WHY THE UNREST IN OUR PRISONS

I think the minister of Home affaires who is the vice president of the republic of Kenya has some really difficult tasks ahead of him.
It all stared with the prison warders demand for an increament on their salary. this lead to them heading for a strike that resulted to an extensive damage of propertises. on my take them acting in such a way it was convincing because by looking at their living standards it's very poor in terms of their shelters and they are said to be working for the government. this has also promoted corruption amongst some of them to be able to meet their daily needs.
it wasn't late when the drama was concequently followed by an inhuman beating to the prisoners without clothes by the warders. CAN YOU IMAGINE!!!what an act. thanks to the prisiner who captured the insident because it really brought out how the prisons looked like and the cruelty of the warders.
The struggle continues with the prisoners along side the human rights defendants calling for a consideration against the death sentences charged at some law breakers. the process also lead to the prisoners strike beating the warders.
I think upto now many have unanswered questions in their midst as Kenyans and among the questions which are also disturbing to me are like: When will this dramas end? What is the Government doing and what measures is the vice president taking to control the acts?
if somebody out their have a solution on how to deal with such issues, is welcomed to share with me and i can also try and share with my fellow Kenyans to bring equality among us regardless of where we are and who we are.

MORE TEACHINGS

PAIN
i talk of pain as va brother,
i talk of pain as an experience i've had,
many hate pain,
But
pain is a teacher,
the most knowledgable teacher,
once it comes your way and teaches you,
you can never forget his lessons,
he dosn't mind repeating his lessons,
he always charge for what he teaches,
his lessons have no time limit,
his favourite lesson is sharpening our wits.
And
Thus:
the decision you make today, determines destiny.
the friends you choose today, determines your destiny too
And
the future tomorrow therefore it's your DECISION.

MY HEART IN NAKURU

How is it to live in Nakuru? Is the question asked by many around the world? Nakuru being the headquarter of Rift valley province, the biggest of the eight provinces in Kenya, is among the oldest and major towns in the country and has contributed much to the shaping of our history. Her gains have been shared across the board and the world over hence makes me proud and celebrate by coining a cynic phrase “Najivunia kuishi Nakuru” (am proud to be living in Nakuru).
In politics, Nakuru produced the longest serving president, Daniel Arap Moi (ruling from 1978 to 2002) alongside most prominent politicians like the late Mirugi Kariuki M.P for Nakuru town amongst others whom their leadership brought change both developmental, political and economical across the country.
The best of Nakuru is evidenced in sports department. The town is the home to thousand of long distance runners who have been beating the rest of the world at major international meetings. Legends such as Kipchoge Keino, Henry Rono, Paul Tergat, Tegla Loroupe and Janeth Jepkosgei are just a piece of the iceberg. In football, rugby, volleyball and other sports, Nakuru based teams have also been contributing key players in the national teams.
In education, Nakuru hosts three universities and the highest number of secondary and primary schools in the country. It is evident also in national exams amongst the top best students come from the town.
Lake Nakuru and Elementaita provide a safe heaven for flamingos which are an instant attraction to local and foreign tourists. Recently the Maasai Mara was declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world. There are other national parks which make the region one of the hottest tourist destinations. These includes; lake Nakuru national park, hell’s gate and Samburu game reserve which in 2002 provided the world with another wonder when a lioness adopted a baby Oryx. Merica, cathy, Bontana hotels and lake Nakuru lodge are among major relaxation joints located in the town for tourists where they are entertained alongside local dishes and many other leaving them wanting and wish to live in Nakuru.
In agriculture, Nakuru provides maize, wheat and other crops. It is referred to as the national granary and it’s very fertile and produces a reasonable percentage of food to the country.
Being one of the central business centres from colonial period, it is still one of the major towns where business has defined roots hence boosting the nation’s economy status. Having an already made market for the products it has so many buildings occupied by business men who run their day to day activities to earn a living.
Without forgetting in the entertainment sector, Nakuru is believed to hold and produce the most talented and prominent entertainers such as musicians, actors, dancers, acrobats among others.
For some time, the focus of international as well as local media has contributed in making Nakuru the best town. I believe the different communities living in the town has embraced peace amongst them through respect towards one another and by that way, all living in Nakuru can really be proud to be Kenyans. This is not all that there is in Nakuru, I kindly take this opportunity to request everybody in the world to come and visit this wonderful town to experience the goodness to be in Nakuru. All are welcomed.

