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Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 Where Investors Get Returns
www.mtkenyatimes.co.ke No. 0020 mountkenyatimes themtkenyatimes
Ruto: A hustler or
brainier?
To the majority hustlers, giving them little goodies makes a lot of
difference in their lives as opposed to telling them about how the
government is formulating policies to help them, and that is what Page 6
Ruto is taking advantage of.
Surefire Signs He Truly Loves Kenenisa Bekele To Miss Race
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Deputy President William Ruto
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Politics >> Mr. Muthama also claimed that Uhuru has stripped his deputy, William Ruto of his constitutional duties.
UHURU HAS HIJACKED ROLES OF OTHER
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE, SAYS MUTHAMA
By: H.M. Okumu Justice,” said Muthama.
@mountkenyatimes Mr. Muthama also took an issue
with the recent take-over of the
Former Machakos Senator National Police Service aircraft by
and DP Ruto close ally, Johnson the military as well as the transfer
Muthama has alleged that President of some functions of the Nairobi
Uhuru Kenyatta has hijacked roles County government to the Nairobi
of other constitutional office bearers Metropolitan Services (NMS)
including that of the Chief Justice saying it is an extension of Uhuru’s
and Speakers of both the Senate and alleged disregard to the rule of law.
the National Assembly. “We are telling President to
Mr. Muthama also claimed that ensure that the country transits to
Uhuru has stripped his deputy, the next Government without any
William Ruto of his constitutional interference. We can see from his
duties. body language that he is not about to
Addressing a crowd in Tala, stop interfering with the leadership
Machakos County on Thursday, of the country even after his last Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama
the former lawmaker claimed the term ends,” Muthama said.
president’s body language in the “Mr. President, follow in the which was attended by opposition to rally behind DP’s presidential Muthama tried attempted to disrupt
recent past signified ‘an attempt’ footsteps of former Presidents leader Raila Odinga and ANC party bid, saying he was the best suited the gathering.
to interfere with the country’s Mwai Kibaki and the late Daniel leader, Musalia Mudavadi. to lead the country’s economic “It was a rally at my home town
leadership beyond 2022. Moi. When your time to leave office “President Uhuru has taken the recovery process. and three goons tried to disrupt the
“Everybody is aware and it is well comes, do so without participating powers of the Deputy President. “Under President Kenyatta, meeting. However, my followers
known that the President has taken actively in succession politics,” said He has also taken the powers of the Kenya’s economy has gone to the acted and chased them from the
away the duties and responsibilities the former Senator. Speakers of the National Assembly dogs. Kenyans should just be patient meeting,”
of the Deputy President which is Former Kakamega Senator Bony and the Senate. He has taken away and wait for the next government “Unfortunately, the matter got out
wrong. The President also took Khalalwe, another Ruto ally echoed the powers of the Chief Justice, which will focus on the path of of hand and a few followers roughed
away the duties of some MPs who Muthama’s sentiment claiming which is why he has not heeded to economic recovery,” said Muthama. them up for rudely interrupting a
were leading various Parliamentary President was to blame for his his advice to dissolve parliament,” The rally was however briefly peaceful meeting,” stated Muthama.
committees and also tried to take deputy’s failure to attend the recent said Khalwale. turned chaotic after three protestors
away the powers of the Chief national conference on COVID-19 The two senators urged the crowd were assaulted who according to
THE OLD FETED IN THE SOCIETY
By: John Mwaniki especially at a time the elderly are
joniniks90@gmail.com usually demeaned in the society.
The Church visited several aged
persons on the society.
As the World on the 1st of October In another occasion, a well wisher
celebrated the international day of led by Robert Kariuki Kanyoro, led
older persons, various groupings his family in donating food stuffs
were also not left behind in in the society for the aged. Visiting
celebrating the aged in the society. at least five elderly persons within Cecilia Muthoni
In Kirinyaga County the Kariko village of Kirinyaga County, Njuki receiving
Presbyterian Church led these the family donated the food stuffs foodstuffs from Anne
celebrations with The Parish which included two Kilograms of Wangechi wife to
Minister for Kerugoya Parish, wheat flour and maize flour, two Robert Kanyoro
Kirimara East Presbytery Rev. kilograms of sugar, two kilograms
Kabaiya moving door to door of rice and cooking oil.
giving hope and encouraging the One of the aged “cucu Maria”
elderly. The theme of the visitation thanked the family and encouraged
was Isaiah 41:13-14, them to continue impacting the lives
“For I,the LORD your God, hold of the elderly in the society.
your right hand; it is I who say to First October of every year
you, Fear not I will help you...” was voted in by The United
Led by Esther Muthoni Kanyoro Nations General Assembly as the
the older persons thanked the international day of older persons.
Church for giving them hope
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Politics >> * He instead said he is currently committed to peace, stability and prosperity for all Kenyans
UHURU DENIES SIDELINING RUTO
By: Justus Obando the US military launch drone strikes
@mountkenyatimes inside Kenya.
Regarding CJ Maraga’s advisory
In the recent past there has been to dissolve parliament, President
tense relationship between Presi- Kenyatta it is a regret that Parlia-
dent Uhuru Kenyatta and his Dep- ment has failed to enact the two-
uty William Ruto with the latter thirds gender but noted that it is not
missing many national functions his intention to dissolve it as recom-
latest being the Covid-19 confer- mended.
ence held earlier this week. “It is indeed a regret but at the
President Kenyatta who has been same time the spirit of the Consti-
mum about his relationship with tution was one progressively get-
Ruto on Thursday broke the silence ting there… At the end of the day,
saying he has not sidelined Dr. Ruto we must recognise that we must
by working with ODM leader Raila balance the rights of the citizens to
Odinga. elect their representatives and the
The Commander in Chief main- need for us to have gender parity,”
tained that he is working with the said Kenyatta, as he acknowledged
opposition to achieve inclusivity in that it is not easy to achieve gender
the country. two-thirds gender principle.
