Following the erratic climatic condition encountered Kenya in recent times, it’s now important to be prepared to handle such cases related to the drought and other climatic changes in our country. To break this vicious circle of drought we need to:
o Plant drought resistant crops such as cassavas, arrow root;
o Initiate more irrigation scheme and revive the already existing ones;
o Ensure that the Ministry of Special Programmes sustains fully benevolent funds all year round even when there is no imminent drought or other calamities. This will ensure that we no one is caught off guard should such disaster strikes;
o Adopt a culture of diverse food consumption and plant the genetically modified food;
o Plant more trees especially to the semi-arid arid areas and enforcing more punitive laws to curb deforestation;
o Protect water catchment areas and wetlands.
It is also important that those MPs who represent those areas that are frequently hit by drought to alert the government in time to avert the adverse condition. The media should also continue highlighting the disasters as they strike.
James Mwangi Kanyi
Juba,S Sudan
Thursday, August 20, 2009
All should support census
IN THE NIGHT OF Aug 24 this year, a massive exercise of head-counting all Kenyans will be conducted. The highly published exercise has been met with stinging criticism from various quarters. It’s unfortunate that those who have been trying to blockade this exercise have no valid reason for their decision.
One of cardinal reason for the government to conduct the national census is to come up with a picture of social and living conditions of her people. It’s in the figure that the decision of distributing resources equitably is established.
Since the exercise is carried out after ten years, it’s very important that everyone stand out to be counted. Although the media have been estimating the Kenyan population to be in the range of 38million,a reliable figure can only be gotten through actual counting and statistical analysis.
James Mwangi Kanyi
Juba, S Sudan.
One of cardinal reason for the government to conduct the national census is to come up with a picture of social and living conditions of her people. It’s in the figure that the decision of distributing resources equitably is established.
Since the exercise is carried out after ten years, it’s very important that everyone stand out to be counted. Although the media have been estimating the Kenyan population to be in the range of 38million,a reliable figure can only be gotten through actual counting and statistical analysis.
James Mwangi Kanyi
Juba, S Sudan.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Bethwel Kiplagat should be allowed to carry out his mandate in TJRC
Ambassador Bethwel Kiplagat is a man of peace; this is in no doubt. His passion to broker peace in war-torn countries like Somalia among others is evident to all and sundry. Since his appointment to head the sensitive Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission by the President, he has been bombarded with criticism from various quarters for failing to react when historical injustices were being committed in the country.
It is unfair to criticize this man who has been patriotic to his country and continent at large. He should be allowed to carry out his mandate t o the very end without uncalled for meddling .He has got a challenging assignment that may change Kenya for good. I have no doubt that this man has got the merit and audacity to deliver.
South Africa and Rwanda are great beneficially of TJRC and Kenya might also benefit from this commission.
James M Kanyi
Juba,S Sudan
It is unfair to criticize this man who has been patriotic to his country and continent at large. He should be allowed to carry out his mandate t o the very end without uncalled for meddling .He has got a challenging assignment that may change Kenya for good. I have no doubt that this man has got the merit and audacity to deliver.
South Africa and Rwanda are great beneficially of TJRC and Kenya might also benefit from this commission.
James M Kanyi
Juba,S Sudan
Investors need to support Uchumi.
Close to four years ago, Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd investors woke up to the rude shock: the company had been put under receivership in a controversial manner. Worse still, their shares had been suspended in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The situation was gloomy to say the least.
The company was put under receivership three years ago and it is amazing how successful this arrangement has been. Under the stewardship f the receiver manager, Mr. Jonathan Ciano, the giant retail shop has been remarkably turned around.
It’s therefore important that the shareholders support all the plans to revive it. Investors are longing to invest in it when its shares are re-listed in the stock market.
James M Kanyi
Juba.Southern Sudan.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Of boys and their motor bikes in Juba
There is nothing much to talk about the capital city of Southern Sudan, Juba, in terms of development.However, the city has huge potential for exponential growth in future if the government encourages investors.
This is not the issue at least for now. The issue at hand has to do with the biking craze of the local boys. Stories are told of how the boys acquired their favorite machines – the motor bikes commonly known as Senke.
Some years back, somebody came up with an ingenious idea ago of rewarding them with motor bikes whenever they surrendered their guns. It was a ploy to break the jinx of child soldier.
