George Saitoti directed District Commissioners to ensure the businesses to remain closed between 6pm and 10pm on Monday and Tuesday.
“I wish to appeal to the owners of bars, nightclubs and other entertainment spots to cooperate and ensure that they remain closed for the Census period,” he said.
Prof Saitoti however said the operators were free to open their premises after the 10pm deadline when the exercise closes.
“I am sure some Kenyans will feel they have been inconvenienced but it is just for some time. Let us take a break from drinking,” the Internal Security Minister said.
The exercise that kicks off on Monday is scheduled to take place between 6am to 10Pm daily for seven days when officials would be going round to confirm where one spent on the night of August 24. President Mwai Kibaki has declared Tuesday a national holiday to enable citizens remain home for the exercise.
Kenyans will be required to volunteer information about everyone who is expected to spend the night in their households including those who will be out at work. For houses where members are not available for a couple of days a call-back card will be left for them to indicate their convenient time.
The government has assured that security will be tightened throughout this period. Prof Saitoti said there would be intense police patrols to ensure that security of members of public and the enumerators is guaranteed. He said the police department had a comprehensive security plan for the period.
“Let me warn criminals who are hoping to cash in on this that they will be met by a very rude shock. I want to assure all Kenyans that they are all going to be safe,” he reiterated.
Kenyans have also expressed concerns on their security given that the exercise will take place at night. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) however assured that the enumerators will be clearly identifiable and will be accompanied by a village elder or a member of the resident associations in urban centres.
Enumerators will be wearing a red T-Shirt while the supervisors will be donned in a blue T-shirt and senior supervisors a green T-shirt. The enumerators who will be going to collect the data will have a bag branded with the Coat of Arms, the Census Logo and the KNBS logo.
The exercise carried out after every decade is the fifth since independence and it is expected that close to 40 million Kenyans will be enumerated. During the 1999 exercise the country’s population stood at 28.6 million. During that exercise the government refused to reveal the statistics on tribe and religion attracting criticisms.
Planning Minister Wycliffe Oparanya has however assured that all the variables of this year’s Census results will be made public after the exercise.
“In December we shall have provisional total national figures and distribution per constituency and districts. Four months later we expect full results showing all the variables shown on the questionnaire,” he said.
The Minister appealed to Kenyans to fully and willingly participate in the exercise to assist the government in its plans
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
BOMACHOGE
EDUCATION minister Prof Sam Ongeri yesterday led a group of MPs and other Abagusii community leaders to drum up support for PNU candidate Joel Onyancha for the Bomachoge parliamentary by-election.Walking through inner parts of villages, Ongeri asked Bomachoge residents to re-elect Onyancha whom he said stood at a better position to assist them compared to rivals.The Nyaribari Masaba MP asked voters to shun clanism and elect leaders on their credibility.
He dismissed ODM candidate Simion Ogari and his Ford People counterpart Albert Nyaundi, terming them as political projects by outsiders.Kitutu Masaba MP Walter Nyambati asked voters not to vote for ODM candidate and blamed the party for the post election violence that rocked parts of the country.Nyambati said ODM was already divided and voting in the party candidate would be waste to the area and the community.
Wifred Ombui of North Mugirango Borabu, asked the electorate to vote in Onyancha whom he said was conversant with area politics.
He said failure to vote for Onyancha could lead to the loss if of the assistant minister’s position that he had been appointed before the seat was declared vacant.
Earlier, ODM party leader Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, who is also Gichugu MP and former Kabete legislator and Safina party leader Paul Muite were in Bomachoge to drum up support for their party candidates.Speaking during a campaign rally at Bomachoge in support for his party candidate Cyprien Nyamwamu, Muite called for compensation and resettlement of all those displaced during the post-election violence.
He dismissed ODM candidate Simion Ogari and his Ford People counterpart Albert Nyaundi, terming them as political projects by outsiders.Kitutu Masaba MP Walter Nyambati asked voters not to vote for ODM candidate and blamed the party for the post election violence that rocked parts of the country.Nyambati said ODM was already divided and voting in the party candidate would be waste to the area and the community.
Wifred Ombui of North Mugirango Borabu, asked the electorate to vote in Onyancha whom he said was conversant with area politics.
He said failure to vote for Onyancha could lead to the loss if of the assistant minister’s position that he had been appointed before the seat was declared vacant.
