…” Hon.Nkirrimpai.

Calls for living a responsible life and establishment of counseling centers in Isinya were widely made. The need for HIV testing was emphasized, with people especially men asked to participate in the process.
 
Hon. Peris Tobiko
“It’s best when you know your status because only then can you plan your life better. AIDS is not necessarily the end of life; Ebola is more deadly. All in all lead a conscientious lifestyle…” Hon. Tobiko, MP for Kajiado East Constituency.

Isinya town is fast growing especially because it is on a highway, and HIV spread is rampant.Residents were asked to support this year’s theme by living morally upright lifestyles.


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

A blessed close of a great conference


By Monica Soila

During the convention
A five-day convention organized by ACK diocese of Kajiado, hosted by Rt.Rev.Gadiel Lenini at St.Marks Olooltepes came to a close on Sunday 30th.

The theme was Isaiah 60:1, arise and shine. It was a week filled with spiritual anointing given the many powerful speakers invited to the event. Lucy wangeci, an ex-police officer turned gospel artist, of the hit song Chineke was the guest singer and did not disappoint.

The County’s Governor, H.E Dr.David Nkedianye, Member of Parliament for Kajiado West Constituency, Hon.Moses Sakuda and some of the MCA’s were in attendance.

One of the biggest miracles of the event however happened on the last day of the convention, Sunday 30th, after a prolonged dry spell in most parts of Kajiado County. Preacher of the day was Bishop Jackson Solonka from Narok County. Before his sermon, he called on the heavens to bring forth rains.

“If you know anyone from this area who has moved their livestock in search of pasture, text to tell them to be on their way back.The rain is surely coming…” Bishop Solonka after praying.
 
To amazement of many in the congregation, some minutes to his preaching; slow but steady drops of rain started pounding on the vast dome housing the large crowd of believers.

In kitengela, heavy downpour was experienced in the better part of that evening while in Isinya it did not stop raining until Monday morning around 9:00Am.

This is when faith moves mountains almost literally; and also when there is faith, miracles happen. Same event is scheduled to be held next year.

Monday, November 24, 2014

H.E Dr.Nkedianye visits Isinya Boys Secondary school


By Monica Soila
The governor of Kajiado County H.E Dr.David Nkedianye visited Isinya Boys Secondary school on 20th November to commission and hand over classrooms and staff houses that his government built.


  

He however urged all the stakeholders including the students to work hard so as to attain good results which would in turn popularize the school.

“Nice classrooms do not necessarily mean good performance; the quality of education is what matters, and with that, this county will go far…” Dr.Nkedianye speaking during the event.


The school which started in 2011 faces many challenges, the biggest essentially being lack of infrastructure.

It was an opportunity for the school to place some requests to the governor. Top on the list was the fact that the school is inaccessible during the rainy season due to lack of a good road .With regard to this the governor promised to have it worked on in the coming week. Dr. Nkedianye said he would give support in addressing other infrastructural challenges facing the school in whatever possible way his government can.



Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The wondrous bamboo


By Monica Soila

Bamboo is regarded as the strongest and fastest growing wood plant in the world. It matures in 3-4 years unlike other hard wood trees which takes up to 40 years or more; it also has 1,500 record uses. There are about 1,250 or more species globally and 18 in Kenya.

 
some bamboo products
Bamboo which is a renewable resource has huge potentiality. The important usages are mainly in paper industry, building material, cottage industries, handicrafts, medicinal products, edible shoots and new generation products such as wood substitutes, truck bodies, railway carriages, bamboo boards, tiles etc. 

Bamboo tea and bamboo extracted silica are becoming increasingly popular. Silica is an essential substance for maintaining the integrity and health of the skin, ligaments, tendons and bones. Bamboo contains 70% organic silica.

 
Seedlings in the nursery at Kitil farm
Kitil Farm is a licensed open quarantine which operates in Isinya; where high quality bamboo seedlings are grown and sold. The farm is five kilometers from Isinya town, driving past the Isinya Health Centre, it is found on the right.

The following species of bamboo  are found at Kitil Farm: O. Abyssinica (giant and solid stemmed bamboo, Bambusa textilis or longinternode, Phyllostachys pubescens(moso), Dendrocalamus membranaceus cv grandis (a giant clumping bamboo), Dendrocalamus maximuslamina (a giant clumping bamboo and giant leaf), Dendrocalamus giganteus (a giant clumping bamboo), 
Dendrocalamus asper (a giant clumping bamboo), Dendrocalamus barbartus (a giant clumping bamboo), Dendrocalamus giganteus (a giant clumping bamboo).

 
Bamboo trees at Kitil farm
Other important activities such as training for individual investors and/or groups on all aspects of bamboo care, bamboo management, harvesting and associated technologies; are also conducted at Kitil farm. This is a sound business venture; you might want to try it!