The water invites you to shed of your clothes to a swim. The modern hotels populate the coastline with relaxing amenities are in themselves inviting and one is spoilt for choice over which one to go for. A drive through Ukunda is a display of sales talent with many Kenyans selling beautiful African Kanga or Lessos depicting African culture, carvings, ornaments and paintings that are designed to capture the eyes of the tourist with rich colors. The plum trees line up their long leaves welcoming as they move to the ocean breeze. Ukunda-Diani is Kenya’s gem of kilometers of natural beaches and water just calling on anyone to enjoy it.
Taita Taveta County is a county with beautiful sisal estates. A dry region in nature, littered with shrubs and scattered trees, the beautiful green sisal plants captivate the eye as one stares at this long lines of plants. One of the big sisal farms is located at the outskirts of Voi town and can be viewed while standing at Petro Petrol Station. “The big farm is owned solely by a Mr. Basil Criticos,” a local tells me about the Sisal estate that is not only a lifeline but is also a big employer in a region that is full of squatters and many landless. The sisal once harvested Voi Sisal factory for processing and the factory is a big employer and the pride industry of Voi and Taita Taveta region....
The home county of His Eminence, Cardinal John Njue, has Mount Kenya as the most scenic physical feature. The mountain is an inviting piece of nature that is hard to resist. As one travels through the region, especially for the first time, one cannot help but stare and marvel at the towering beauty. Embu town the main town of Embu county is said to serve residents of the larger Kirinyaga and especially Gichugu area as it is closer to them. The Embu residents welcomed the idea of Kenyans abroad taking Embu to the next level.
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David a security officer of Kijabe Boys High school among many others introduced me to the town of Kijabe, a town referred to as a missionary town. Many a time when people hear of the word “Missionary,” they immediately think of peace, serenity and most of all holiness. All this descriptions can be found in Kijabe town that has strictly forbidden any sort of behavior other than one of purity. Behaviors and lifestyles such as drinking alcohol, smoking cigarates and engaging in adultery or fornication are not encouraged in this town. You cannot find any shop selling cigarettes, condoms or even a bar. So strict are these rules that residents will tell you the do’s and don’ts. The strictness in the lifestyle makes many to not even open up to an economic platform like on advanced from Kenyans abroad. ...
Murang’a is indeed a green and one can easily and correctly come to the conclusion that residents of Muranga never sleep hungry. A drive through Muranga invites one to feast his or her eyes on the beauty of the region that is doted with nothing but green. Even as Kenyans in the Diaspora prepare to participate in the leadership of this country that will see Kenya’s economy grow, in Murang’a, they will only improve on what already exists. ...
Residents of Meru call the Miraa tree a miracle tree. They say, “Here money grows on trees. Whenever one harvests a part of the tree for sale, by the next day the tree miraculously grows back to its original height ready for the next harvest.” This they believe is a miracle since it enables them make money everyday and can only be likened to the Manaa story of the bible where the Israelites miraculously received food everyday without working for it. Meru is the home town of the Police Commissioner Matthew Iteere, the Assistant Minister for Education Kilemi Mwiria and the former Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Mathura. This may explain why residents say the town is very secure. Meru is a region rich in beautiful scenic natural resources and one should make a point of visiting the region just to enjoy nature the way God put it from the beginning of time. ...
The county government set-up system and operation system has to be effected by August 14th 2012 to establish county governments as required by the constitution. Aspiring senate candidates, Dr. Wilson Endege for Vihiga County, Terry Kairu for Kiambu Senate, Professor Nick Kerich for Kericho County and Kimani Wairiri for Nyandarua suggest that allocation of county assembly seats should be as follows: Counties with population of, 560,000 or less, a 12 member assembly (8 elected and 4 nominated), population of 560,000 – 1.2 million, a 15 member assembly (10 elected and 5 nominated), population of 1.2 m- 1.5m, a 18 member assembly (12 elected and 6 nominated), Population of 1.5 m – 2m, a 21 member assembly (14 elected and 7 nominated) and Nairobi with a population above 3 million, a 33 member assembly, (22 elected and 11 nominated.) The candidates recommend that the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission should have the system to be adopted ready by January 31st 2012. ...
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.” ...
“I will run for Governor and have picked the lady with the Green Dress, Mercy, to help me in the Diaspora,” said Noah Wekesa, the Minister for Forestry and Wildlife and Member of Parliament for Kwanza Constituency, to the Kenyans gathered in the President Kibaki meeting in New York. With those words the Minister had tapped one of the best Kenyan marketers and promoters as he introduced his bid for Governor to hundreds of Kenyans abroad. ...
“River Nzoia has been flooding constantly during the rainy season with residents of Budalangi mostly affected.” This is considered as the major problem that mother nature has bestowed on Busia County. It is a problem that can be addressed. The County is the gateway to the East Africa countries and three of its major towns of Busia, Malaba and Mulwanda are currently positioned to become world class cities. Former Attorney General, Amos Wako who retired last month and is best known as Kenya’s longest serving AG and from Busia may find his telephone ringing as Busia residents seek his wealth of experience and contacts around the world to help Busia County grow at a faster pace with the set-up of county governments. The question is: “Will he answer the call?”...