“There are some who feel that “It (dissolving Parliament) is not
me reaching out to the opposition what I would like to do, but it is an
is meant to sideline William Ruto President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto
option that has been put forward by
but there is nothing more to the the Chief Justice. We wait to see the
country. What we are trying to do a leader and have a system that is remained non-committal on wheth- that he would not seek to change the
more inclusive where the results er he will support his deputy come constitution to seek a third presiden- outcome of the court process, and
is bring people together to agree that will be the time to decide which
on issues that divide us and then will be such that there is acceptabil- 2022. tial term or become Prime Minister,
ity,” said Kenyatta. He instead said he is currently adding that he did not wish to re- is going to be the way forward,”
be in a position to actually have an President added.
election where the people of Kenya Mr. Kenyatta who spoke during committed to peace, stability and main in power.
will have the opportunity to choose an interview with France 24, a prosperity for all Kenyans. President Kenyatta also denied
state-owned TV network in France, The President once again insisted reports that there are plans to have
THE BATTLE FOR JUBILEE PARTY
By: Shadrack Wanyama Mr. Tuju accused Ruto of staging Kenyatta embarked on a three-day the event where he was included in ference, Ruto and some of the lead-
@MountKenyatimes what has been described as by as an official trip to France. the program to make remarks and ers he was with at the Jubilee Head-
“attempted power grab” by leading Mr. Tuju also cited recent remarks according to State Protocol, then quarters was attending the burial of
Jubilee Party National Manage-
a brigade of critics of the president by leaders allied to the Deputy Pres- invite the President to address the the mother of marathoner Paul Ter-
ment Committee (NMC) has rec-
to the party headquarters on Thurs- ident like Emurua Dikirr legislator conference. gat in Nakuru.
ommended the removal of Deputy
day. Johanna Ng’eno and Oscar Sudi “For such travesty, the only thing Senators Kipchumba Murkomen
President William Ruto as deputy
“He came to the party on Thurs- of Kapseret, who made remarks we have received from the DPs and Susan Kihika of Nakuru who
party leader.
day, days after similar visits accom- against the president and his mother camp are tweets from his allies rub- were with the DP Ruto at the funeral
The NMC recommended to the
panied by more than 40 MPs who Mama Ngina, while accusing Ken- bing salt into the injury,” said Tuju. castigated Tuju and vowed to con-
party’s top most decision making
have been insulting the president, yatta of frustrating Ruto. The Jubilee Secretary General tinue going to Jubilee House.
organ, the National Executive Com-
this trend will not be allowed,” he “It is disturbing that the Deputy thus noted that the party’s NMC “That is our party headquarters,
mittee to also barred him from using
said. President invites this same retinue had resolved that moving forward, we will continue going there,” Ki-
the party headquarters to advance
Mr Tuju also said that in the re- to the Party Headquarters to give DP Ruto will not allowed to run hika said.
his political ambitions.
cent past Ruto had exhibited “arro- them a platform to increase polari- his political operations at the Pan- And when he rose to speak, DP
“…the NMC has recommend-
gance, insolence and disrespect of sation in the Party,” gani-based headquarters. Ruto said he will not stop his “hus-
ed to the NEC that the DP ceases
President Uhuru Kenyatta who is “Indeed, that move of inviting “…the Deputy Party Leader as a tler movement”.
to be Deputy Party Leader after he
also the Jubilee Party Leader.” MPs allied to him almost created self-declared Presidential Candidate “I will not stop those bitter and
opened the so called Jubilee Asili
Dr. Ruto on Thursday morning an ugly confrontation with close to for 2022 will not be allowed to use uncomfortable about it should pre-
offices that is reserved for him and
stormed the Jubilee Party headquar- 40 MPs not allied to him who also the Party headquarters as a centre pare for more,” he said, and steered
his allies until such a time that this
ters where he hosted over 30 MPs wanted to storm the headquarters,” of operationalisation of his 2022 clear of Tuju’s statement that called
development of Jubilee Asili is dis-
with no senior party official around said Tuju. campaign and to use the centre for for his removal as deputy Jubilee
cussed at the NEC,” the party’s Sec-
to receive him; this painting a pic- The Secretary General further intimidation of any potential oppo- Party leader.
retary General Raphael Tuju told
ture of an attempt by the DP to re- faulted Ruto for expressing his dis- nent or Party staff…”
news conference on Friday.
gain control of the party. senting view on the party’s decision “It is no longer tenable for the DP
According to him, Dr. Ruto has
“Yesterday (Thursday), the DP not to field a candidate in the forth- to use the Party platform including
crossed the line, following recent
turned up at the Party Headquarters coming Msambweni by-election statements from the Party Head-
actions, citing Thursday’s events at
with more than 30 MPs many of and further unveiling and declaring quarters to advance his divisive so
the party headquarters.
them known avowed abusers of the his support for an independent can- called hustler politics that are count-
“He has crossed the line, and we
President. These are the same fowl didate in the mini-polls. er to the Party and Presidents plat-
have now recommended to NEC for
mouthed MPs that are on record at- Dr. Ruto was also called out for form of uniting the country, the fight
the removal of the Deputy President
tacking government programs like boycotting Monday’s COVID- 19 against corruption and the agenda
William Ruto as the Deputy party
the Huduma number,” said Tuju. conference where his seat remained four items,” said Tuju.
leader.” he said.
This came as President Uhuru conspicuously empty throughout As Tuju addressed the press con-
....
4 | TALENT Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 | The Mt. Kenya Times
Jacob Baraka Muranda
By: Danson
dan@mtkenyatimes.co.ke
Jacob at Kenya Film Commission offices 1. Jacob Baraka in office, 2. Jacob and his Dad John Muranda in Mt. Kenya Times office
3. Jacob at Talent Event at Sleepy and CEO film Kenya.
4. Danson (Mt. Kenya Times, ED), Jacob & John Muranda
Name: Jacob Baraka Muranda neur in construction industry The father John Murandi who is a platforms.
