Oops! We are in it once again! Last year, the government banned all gatherings including the churches. After a long period we were happy to go back to our worship places.
The country has been experiencing increase in Covid-19 infections where the number of people infected is increasing day by day. This has made the President to revert the rules.
Curfew hours have been increased. All gathering have been stopped. Hotels and bars closed. This did not spare the churches. And so we are at home catching live events from the social media…thanks to internet!
The kenya Primary National Examinations are set to start on 22 March. 19th marks the rehearsal day whereby the learners are reminded some do’s and dont’s. Teachers make sure that every learner is well prepared to seat for the exam.
The learners have been preparing for 8 years and now it’s time to reap what they sow. Some schools which didn’t survive the pandemic closed down. This led to transfer of learners to other schools which survived the Covid-19 storm.
The exams are coming a times when some of the learners are going through difficult time. Some have lost their loved ones to Covid-19 while others have been affected economically. This may affect the outcome but not much can be done to mitigate the situation.
We wish them success as well as a safe time! See how to get to your destiny no matter what.
The kenya Primary National Examinations are set to start on 22 March. 19th marks the rehearsal day whereby the learners are reminded some do’s and dont’s. Teachers make sure that every learner is well prepared to seat for the exam.
The learners have been preparing for 8 years and now it’s time to reap what they sow. Some schools which didn’t survive the pandemic closed down. This led to transfer of learners to other schools which survived the Covid-19 storm.
The exams are coming a times when some of the learners are going through difficult time. Some have lost their loved ones to Covid-19 while others have been affected economically. This may affect the outcome but not much can be done to mitigate the situation.
We wish them success as well as a safe time! See how to get to your destiny no matter what.
The president of Kenya declared a seven day mourning in respect to the former president of Tanzania. He advised all the flags to be half mast for seven days. He passed his condolences to Tanzanian people and the family through a short and precise speech.
A house girl in Nairobi brought her threats to reality. This happened after her boss terminated her contract due to some misunderstanding making her unhappy and threatened to harm the children.
True to her words, she stubbed the two kids leaving them with serious injuries. She also threatened the new house girl who tried to save the children from the horror.
Sources say that she later boarded a bus to Busia. Not getting to her destiny, she was apprehended on her way at Eldoret town. The girl had been employed for two years with good salary. She was bitter but her action left many puzzled.
Parents, let’s be a bit vigilant!… Let’s chat as we comment on how we can improve our children’s security.
The former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who is also the ODM party leader had visited the hospital feeling unwell. He complained of fatigue. He was later diagnosed with coronavirus. This happened after he attended several meetings in Mombasa County.
His doctor says that he is responding well to treatment. This is according to report received from media stations. We wish him quick recovery. Remember to leave a comment to wish him well.
The CS has broadly expressed his fear on the rise of the number of people suffering from coronavirus. He declares that the country is experiencing the third wave of the pandemic which can be more dangerous than the previous.
He pleads with all citizens to be extra careful and follow the regulations as given by Ministry of Health.
The long awaited coronavirus vaccine is already here. As per my previous post, teachers and health workers will be in forefront to receive the vaccine. The process of vaccination has already kicked off.
The vaccine has been taken to a number of counties through out the country. Some people still feel that the vaccine is not safe while others see it as a blessing in disguise.
As stated by the Health Cabinet Secretary, the country is going through the third wave of the virus. He stated that, from the previous experience, this one seems to be tougher than before. The numbers have started rising raising a red flag and so he advised the citizens to be a bit careful and keep to the covid-19 regulations.
The shocking news of a 22 year man kill father, mother, brother and a cousin using a knife had left many with unanswered questions.
At that fateful night, the son started by killing a worker who was within the compound. This made it easy to attack other members without interruption.
How he killed all these people is still a puzzle. What could have caused such great hatred that triggered him to eliminate almost entire family?
Only her two sisters who had reported back to school escaped the horrifying ordeal.
Could he be on hard substances? It is a sad story to tell. May be this son was stressed but nobody noticed or mentally disturbed. For now, it is hard to take sides.
Let’s be keen to notice slightest behavioral changes in our children. We may prevent the worst from happening.
Being said that the teachers and health workers will be among the first to be given the coronavirus vaccine, it has attracted mixed reaction from different people. Though voluntary, this haven’t changed other people’s thought on it causing more complications on ones health, such as mental health while some see it as the best way to prevent ourselves from the deadly virus.
I would love to get your view on this? What do you think? Let’s chat as you leave a comment. More insights, visit my blog
Do you think the Uganda election is fair and transparent? At the moment, Yoweli Museveni is leading by more than a half of counted votes. Bobi Wine has strongly disagreed with the outcome so far. It is said that his house has already been engulfed by the Uganda army. Reason? Not yet known.
