United opposition will trounce Jubilee, note Cord MPs

The opposition can oust the Jubilee administration from power if it remains united, leaders allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have said.

Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti said the opposition has the capacity to send Jubilee parking after the August polls.

Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi said Jubilee with its dented image on corruption has no capacity to retain power after August.

"Jubilee has no chance in the coming elections, that is not in doubt," he said as quoted by the Star.

"The only variable is its margin of loss. In any case, the twin issues of corruption and tribalism sealed Jubilee’s fate long before NASA’s birth.”

Gladys Wanga, the Homa Bay County Women Representative said Jubilee was already in panic mode.

"The opposition’s unity is disastrous to Jubilee. It is in the public domain that if the August elections are conducted transparently, NASA will beat Jubilee hands down,” she said.

Suba MP John Mbadi said the opposition has the required numbers to capture power.

Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy Bosire said Jubilee's bad reputation about corruption would make it difficult to garner votes and remain in power.

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Babu Owino speaks out after dramatic arrest

Controversial Students Organisation of Nairobi University (SONU) Chairman who was arrested Thursday morning for causing disturbance at the Kilimani Police division has been released.

Babu Owino had stormed the police station Thursday 7:30am, accompanied by a group of youth who reportedly insulted officers on duty.

Police said that Owino demanded the release of controversial businessman Chris Obure, who was on Wednesday apprehended for allegedly misusing a firearm.

Owino, however, refutes the reports, saying he had gone to demand the release of a fellow university student who was arrested on Wednesday evening for being drunk and disorderly outside a popular entertainment joint in Kilimani.

“No, I did not go to demand the release of Chris Obure. Police in Kilimani had arrested a comrade last evening on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. I mobilized several youth, who accompanied me to the station, where we demanded that the right procedure be followed in apprehending our fellow student.

“However, officers on duty harassed us, which made me lose my cool and slap one of them. That is when I was arrested,” Babu Owino exclusively told eDaily.

The controversial student leader was on Thursday arraigned in Kibera Law Courts with causing disturbance at the Kilimani Police Station.

He was released on KSh5, 000 cash bail.

I was the target of two-term limit law: Owino

Owino also spoke on a law which was signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta in December 2016, barring him from seeking re-election as University of Nairobi student union chairman.

President Kenyatta had assented to Universities Amendment Act 2016, which disqualifies a student council member from serving for more than two terms.

This means that a student leader will only serve for a year and be legible for re-election just once.

Babu Owino, born Paul Ongili, has held SONU Chair post since 2011. His last election resulted in chaos after his closest rival Mike Jacobs disputed the results.

Well, Owino thinks the law assented to by the Head of State was “targeting him”.

“I don’t think it is a good law, the President shouldn’t have assented to it. You see, you cannot make law to target just one person. There is no term limit for parliamentarians seeking re-election, why should students not be allowed to exercise democracy in a similar manner?

“I did not and do not intend to run again for SONU Chair. In August 2017 I will vie for Embakasi East legislative seat. So, the two-term limit for students’ organization chair law would not affect me in any way. But, how I wish comrades were given a chance to represent their colleagues until the colleagues think otherwise,” Babu Owino said.

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Spend less this 2017

Here are some helpful tips to prevent you from getting into a pickle after the festive season.

Save! Save! Save!

This is probably the most logical solution to the problem of overspending.

Centonomy founder Waceke Nduati strongly advocates for saving especially when it comes to recreational activities.

“Identify the things you want to do, budget for those things and put money aside for them now,” she advises.

In other words, have a holiday budget so that when January creeps in you have a back-up plan.

Maximize on deals

Contrary to popular belief, taking up deals is actually not being cheap.

Beyond the Limit author and Residual Income coach Paddy Jayson Mwangi advises on maximizing on holiday deals to help relieve the need to overspend during the holidays.

“Plan to go on holidays as a group. Don’t just go on holiday by yourself. You can all pre-book for a holiday and negotiate as a group in terms of payment,”

Paddy further urges on the need to negotiate as a group so as to fully exploit the offer on the table to receive the best prices.

Stop inviting everyone at once

If you are planning a get together for the holidays, it is okay to not invite the entire community to your soiree.

“A good trick is not to invite everyone at once. Create a list of those people that you want to come and those that you can meet some other time besides the holiday season,” says Paddy Jayson.

By doing so you help reduce costs, stress levels and actually end up enjoying your party as the host which can be a rare luxury when you have to worry about a large number of people in your house.

Avoid places that are going to make you spend money

Hanging around places that tempt you to spend money is one of the reasons behind overspending.

“If you hang out in places like malls, chances are you are going to want to spend money,” says Ms Nduati

Ms Nduati advises on avoiding such places in order to reduce your chances of spending money that was not intended to be spent.