Advice to youth talented artists: construction consultant at Skypark John further reaches out to his
Age: 12 years Never to give-up, never allow critics Ventures whose signature project friends and contacts and current-
bring you down; stand tall against is Afro Sayari said he didn’t at first ly he has landed a mentorship deal
Dad: John Muranda external negative vibes. believe in his son’s new venture but with PETE Cafe
his wife (Jacob’s mother believed in The Dad reached out to teachers to
Mum: Janet Muranda Advice to parents: inspire and nur- him). discuss his child’s talent and togeth-
ture your talented kids in addition to Jacob’s talent started as a joke by er the teacher-parent relationship is
Sister: Claudia Muranda offing them the much needed edu- imitating his grandmother who had helping grow Jacob’s talent expo-
cation, as you may not know what visited their home and capturing nentially.
School: Chantilly School God shall use to make your children the moments through his mother’s Jacob’s elder sister helped him to
shine oin the world stage. phone. create and maintain the social media
Hobbies: Comedy and Rapping Covid-19 pandemic that changed platforms.
Social Media handles; how many businesses are conducted Conclusion: Jacob’s journey is col-
Role Model: Donald Trump and Youtube: Jacob Baraka made John believe in his son’s talent laboration of family, teachers and
Tyler Perry Instagram: Jacob_Baraka and supported him by buying him a friends.
Tiktok: Jacob Baraka phone for capturing and sharing his
Ambition: To become an entrepre- comedy clips in his social media
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Politics >> *There is a thin line of separation between a hustler and brainier
Is William Ruto a Hustler or a brainier?
By: Jackson Ambole Okata
amboleokata@gmail.com
Worth noting:
• Since his entry into
politics, Ruto has since been
an active ingredient in the
Rift Valley region and Kenya
politics rising to the position
of Deputy President. He
previously served in various
Ministerial positions includ-
ing Home Affairs, Agricul-
ture and Higher Education. William Ruto riding in a wheelbarrow
• As they say politics
is all about perception, and sus the poor (hustlers). has since been an active ingredient poor Kenyans that he cares for them
In an ordinary Kenyan environ- According to Ruto, for long, suc- in the Rift Valley region and Ken- by offering them handouts and give-
Ruto has made his followers
ment, a hustler can be described as cessive governments have ‘’side- ya politics rising to the position of aways that make them feel he cares
believe that they are indeed a person trying to make ends meet lined and failed to address the needs Deputy President. He previously for them and that he is their man, a
hustlers just like him. Even out of formal employment either of the people he calls hustlers’’ and served in various Ministerial posi- hustler like them.
millionaire leaders who are through legal or illegal means. that is what he is out to correct once tions including Home Affairs, Agri- To Ruto’s advantage, his political
part of his followers are now But according to the standard defi- and if he ascends to power in 2022. culture and Higher Education. opponents have further helped him
styling themselves as hustlers nition, the dictionary defines a hus- Some ask if he is genuine about To his supporters, the DP is a hus- sell the hustler narrative by critiqu-
to the chagrin of many. Ordi- tler as a person adept at aggressive the hustler narrative or he is simply tler by a mere fact that he is believed ing his mode of operation but fail-
nary Kenyan hustlers do not selling or illicit dealing. taking advantage of the politically to have been a chicken seller at one ing to offer a solution to it.
own fleets of high end fuel A hustler can also be defined as an blind hustlers to find his way into point in his teenage life. For instance when ODM leader
guzzlers, nor do they own enterprising person determined to the Statehouse. Having been born of peasant par- Raila Odinga goes around criticiz-
succeed or a go-getter. But is William Ruto really a hustler? ents and schooling in local schools, ing Ruto of giving wheelbarrows to
private jets.
Other definitions of a hustler can Born in 1962, In Kamagut village walking bare foot also makes Ruto his supporters(the hustlers), it only
• To the majority be a person who employs fraudulent of the current Uasin Gishu County, and his followers believe that is his gives Ruto more energy and reason
hustlers, giving them little or unscrupulous methods to obtain William Ruto attended Kerotet Pri- more of a hustler. to tell his supporters how the per-
goodies makes a lot of differ- money or a swindler. mary School for his primary educa- But in real sense being a billionaire ceived dynasties hate them
ence in their lives as opposed The word hustler has found its way tion before joining Wareng Second- he is, owning multibillion invest- The fact that majority of Kenyans
to telling them about how the into the Kenyan political landscape ary School for his O-levels before ments, Ruto does not lead the life of are living hand to mouth and strug-
government is formulating and Deputy President William Ruto proceeding to Kapsabet Boys High a common and real hustler. gling ,makes it easier for them to
policies to help them, and is determined to ride on the hustler School for his Advanced levels. He As they say politics is all about per- buy the Ruto idea that he is a person
that is what Ruto is taking narrative to ride his way into the would later study Botany and Zo- ception, and Ruto has made his fol- with the hustler interests at heart.
advantage of. house on the hill. ology at the University of Nairobi lowers believe that they are indeed To the majority hustlers, giving
where he graduated in 1990.He later hustlers just like him. Even million- them little goodies makes a lot of
But is William Ruto a Hustler or a on did his Masters in plant ecology aire leaders who are part of his fol- difference in their lives as opposed
brainier? in 2011 before attaining a PhD of lowers are now styling themselves to telling them about how the gov-
the same in 2018. as hustlers to the chagrin of many. ernment is formulating policies to
There is a thin line of separation An ardent member of the Christian Ordinary Kenyan hustlers do not help them, and that is what Ruto is
between a hustler and brainier .A Union, while at the University Ruto own fleets of high end fuel guzzlers, taking advantage of.
brainier is a clever, intelligent and served as the Chairman of the Uni- nor do they own private jets. On whether the hustler narrative
intellectual person. versity of Nairobi’s choir Rela Kenyan hustlers live in Kib- will hold until the 2022 general
As the 2022 epic political duel be- Ruto plunged into active politics in era, Mathare, Korogocho, Mukuru elections remains debatable, many
gins to gain momentum, Ruto and 1997 when he vied for the Eldoret and many other informal settle- say it will depend on how Ruto will
his lieutenants seem to be taking North Parliamentary seat beating ments across Kenyan cities. Real sustain it and how his opponents
advantage of unemployed Kenyans, incumbent Reuben Chesire to the hustlers do not reside in upmarket will continue countering it or if they
those struggling economically and surprise of many. He was later ap- neighborhoods like Karen. will come up with a counter narra-
those from perceived poor back- pointed Director of elections for the Politically speaking, DP Ruto has tive.
grounds to form a campaign narra- KANU party. found a wave to ride on by some-
tive pitying the rich (dynasties) ver- Since his entry into politics, Ruto what convincing his followers and
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8 | INSPIRATIONAL Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 The Mt. Kenya Times
WHAT IS PROSPERITY? MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!?