Do you think Museveni win is genuine and Bobi Wine should admit the defeat?
After a period of nine months since covid 19 struck, the school are opening again. Some of the private schools have closed permanently. These parents will be forced to take their children to public schools which are already swollen.
Some parents have lost jobs and business to covid 19 making it difficult to pay school fees in private schools. These too will take their children to public schools. Without no doubt, the congestion that will be experienced in public schools will make it difficult for covid 19 guidelines to be followed especially maintaining the social distance.
Of late, the rift valley lakes have been swelling causing havock to the neighbouring community where some schools have been submerged completely. Parents will have to look for new schools to take their children.
Still waiting to see how things unfold! Stay connected for updates as schools reopen in kenya. What you need? Just follow. You can as well air your opinion as you comment.
After a period of nine months since covid 19 struck, the school are opening again. Some of the private schools have closed permanently. These parents will be forced to take their children to public schools which are already swollen.
Some parents have lost jobs and business to covid 19 making it difficult to pay school fees in private schools. These too will take their children to public schools. Without no doubt, the congestion that will be experienced in public schools will make it difficult for covid 19 guidelines to be followed especially maintaining the social distance.
Of late, the rift valley lakes have been swelling causing havock to the neighbouring community where some schools have been submerged completely. Parents will have to look for new schools to take their children.
Still waiting to see how things unfold! Stay connected for updates as schools reopen in kenya. What you need? Just follow. You can as well air your opinion as you comment.
Kenyan politics have been taking a new perspective as those who have been accused of misappropriately handling public office have been thrown out of the offices.
The government isn’t leaving any stone unturned on cases related to corruption. This has caused impeachment of government officers including those in higher offices.
The Kiambu governor was one of the first governors to be impeached. Later the Nairobi governor is out too.
The interesting thing is that Honourable Waititu, former Kiambu county governor, who was impeached due to corruption cases now has been cleared to run for the governor seat to replace Honourable Sonko, former Nairobi governor.
Miguna Miguna who was exiled from Kenya and now lives in Canada is also eyeing for the same seat. He said recently that he will be running for Nairobi Governor position.
Will kenyans be willing to vote these people in? Still waiting to see how things will unfold. For more posts, see them here. For upcoming insights, remember to follow.
Finally I made it at Blogmas day 25, #25daysofchristmas. For those who do celebrate the Christmas, Merry Christmas to you all! For those who don’t celebrate it, hope you too have something to appreciate for.
To all my friends, I humbly appreciate the support you have given me since I started the Blogmas challenge. Thanks for being with me through the journey.
I have noted with a lot of concern on how people adhere to the pandemic guidelines. People have been seen campaigning without maintaining social distance in Countries and counties which have held elections. Others don’t put on mask and if they do, they hang it on the chin.
My question is, why do rules seem to be taken for granted by both the citizens and the leaders when it comes to politics meetings? The leaders keep reminding us about the precautions yet to them, it seems that it is easier said than done.
If this leaders get infected with the coronavirus, not only are they able of visit the best hospitals but also they have enough money that may be needed for the treatment. But what about the normal person attending those rallies, if the worst happen, nobody will remember him. The vaccine may not get you alive.
It is festive season when we want to try most of the recipes. To make most of our home bakings tasty, we do add eggs. But the question is, are they good for pregnant women?
There is one community that didn’t allow their pregnant women to enjoy eating eggs when pregnant. It was a taboo which called for heavy punishment. Why was this the case?
Mostly, in african tradition, most rules were put to protect the people from the problems. There was no explanation to the taboos as they were called. It was a must do it or get punished.
Later, people came to realize that scientifically, eggs provide proteins which do a lot in building the body.
If pregnant women ate the eggs, the baby would grow to be so big that it could threaten it’s life or that of the mother or both. There were no hospital to take care of any birth complications and so by not eating eggs, the mother and her baby were protected.
This is no more with the high technology and scientists who can tackle most of the problems. Women can eat anything as long as it does not harm them directly.
Do you have such taboos or other beliefs that expectant mothers should adhere to? I will be happy to hear it. Kindly leave it as you comment.
The stay at home for school going children has brought a big problem to teenagers’ parents. No matter how much they try to keep them safe, it becomes difficult as most of the time parents are out to make ends meet to better their families.
Teenagersare taking advantage of the situation. They are having enough time to do what they like most.
The worst comes with the use of cellphones which are used to make all the plans. To make it worse, the use of social media where these kids find people who are ready to prey on them. Without their knowledge, they find themselves in awkward situations which sometimes became very difficult to come out of.
Dating sites, nude pictures, drug use and other vices are introduced to them through the social groups. They do it too well that by the end of some chats, the kid is lured to all the evil plans.
I don’t demonize the social media, these phones are used for important communication too, like teachers do communicate through the class WhatsApp groups. Assignments, and online classes are done using the same.