Focus on what is important

It has been a long year and you have not been able to interact with your loved ones properly- this is the time to do that.

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outstanding Kenyan weddings of 2016

From President Uhuru Kenyatta’s son to celebrated comedian Njugush, 2016 has seen numerous celebrities tying the knot.

Here’s a list of the top celebrity weddings of 2016.

Bob Collymore and Wambui Kamiru

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore stunned Kenyans after photos of his wedding to artist Wambui Kamiru surfaced online.

The wedding came as a surprise to many as no prior announcements of the nuptials were made.

The purple and white themed ceremony was held at a private residence in Kitisuru, Nairobi with close family and friends in attendance.

Daddy Owen and Faridah Wambui

Gospel artiste Daddy Owen and his long time love Faridah Wambui tied the knot at the Kenya Assemblies of God church in Buru Buru.

Daddy Owen’s brother Rufftone, Eric Omondi, Churchill, Ringtone and Dunco were among the celebrities that attended the lavish ceremony.

Eunice Njeri and Isaac Bukasa

Gospel songstress Eunice Njeri got married to fellow gospel artist Isaac Bukasa barely a month after breaking her engagement news online.

The newlyweds tied the knot at the Neema Gospel Church in Texas , USA with Eunice donning a beautiful strapless A-line gown and Isaac looking equally as good in a fitting dark suit.

Monique Angelyn and Richard Bett

Former Hot 96 fm presenter Monique Angelyn exchanged vows with the love of her life Richard Bett in a private wedding ceremony held at the United Nations grounds in Gigiri, Nairobi.

Monique stunned in a white fitting gown with gold detail on the side while Richard rocked a maroon blazer and black pants paired with black loafers for the occasion.

Benachi and Joan

The most recent celebrity wedding was between gospel singer Benachi Ongachi and his long time love Joan.

The two got married in a private ceremony in the US.

Joan rocked a beautiful strapless princess like gown and paired it with a white head piece to complete her look.

Benachi opted for a red blazer matched with black pants and finished his look off with a bow tie instead of the conventional tie.

Njugush and Celestine Ndinda

Comedian Timothy Kimani aka Njugush also took the plunge this year and got married to his love Celestine Ndinda in an invite-only ceremony held at the PCEA Evergreen in Runda.

These love birds story began back in 2012 when they were students at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.

Sharon Mundia and Lonina Leteipan

Popular lifestyle blogger Sharon Mundia and Lonina Leteipan finally tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony at Medina Palms in Watamu, Malindi.

The couple exchanged their vows in front of close family and friends in an all white event just a year after their internet-breaking engagement.

Sharon donned a gorgeous love heart shaped gown while Lonina looked dapper in an all-white suit.

Jomo Kenyatta Jr and Achola

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s eldest son Jomo Kenyatta Jr recently conducted his traditional introduction ceremony at his father’s Gatundu home in Kiambu County.

The ceremony known as Itaara in Kikuyu, welcomed Jomo’s fiance Fiona Achola into the Kenyatta family and brought together close family, friends and a number of dignitaries to celebrate.

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Jerusalem lorry attack: Four Israelis soldiers killed

Three women and one man, all in their twenties, were killed and 17 others were wounded, police said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacker, who was shot dead by soldiers, was a suspected supporter of so-called Islamic State.

But the prime minister gave no evidence to support the claim.

The victims, three army cadets and one officer, were taking part in an educational trip. the Israeli military said.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat called on residents not to "let terror win" and said militants would "pay a heavy price".

"There is no limit to the cruelty of the terrorists who are willing to use any means possible to murder Jews and to damage the life routine of Israel's capital," he said.

The US state department condemned the attack "in the strongest possible terms" and the European Union also issued a condemnation.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas praised the attacker. Hamas spokesman Abdul-Latif Qanou called it a "heroic" act and encouraged other Palestinians to "escalate the resistance".

Before this latest incident, 35 Israelis had been killed in a wave of knife, gun and car-ramming attacks by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs since October 2015.

More than 200 Palestinians - mostly attackers, Israel says - have also been killed in that period.

Israel says Palestinian incitement has fuelled the attacks. The Palestinian leadership has blamed frustration rooted in decades of Israeli occupation.

The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem says the number of attacks had begun to subside in recent months, but Sunday's incident is one of the most serious there has been.

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S Korea monk self immolates in WW2 Japan sex slavery

The 64-year-old man suffered third-degree burns and remains unconscious in hospital, officials say.

He set himself alight during a protest against President Park Geun-hye and left a note accusing her of "treason".

The march in Seoul marks the 11th week of rallies against Ms Park, who has been embroiled in a separate scandal.

So-called "comfort women" from South Korea who were forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War Two.