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., once said, [I know] your soul keeps well and housing, clothes, education, food, invested it and returned to his master
“I know of nothing more despicable prospers” (3 John 2). Obviously, automobiles, entertainment, and the original five and five more
and pathetic than a man who devotes John had a holistic approach to many other things. Actually, if you besides. His master complimented
all the hours of the waking day to prosperity, and so should we. think about it, most of the places we him, telling him that he did a good
the making of money for money’s go, money is exchanged for some job and would be put in charge of
sake.” The truth is a person is never He didn’t even mention money, goods or services. It is not wrong much (read Matthew 25:14–28).
truly prosperous if all he has is a lot but focused on the body and the to want money. it is not evil; it is As I read this story it is obvious to
of money; real prosperity requires soul. When our bodies prosper, we the love of money that is a root of me that God expects us to be wise
By: Eric Musa
far more than that. The apostle John are strong and physically healthy. all evil (read 1 Timothy 6:10). Not investors and if we are He rewards
Keaglesgroupltd@gmail.com
writes, “Beloved, I pray that you Even if we currently have a physical only does money meet our needs, us. We should never love money or
may prosper in every way and [that ailment we can pray for and expect but it can be used to bless others, be greedy for gain, but we should do
your body] may keep well, even as healing, but we need to sow good especially those who have needs the best we can with what we have.
seed by taking care of ourselves and and no way to meet those needs. Use money in the service of God
not abusing our bodies. When our It is not God’s will for wicked and man and never try to use God or
souls prosper, we flourish on the people to have all the money in man to get money! Money is only a
inside. We are at peace; we are full the world while His people are small portion of prosperity, but we
of joy; we are content; we live with constantly needy. We should be do need it and it is not wrong to ask
a sense of destiny and purpose; we good stewards of what God gives God to supply it abundantly.
are growing spiritually; and we have us, and good investors. I believe BLESSED BE GOD WHO MAKES
strong, loving relationships with we should respect money and never US RICH, AND WITHOUT
others. God is the God of abundance waste it. Proverbs says over and SORROW: HALLELUJAH.
and He wants us to live abundant over that we should be prudent and
lives. Christ Jesus said that He came that means being good managers. Evangelist & Realtor Eric Musa.
so we could have and enjoy life in ( Keaglesgroupltd@gmail.com )
abundance and to the full (read John There is a well-known Bible story
10:10). about three men who were given
talents (money) according to their
You may therefore ask; is It ability to handle them. The man
Wrong to Want Money? The fact who received the most was given
is, we need money! We need it for about five thousand dollars. He
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Politics >> *Kawira is not only training her guns at Mr Kiraitu but also at the governor supporters who have been criticizing her
Meru women Rep tear into Kiraitu over his ‘Crocodile’
remarks
stop,” Kiraitu said.
This was later followed by an attack
to the media house by Meru Reve-
nue board officers who claimed that
By Rugendo Antony
the media house had failed to pay its
araneeto@gmail.com
tax dues.
The Woman representative on her
part maintained that the raid on her
premises was politically motivat-
ed while the governor maintained
that they had been flouting county
revenue laws by failing to pay tax
amounting to Ksh509,000.
At the same time, Meru Revenue
County boss John Ntoiti issued a
seven-day ultimatum for Baite TV
station to clear the tax arrears or
have their license revoked.
Worth noting: On her part Kawira stated that the
• “Let those passing tax evasion claims were the gover-
by the river and coming nor’s efforts to fight her bid for his
to fetch water know that post.
the crocodile is still alive,” The war of words pitting Meru
Governor Kiraitu Murungi against
Kiraitu had said while Woman Representative Kawira
addressing residents at Mwangaza however seems to far
Gatimbi in Central Imenti from over.
four days ago. The political rivalry between the
• “Kiraitu said I two leaders seems to have escalated
with Kawira claiming no ready to be
should be told crocodile is intimidated to step out of the guber-
in the water, as the Mum natorial race.
to Meru residents I want Meru women Representative Kawira Mwangaza issue masks to residents. Kawira has criticized Meru Governor Kiraitu Another leader that has shown in-
Murungi over his crocodile remarks. terest on the gubernatorial seat is
to report this crocodile
is dead, how can he call services such as electricity, better change their look,” Kawira said. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter
Meru women Representative Kaw- health care and other service,”the According to Muthoni Likimani’s Munya.
himself a crocodile while Exchange of word between the
ira Mwangaza have dismissed Meru women rep said. Passbook Number F. 47927: Wom-
people need services from three leaders has escalated political
governor Kiraitu Murungi ‘croco- Kiraitu and Kawira have been trad- en and Mau Mau in Kenya”komere-
him?”Kawira questioned. dile’ statement terming it as threat- ing accusations over sabotage of ra” was a subversive move that mo- temperature in the County with the
• “There is also these ening and baseless. each other’s development projects. bilised Kikuyu solidarity at a time leaders exchanging words during
ladies used by the gover- Mr. Murungi had used the state- But all this is because of the 2022 when colonial agents, both British their political meetings.
ment to explain that he was ready politics. and African, sought to divide and On his side Kiraitu says he won’t
nor, they are like Mau- be derailed by political propaganda
to face any competitor for the 2022 Kiraitu will seek reelection in isolate many Kikuyu people through
Mau betrayers who used in his efforts to develop the county.
gubernatorial seat. 2022, but Kawira has trained her witch hunt, rivalries and betrayals.
