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Well known Nairobi Eastleigh businessman George Kabiru alias Mrefu is claiming his life is in danger after receiving death threats from a Somali trader who has thrown him out of his 20 year old premises. He has appealed to the Government to intervene.

By Fred Maingi
Nairobi’s Eastleigh well known businessman George Kabiru alias Mrefu has claimed his life is in danger after receiving death threats from some Somali traders
Mrefu, a well known Nyumba Kumi leader in Eastleigh is now appealing to the Government to intervene and save his business that was supporting many Husslers who have been rendered jobless.
Mrefu has accused the proprietors of Dar es salaam Towers based along Eastleigh
Kiringothi street between 1st Avenue and muratina road of spoiling his 20 years old business that supported many Kenyans.
“I’m now being treated like a foreigner in my own country by people who are foreigners from Somali. They ave used money to entice the local administration including the Police to throw me out of my land. I ave tried all means even reporting to Pangani police station but I ave never received any help”noted Mrefu.
Addressing the media at the premises that almost erupted into a drama after his Somali opponents stormed and interrupted the press briefing, Mrefu vowed never to relent since he is a Kenyan fighting for his right.

The proprietor of the Dar es salaam Towers a Mr Moha with a white cap storms and interferes with a press conference that was being addressed by prominent local businessman George Kabiru alias Mrefu

Farmers Party of Kenya, has moved to the High Court and filed a case against the Minister of Agriculture over its decision to contract Zambian farmers to carry out large scale cultivation of maize for export to Kenya.
Under the Certificate of Urgency filed on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the party avers that the decision by the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) to contract Zambian farmers was “unreasonable, irrational, and illegal and in gross violation of the Constitution of Kenya.”
CS Mithika Linturi in March 2023 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Zambian counterpart Mtolo Phiri for large-scale farming of maize in Zambia for export to Kenya. The CS revealed that the development was part of the government’s long-term plans to curb food insecurity in the country.
Through Chege Kamau Advocates, Farmers Party argues that the decision where the two governments are supposed to enter into a contractual agreement where Zambia farmers would grow maize solely for export to Kenya is tantamount to admission of dereliction of duty by CS Linturi and by extension the government of the Republic of Kenya to support and provide enabling infrastructure for Kenyan farmers to produce food locally.
The petition names Attorney General of Kenya Justin Muturi and CS Linturi as first and second respondents respectively.
Farmers Party, which is a member of the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition, in the petition further avers that it is illogical for the government to contract the Republic of Zambia to do maize farming for export to Kenya, in lieu of supporting the local farmers to produce qualitatively and quantitatively as Agriculture is the backbone of the Kenyan economy.
Principally, the petition raises important matters of public interest touching on ordinary farmers of the republic of Kenya and therefore by implication touching on the economy of the country.
Farmers Party, through the petitioner Irungu Nyakera, who is also its Party Leader, argues that the decision will prejudice the interests of farmers in Kenya as well as the economy of Kenya.
The party which has been on the frontline agitating for the interest farmers in the country argues in the petitioner that it is illogical for the Kenyan government to engage the Republic of Zambia to produce

Maize for Kenya whilst Zambia is struggling with a similar challenge and is in fact importing maize to satisfy the demands of its citizenry.
On Tuesday, April 11, the Zambian Government announced a maize shortage that was threatening food security in the country. Interestingly, the shortage, which was announced by the country’s Ministry of Finance and National Planning, was made barely a month after Kenya inked a deal to grow maize in the South African country.
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A youth Kingpin from Mount Kenya Region has shared with us his thoughts in the sidelines of the bipartisan talks currently on the floor of the House.

Honorable Perminus Njogu aka Ndovu, a highly respected eloquent an forthright leader, has implored upon both parties to see to it that they factor in the voice of the common mwananchi.

“Let’s remember that it’s this Wanjiku who voted in the government. The government within and without. Therefore it’s imperative that her voice is heard and factored into the talks. What Wanjiku wants to hear is for the price of unga to be reduced and not the sideshows and shenanigans.” Hon Ndovu noted

Hon Perminus is a household name and had vied in Kikuyu Constituency. He stands for value based leadership, equality and respect for the rule of law

Kenya Top Stories is now reporting without any single aorta of doubt in saying that Bahati Member of Parliament The Honorable Irene Njoki is the BEST LEGISLATOR we have.

The reason is simple; she includes everyone in all her projects and all her initiatives are owned by the people.

“Men groups are always excluded in many Government opportunities across the country. Under AKIBA NA MREMBO EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. No one will be left behind.

Yesterday AKIBA NA MREMBO EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM conducted training for several men groups officials mainly from Lanet, Dundori and Kabatini wards.

The training is on savings , investment ,innovation networking, legal aid and Mental health. We call upon more groups to enroll under the program so that we can move together.

To enroll, you need to visit the nearest Hon Irene Njoki’s office and register. The training and registration is free.”

By Jeff Kizzilah

The AFC has launched a transformational agricultural financial platform to help innovative farmers in kenya.

The Corporation has promise to support innovative young farmers through affordable credit to realise their agricultural programmes.

AFC receives loan applications totalling to over Ksh 15 billion annually but only able to avail about Ksh 4 billion due to resource constraints.

However in 5 years the Corporation has been able to disburse over 20billion to all actors in the agriculture sector.

Speaking during AFC investors engagement under the ttheme ” Transformation Through Financial Inclusion and Innovation ” forum Mr. George Kubai Managing Director AFC said the institution has embacked on a transformation and big investment needed in the agricultural sector.