Boys as young as 12 years cruise the dilapidated roads leading to Juba oblivious of the dangers posed by speeding vehicles. They don’t observe the slightest road signs nor do they abide with instructions. A couple of times, I have observed them pull dangerous stunts like standing on the seat while accelerating at top speed or lying prostrate on the bike while riding.Amazingly,none of them has protective gears like helmets or heavy jackets.
Everyday, an alarming number of them are involved in grisly road accidents yet they don’t seem to learn. The accidents are too many that some hospitals have specific wards for Senke victims. I hear that they are treated without anesthesia to teach them a lesson. I think it’s the high time some sanity is exercised by the local authority to reduce the accidents.
James Mwangi Kanyi.
Juba,S Sudan.
This is not the issue at least for now. The issue at hand has to do with the biking craze of the local boys. Stories are told of how the boys acquired their favorite machines – the motor bikes commonly known as Senke.
Some years back, somebody came up with an ingenious idea ago of rewarding them with motor bikes whenever they surrendered their guns. It was a ploy to break the jinx of child soldier.
Boys as young as 12 years cruise the dilapidated roads leading to Juba oblivious of the dangers posed by speeding vehicles. They don’t observe the slightest road signs nor do they abide with instructions. A couple of times, I have observed them pull dangerous stunts like standing on the seat while accelerating at top speed or lying prostrate on the bike while riding.Amazingly,none of them has protective gears like helmets or heavy jackets.
Everyday, an alarming number of them are involved in grisly road accidents yet they don’t seem to learn. The accidents are too many that some hospitals have specific wards for Senke victims. I hear that they are treated without anesthesia to teach them a lesson. I think it’s the high time some sanity is exercised by the local authority to reduce the accidents.
James Mwangi Kanyi.
Juba,S Sudan.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
On marriage, you are totally wrong Tony M.
On your article titled “Why the male species fears marriage”, you were successful in driving one point home: how ignorant you are regarding the institution called marriage. I am a married man and I celebrated my thirtieth birthday last month .I can categorically admit that there is nothing fulfilling in life than marriage.
According to your argument, this sacred bonding is nothing but an encumbrance to those partners who engage in it for a number of reasons.
First, for a man, his liberty to use his hard earned cash is left at the mercies of his better half and thus he cannot claim to be the master he is destined to be.
Second, the man is burdened with the responsibilities of meeting the needs of the children begotten.
It is tragic that you can advocate for splashing your hard-earned income in unproductive activities such as drinking rather than starting a family. I can bet one thing – and this is for certain – you will regret why you took so long to start a family.
Before I got married, I was skeptic about marriage but the moment I tied the knot, my lifestyle was transformed unimaginably. Come on Tony, save that extra buck for your future family. Time is running out really fast.
James Mwangi Kanyi.
Juba,S Sudan.
According to your argument, this sacred bonding is nothing but an encumbrance to those partners who engage in it for a number of reasons.
First, for a man, his liberty to use his hard earned cash is left at the mercies of his better half and thus he cannot claim to be the master he is destined to be.
Second, the man is burdened with the responsibilities of meeting the needs of the children begotten.
It is tragic that you can advocate for splashing your hard-earned income in unproductive activities such as drinking rather than starting a family. I can bet one thing – and this is for certain – you will regret why you took so long to start a family.
Before I got married, I was skeptic about marriage but the moment I tied the knot, my lifestyle was transformed unimaginably. Come on Tony, save that extra buck for your future family. Time is running out really fast.
James Mwangi Kanyi.
Juba,S Sudan.
Need to protect the investors.
In a tragic twist of fate, thousands of Kenyan investors were left poorer by more than Kshs.34billion when the veil of pyramid schemes fell before their very eyes. It’s unfortunate that the devious schemes dealt a more devastating blow to the already impoverished investors.
A similar fate occurred in America when a firm owned by Madoff, a rogue schemer, busted under the weight of credit crunch. It is the high time that the investors realize that an astronomical return on investment is not realistic neither is it sustainable anywhere in the world.
The government should come up with stringent legislations to wad off those individuals or companies hell bent to reap off the general public.
James Mwangi Kanyi
Juba,S Sudan,
A similar fate occurred in America when a firm owned by Madoff, a rogue schemer, busted under the weight of credit crunch. It is the high time that the investors realize that an astronomical return on investment is not realistic neither is it sustainable anywhere in the world.
The government should come up with stringent legislations to wad off those individuals or companies hell bent to reap off the general public.
James Mwangi Kanyi
Juba,S Sudan,
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