Sound advice: So you want to give sound solutions? : The Standard
Sound advice: So you want to give sound solutions? For the three years in business, Andrew has been learning on the job and, more so, from his failures. It came to a point where he would have two events in a day and he would be forced to hire the sound equipment from other companies. Another mistake he did was using a significant portion of his savings and so he had no working capital. According to him, he had projected that he would do many events that would provide him with the working capital.
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 08:26 UTC
What Does the Future Hold For Vasyl Lomachenko?
Over this past weekend, WBA lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko added the WBO lightweight title to his collection with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Jose Pedraza. Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KO’s) put forth a workmanlike performance for the most part, but wasn’t able to really dominate many of the early or middle rounds. At the end of the day, I am proud of what I did.”But what does the future hold for Lomachenko? The name that stands out of course is WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia, as fans have pondered that potential classic for a while now. Lomachenko says he will gladly wait for Garcia, but will some of the luster of the fight be lost if Mikey gets dominated by Spence?
Source:News 24
December 12, 2018 08:12 UTC
PHOTOS: Man goes viral after marrying two wives on the same day in Kajiado
SUMMARY A man in Kajiado County has gone viral after marrying two women on the same day in a colorful wedding In photos seen by Ureport, the unidentified man is seen walking in the middle of the two women as the crowd cheered him onWith many women aggressively looking for husbands all over the world, one wouldn’t think that two women would actually agree to get married to the same man on the same day and be okay with it. However, while many might call it unusual, a man in Kajiado County has gone viral after marrying two women on the same day in a colorful wedding. In photos seen by Ureport, the unidentified man is seen walking in the middle of the two women as the crowd cheered him on. In a video that is doing rounds on social media, the two brides are seen dancing and smiling while both of them held the groom’s waste. See Also: Top 10 reasons why divorce is on the rise in KenyaDespite many people condemning the wedding biblically, some people have referred to him as a hero.
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 07:49 UTC
Former Kilifi Deputy Governor Kennedy Kamto murdered : The Standard
Former Kilifi Deputy Governor Kennedy Kamto murderedFormer Kilifi Deputy Governor Kennedy Kamto. He was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his Mombasa home. Former Kilifi Deputy Governor Kennedy Kamto has been shot dead by unknown gunmen at his residence in Nyali, Mombasa County.The County Commissioner Evans Achoki confirmed the incidence and said no arrest has been made so far. According to the police, the ex-governor was waylaid by three gunmen who shot and killed him as he entered his home. The gangsters who had covered their faces are said to have demanded money from the former deputy governor before they gunned him down.
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 07:14 UTC
Dream, then act on it : The Standard
Dream, then act on itWhere are all the opportunities? King Kaka now, understands market dynamics and makes calculated moves. The key note between the two is that they all wanted to win, young King Kaka was very experimental in all aspects including time and resources. Young King Kaka was called to Moi University to pursue a course in Agricultural Science but refused to go because he felt that was not his ‘thing’. Gikomba clothes are always stylish and unique, and according to my research, the spending power mostly lie with the ladies.
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 06:59 UTC
Kenya signs FRACCK agreement with Jersey : The Standard
Kenya signs FRACCK agreement with JerseyThe Government of Kenya has welcomed the visit of the Minister for External Relations of Jersey, Senator Ian Gorst. The second agreement that was signed was the Framework for Return of Assets from Corruption and Crime in Kenya (FRACCK). The FRACCK is a framework agreement between the Governments of Kenya, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Jersey for the return to Kenya of assets that were acquired using proceeds of corruption and crime, and which are hosted abroad. The Government of Kenya reiterated its commitment to the principles of the FRACCK, whose design was expected to reinforce the message that corruption does not pay. The signing of the agreement by the Government of Jersey has in effect brought the FRACCK agreement into effect, with the Governments of Kenya, the United Kingdom and Switzerland having already signed a similar one earlier this year.
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 06:14 UTC
Governor's PA schools Kenyans who laughed at his boss socks online
We explained that the county had become a butt of joke for donning a pair of cheap socks, with some estimating the price of what he was wearing to be a paltry Sh80. Well, the matter seems to have not been taken kindly by his key lieutenants, who did not hesitate to hit back after a picture of the article was taken by a reader and shared on social media. The county chief’s own Personal Assistant took it upon himself to ‘educate’ those ridiculing his boss, explaining that whatever he was wearing were not school socks but ‘happy socks’. He went to an extend of googling the meaning of ‘Happy socks’ and proceeded to get screenshots of the definition and images of the garments for a maximum effect. All in a day’s work!
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 05:59 UTC
Tweet causes trouble in Matiang'i office
SUMMARY Is there friction between the Ministry of Interior and that of Foreign Affairs? That's the question many are asking after handlers of the official Twitter handle of the Fred Matiang’i-led Ministry used it recently to announce an impending state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. The tweet was posted when Aline Ménager met the no-nonsense CS Dr Matiang’i at his office on November 27. Sources have confided to The Grapevine that the matter was not taken lightly by senior officials at the Foreign Affairs docket. According to insiders, this was a violation of protocol as only Foreign Affairs Ministry or State House can announce a state visit or trip by a visiting Head of State!