Earlier, ODM party leader Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, who is also Gichugu MP and former Kabete legislator and Safina party leader Paul Muite were in Bomachoge to drum up support for their party candidates.Speaking during a campaign rally at Bomachoge in support for his party candidate Cyprien Nyamwamu, Muite called for compensation and resettlement of all those displaced during the post-election violence.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Tuesday 25th August is Public Holiday
Kibaki has declared Tuesday 25th August a public holiday to enable enumerators carry out most of their work within the first day of the National Housing and population Census.
In a live address to the nation from State House Nairobi on Sunday, President Kibaki reassured Kenyans of the government commitment to security of the census officials as well as wananchi during the census period.
The President said the census, whose 25-day countdown he launched three weeks ago, commences at 6 .00 PM - 10.00 PM on Monday 24th, August and continues for one week during the day between 6.00 AM and 10.00 pm until all people within the Country's borders are counted.
Limited movement
The Head of State pointed out that preparations for the census were finalized and all districts already supplied with materials ready for the exercise.
The President observed that while the Government, NGOs and Religious Organizations have carried out a comprehensive awareness campaign to make every Kenyan aware of the forthcoming National census, wananchi should share the information with the few ignorant of the exercise in the next 24 hours.
President Kibaki appealed to all Kenyans to observe limited movement and stay in-doors so as to participate fully in the noble exercise which is instrumental to planning and development in the country.
The President allayed fears over possible thuggery during the census period saying the census enumerators who will be visiting homes have been recruited from the local neighborhoods and in most cases known to the residents.
"The Enumerators will carry identification cards while wearing branded T-shirts for identification. They will be accompanied by village and community elders as they visit households," the Head of State said.
Pastoralists
President Kibaki encouraged pastoral communities who may have migrated to neighbouring countries in search of pastures due to prolonged drought to make arrangements to herd along the Kenyan borders so as to be counted.
The Head of State assured returning pastoralists that relevant government ministries have put in place strategies to distribute relief food and water to them along the borders during the census period.
President Kibaki wished all Kenyans a peaceful census.
In a live address to the nation from State House Nairobi on Sunday, President Kibaki reassured Kenyans of the government commitment to security of the census officials as well as wananchi during the census period.
The President said the census, whose 25-day countdown he launched three weeks ago, commences at 6 .00 PM - 10.00 PM on Monday 24th, August and continues for one week during the day between 6.00 AM and 10.00 pm until all people within the Country's borders are counted.
Limited movement
The Head of State pointed out that preparations for the census were finalized and all districts already supplied with materials ready for the exercise.
The President observed that while the Government, NGOs and Religious Organizations have carried out a comprehensive awareness campaign to make every Kenyan aware of the forthcoming National census, wananchi should share the information with the few ignorant of the exercise in the next 24 hours.
President Kibaki appealed to all Kenyans to observe limited movement and stay in-doors so as to participate fully in the noble exercise which is instrumental to planning and development in the country.
The President allayed fears over possible thuggery during the census period saying the census enumerators who will be visiting homes have been recruited from the local neighborhoods and in most cases known to the residents.
"The Enumerators will carry identification cards while wearing branded T-shirts for identification. They will be accompanied by village and community elders as they visit households," the Head of State said.
Pastoralists
President Kibaki encouraged pastoral communities who may have migrated to neighbouring countries in search of pastures due to prolonged drought to make arrangements to herd along the Kenyan borders so as to be counted.
The Head of State assured returning pastoralists that relevant government ministries have put in place strategies to distribute relief food and water to them along the borders during the census period.
President Kibaki wished all Kenyans a peaceful census.
Golden Day
Vivian Cheruiyot won the women's 5,000 metres and compatriot Sylvia Kibet took the silver on Saturday at the world track and field championships in Berlin.
Vivian Cheruiyot made history by becoming the first woman to win a World 5000 metres title just hours after Abel Kirui led compatriot Emmanuel Mutai to a 1-2 finish in the men's marathon .
Cheruiyot, won in a time of 14:57.97.
Defending champion Meseret Defar of Ethiopia (14:58.41) led coming down the home stretch but was forced to settle for bronze when she was overtaken by Kibet (14:58.33) at the line.
"With our team we decided to go at a fast pace, to push," said Cheruiyot. "We did not know how the others could do in their final lap.