to snick and report to the “Let those passing by the river and eyes on the same seat. The bishop It was a statement of stoic determi-
foreigners the Mau-Mau coming to fetch water know that the of the Baite Family Church is leav- nation at a time when such had been
hiding place. These ladies crocodile is still alive,” Kiraitu had ing nothing to chance in her quest to reduced from virtues to mere folly.
are the governor’s ‘Komer- said while addressing residents at wrest the seat from Kiraitu. Kawira become famous to the lo-
Gatimbi in Central Imenti four days Since declaring her interest in the cals by cutting the image of a down-
era’ who purchase very
ago. Meru gubernatorial seat in 2022, to-earth leader willing to soil her
expensive face lotions to Kawira accused Kiraitu of using Kawira has maintained that no po- hands by, for instance, washing the
change their look,” Kawira threats to scare away residents in litical tackle will box her out of the feet of jigger infested residents, sup-
said. need of services from the adminis- race. porting the old and poor and helping
tration. Kawira is not only training her rehabilitate rejected drug addicts.
“Kiraitu said I should be told croc- guns at Mr Kiraitu but also at the The women representative fam-
odile is in the water, as the Mum to governor supporters who have been ily runs Baite Family Fellowship
Meru residents I want to report this criticizing her. church and a local famous television
crocodile is dead, how can he call The women rep has in recent days known as Baite TV.
himself a crocodile while people gone viral for use of the word However, Mr. Kiraitu has been
need services from him?”Kawira ‘Komerera’ to tell off female leaders raising alarm over the local media
questioned. against her race for the top County empire run by Mwangaza’s family.
The Woman Representative who seat. Kiraitu was once recorded stating
declared her interest in the guber- “There is also these ladies used by that he would be moving to court
natorial seat promised to “pull the the governor, they are like Mau-Mau to sue Kawira for tainting his image
crocodile out of the water”. betrayers who used to snick and re- via a local station.
“We will pull out this crocodile port to the foreigners the Mau-Mau I will not allow Baite TV to keep
out of the water by prayers and by hiding place. These ladies are the bashing me from morning to eve-
use of our votes so that Meru resi- governor’s ‘Komerera’ who pur- ning. Was Baite TV established to
dents can get access to government chase very expensive face lotions to fight me? I am asking its owners to
10 | LIFESTYLE Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 The Mt. Kenya Times
Beauty
THE IMPORTANCE OF FACIALS AND SKIN CARE
By: Purity Ndung’ u
puritywaithira369@gmail.com
Summary
• You are shedding
skin cells throughout the day,
so it’s important to keep your
skin glowing and in good
condition. An effective skin-
care routine can help prevent
acne, treat wrinkles and help
keep your skin looking its
best.
• As you age your skin’s
cells turn over more slowly,
make it look duller and less
radiant. Using a quality skin
care line can help remove
dead skin cells so your body
will replace them with newer,
youthful cells. Facial Spa Mask
• Cleanser: Wash your
face gently with a product
designed for your face if you A good skincare routine is only as correction. used every time you wash your face damage: such as pollution
have dry skin you’ll want to good as the products you use. While Preventing skin problems is easier even if you have an oily skin if you Help fighting the effects of aging:
choose a cleanser that don’t good quality products can help your and less costly than trying to fix have this type of skin choose an oil- Such as wrinkles and sunspots
contain alcohol and if you skin look better now as well as in them in future. free or gel product. Results for the money: Even if
have an oily skin look for an future, poor quality products can be 4. Your self-confidence will get a Sunscreen: Even if your moisturizer quality products cost more in some
oil free cleanser. Afterwards in-effective and cause harm. boost. has a sunscreen, it can still help to cases, they’re worth the money. If
rinse with warm water. Why is good skincare important? When your skin looks better you’ll use a separate sunscreen every day you use ineffective products you’re
Good skincare is important for the feel better about yourself and have even if its cloudy. Choose one that wasting money.
following reasons: more self-confidence provides broad spectrum protection Exceeding standards: Quality
1. It helps your skin stay in good WHAT ARE SOME GOOD SKIN and has SPF of at least 30. skincare products are more refined,
condition. CARE METHODS Exfoliator: Exfoliators are optional with fewer bacteria and impurities.
You are shedding skin cells The following components can and can be used after a cleanser but Reasons we should avoid poor
throughout the day, so it’s important create a good and effective skin care before a moisturizer. They should quality skin care products
to keep your skin glowing and routine. only be used a maximum of once or Poor quality skin care products are
in good condition. An effective Cleanser: Wash your face gently twice a week. more likely to cause the following
skincare routine can help prevent with a product designed for your Serum: A serum can help address negative effects:
acne, treat wrinkles and help keep face if you have dry skin you’ll specific issues such as redness. • Ineffective results
your skin looking its best. want to choose a cleanser that don’t What benefits do quality skincare • Infections
2. Your skin will look more youthful. contain alcohol and if you have an products provide? • Allergic reactions such as rashes
As you age your skin’s cells turn over oily skin look for an oil free cleanser. The following are some of the • Worsening problems by clogging
more slowly, make it look duller and Afterwards rinse with warm water. benefits of quality skincare products: pores, causing breakouts, etc.
less radiant. Using a quality skin Toner: Toner is used after washing Quality ingredients: Similar to the
care line can help remove dead skin your face and it helps smooth and benefits that healthy food provides
cells so your body will replace them calm your skin while restoring for your body, quality skin care
with newer, youthful cells. nutrients. ingredients can improve your skin.
3. Prevention is easier than Moisturizer: Moisturizers should be Protection from environmentalSat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 The Mt. Kenya Times 11 | HEALTH
Covid-19 >> * Kenya on Friday reported 210 new COVID-19 infections bringing country’s cumulative cases in the country to 38,923.
COVID-19: 210 TEST POSITIVE,
91 RECOVERIES AND 7 DEATHS
By: Rashid Abubakar county leads with the highest
@MountKenyatimes daily cases recording 75 cases.