DID YOU KNOW?

I am a twenty years old, living in Nakuru, Kenya. it was mere curiosity that ignited my interest in issues about HIV/AIDS and reproductive health. growing up in a culture where issues about sex and reproductive health are not talked about much, i sought to learn more about HIV/AIDS on my own. i realized i had a crucial role to play as a young person in getting other young people informed about how HIV/AIDS can be prevented and various roles all of us can play in fighting it.

This where the idea of joining a youth group concerned with these issues hatched from. it was very fortunate after joining REPACTED a youth group advocating for forum for behavior change that shared my goals and vision. at REPACTED as a dedicated volunteer member i have learnt a lot on issues of reproductive health and also experienced more through my daily dealings with the community members.

After a training session on community theater and peer education, i got to realize that my calling is to educate and sensitize young people to prevent new infections and encourage them to open up and seek counseling and tested to knw their HIV status.

i want to advocate for a world free from HIV/AIDS and STIs infections and make them a thing of the past

LESSONS

Those dirty and shameless Matatu touts, boda boda operators, tax drivers among others who are in the public transport services sector, need a code of ethics and moral standards they should uphold.

It’s was so embarrassing when I found myself a victim of this irritating behaviour. It all happened when a tout grabbed me with sweaty hands attempting to persuade to board his vehicle as if I didn’t know where I was going. On confirmation that my clothes are not left with dirty patch; surprisingly I found it!!

How unbearable and intolerable it is if you are forced to travel seated next to a dirty tout. It’s uncouth and not only leaves one with almost a last chance of breath before suffocation but with a tale to tell. After all as we provide them with a livelihood they really ought to start treating us with a little more respect.

WHAT A DRAMA

This time round I had a really interesting story to tell when I witnessed some really funny drama which left me in stitches and shocked.

It is believed that the reptile had been domesticated by the woman and that she uses it to practice witchcraft. Upon interrogation it was revealed that the reptile was not the only one in the family but another one was kept by her mother-in-law.

The incident occurred after a rude shock greeted a man who found himself in the company of a huge snake!! at his girlfriend’s house. Following persistent sound, he decided to investigate its cause only to find a huge snake nestled on torn old clothes. The man fled barefoot while screaming his lungs out attracting neighbors who responded and stormed the house where they found and killed the animal.

The comic height of the drama showed when the woman’s boy innocently asked the crowd “why did you kill my mummy’s pet? She has treasured it for a long time and usually feeds it milk and meat. (sobbing he continued) the snake that you just killed is three times smaller than the one kept by my grandma!!!”

Neighbors who were really frightened petitioned their landlord to kick her out insisting they will no longer live with an untrustworthy person.

OBAMA SHATTERS MYTHS

It’s evident that the victory of Obama has given the world a new meaning. Among African states a belief that has been carried out from generation to generations, “the older the wine grows, the sweeter it becomes” has been hindering development. Assuming leadership roles were for older men, arguing that they have the wisdom in leadership contributed a lot to the hanging disaster.

Holding these myths at stake, Barrack has acted as a revolutionizing model to many, having a Luo origin and at a certain age having conquered the traditions. By electing Obama, the Americans have really served as perfect example to the world especially Africa.

“I have a dream, that one day my children will be judged not by the colour of their skin but by their content of their character.” These were the words of Martin Luther king junior. Fulfilling the dream, Hussein has made a history of being the forty-fourth and first African American president of the United States of America. Why can’t we Africans record a history by electing a young youthful individual to lead us?

Yes we can, bring the change we believe in. if this should be the motto in every African country then I don’t see the reason why a country like Kenya won’t succeed. Economy and justice who shall stand up and fight of it? This is the right time for youths to stand up in the gap and unite to take the world to the next level.

Here back in our own country and communities we’ve been hindered and shunned by these myths amongst our people that one can not vie for presidency and win if he is not of a ripe age. But thanks to the Obama record that has brought hope to young men

"STILL WATER RUNS DEEP"

Woe, oh ye who took much joy in mistreating and disrespecting innocent bar hostesses! An all new course has now been introduced that will revolutionize the industry.

On behalf of the shunned in the society because of hustling to meet their daily needs, I stand up firmly to fight and protest against the violation and exploitation of these ladies. Under the influence of alcohol most men harass, abuse and molest them, without forgetting their employers’ misdeeds.