‘Good sprint'
"It has been such a long time that Kenya has not got the gold medal in the 5000m.
"On my last 100 metres I was pushing so hard. I like fast races because if the race is not fast there can still be 10 athletes in the last lap at the same time. Anybody can win then with a good sprint." An elated Cheruiyot said.
Kibet was just happy to get on to the podium.
"I'm very grateful to have a medal because I was fourth in Osaka and fourth again in Beijing," she said.
Defar, however, said she was "very disappointed".
"I expected to get gold but I wasn't successful," she said. "I'm very sad. The pace wasn't too fast. I was confident I could win gold but I don't know what happened."
Marathon
Earlier, Abel Kirui secured the world marathon gold.
Kirui ran a tactical race and prevailed to lead a 1-2 Kenyan finish in the 42km race held on Saturday afternoon in Berlin Germany.
The 27 year old claimed the gold in a new championship record of 2 hours 6 minutes 54 seconds after a blistering first half around the city.
Compatriot Emmanuel Mutai clocked 2hr 7 minutes 48 seconds clinching the silver after battling a bout of vomiting in the final 3 kilometers.
Another Kenyan four time Boston marathon champion Robert Mwafrika Cheruiyot finished 5th behind bronze medalist Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia and his compatriot Deriba Merga.
Kenya now has 10 medals, 4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Vivian Cheruiyot made history by becoming the first woman to win a World 5000 metres title just hours after Abel Kirui led compatriot Emmanuel Mutai to a 1-2 finish in the men's marathon .
Cheruiyot, won in a time of 14:57.97.
Defending champion Meseret Defar of Ethiopia (14:58.41) led coming down the home stretch but was forced to settle for bronze when she was overtaken by Kibet (14:58.33) at the line.
"With our team we decided to go at a fast pace, to push," said Cheruiyot. "We did not know how the others could do in their final lap.
‘Good sprint'
"It has been such a long time that Kenya has not got the gold medal in the 5000m.
"On my last 100 metres I was pushing so hard. I like fast races because if the race is not fast there can still be 10 athletes in the last lap at the same time. Anybody can win then with a good sprint." An elated Cheruiyot said.
Kibet was just happy to get on to the podium.
"I'm very grateful to have a medal because I was fourth in Osaka and fourth again in Beijing," she said.
Defar, however, said she was "very disappointed".
"I expected to get gold but I wasn't successful," she said. "I'm very sad. The pace wasn't too fast. I was confident I could win gold but I don't know what happened."
Marathon
Earlier, Abel Kirui secured the world marathon gold.
Kirui ran a tactical race and prevailed to lead a 1-2 Kenyan finish in the 42km race held on Saturday afternoon in Berlin Germany.
The 27 year old claimed the gold in a new championship record of 2 hours 6 minutes 54 seconds after a blistering first half around the city.
Compatriot Emmanuel Mutai clocked 2hr 7 minutes 48 seconds clinching the silver after battling a bout of vomiting in the final 3 kilometers.
Another Kenyan four time Boston marathon champion Robert Mwafrika Cheruiyot finished 5th behind bronze medalist Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia and his compatriot Deriba Merga.
Kenya now has 10 medals, 4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Gold Medals
Abel Kirui led compatriot Emmanuel Mutai to a 1-2 finish as Kenya once again demonstrated its prowess in road running at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on Saturday.
The 27 year old led from the halfway mark to win gold in a new championship record of 2:06:54 as Kenya displayed brilliant team tactics to successfully defend the title won by Luke Kibet in Osaka in 2007.
"I was overjoyed with emotion. You know as I approached the finish line I could not believe it was happening. It is great for me to win in these championships because this is my first time to win gold and represent Kenya,” said Kirui.
Mutai who was also making his debut in a Kenyan vest clinched an impressive silver.
“The race was very good. I worked very hard and it showed today. I am delighted to win silver in my very first time to represent Kenya. It’s a big appreciation for me and also for my country,” said Mutai.
“We decided to run as a team and help each other with pace making to ensure that we won the individual title and it worked very well,” he added.
Four time Boston marathon champion Robert Mwafrika Cheruiyot was fifth in a time of 2:10:46.
“We had to push the pace because the Ethiopians were very strong. Even if the other two Kenyans were ahead, I had to keep going because I wanted us to win the team title,” stated Cheruiyot.
