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Prof. Nehemy Ndirango Kihara for Laikipia County Senate

Laikipia County under my Senator Watch will ensure that criminals will no longer hide among us and will no longer terrorize our families, homes, businesses and places of Worship, with impunity as they seem to have been doing. I will collaborate with the efforts of the County Professionals, who have continued to develop new ideas of investment creation we will rejuvenate growth and develop agriculture and new industries. I will lead the effort to increase our schools to accommodate all those who need to go to school. And at the least lead to the building of one or two Universities before 2017.

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PROF NEHEMY NDIRANGO KIHARA-LAIKIPIA SENATOR 2012 - 2017

Kenya Poor GDP Growth Compared to Other African Countries

The case for Diaspora 2012 candidates can well be summarized by the growth rates of several African countries from the World Bank report released. The report shows the northern neighbor of Kenya, Ethiopia from 2008 – 2011 to have grown Gross Domestic Product, GDP, by 10.8%, 8.8%, 10.1%, 7.7%, a total growth of 37.4%. Kenya on the other hand in the four years from 2008 to 2011 grew GDP by 1.6%, 2.6%, 5.6%, 4.3% a total of 14.1%. Other countries that showed great growth rates during 2008 – 2011 were as follows: Rwanda 11.2%, 4.1%, 7.5%, 8.8% a total of 31.6%; Uganda 8.7%, 7.2%, 6.4%, 6.3% a total of 28.6%; Tanzania 7.4%, 6.0%, 7.0%, 6.4% a total of 26.8%; Nigeria 6.0%, 7.0%, 7.8%, 7.0% in total 27.8%; Malawi 8.6%, 7.6%, 6.7%, 5.6% in total 28.5% and Ghana 8.4%, 4.7%, 6.6%, 13.6% in total 33.3%. We presented this to a few Kenyan investors, entrepreneurs and prospective candidates for elections this year and got the following remarks....

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Terry Kairu - Senate Aspirant on Land Policy

“No where in the constitution does it say land policy is one where 50 people should own 5 million acres of land when 5 million others live as squatters,” says Terry Kairu aspirant for Kiambu Senate. Terry knows very well there is little progress a country can achieve without the right land policy. “Everyday you will hear news of landowners stopping projects that will give Kenyans homes and jobs from being developed! Tatu city project, 4 ways junction project and others are now in courts. Once elected I will lead to pass laws that will make every person who owns land to clearly understand that land was created by God to sustain life. The laws will ensure no project giving Kenyans jobs, food and shelter is ever halted or stopped because of land issue.” Terry is passionate. One thing is for sure, if she is elected as Kiambu Senator the discussion of land will be held and the right laws passed. She says, “I can assure you that Kenyans will not go hungry when just a few hold thousands of acres of land!” ...

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Uhuru Kenyatta Statement after ICC Ruling

The International Crime Court ICC confirmed charges against Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, Hon. William Ruto, William Ruto, Joshua Sang and Francis Muthaura. Uhuru Kenyatta, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for finance after confirmation of charges wrote, “Fellow Kenyans, as I have gone through this process, it has been abundantly clear to me that this trial has not been just about the individuals charged at the ICC. This trial has been about more. This trial has been about a country trying to come to terms with itself and its past - a country that is picking up the broken pieces from this dark period. It is about a country trying to get past the trauma of what happened and seek a fresh start.” ...

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Diaspora

Kenyan Promotes Kenya Through Wearing Kenya

Kenyans abroad are known for their export of hard cash to Kenya. Each year they are said to remit over $1 billion dollars that has kept Kenya afloat. A trend is emerging of most of the money going toward buying products imported from Kenya. The products like the bead tie worn by this Kenyan pictured in the resent Jamhuri day celebrations. Njenga of Lowell city in Boston region attending the Jamhuri celebrations said he was happy not only to wear the flag in this day but to know he had promoted a business in Kenya and given a Kenyan a job. He encouraged other Kenyans to look for where Kenya products are sold and when an event like Jamhuri day, Madaraka day or Mshujaa day is celebrated Kenyans this day can be wearing the Kenyan products.

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Diaspora for 2012

Awuor Nyakwar Ogeng’o for Siaya County Senate

I am an avid activist for education that provides excellence in core academics and the arts while cultivating the individual qualities and the strength of each child. Education that nurtures the whole child, creates community, celebrates diversity, supports freedom with responsibility and honors difference, strengths and interest. Education that enjoys a community as it makes the realization that it takes a village to educate a child and care for our natural environment. Education, we all have the chance to create a legacy and to become leaders to reckon with in our communities. Education that each and everyone can make change happen wherever one is. Pamoja Tunaweza! -Together we can!

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Business

David Ikanyi on Kenya

“I could only manage a 7 day plan. I landed on the 24th December and will leave on the 1st January and be in Kenya on the 2nd at exactly 2 pm,” says David Ikanyi who has in the last 2 years transformed himself to a Kenyan businessman. He today is developing his businesses in Kenya at a very fast pace. After living in the U.S. for two decades, Ikanyi decided it was time to go develop his next phase of life in Kenya. Since then he has started businesses in real estate, farming and education. “I’m in the process of opening a school next year,” he says. As the elections start to unfold I discussed with Ikanyi the way he sees Kenya today, the future, the opportunities in Kenya and the role Diaspora can play. “If elections were held today the two people who would be in the run-off are Raila and Uhuru,” he made his observation. He also noted, “The Kenyans abroad who want to become legislators and serve Kenya through posts created in the new constitution can be easily elected.”