Like any other degree course offered in colleges it will help increase professionalism hence qualifying them for better remuneration thus improving their living standards. With better understanding of their rights they will be able to conduct themselves courageously thus dignity; respect and appreciation of their work will be upheld. In terms of health there will be decrease of sexual transmitted diseases as they will act as change agents in the society creating awareness among all.

PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF OUR FUTURE

Finally there is something that our chattering world can agree on: children exploitation is an affront to humanitarian dignity. Child trafficking, labour, pornography, defilement, forced early marriages and neglect!!! The prevalence of these terrifying incidents reeks to high heaven and there can be no doubt that a child somewhere in the world requires assistance.

Who is it to blame? How will this menace be controlled? Are among the many rhetorical questions puzzling our sober minds and still unanswered. Don’t they have RIGHTS!!???? Why should they be exposed to a lifetime punishment? All these inhuman acts leave behind emotional, mental, physical and psychological traumas as the child grows. The government in conjunction with some humanitarian bodies has tried its best to impose harsh laws and measures taken to curb these offences. The immorality still crawls at an alarming rate to further affix its roots in society. Incidents have been reported but who cares about their suffering and grievances?

The persistence in occurrence is attributed to drugs and substance abuse, ignorance, joblessness, idleness, escaping responsibility, lack of self-control, influence from barbaric cultural practices and beliefs and poverty among others. According to my views, I believe all these can be done away with through education and Making an example of those found guilty these should be the best remedy in controlling this behavior.

Woe unto you all who indulge in the sins for the Bible clearly pronounces judgment upon all concerned. Children are the perfect example of those who will inherit the kingdom of God as stated in the bible. In the gospel of John it says our loving God gave out his only begotten son to be crucified for our sins. From this perspective how precious are we as human beings and why can’t we be thankful and grateful when innocent creatures are denied a chance of survival!!!

The behavior can’t keep on cropping up amongst us as we look because it is so painful. It’s a high time for me and you to stand up to save the innocent and come up with solutions and ways of ensuring respect, appreciation and upholding of oursssss values. We can choose as a nation and worldwide to be principled enough to do the right thing all times or we can be greedy and selfish and write our own obituary now.

BARBARIC BAPTIZERS

Shsssssss............
Listen; just listen to the silent cry
A cry of generation
Caged in a vast prison
A vast prison of culture
Tormented by an obligation they don't understand,
Forced through unbearable pain,
A lifetime pain

That night...
That blistering cold night,
That night that destroyed my dreams,
I silently remembered,
The sneering pain!
That mocking eyes!
The cheers!
Were they jeers or sneers!
But the eyes
I remember those eyes
Then a flash!
That flash!
A chunk taken off the pot

Look at our emaciated hands
See our lamenting faces
Feel our broken hearts
Discover our wicked souls
We are corpses
Living corpses
They said we are a fruit tree that needs pruning
To bear fruits
They say we must fight for our lives
To live in our inheritance
Our ways of life

But the sears
The sears that need heals
The makers of great motherhood
Why hide under the veil of pretense
Why not face the reality
The agony of our faces
The dangers of chronic pelvic inflammatory diseases
Painful labour that could spit the whole life

Many are the people who live an unbearable life
Blinded by obligation
Caged by culture
Sentenced for life by tradition
but what can we do?


We shall say no to the baptism
of fire and the baptiser
Yes, to that which brings forth the best in life
No, to the baptism that takes away the only chance to fulfill life

Attention all nations
Attention all stations
Say no to the baptism of fire
Say no to the torment

Should we sit down and watch the barbaric baptizer take our lives away?
NO!NO!NO!NO!
We are the pinnacle of change
A monument of liberty
Change with us
Let's preserve the pot
The precious pot!

FROM THE HEART OF AN AFRICAN LADY

The future brightens beyond the horizons when an expectant woman expects a new born. This is evident with a smile on everyone’s face.She started by asking rhetorical questions like; “who is it to blame?Abortion!! Abortion!! Abortion!!! When will this puzzle be solved? Religious leaders, elders in the community, politicians even fellow youths av tried to fight it out but it seems their efforts are in vain. Myths have been narrated, laws have been passed but when will this inhuman act of killing innocent unborn creatures be controlled? It has coasted many lives due to some influences, beliefs and facts.