Head coach Peter Mathu was delighted with his charges’ performances.
“All our runners were very strong and we had prepared for the race for the last five months, we set them out to run as a team and not give anyone a chance. I am very happy with Cheruiyot especially who really set the pace for the others. Today proves that Kenya is the best in marathon,” said Mathu.
Kenya now has three gold, three silver and two bronze.
The 27 year old led from the halfway mark to win gold in a new championship record of 2:06:54 as Kenya displayed brilliant team tactics to successfully defend the title won by Luke Kibet in Osaka in 2007.
"I was overjoyed with emotion. You know as I approached the finish line I could not believe it was happening. It is great for me to win in these championships because this is my first time to win gold and represent Kenya,” said Kirui.
Mutai who was also making his debut in a Kenyan vest clinched an impressive silver.
“The race was very good. I worked very hard and it showed today. I am delighted to win silver in my very first time to represent Kenya. It’s a big appreciation for me and also for my country,” said Mutai.
“We decided to run as a team and help each other with pace making to ensure that we won the individual title and it worked very well,” he added.
Four time Boston marathon champion Robert Mwafrika Cheruiyot was fifth in a time of 2:10:46.
“We had to push the pace because the Ethiopians were very strong. Even if the other two Kenyans were ahead, I had to keep going because I wanted us to win the team title,” stated Cheruiyot.
Head coach Peter Mathu was delighted with his charges’ performances.
“All our runners were very strong and we had prepared for the race for the last five months, we set them out to run as a team and not give anyone a chance. I am very happy with Cheruiyot especially who really set the pace for the others. Today proves that Kenya is the best in marathon,” said Mathu.
Kenya now has three gold, three silver and two bronze.
Kenyatta's 31st Anniversary
Kibaki on Saturday led the nation in commemorating the 31st anniversary of the death of the founding father of the nation Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
President Kibaki joined Mzee Kenyatta's family led by the widow Mama Ngina Kenyatta in laying a wreath at the mausoleum of the late President at Parliament buildings before attending a memorial service at the Holy Family Minor Basilica.
Others who laid wreaths were the Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende and the chief of General staff Jeremiah Kianga and Nairobi Mayor Geoffrey Majiwa.
The anniversary service was conducted by Bishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic diocese of Kitui.
In his sermons based on Isaiah 30: 19-21, Psalms 23,Romans 5: 1-5 and Matthews 25: 31-46, Bishop Muheria exhorted Christians to seek God's forgiveness and strength to fulfill the vision of the founders of this nation who sacrificed and struggled to make the country a better place for all Kenyans.
He challenged Christians to be the light and salt of the earth during their life as their deeds reflected the will of God towards mankind.
The Bishop urged all leaders to always seek God's guidance in whatever they do to add value to lives of Kenyans and the Country's posterity.
Bishop Muheria also led prayers for the President, Government, the nation and Mzee Kenyatta's soul.
At the mausoleum, dignitaries who also included the Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Cabinet Minister Beth Mugo and Nairobi Mayor Geoffrey Majiwa observed two minutes silence in remembrance of the founding father of the Nation.
President Kibaki joined Mzee Kenyatta's family led by the widow Mama Ngina Kenyatta in laying a wreath at the mausoleum of the late President at Parliament buildings before attending a memorial service at the Holy Family Minor Basilica.
Others who laid wreaths were the Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende and the chief of General staff Jeremiah Kianga and Nairobi Mayor Geoffrey Majiwa.
The anniversary service was conducted by Bishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic diocese of Kitui.
In his sermons based on Isaiah 30: 19-21, Psalms 23,Romans 5: 1-5 and Matthews 25: 31-46, Bishop Muheria exhorted Christians to seek God's forgiveness and strength to fulfill the vision of the founders of this nation who sacrificed and struggled to make the country a better place for all Kenyans.
He challenged Christians to be the light and salt of the earth during their life as their deeds reflected the will of God towards mankind.
The Bishop urged all leaders to always seek God's guidance in whatever they do to add value to lives of Kenyans and the Country's posterity.
Bishop Muheria also led prayers for the President, Government, the nation and Mzee Kenyatta's soul.
At the mausoleum, dignitaries who also included the Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Cabinet Minister Beth Mugo and Nairobi Mayor Geoffrey Majiwa observed two minutes silence in remembrance of the founding father of the Nation.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Women MPS
Women parliamentarians from the region are meeting in Nairobi to discuss ways of increasing their representation at the national level.