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Opinion

The Most Precious Thing

Ask what the most precious thing in the world is and you will get as many varying answers as the colors of the rainbow. From Money to a Mercedez Benz 320 ML; from Uhuru’s $500 million wealth to a my beautiful wife; from winning Miss Africa to becoming a Professor; from owning a private jet to becoming president; from owning real estate in a prime region like New York city to having children and family; from becoming a great musician to becoming a professional sports player; from wining the marathon to winning a ‘Mary Kay’ pink Cadillac. Surprisingly, most people will forget to name the most precious of all things.

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Kenya Real Estate

Sam Pictures 2012 & Beyond

Sam and Picture of Tallest building in New York City.

“When I look at the picture of the tallest building in New York City, The 102 floors Empire State building, and then think about the project constructor who delivered the building in 410 days my mind studies more,” says Sam who is planning to relocate back to Kenya 2012 and re-establish his construction business. Sam joined the construction industry in the mid 80’s and in over 20 years has being part of the completion of more than 500,000 sq meters of constructed space as lead constructor, foreman, project manager or civil constructor in Kenya and the U.S.

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Tourism & Hotels

Florida State Visited by 60 Million Tourists.

Kenyans living in the Sunshine State of Florida take picture with P.S. Thuita and P.S. Sambili

If any one State in the U.S. could be the guiding light of Vision 2030, Florida would be that State. Florida like Kenya has warm weather and miles of beaches. Florida tourism is however a 60 million tourists business every year, Kenya tourism is barely 1 million visitors. Florida receives $57 billion just from tourism sector, Kenya Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from all sectors is about $58 billion.

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Ernest Mungai of Diaspora Homes on Uhuru Kenyatta & 2012

Ernest Mungai (left) and Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta at South Coast Mombasa.

Ernest, the foundations developer of Kenya University project in Kenya (www.kenyauniversity.org), recently met Uhuru Kenyatta who is the current Deputy Prime minister and Minister of Finance In the Republic of Kenya as they celebrated the New Year, 2012, in South Coast Mombasa. South Coast is the region that the founders and pioneers of the Kenya University Project have been trying to establish the university.

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Counties

Narok Residents for Diaspora 2012 Candidates

Lekuton from Narok County, a shop owner in Narok town, welcomes the idea of Diaspora Kenyans being part of 2012 race. He says, “Not even the Maasai’s will be left behind if the Diaspora are true to their word and improve Kenya’s economy. This will mean the gap between the rich and the poor decreases and youths get jobs.” This is in reference to the statement, “Kenyans in Diaspora through an initiative by Dr. Wilson Endege of Harvard, Boston have started organizing themselves to create a platform capable of moving Kenya from $65b to $200b economy (2012-2017) as population grows to 45 million. Per Capita would climb to $4,400 = 200b/45m and Kenya would climb one-step.”

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Kenya Politics

Sharing 100% President Vote to Get to Run-off

Kalonzo, Karua, Odinga, Kenneth, Tuju & Uhuru.

To become the 4th president of Kenya one will have to win 50% plus one of votes cast. As the Kenya elections approach, debates and views are ongoing wherever Kenyans are. “The ‘Muskali Kombo approach 2007’ of seating back and not running only to lose political power will not work,” Kenyans abroad discuss and express views like: “Expect all politicians to use, ‘Kalonzo Musyoka approach’ of running to have a political power base. With the consideration that besides the President and Deputy President Seats there are 14 – 22 Cabinet Secretary Positions, today called ‘Minister’s,’ to be filled, these political positions will be easier to get if one has a political base.” The discussants agree that there is no strong candidate or party system that can win 50% plus one of the votes cast on Election Day. This means there will be a run-off. The goal for each candidate who wants to be the 4th President of Kenya thus becomes to finish first or second or develop a political power base. Based on the above analysis and candidates who have expressed interest, the prediction is that the 100% will be divided into three groups: Top 5 Group, Second 5 Group and Last Group.

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Kenya Constitution

Kenya Election Day

Judges, Isaac Lenaola, David Majanja and Mumbi Ngugi, sitting as a Constitutional Court failed to establish a clear date for the elections. Before the President and Prime minister decide on the election day, there is a need for the only date given four times as “Second Tuesday of August” and two times as “2012” to be presented and decided by the Supreme Court. The seven justices of the Supreme court, Justice Willy Mutunga, Justice Nancy Baraza, Justice Philip Tunoi, Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, Justice JB Ojwang’, Justice Smokin Wanjala and Justice Njoki Ndung’u can individually offer their opinion as to whether or not the election day created by the constitution for the first elections of President, National Assembly, Senate, Governors and County Assemblies is14th August 2012.