Other counties with cases in-
Kenya on Friday reported clude; Nairobi (37), Mombasa
210 new COVID-19 infections (15), Trans Nzoia (13), Kakame-
bringing country’s cumulative ga (11), Kilifi (8),Uasin Gishu
cases in the country to 38,923. (8), Kisumu (7), Kiambu (7),
The new cases were detect- Machakos (7), Bungoma (5),
ed from a sample pool of 3,065 Kisii (3), Elgeiyo Marakwet (2),
tested in the last 24 hours rais- Nandi (2) while Taita Taveta,
ing country’s cumulative tests to Kajiado, Meru, Murang’a, Ker-
557,711. icho, Baringo, Laikipia, Embu,
Of the new cases, all are Vihiga and Narok had (1) case
Kenyans except five, who are each.
foreigners constituting of 141 In Nakuru, the 75 cases are
males and 69 females aged be- from Naivasha (23), Nakuru
tween 5 and 95 years old. East (22), Nakuru West (16), Su-
91 patients have been dis- bukia (9), Rongai (3) and Naku-
charged after successful recov- ru North (2).
eries raising the country’s recov- In Nairobi, the 37 cases are
ery total to 26,114. from Westlands (9), Langata and
Out of this, 77 were discharged Dagoretti North (5) cases each, Health CS, Mutahi Kagwe
from the home-based care pro- Embakasi East and Starehe (3)
gram while 14 were from vari- cases each, Embakasi Central, cases are from Mvita (6), Likoni In Kakamega County, the 11
ous health facilities. Kibra, Mkadara, Embakasi (4), Jomvu (2) Kisauni, Chan- cases are from Butere (5), Lug-
Sadly, seven patients suc- South (2) cases each, Dagoretti gamwe and Nyali (1) case each. ari (3), Malava (2) and Lurambi
cumbed to the disease bringing South, Kamkunji and Ruaraka In Trans Nzoia County, the 13 (1).
the country’s fatalities to 725. (1) case each. cases are from Saboti (6), Ki-
For the first time, Nakuru In Mombasa County, the 15 minini (4), Kwanza (3).12 RELATIONSHIP Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 | The Mt. Kenya Times
Surefire Signs He Truly Loves You
By: Ciru Kamau
@mountkenyatimes
If you ever find yourself questioning your If you have had a promotion at work, com- 3. He treats you well. that suggestion on something so significant.
man’s love for you, you may find yourself pleted a massive project, or have accom-
over-analyzing the situation. plished some other milestone in your life, He introduces you to friends and family as 5. He compliments your character.
You might start thinking that if he accidental- he will be by your side encouraging you and his girlfriend. He makes sure you feel safe
ly forgets to do something for you or does not celebrating right along with you. and protected. He may tell you that you are beautiful or stun-
respond to you in the way that you had hoped, He will show his enthusiasm through words He is kind, gentle and even shows a sensitive ning but what you really want to look for is a
that he does not love you. or even small gestures such as a note or even side when it comes to your feelings. He puts man that values what is inside of you.
However, men often have different ways flowers. you first instead of ditching you for a night A man will appreciate what is in your soul
of expressing their love for you and many out with friends. and love you for your honesty, integrity, and
times it’s just the little things in life that are 2. He shows you respect. morals.
displays of the deep love and affection he has 4. He values your opinions.
for you. Above all things in a relationship, respect are 6. He pays attention to detail.
He may not always tell you I love you, but one of the ultimate expressions that should You do not always have to agree on topics,
there are some surefire ways to know that be mutual in a relationship. Your man never but you can tell that he values your ideas by Though sometimes men might seem to forget
he does. Look through the following signs he should put you down in front of others or call taking time to listen to them and why you feel the little things, it does not mean that they
truly loves you. you rude names even in a fight. the way that you do. He often will even take really did. He may notice a change in your
He will show you respect by opening a door note of your opinions. appearance or make an effort to do little
1. He celebrates your accomplish- for you even by just doing a little errand you For example, he may have a big presentation things for you.
ments. haven’t gotten around to. at work, and you offer a suggestion. You
know he values your thoughts when he uses 7. He encourages positive relation-
ships with your family and friends.
You may have friendships with other men, and
as long as he is comfortable in your relation-
ship, the bond with another guy will not be
threatening to him.
He wants you to love your family and make
time for them usually while he is with you,
but sometimes it is okay if you’re going to
hang out with your family by yourself and he
encourages that.
8. He accommodates to your quirky
habits.
Do you have some things that you do that
ultimately drives your man nuts? Do you sleep
in a face mask or note that you always have
to check the door three times to make sure
it’s locked?
Maybe you only do laundry on certain days, or
you have to sit in a specific spot at a movie
theater. He will not mind if he really loves you.
To some men, it may be annoying. To a man
that genuinely loves you, it is the little quirks
he likes about you.
9. He does not have to be right.
You may be arguing over something minimal,
but instead of snapping and picking a full
blown out fight, he realizes that you can com-
promise and he does not have to be hateful
or demeaning to try to show he is right. He
should instead do right by you.
10. He talks about the future and includes
you in it.
He may talk about how he envisions his life
and his aspirations. He may speak of having
a wife and a family and he wants to make
sure that you know that it is you he is talking
about.The Mt. Kenya Times | Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 Celebrity Corner 13
Exclusively With Pop Queen Tory Lyn
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Without a doubt All my songs sic industry?
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Go for it. It’s never too late, you
Tell us about your latest gat this, just believe in yourself
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My latest song is called Lately I put God first.
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Gathoni Wamwondwe
Profile: Teresia Wamwondwe
Page: Drippings of the Pen
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THE BLACK FRUIT
May be its the white fruit that keeps their trees with our blood. Or maybe we
prickling heat by writing down bitter should blame our rulers, letting them
things against us , making us inherit ponder all our pride and allowing silence
scenes of sins they rooted in our fruit. build in between.