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference will also be used to chart an agenda ahead of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting due to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association (KEWOPA) Chairperson Jebii Kilimo said on Friday that women's low representation in Parliament is also a key challenge to their empowerment.
“This is despite the fact that European experience shows that where women MPs have a mission to effect change even small numbers can produce significant results” she said adding: “even though we are 10 percent we know we can be felt in our constituencies.”
The Marakwet East MP and Cooperatives Development Assistant Minister also wants African countries to domesticate all international protocols on women.
She advocated the passage of the Marriage and Matrimonial Property Bill which is awaiting Cabinet consent while the FGM Bill is currently at parliamentary committee stage.
At the same time, Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende urged women parliamentarians to lobby their male colleagues to issues that would lead to the promotion and adoption of gender sensitive legislations and policies.
In a speech read on his behalf by Mwingi North MP and Defence Assistant Minister David Musila at the conference, he said that women in the region remained disadvantaged in the education, employment and political representation arena despite making up 51 percent of the population.
He said they must speak with one voice as Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians in order to achieve their objectives of identifying and addressing the challenges facing the women agenda for the East Africa region.
“Debates about men and masculinity need to stimulate development agencies and other actors to put gender and development theory into practice by, among others, focusing on challenging unequal power relations in society directly,” he said.
The Speaker said the education system is a useful channel to fight gender stereotypes as well as recruit gender champions amongst men through public recognition and awards of gender sensitivity.
“We must move from preaching to the converted and address the perpetrators of some of the issues facing gender imbalances in our society which are largely patriarchic in nature,” Mr. Marende said.
This is after Ms Kilimo said the 22 female MPs were still facing challenges in having women issues articulated in the House.
Mr Marende said he hoped that the ongoing constitutional revive process will address the gender inequality.
“As MPs you must demand higher demonstration of political will to reduce gender inequalities an empower women through enhanced budgetary allocations and relevant legislation”
Mr Musila also serves as the country’s representative to the CPA- Africa chapter.
The tow-day meeting has attracted participants from Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference will also be used to chart an agenda ahead of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting due to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association (KEWOPA) Chairperson Jebii Kilimo said on Friday that women's low representation in Parliament is also a key challenge to their empowerment.
“This is despite the fact that European experience shows that where women MPs have a mission to effect change even small numbers can produce significant results” she said adding: “even though we are 10 percent we know we can be felt in our constituencies.”
The Marakwet East MP and Cooperatives Development Assistant Minister also wants African countries to domesticate all international protocols on women.
She advocated the passage of the Marriage and Matrimonial Property Bill which is awaiting Cabinet consent while the FGM Bill is currently at parliamentary committee stage.
At the same time, Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende urged women parliamentarians to lobby their male colleagues to issues that would lead to the promotion and adoption of gender sensitive legislations and policies.
In a speech read on his behalf by Mwingi North MP and Defence Assistant Minister David Musila at the conference, he said that women in the region remained disadvantaged in the education, employment and political representation arena despite making up 51 percent of the population.
He said they must speak with one voice as Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians in order to achieve their objectives of identifying and addressing the challenges facing the women agenda for the East Africa region.
“Debates about men and masculinity need to stimulate development agencies and other actors to put gender and development theory into practice by, among others, focusing on challenging unequal power relations in society directly,” he said.
The Speaker said the education system is a useful channel to fight gender stereotypes as well as recruit gender champions amongst men through public recognition and awards of gender sensitivity.
“We must move from preaching to the converted and address the perpetrators of some of the issues facing gender imbalances in our society which are largely patriarchic in nature,” Mr. Marende said.
This is after Ms Kilimo said the 22 female MPs were still facing challenges in having women issues articulated in the House.
Mr Marende said he hoped that the ongoing constitutional revive process will address the gender inequality.
“As MPs you must demand higher demonstration of political will to reduce gender inequalities an empower women through enhanced budgetary allocations and relevant legislation”
Mr Musila also serves as the country’s representative to the CPA- Africa chapter.
The tow-day meeting has attracted participants from Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Odinga on Mau again
Raila Odinga Friday insisted that the decision to remove all settlers from the country's water towers was irreversible.