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Go-Getters

Uhuru Kenyatta is the Richest Kenyan. No. 2 Chris Kirubi

Recorded as number 26 in Forbes among the 40 richest people in Africa, Uhuru Kenyatta is the richest Kenyan. Chris Kirubi at number 31 is the other Kenyan in the list and thus the second rishest kenyan. The list shows the richest person in Africa as Aliko Dangote of Nigeria who is worth $10.1 billion. Uhuru at number 26 is listed as worth $500 million from 500,000 acres of land. This based on a Kshs 90 exchange rate would make him worth Kshs 45 billion. Kirubi at 31 is listed as worth $300 million. At exchange rate of Kshs 90 this would make him worth Kshs 27 billion. Number 40 is worth $250 million.

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Icons

Dr. Josephine Ojiambo – The Diplomat

Dr. Josephine Ojiambo at Kenya Diaspora Conference - D.C

A diplomat is defined as: “A person, who represents a country, conducts diplomacy with another country or international organization, represents and protects the interests and nationals of the country they represent and promotes friendly relations. He or she is a person who is also expected to be an excellent negotiator dedicated to the promotion of peace and understanding between people and strives for peaceful relations between states, for when diplomacy ceases then war begins.”

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Liza Mucheru Wisner A Kenya Icon

Lifestyle

The Chef’s Christmas at Springfield

Christmas in Mukora Home at Springfield.

The city of Springfield in Massachusetts is famous for its past citizens invention of the game of Basketball that is today played all over the world. It also neighbors the city of Holyoke a few miles to the north whether the game of volleyball also a popular sport all over the world was also invented. It is in this city that Kenyan chef John Mukora and family live and would host family, friends and Kenyan runners who are studying in U.S through scholarships offered to runners and are champions in various All America cross country races.

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Health

Alcoholism & Christmas

“God has taken him home,” the preacher says from the pulpit. Someone drooling an intoxicated stench from the back mumbles, “That’s bull, the bottle put him under.” The sad thing is before his twenty-first birthday he is dead. More than anything else this is what drives societies in many states to legislate tough laws of drinking at age twenty-one. Not that they totally stop alcohol consumption, but they at least bring out the debate of alcohol consumption to the group most likely to be affected most; the teens maturing to adults. As this Christmas holiday approaches the celebration should not be drinking to blackout.

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Entertainers

K.U Actors and Comedians Paul and Martin

Kenyatta University culture of having a team of two great comedians and actors has been perpetuated by Paul and Martin. The two actors who were part of the Kenyatta University delegation that visited Worcester to start the Kenyatta University Foundation brought the jokes that reminded Kenyans of Kenya to Boston Region. “You know what. Since I have been here this shoe has not been polished.” This joke was made in reference to the absence of dust in the air and on the ground in U.S. as compared to Kenya.

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Humor

FULL MOON SAGA

Look at the sky at night and witness the exquisite full moon. The celestial body that revolves round the earth from west to east in twenty seven days with reference to the stars or twenty-nine days with reference to the sun. The full moon is visible but one time during a month and in this time the stories that follow the full moon are as numerous and incredible as the moon itself.

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Sports

Patriots Versus Giants Super Bowl

Patriots versus Ravens for AFC Conference title

New England Patriots, after defeating the Baltimore Ravens, secured American Football Conference (AFC) Championship title and a trip to Super Bowl XLVI. New York Giants a few hours later clinched the National Football Conference (NFC) title after defeating San Francisco 49ers. The 46th Super Bowl is now set to be a rematch of 2008 Super Bowl when the Giants defeated the Patriots and denied the Patriots a chance to make history by finishing an entire season undefeated.

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Elly Rono, The Kenyan Runner at Kenya Diaspora Conference

Obituaries

Kenneth Muiruri Ndungu Death Announcement

The brothers and sisters of Kenneth, living in the Boston region, announce the sudden death of their beloved brother Kenneth Muiruri Ndungu of Nyambari, Lari, Kenya. Kenneth passed away on January 16th 2012 at Kenyatta Hospital where he was undergoing treatment. Kenneth was the son of Mary Wanjiru and the late Titus Ndungu. Husband to Zipporah Njoki. The father of Martin Muraya Muiruri of Arizona, U.S. Titus Ndungu, Mary Wanjiru, Nelly Wangari and Anne Nyambura of Kenya.

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10 Benefits of Trees: A Legacy of Professor Wangari Maathai

Weddings

Sammy & Mercy Wedding of 2011 Summer

As the leaves turn yellow, tumble and fall, announcing the cold winter in the Boston region, Sammy and Mercy will be prepared to tackle the cold and snow weather together after one of the best weddings of the summer 2011. When I talked to Sammy he remembered the day that shall be engraved in his memory forever saying, “This was the best decision I ever made.” The decision made would lead him to lose his bachelor status as he wed his lovely bride. He recollects this day with a shining smile pasted in his face.

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47 Counties

West Pokot County

A county in the Rift Valley of Kenya. The county borders Turkana County to the North. Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties to the East, Tran-Nzoia County to the South and Uganda border to the East. The county is serviced through Kitale-Kapeguria A-1 road.

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