The question is, how and where do we draw the line?
Six teenage girls in Nairobi were not spared either. They had been missing for about a week until yesterday when they were found.
As much as our girls are not innocent, they are still minors and those who are taking advantage on them should be brought to book!
Let’s protect the girl child!
What is your take? Kindly share it as you comment.
The coronavirus vaccine has attracted mixed reaction from different people. Others think it causes more complications such as mental health while some see it as the best way to prevent ourselves from the deadly virus.
I would love to get your view on this? What do you think? Let’s chat as you leave a comment. More insights here.
The government is planning to launch a virtual Library in the country. This will help citizens to get access to learning material at the comfort of their offices and homes.
What a relief from the hustle and bustle of the city!
It is hard to believe that a member of a family can abuse a child of their own. To some of the culture, this can bring a lot of misfortune in someone’s life. Abuse of a child by a family member has become a common thing in today’s life.
We have heard mothers and fathers killing their own children. Others abuse them physically, emotionally and even sexually. Some relatives such as uncles, aunts brothers and sisters have turned to be monsters to the children they are supposed to care for.
But the question is, why do these members abuse the child? Though this should not give a justification to child abuse, some factors contributed to it. Some of them are:
Stress
Frustrations
Poverty
Unemployment
Illiteracy
Mental health problems
Use of harmful substances such as drugs
Let’s all try and manage stress as this contribute more to child abuse. Families should protect the children and give them the support they need. If one feel the frustrations are too much, just visit a specialist instead of taking it out to children.
Let us protect our own. For more articles read here . You opinions are welcome as you leave a comment. You can also follow me to be sure of getting the hottest news.
Below is a tweet from Nation Africa on how different teenagers regret having messed up with their teenage lives and the parents’ reactions. Just have a look at it. You may also visit more posts below.
The practice has brought a number of Health complications to girls and women. Let’s look at some of them:
Complications during child birth. The scar brings reduction of elasticity of the birth canal. Labour becomes longer and more painful with each subsequent birth
The hygiene during the procedure is compromised. Tools used are not sterilised between the procedure and this increases the chances of infection under exposure of HIV and AIDS
Girls with poor immune system find it hard to resist the infection hence compromising their health
Due to it’s confidenciallity, the girls are not allowed to access medical care should it be required.
The excess bleeding brought about by the rapture of clitoris may make the girls anaemic.
In kenya, the FGM act 2010 by Fred Kapondi prohibates the act of FGM.
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Tanzania’s presidency said Benjamin Mkapa, 81, died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania’s former President Benjamin Mkapa, who served from 1995 to 2005, died in the early hours of Friday, President John Magufuli said in a statement.
Mkapa, 81, the East African nation’s third president who led several regional peace mediation efforts in office and afterwards, died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Magufuli said, without giving more details.
“I will remember him for his great love for the nation, his piety, hard work and performance in building the economy,” Magfuli said.
The president declared a seven-day mourning period, during which all flags will be flown at half-mast.
“Magufuli asks all Tanzanians to remain calm, patient and united during this difficult time,” a statement from his office said.
Mkapa also served as an ambassador, minister and key official of the ruling CCM party, Magufuli said.
The former president was born in 1938 to a poor family in south-eastern Mtwara. He earned a degree in English in Uganda, after which he went on to study at Columbia University in New York.
Mkapa later worked as a journalist before being appointed the press secretary for the country’s first president Julius Nyerere.
He held several cabinet posts, such as foreign minister and information minister and also served as ambassador to the United States before he was elected president.
Mkapa had most recently attempted to mediate between Burundi’s government and opposition groups after a disputed 2015 election plunged the country into crisis, however the government repeatedly refused to take part and the talks went nowhere.Â
Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera in kenya have been under lockdown for sometimes now. Today, President Uhuru lifted the lockdown but maintained the curfew hours.
It is expected that most of the people who were locked in Nairobi will now find their way to rural area where they have really missed to be. Life at the city has been hard to many since the strike of the pandemic.
Some lost their jobs and they are unable to feed their families. They prefer sending children and wives to countryside where there is plenty of food.
The worry is, as this large number migrate from towns to rurals, there is a possibility of the virus spreading even more. Moreover, most of the aged parents are in rurals and they are at a greater risk contracting the virus as they welcome their relatives from town.
On the other hand, those in transport business will have something to smile for. People will rush to be out of town as soon as possible, therefore ,increasing their revenue. Since the Nairobi lockdown, most of the vehicles have been parked with nothing to do. You can also see my previous post on traveling.
Still waiting to see how things will unfold….feel free to leave a comment…Do visit my other posts here. For future post …. follow.
The president has directed the lifting of the lockdown in various town including Nairobi. Now people are free to travel, but he farther warned people to be responsible as this may cause more harm than good.
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