Noting that conservation of the environment was 'a matter of life and death', Odinga said all those who had settled in the water towers will be removed to give way to intensive re-afforestation efforts.
He singled out the Mau Complex the government was committed to restoring it to its original state following years of plunder by settlers.
"This programme will start soon in the Mau but will be rolled out to other water towers so that we can conserve our environment," the PM said.
He told the youth to join the afforestation efforts under the Kazi Kwa Vijana programme noting that an initial Ksh 8 billion had been released this financial year for community programmes under the programme.
Mr. Odinga was addressing a public rally at Mesesi market in Bomachoge constituency where he led a campaign rally for the ODM candidate in the forthcoming by-election Eng. Simon Ogari.
He said the government was commited to ensuring all parts of the country were allocated equal resources for development regardless of the regions' political affiliations.
"We are all in the government and should pool our resources together for the benefit of our country," he added.
Among the targeted projects aimed at boosting development in the area Odinga said was the tarmacking of the Ogembo-Egetuki-Suneka road and the upgrading of the Mesesi dispensary to a health centre.
"We shall also address the shortage of doctors in government health institutions in this area and countrywide to ensure that wananchi receive good medical attention," he added.
He said under the constituency development fund and other devolved funds, every constituency was required to have a model school, a health centre and a market.
The Premier at the same time called for peaceful and democratic electioneering and voting in the Bomachoge by-elections saying there was no preferred government candidate.
Noting that conservation of the environment was 'a matter of life and death', Odinga said all those who had settled in the water towers will be removed to give way to intensive re-afforestation efforts.
He singled out the Mau Complex the government was committed to restoring it to its original state following years of plunder by settlers.
"This programme will start soon in the Mau but will be rolled out to other water towers so that we can conserve our environment," the PM said.
He told the youth to join the afforestation efforts under the Kazi Kwa Vijana programme noting that an initial Ksh 8 billion had been released this financial year for community programmes under the programme.
Mr. Odinga was addressing a public rally at Mesesi market in Bomachoge constituency where he led a campaign rally for the ODM candidate in the forthcoming by-election Eng. Simon Ogari.
He said the government was commited to ensuring all parts of the country were allocated equal resources for development regardless of the regions' political affiliations.
"We are all in the government and should pool our resources together for the benefit of our country," he added.
Among the targeted projects aimed at boosting development in the area Odinga said was the tarmacking of the Ogembo-Egetuki-Suneka road and the upgrading of the Mesesi dispensary to a health centre.
"We shall also address the shortage of doctors in government health institutions in this area and countrywide to ensure that wananchi receive good medical attention," he added.
He said under the constituency development fund and other devolved funds, every constituency was required to have a model school, a health centre and a market.
The Premier at the same time called for peaceful and democratic electioneering and voting in the Bomachoge by-elections saying there was no preferred government candidate.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Kenyan Youth
Kalonzo Musyoka has challenged young people to reject being misused by politicians to further their own agenda and instead pursue what is for their best interests and national benefit.
Mr Musyoka particularly urged the youth who comprise over 60 percent of the country’s population to be at the forefront in promoting national healing and reconciliation following the 2007 post election violence.
“It is time for the youth to be encouraged to participate fully in deciding the destiny of Africa, we need to give them inspirational leadership and not confusion,” he said.
The Vice President made the remarks on Wednesday night when he officially opened a five-day International Youth Fellowship 2009 at Mohanam Good News Mission, Kasarani, Nairobi.
The conference brings together youth from a cross the world for a religious experience and cultural exchange.
Mr Musyoka noted that there is need for young persons across the world to interact and learn more about each other, noting that the world had become a global village.
He called on the youth not to shy away from taking leadership challenges and instead pursue their calling and aspiration in life.
“We have able youth who are currently holding high positions of responsibility both in private and public sector. Be courageous and also try to develop your skills and abilities and pursue your calling,” VP challenged.
Mr Musyoka noted that the youth have been at the forefront in ICT revolution that has transformed the world and should be supported in order for them to utilise their energies positively.
Mr Musyoka particularly urged the youth who comprise over 60 percent of the country’s population to be at the forefront in promoting national healing and reconciliation following the 2007 post election violence.
“It is time for the youth to be encouraged to participate fully in deciding the destiny of Africa, we need to give them inspirational leadership and not confusion,” he said.