Source:Standard Digital
December 12, 2018 05:49 UTC
CS Amina: Why new education system will be reviewed in January
The future of the much-touted reformed education system is on hold and will be decided in January next year. Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed told the Star last evening that an education conference in January will review the new 2-6-3-3-3 system and decide the way forward. The design is fantastic, but the devil is in the details of implementation,” Amina told the committee. Despite calls by other stakeholders that the system be delayed until most of the infrastructure was in place, then Education CS Fred Matiang’i insisted on rolling it out. Amina told the committee that pupils will not be affected as even those in Grade 3 will be absorbed in the current system.
Source:The Star
December 12, 2018 03:31 UTC
Reckless spending must end to save economy
It is unfortunate that, as a country, we have come to be associated more with wasteful expenditure and consumption as opposed to prudent spending and production. Most other people in government seem to be just playing to the gallery whilst paying lip service to the fight against corruption and extravagant spending. To make any meaning on austerity measures and prudent public spending, heads must be made to roll and continue rolling. The committee report that has just been adopted by the National Assembly has achieved two objectives. And second, it has made far-reaching recommendations for dealing with the wastage of public funds and corrupt practices by public officers.
Source:The Star
December 12, 2018 03:30 UTC
How you are paying for Jubilee big loans
Of the Sh870.6 billion public debt allocation, Sh400 billion will go towards interest payment, while Sh470.6 billion was budgeted for redemption. Kenya's public debt hit Sh5.05 trillion by September this year. The Parliamentary Service Commission, the statutory organ that employs MPs, spent Sh213.9 million on domestic travel and Sh184.6 million on overseas trips. The David Maraga-led Judiciary spent Sh22.1 million on local travel and Sh5.6 on foreign travel. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission was the only institution without local or foreign travel expenditure for the period under review.
Source:The Star
December 12, 2018 03:29 UTC
Salah sends Liverpool to Champions League knockout stage
By AFPMore by this AuthorLIVERPOOLMohamed Salah's stunning solo effort saw Liverpool edge out Napoli for a place in the Champions League last 16 thanks to a 1-0 win at Anfield on Tuesday. Napoli were left aggrieved 15 minutes in when Virgil van Dijk was only shown a yellow card for a dangerous lunge on Dries Mertens. Salah outmuscled Mario Rui and skipped past Kalidou Koulibaly before squeezing the ball underneath Ospina from a narrow angle. Salah pulled his shot into the side-netting with a far better angle from the one he scored, while Milner and Van Dijk sent long-range efforts flying just wide of the target. But Liverpool couldn't build on their advantage as Ospina made acrobatic saves to keep out Salah and Mane once more.
Source:Daily Nation
December 11, 2018 22:11 UTC
BAN KI-MOON: Political commitment key to health for all
I forged a strong connection with President Uhuru Kenyatta over our shared commitment to maternal and child health. The government also moved to eliminate payments for primary and maternal health services in public facilities. To achieve progress at such a rapid pace, Kenya plans to increase health spending by nearly 20% between 2018 and 2021 and strengthen primary health care. The country has set out to design a model that provides quality health care while ensuring it remains affordable. They are seeking new ways to unlock health care financing, which has been identified by the Dag Hammarskjold Foundationas a best practice.
Source:The Star
December 11, 2018 21:22 UTC
Soya: Nine make the cut ahead of sports awards
[PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]East Africa champions make Soya awards listTop performers in the 2018 national and East Africa games battle for the prestigious girls school of the year award. East Africa and national girls champions Kwanthanze, Kwale Girls, and Trans Nzoia Mixed are front-runners for the 2018 Safaricom Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) set for January 11 at Fort Jesus, Mombasa. Kwanthanze were impressive as they successfully defended the national and East Africa volleyball titles while Trans Nzoia reclaimed the national hockey trophy before going ahead to win their maiden regional gong. Kaya Tiwi won national girls' basketball and netball titles. Soweto Academy finished third in volleyball at the nationals and fifth in the East Africa games.
Source:Standard Digital
December 11, 2018 21:11 UTC
The unsung liberation Idols : The Standard
The unsung liberation IdolsMzee Ibrahim Hamisi at his home in Majengo, Nanyuki. Among the victims of the colonial torture at the slum was Mzee Hamisi Ibrahim Kamwengo, 80, whose mother was a KAU representative and a Mau Mau oath administrator. Some relatives of Mzee Kamwengu were founding members of KAU, which was instrumental in pushing for Kenya's independence. “I have been living with eye disability for close to 60 years, all because we hosted Mzee Kenyatta in our house. SEE ALSO :Police to don new uniform on Jamhuri DayAccording to Kamwengu, Kenyatta, dressed in a buibui, escaped the colonialists’ dragnet.
Source:Standard Digital
December 11, 2018 21:04 UTC