I would blame poverty as the biggest cause. Many young girl escape responsibilities by aborting due to lack of resources and the fear of how to bring up the infant. Some from poor backgrounds are tempted to fall in love with old men with the intention of exchange for money with love. Finally they end up losing when the guy dumps her leaving her with abortion as the only option. Due to poverty and the rise of the costs of living many young girls tend to be ignorant of the risks of abortion hence fear the costs of raising the unborn and end up in the act. Mass media, televisions, radios and newspapers also do play a role in encouraging abortion through certain adverts and programme. Peer pressure and stigma from fellow youths and friends also make it vigilant for the one who is pregnant to abort and survive among them. New technology like introduction of morning after pills create room for abortion as the girl’s use them with intention of preventing pregnancy and finally end up messing up when one get pregnant. Drug abuse has been one of the key factors as many end up getting unplanned pregnancies under the influence of drugs especially alcohol. Education also has some influence to abortion as a school girl would prefer to abort and continue with school rather than to be a drop out. Some religious beliefs and traditions which state that one can not get married with a child also develop an impact on abortion. Without forgetting parental pressure has a big contribution to the act. Some of our parents are too harsh and by imagining their discovery on their daughter’s pregnancies they can even kill you hence one ends up aborting as the best option.

Obviously the effects are very open to be seen, infertile can be traced when the process is poorly performed as it may lead to physical damage to the uterus and fallopian tube hence making them unfunctional during fertilization. Also this problem can lead to miscarriages while pregnant as some uterus mussels may have been weakened by the poor process. Infection by some STIs and HIV virus many be spread during the process by the use of contaminated cutting objects. What I feel the process is not fully guaranteed because it may have side effects on the child if by chance it survives. Also there is kind of social discrimination by friends and other community members and one is viewed as a murder. Emotional trauma is experienced by most girls as it haunts one even in marriage one feel uncomfortable till death. Finally the whole process may lead to death.

Personally I really feel hurt and very sad by the way some people in the community view and question the issue of abortion, asking, for how long should we preach for it to stop. I do wonder how this barbaric act is still cropping up in our midst and among our young girls. Why should we sit aside and look, innocent infants and the leaders of tomorrow being mercilessly and ruthlessly got rid off and dumped? I would like to kindly request the whole world to come up together,join hands and make abortion an history.

TRIBALISM THE KILLER OF OUR NATIONAL UNITY

No one chose or applied to be born into a specific tribe. It all happened as God chose it to be. Well I can’t really recall the 2002 general elections, maybe because am a little ambivalent about politics. During this period of voting as usual, much was expected to happen surprisingly all tribes joined together to end the Kanu regime. But the general elections of last year (2007) did get my attention and everyone else’s. The least anyone could do was to tune in and watch. So there I was in front of a T.V, along with hundreds of millions of other curious people around the world. Just like hunger warns that you need food, separation and isolation warn us that we need companionship, closeness and intimacy.

So when will ‘TRIBALISM’ ever end in Kenya? This is the question that troubles and linger the air around every mind of a Kenyan citizen. The government has long tried to fight tribalism, but it seems its roots are deepening daily. It’s unfortunate hundreds die as a result of this menace and the community should be educated on the need to shun this barbaric tradition passed from generation to generation. I wish to thank the media for highlighting the plight of tribalism through numerous stories. I do believe what should bring us together as brothers are our common interests.

It is so painful to walk into an office only to be asked what tribe you belong to. In schools and colleges, the level of interaction and socialization has been reduced, leaving many feeling alienated from the world. I have seen experienced employees go without jobs, long time friend break up and neighbours and friends turn against one other as lives are brutally extinguished by tribalism. As an educated community takes over tribalism becomes a bygone culture. I also believe the government can do something and ensure tribalism becomes a thing of the past. Why should we let politicians and their politics divide us even as they continue to enjoy the good life among themselves. Let us close ranks and fight the deception we have allowed to take root in our nation that some are inferior or superior to others. We should wake up, set our differences aside and work to build a united nation.

myself

Am Edwin ong'eng'e and very exited to start blogging this is my fist time to use even an email address i am very slow in typing but i know with time i will get there and be a good blogger i welcome tips on how to improve and post stories and all that is happening in kenya and with my life.
I am grateful for the opprtunity given to mne by REPACTED in showing me how to blog and thanks to globolas rising voices.