The angry flame that keeps lurching As we now stand on a knife edge let’s
all fishes in our ponds, plastering our surpass their tremors and echo’s of
continent with vision that’s only visceral. racism .No more ties to the past . So
Or perhaps racism is a race we will keep Africa let’s leave our past behind and
running after till infinity as white fruits we will shine as with success we dine and
surround the black ones with a great our black skin coated with determination.
cloud of witnesses. Its time we start drawing the blur line
What if the unwanted fruit was Africa and lane we had crossed to.
and that’s why it keeps fishing on the I’m bellyful of melanin. Unapologetically
wrong pond as they keep pounding and iam black. And the truth clouded beneath
sucking the sap in it. The snake that every skin is that we all bleed red. The
keeps exploring every inch in Africa’s Cloys clawed in every corner widens with
garden as our life it hardens. How about determination without a favor of our
no legal mind in us that’s why we keep complexions. My blessings will rain forever
fixing our eyes on them and the gift as black and in black I will reign.
they drift back to us is scorns of shame �Joshua Kyama
painting everywhere we are no longer the
same. Edited @kukhuarts
Why do we lose heart when they rebuke IG:thehumblecay
us? Is it the reason our girls keep Youtube:kukhuarts buyaki
bleaching themselves for pretty skin like Email.conradongwesi20@gmail.com
whites. Don’t you think that’s a felony?
A living nightmare full of agony. And why
do we let them lead us astray? Turning
us from our path yet they keep wateringThe Mt. Kenya Times | Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 POETS CHAMBER 15
Damaris Onkangi
By: Conrade Ongwesi
conradongwesi20@gmail.com
Summary
• Currently I’m a stu-
dent at Mouth Kenya Uni-
versity, studying Bachelor
of Economic and Statistics.
• My profession has
helped create new friends
to share my work it and
gaining poetry experience.
• On depression
trying to uplift depressed
souls and create a reflec-
tion of our society.
• Nature, my rela-
tion with people, daily life
and challenge facing our
society motives me to write
poems.
NAME: Damaris Bosibori Onkangi WHAT MOTIVATES YOU SCHOOL LIFE:
Nature, my relation with people, daily life and It has created a platform for social relation,
Penname: Damimmah The Sunbeam challenge facing our society motives me to write making new friends whom I learn from and
poems. some poetry competition.
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nyamira County, Gachuba And most the time I write from heart.
Ward. FUTURE PLANS: publishing my own book on
ACHIEVEMENTS: How poetry has built you? Africa Culture.
SCHOOL LIFE: Poetry has built my confidence, personality and Create a platform to nurture upcoming poets.
Currently I’m a student at Mouth Kenya creativity. Created too an easy way to pass a
University, studying Bachelor of Economic and message, advice and caution. ADVICE TO POETS AND WRITERS WHO
Statistics. ARE GROWING IN THE INDUSTRY:
My profession has helped create new friends to CHALLENGES: Be you, write you there’s someone who wants to
share my work it and gaining poetry experience. The most challenge I experience the Writer’s be like you and read you.
block. Don’t lose focus; do not let anything limit you
TYPE OF POEMS from achieving your goals.
Free verse poems AWARD:
On depression trying to uplift depressed souls Certificate of excellence in the magazine We PARTING SHOT:
and create a reflection of our society. Write You Read and The Writer’s Pen. My special thanks giving to my editor and Mt.
Kenya Times for the platform.
INSIDE SCHOOL LIFE /OUTSIDE16 Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 | The Mt. Kenya Times
BUSINESS
MABATI ROLLING
NAKURU COUNTY GOVT.
UNVEILS NEW MARKETING MILLS STARTS UP NEW
COMMISSION SYSTEM MANUFACTURING
PLANT IN ATHI RIVER
Gov. Lee Kinyanjui
MABATI ROLLING MILLS STARTS UP NEW MANUFACTURING PLANT IN
ATHI RIVER
By: Shandra Wairimu small holder growers and other the system which he said will assist By: Joan Wambui the Government’s ‘Big Four’ agen-
@mountkenyatimes stakeholders will enable farmers the county government in bringing @mountkenyatimes da, further contribute to the compet-
make informed decisions on the about a wide ranging change in the itiveness of Kenya’s manufacturing
Nakuru county government has time to produce different crops and agricultural marketing subsector, Mabati Rolling Mills Limited
and agricultural sectors and help to
introduced a new marketing in- in what quantities in order to maxi- with the aim of making rural mar- (MRM), a member of the Safal
ensure greater compliance to build-
formation system designed to help mize returns. kets work better and empowering Group, has launched the SAF-
ing standards”
farmers identify marketing oppor- “Information on price fluctuations smallholders within the markets. BUILD Manufacturing Plant at its
Speaking during the commission-
tunities and negotiate for better will also give insights into the risks Mr.Kibor observed that KAMIS Athi River Facility.
ing ceremony, the SAFBUILD
prices. associated with producing different will boost improvement of pub- MRM’s SAFBUILD brings to the
Business Head, Manish Garg, was
The system known as ‘Kenya Ag- crops. Consequently, better infor- lic policies through an increased market a new way of building qual-
confident that many projects across
ricultural Marketing Information mation is expected to lead to higher awareness of market realities, en- ity steel framed buildings using
commercial, agricultural, industrial
System (KAMIS) is also aimed at profitability,” stated Maina. hance market transparency and a custom designed Software Pro-
and social sectors will benefit from
guiding the devolved unit in mak- County Executive Committee bring out a fair and more efficient gramme.
the solution.
ing its legislations, regulations and Member for Trade Mr.Raymond allocation of resources. The cold formed high strength
“Since commissioning we have
policies in regard to agricultural Komen said improved informa- “Improved information will enable frames are fully factory-produced
produced and supplied several proj-
and marketing activities. tion will enable farmers to align small scale farmers negotiate on a ready for quick erection and assem-
ects to satisfied clients and we have
County Executive Committee their activities with market demand more even footing with traders.It bly at site.
many more in the pipeline under
Member for Agriculture, Live- schedule their harvests at the most plays a crucial role in reducing the The plant has a capacity to supply
current design and production. The
stock and Fisheries Dr. Immaculate profitable time and make good risks of losing money on a market both domestic and regional markets
buildings are made fit-for-purpose
Maina said KAMIS will initially be decisions on which markets they transaction. Farmers with informa- in a range of standard buildings and
to exacting designs and are environ-
linked to six major markets before should send their produce. tion can decide whether or not to custom designed solutions.