In 2015 the countries agreed that compensations and an apology would "finally and irreversibly" resolve the matter.

But critics have said the deal does not go far enough in holding Japan responsible for wartime abuses.

On Sunday Prime Minister Shinzo Abe demanded the removal of the statue from outside its consulate in the South Korean city of Busan.

"The South Korean side should show its sincerity,'' he said on Japanese TV. He said the 2015 agreement should be implemented regardless of leadership change as a "matter of credibility".

At the time of the deal, 46 former "comfort women" were still alive in South Korea.

In December, Ms Park was forced to step back from her duties after weeks of protests led to her impeachment. But demonstrators are calling for her full removal from office.

The scandal-hit president is accused of allowing a close friend to profit from her parliamentary connections.

The accusations centre on her relationship with a long-time friend, Choi Soon-sil, who faces charges of coercion and abuse of power.

It is alleged that after Ms Park became president in 2013, Ms Choi, 60, used their friendship to pressure companies into donating to foundations she controlled, and then siphoned off funds for her own gain.

Prosecutors are also investigating allegations that Ms Choi sent dubious assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars overseas.

 

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Interesting news about TAZARA flyover

THE Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called upon the contractor of the long awaited Tazara flyover to fast-track the project aimed at eliminating congestion in Dar es Salaam.

Prof Mbarawa made the call in the city yesterday during his tour of the project at the junction of Nelson Mandela Expressway and Nyerere Road.

"Although this work is scheduled to be completed in 2018, we are pushing the contractor, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Company (SMCC) to complete it before the contractual period to allow our people to use the facility," Prof Mbarawa said.

Prof Mbarawa added: "This is the first flyover to be built in our country, many of them will be constructed in future, but this one is so crucial for our lives. This is why we are pushing for the work to be completed in time.

He, however, called upon road users including pedestrians and motorists to be patient in case of they encounter inconveniences as the contractor implements the project.

The Resident Engineer from Oriental Consultants Global, Mr Kiyokazu Tsuji, said that the project has so far been implemented by 13.7 per cent.

He said that they are confident of completing the work as planned because the progress achieved by September, this year, corresponds with their work plan. He said that the preparations for actual construction of flyover were underway and the work is set to begin soon.

Funded by Japanese government through grant aid, the project is expected to cost US $45m upon completion.

According to the contract the three-year project is scheduled to be completed in October 2018. Meanwhile, Prof Mbarawa visited the new bridge at Buguruni area across Mandela Road which has been completed by 95 per cent.

He said the government decided to construct the bridge following the number of accidents in the area.

"More than 5,000 people were crossing this area, thus the completion of the project will help not only pedestrians, but also reduce traffic congestion which was caused by people who were crossing the road," Prof Mbarawa said.

According to Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), the six month project has cost 1.2b/- .

Currently, the contractor, SKOL Building Contractors Limited is finalising the construction of a fence across the road so that all people can use the bridge to cross the road.

The work will be completed within a week.

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Almuntazir schools shows positive response towards president says

Following the order of Hon. President John Magufuri Alcohol to ensure it does not mashaura all in, ensure primary and secondary schools are self-sufficient with benches for the year 2016, various stakeholders have continued to support the President in order to be able to reach that goal.

In the history of the original schools in the country will not be able to stop mentioning that Almuntazir is the oldest school in the country, where earlier schools started with kindergarten/chekechekea for over forty (40) years ago, starting with 150 wasiozidi students in 1975. Where until now there are 6 schools with a total of more than 4500 students and more than 500 employees including teachers.

In the event of surrender and to implement practical efforts of the President, the Chairman of the Board of education for schools Almuntazir Imtiaz Laiji has congratulated the President for his efforts in the sector of eli with the issue of the shortage of desks in a country with large forests that could transport logs out of the country leaving his children sota in floor dust in the race to seek higher education.

When the owners of these schools are religious institutions, Imtiaz says "religion and discrimination does not exist in school, for students of different madhebu of all religions are allowed to study at our school, this is a good example of cooperation that we have all created by one God, in terms of education, the school has a chequered jpanua, including early school non-government which has established a unit for children with disabilities usonji , which has more than 80 students which is supported by teachers with great experience "

However in progress should not miss the challenges, as well as common administrative mil2.5 these schools continue to obey the Ordinance of the Ministry of education to ensure the fee is lower if it is to provide an opportunity for Tanzanians/parents to recommend area children to get an education.