Through this,he says AFC is going to impact over 2.6 million players with a special focus on women and youths including smallholders and agri-MSMEs.

Mr.Kubai said is about data with professional and digitally motivated for sustainable development to support food security.

“Its worth noting that the wholesale lending model which was developed through the support of AGRA IFAD and the National Treasury has been tested with sight SACCOs borrowing over Ksh 1 billion with less than 1% Non performing loan,”Kubai said.

The engineers board of Kenya (EBK) is currently undertaking 20 disciplinary hearings on complaints received against registered engineers.

Chairman of EBK Erastus Mwongera told journalists in Nairobi that the process is aimed at ensuring that registered engineers adhere to the engineers code of conduct in the exercise of their duties.

” The relevant sanctions will be effected against the engineers found to be non-compliant as provided under the Engineers Act 2011 and the Engineers Rules 2019,” Mwongera said.

The Board targets 15 site visits this quarter with the intention to stop any construction without proper supervision by professional registered engineers.

EBK will collaborate with law enforcement agencies and local administration on site.

Eric Ohaga, President of Institution of Engineers of Kenya said that following media reports on the cracking and settling of a building in Thindigua, EBK has established an independent team to carry out geotechnical and structural investigations on the cause of settlement and advise relevant stakeholders on remedial actions.

He urged the public to demand an Occupation Certificate before committing to rent or occupy any building.

“All persons who are not registered engineers to stop offering engineering services in compliance with Engineers Act of 2011,” he said.

Details are emerging that the beast of burden – the donkey is still very much under threat in the country. The numbers of this critical resource have plummeted to just slightly over a million countrywide.

According to Brooke East Africa, the beast greatest threat is the unscrupulous people who eye it’s meat albeit in the cover of darkness.

Since 2020, it’s illegal to slaughter and deal with donkey meat trade in the country.

Brooke East Africa country director Raphael Kinoti noted that communities are very critical in matters donkey conservation.

“We reiterate that the communities should own up the initiative and we as Brooke East Africa intervene to assist them in restocking. But the key thing is that the communities should work with the authorities to report cases of donkey theft and also weed out the crooks.”

Mr Kinoti also cautioned against abuse of the beast of burden after media reports emerged that some communities are intoxicating the animals with drugs to enhance performance.

“this is cruelty of the highest order to hear that some people feed the donkeys marijuana to stimulate productivity. This has no any scientific basis and it works to the detriment and danger of the humble beast of burden,” Mr Kinoti concluded..

Farmers Party of Kenya Party leader Irungu Nyakera has opposed Governments plan to support maize imports at the expense and detriment of the local farmer who ekes a living out of maize growing.
Nyakera observes:
“Farmers Party, a constituent party within Kenya Kwanza, is shocked that the government has entered into agreements with Zambian farmers to grow maize and other staples for our local market. 65% of Kenyans earn a living from farming and 70% of the rural population depend on farming. Why then would we go to Zambia to farm yet we have farms, farmers, and unemployed youth here in Kenya who can be utilized for that very purpose?

A country that can’t feed itself is not free – food imports have moved from 10% to 17% over the last decade! We as Farmers Party will be moving to court over the next few days to stop the government from entering into this contract and forcing the government to invest in farmers locally.

Say YES to Farmer empowerment and NO to duty free imports.”

Daniel Mulati – summit coordinator and child participation manager at mtoto news said in Nairobi that the three day event will be graced by over 100 Children from across Africa, Prof. Philip Jaffe – the Vice Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Dr. Najat M’Jid Maalla – the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, 3 honorable members of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.

Also expected at the meeting is  Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome -the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, and Lady Justice Teresiah Mumbua Matheka -Chairperson of the NCAJ Standing Committee on Access to and Administration of Justice for Children in Kenya.

BY ERIC OGOTT.

Kenya’s number one retail chain,has officially opened the doors of its 92nd outlet at The Brick Mall Thindigua, Kiambu road. The exciting development kicks off the retailers expansion set for this year and is a step closer to the store number 100. A feat that will  be the first to  be accomplished by a supermarket chain in Kenya.

The new outlet covering  more than 20,000 square fit of  trading space is the new anchor tenant at The Brick Mall,along Kiambu roadd and also the 6th  Naivas outlet  in the Greater Kiambu County.

” Naivas’ heritage as a Kenyan homegrown has set us apart in the art of anticipating customer needs even before they voice them,this has ensured that we continually learn the  science of understanding customer needs and ultimately meeting them at their point of need,the most critical being freshness, quality, variety, affordability and convenience.

Therefore, 33 years down the line,our customers know that they can trust us to deliver on these, evrytime they patronize us. This branch will be no different, the shopping experiences promises to be wholesome as it is stocked with  variety of products ranging from fresh produce, commodities, electronics and other general products,” Said Willy Kimani, Chief Commercial Officer.

“The store opening comes at a very exciting period just after the Launch of our seasonal campaign dubbed Naivas Kikapu Kibonge, a 9 week campaign that speaks to the hard economic  situations that Kenyans are facing and promises that not only Thindigua residents but all Naivas shoppers across the country of Kiextra offers, kibbigie discounts and kibunda choices.

Therefore, we know economic times have been tough, but as the Kenyan retailer of choice ,we bear a duty to society to make the shopping basket heavier while ensuring it is lighter on the pocket,” Concluded Willy Kimani.