mentally sustainable” added Garg.
being up scaled to cover other ag- Mr Komen noted that it will also harvest and sell their products in “SAFBUILD and SAFDESIGN
Kenya and indeed the East African
ricultural produce outlets in all the furnish the devolved units admin- times of glut. Accurate and time- now provides us world class tech-
Region remains on a trajectory of
11 sub counties. istration with information on avail- ly information should reduce the nology in Pre-Engineered Steel
rapid urbanization and infrastruc-
The six major markets that will ability of food commodities with costs of food marketing,” said the Building solutions which allows us
ture development.
initially be linked to the system regard to the Big 4 Agenda on Food KAMIS team leader. to deliver buildings to clients within
There is increased demand for more
are Wakulima Market, Top market, Nutrition and Security. very tight timelines” said Andrew
sustainable buildings that deliver
Naivasha market, Molo market, County Team Leader for KAMIS Heycott, CEO Mabati Rolling Mills.
greater efficiency and for more ef-
Bahati market and Njoro market. Mr.Benjamin Kibor said ten of- “We believe this innovative invest-
ficient construction methods to pro-
She further stated that the system ficials from various sub-counties ment will revolutionize the way
vide durability.
which is targeting over 300,000 had been trained on application of modular Steel buildings are con-
structed. This will further supportThe Mt. Kenya Times | Sat & Sun, October 3-4, 2020 PUNCHY SEGMENT 17
P-SEGMENT: What’s Hot in Counties
WAIGURU LAUNCHES SANITARY TOWEL DRIVE IN
GICHUGU
By: Jane Njoki tunities to attend classes just like the
@MountKenyatimes boys,” she said.
Waiguru observed that absen-
Girls should be given equal op- teeism is negatively impacting on
portunity and the confidence to the performance of girls saying the
achieve their dreams and aspira- County will ensure their school cal-
tions, Kirinyaga governor Ann endar isn’t disrupted due to lack of
Waiguru has said. sanitary towels.
Waiguru made the remarks while As the only woman Governor
launching a sanitary pads drive in in Mt. Kenya Region, Waiguru
the County as part of a program to said she will inspire young girls to
empower girls at a function held believe that they can attain their
Thursday at Kiamugumo Primary dreams in any profession regardless
School in Gichugu. of their background.
The Governor donated pads to “Girls can achieve as much as
over 500 girls from the area with an boys if they work hard and believe
overall target of distributing 27,000 in themselves.” She encouraged the
packets of pads to about 9,000 girls girls, using her academic and lead-
in the County. ership achievements as examples
The County Chief said that the that one can achieve their dreams if
program was part of the County they work hard. The program will be implemented through the County’s Department of Gender and Department of Education which has been
government’s effort to empower the The program will be implemented going round the County on mentor ship initiatives.
girl child and save them from miss- through the County’s Department of
ing school during their menses. Gender and Department of Educa- Assembly and County Executive instill positivity and a feel good According to statistics about three
“Menstrual cycle is a natural pro- tion which has been going round the Committee members. factor in them and encourage them out of ten girls miss schools every
cess which should not deter girls County on mentor ship initiatives. Popular Jerusalema dance cli- that despite the challenges posed by month because of their menstrual
from participating fully in their The governor was accompanied maxed the event where Governor Covid-19 and being at home for so cycle.
studies. We are working to ensure by several members of the County joined the excited girls. long, there is still a bright future to
that our girls are given equal oppor- She said it wass just one way to look forward to.
NYANDARUA: NEW SEMEN STATION TO BE SET UP TO
LOWER COST OF AI SERVICES
By: Purity Ndung’u the uptake of AI services in the re- system and no water. These are
@MountKenyatimes gion and beyond and will provide some of the Problems residents say
employment directly and indirectly they face despite paying levies to
Livestock farmers in Nyandarua through the expansion of AI ser- the county government.
County are set to acquire Artificial vices,” CS Munya added. The residents said that they rely
Insemination Services at a reduced The county Governor Francis on a few private boreholes and have
cost with the establishment of a new Kimemia assured the residents that to dig deep into their pockets to buy
substation set up by the Kenya An- new prices will be rolled out soon water. They want Governor Francis
imal Genetic Resource Centre, KA- followed by the employment of Kimemia’s administration to move
GRC. more extension officers to reach in swiftly and end their agony.
Speaking at the launch of the new more farmers. In 2006 the then vice president
semen production Centre, Agricul- Ol Jororok MP Michael Muchira Moody Awori gave the community
ture Cabinet Secretary Peter Mun- praised the move saying that it will five acres that were to be hived from
ya called upon Nyandarua County go a long way in improving repro- NYS land at Tumaini, he said. The
government to support farmers in duction through calving and pro- land was meant for a police post,
their efforts to acquire high-quality duction of milk and meat. which however was built in another
semen and AI services to improve The MP then added that there was place. The traders want parcel used
quality of breeds in the region. a need to review the prices to zero for a market project, alongside other
“I urge the governor to consider while creating awareness for farm- amenities.
upscaling the uptake of AI services ers to adopt AI for improved breeds. Justus Gichuhi said the commu-
provided by KAGRC to help the TRADERS DEMAND SER- nity has copies of documents pro-
farmers have affordable high-qual- VICES FOR TAXES PAID. cessed during the time. He said then
ity animal genetics for improved Traders in Tumaini Township Ol Ol Kalou MP Muriuki Karue had cattle
production,” he said. Kalou have urged the Nyandarua been pursuing the matter. “I urge
“The substation will also be home bear the brunt of lack of critical ser- with toilets in their buildings or go
County Government to provide ser- our MP, David Kiaraho, to pick up vices, especially “when it comes to to the bush, ”she concluded.
to young bulls for use in semen pro- vices with the taxes they pay. this issue and ensure we get that
duction for the country. The open- the call of nature.”
No public toilet, no bus park, no land,” he said. “You are either assisted by those
ing of this substation will enhance dumpsite, no market, no drainage Veronica Wangui said womenYou can also read