And sheikh Chief Dar es Salaam, praised those schools with the challenges from some parents, but said "the tree with the fruit is upigwa, if you see a tree are not stoning you must ask yourself, but also some Muslims who call themselves fundamentalists, who don't like unity and solidarity between Muslims and those of other denominations are not proper Muslims, I'm on my way to shugulika and as such the Chief sheikh , may want to read Albadiri to find yummy "

The regional Commissioner of Dar Es Salamm Paul Makonda who received those desks has stressed the accessibility of quality education with focus on teachers and students at the Dar Es Salaam region will kafanya in the top seven for the study of science, will give the gift of cash while the parents of the child concerned, if they have the perfect go to visit one of the parks of animals in having paid every kitukwa two days.

He also point out the finger parents who take their complaints higher levels as they stop using the lower level leaders to resolve their complaints, the statement came after some parents seem to take the blame for school of Ministry that school even before they get to the district education officer who has the authority as a leader.

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Lowassa named by Magufuri in 55th independency Ceremony

Tanzanians have continued to celebrate independence day remember that the mainland then known as Tanganyika became independent in 1961ambapo for the past year could not be done due to the reason that today being kept open by the President Magufuri.

During his speech President Magufuri has explained the reasons for these celebrations were not done last year as shortly after coming to power, including the absence of an adequate budget to afford celebrated past and instead funds were allocated to these ceremonies were directed to expand the road to Bagamoyo from morocco area until an intersection of Sam Nujoma and bagamoyo (torch).

During this year's celebrations have taken place in the city Smell commercial Dar Es Salaa and on the field the usual Browse this will be the last time for this celebration to be celebrated in Dar Es Salaam and at the airport, this is due to the President's statement Magufuri be celebrations future projected done headquarters in Dodoma country.



When the names of the leaders his predecessors who held the presidency referred to former President Ally Hassan Mwinyi, who because of age and a large amount of gray hair had they been resembled and a former prime minister of Tanzania Mr. Edward Lowassa who has a gray head whole so old Mwinyi may become Lowassa second from gray possess.


The situation has sparked laughter at the old feudal lord with Tanzanians who hudhulia ceremony and show others happy.

However President Magufuri has expressed dramatic changes existing now which is different from 1961, the country now has advanced development through various sectors during current government inawezeka in the massive construction of modern railway (Standard Gauge) which will built to a height of 200km linking some the countries of the East African region, the purchase of 6 aircraft which they can help promote tourism business in the country and three are already beginning to provide services.


On the education his government has allocated huge amount to the budget which he said there has been an increase in enrollment and primary education as well as those of the secondary, as well as in terms of health and there the government has allocated sufficient funds, from collections that his government has increased from shs 850bilioni to reach Shs 1,2 trillion.


However President Magufuri has issued a warning to some practitioners vicious and corrupt government with the Council of Ministers was also set apart will not tolerate any leader who go contrary to expectations and will continue kuwatumbua publicly and has praise Parliament to pass legislation to prosecute in the tribunals all those who are involved.

With the air staff has hinted about 19,000, about 55,000 families that TASAF air has been ikiwalipa, about 65,000 students both air these have been set back the sounds the measures that the government has to improve the lives of Tanzanians.

"My government through cabinet secretaries to the county plans to remove the oppression perpetrated especially for vulnerable citizens," said President Magufuri.

He has asked Tanzanians to maintain the peace of the country, there will be no cooperation if peace then there will be no progress because it is supposed to protect is the pillar however not left behind urging Tanzanians United secured two chi wan between Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

"Tanzanians work as saying here just works, I pray I are working together with the prime minister and Council of Ministers will work for all its citizens without exception members" She ended saying President Magufuri.

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Advantage of Chewing Gum

Studies have found that chewing gum actually have some surprising benefits for the body.

Here are some of them:

Boosts the memory: According to research shown that chewing gum boosts mental performance. Cognitive functions like memory, concentration, and reaction times improve when people chew gum. It was suggested that chewing gums helps focus on tasks that require monitory over a long period of time.

Great for dieting: Notice how you don’t feel so hungry when you chew gum? That’s because the act of chewing and the flavour helps fight cravings for food or snacks which is great for those on a diet.

Reduces stress/tension: According to research, chewing gum can help cope with stressful or tension-filled situations. Psychologists have for years known that chewing gum helps to ease tension and release nervous energy by reducing the stress hormone cortisol in the body.

Improves digestion: The frequent swallowing that comes with chewing gum is great for digestion because it helps keep digestive acids in the stomach. So next time you’re done with a meal, you might want to pop a chewing gum in your mouth to aid the digestive process.

Chewing gum helps prevent tooth decay: The best way to prevent tooth decay is to brush your teeth regularly, but we all know we can’t always brush our teeth after every meal. Chewing sugar-free gum is the next best alternative to prevent tooth decay.

Chewing gum helps relieve dry mouth: Because chewing gum stimulates saliva production up to 10 times the resting rate, it’s a huge help in reversing oral dryness, and the problems and discomfort associated with dry mouth.

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