The Vice President made the remarks on Wednesday night when he officially opened a five-day International Youth Fellowship 2009 at Mohanam Good News Mission, Kasarani, Nairobi.
The conference brings together youth from a cross the world for a religious experience and cultural exchange.
Mr Musyoka noted that there is need for young persons across the world to interact and learn more about each other, noting that the world had become a global village.
He called on the youth not to shy away from taking leadership challenges and instead pursue their calling and aspiration in life.
“We have able youth who are currently holding high positions of responsibility both in private and public sector. Be courageous and also try to develop your skills and abilities and pursue your calling,” VP challenged.
Mr Musyoka noted that the youth have been at the forefront in ICT revolution that has transformed the world and should be supported in order for them to utilise their energies positively.
Kenyans win
Three Kenyans won their heats as the 800 metres quartet easily made the semifinals of the 800 metres on a sunny morning in day six of the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Africa champion David Rudisha, reigning world champion Alfred Kirwa Yego and former World junior silver medallist Jackson Kivuva won their heats respectively Olympic 1500 metres silver medallist Asbel Kiprop was second in his heat.
Running in heat five, Kirwa stayed infront throughout the race before applying a finishing kick to finish in 1:48.32.
“I am very happy with my start. We have been waiting and finally I have run. My body is feeling good and hopefully by tomorrow everything will be even better,” said Kirwa.
Next up was the pride of Africa Rudisha who easily covered the ground in the final 400 metres to win in1:47.83. It was his debut at the championships and he was elated especially after missing out on Beijing.
“I am happy we have started well and I hope we are going to get even better. The semifinals will tell as exactly where we stand,” said Rudisha.
The third Kenyan to win his heat was Kivuva. Running a very smart race, the Armed Forces stayed at the shoulder of the through until the last 150 metres when he shifted through the gears to easily clinch victory in a time of 1:46.17.
Looking ahead to the semifinals, the trio stated that it will pose the greatest challenge yet.
“The semifinals will be very tough. Tomorrow will resemble a final. Being there in the final will be a privilege and one will have to work extremely hard just to be in the final eight,” said Kirwa.
The semis are always very tough because only 1-2 automatically for the final in so its going to be tough because qualifying as a fastest loser depends on luck so you have to ensure you are there,” said Rudisha.
For Kivuva it will be all about tactics.
“Semifinals will not be a joke. It will be a proper competition but I am confident I will make it. I just have to run smart because the races are so tactical. Mohammed Saad has been locked out despite the fact that he is fourth in the world this year so its very tricky you have to think. It will all depend with the pace. If it’s slow or fast then you know what to do,” said Kivuva.
Africa champion David Rudisha, reigning world champion Alfred Kirwa Yego and former World junior silver medallist Jackson Kivuva won their heats respectively Olympic 1500 metres silver medallist Asbel Kiprop was second in his heat.
Running in heat five, Kirwa stayed infront throughout the race before applying a finishing kick to finish in 1:48.32.
“I am very happy with my start. We have been waiting and finally I have run. My body is feeling good and hopefully by tomorrow everything will be even better,” said Kirwa.
Next up was the pride of Africa Rudisha who easily covered the ground in the final 400 metres to win in1:47.83. It was his debut at the championships and he was elated especially after missing out on Beijing.
“I am happy we have started well and I hope we are going to get even better. The semifinals will tell as exactly where we stand,” said Rudisha.
The third Kenyan to win his heat was Kivuva. Running a very smart race, the Armed Forces stayed at the shoulder of the through until the last 150 metres when he shifted through the gears to easily clinch victory in a time of 1:46.17.
Looking ahead to the semifinals, the trio stated that it will pose the greatest challenge yet.
“The semifinals will be very tough. Tomorrow will resemble a final. Being there in the final will be a privilege and one will have to work extremely hard just to be in the final eight,” said Kirwa.
The semis are always very tough because only 1-2 automatically for the final in so its going to be tough because qualifying as a fastest loser depends on luck so you have to ensure you are there,” said Rudisha.
For Kivuva it will be all about tactics.
“Semifinals will not be a joke. It will be a proper competition but I am confident I will make it. I just have to run smart because the races are so tactical. Mohammed Saad has been locked out despite the fact that he is fourth in the world this year so its very tricky you have to think. It will all depend with the pace. If it’s slow or fast then you know what to do,” said Kivuva.
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