2018-03-18

Friday, 23 March 2018

Ababu Namwamba Embroilled In A Bizarre Incest Scandal

In an expose ran by the Nairobian, the former legislator is alleged to have been involved with a sister in law before impregnating the sister in law's daughter.
The Chief Administrative Secretary in the ministry of foreign affairs is accused of being too intimate with close relatives to the extent of causing division in the family where he is the most influential member. His cases have been solved by village elders over the years.
The Nairobian claims that after a series of interviews with family members, close relatives, community elders and a catholic priest, the situation is very dark and his mother is said to be helpless and unable to save the situation.
Ababu Namwamba allegedly was involved with the wife of Johnny Namwamba. The wife, after leaving his husband, had a girl. The girl was later allegedly impregnated by Ababu Namwamba. At the time of the girl's death, her school fees was being paid by the former ODM's secretary general.
The story was first reported by The Nairobian and Daily Updates has nothing to do with its origins or ends.
Read it here.

How Moses Wetangula's Arrogance Cost Him Plum Job

Bungoma Senator is a man under siege after ODM senators ousted him from his position of Senate Minority leader and replaced him with Siaya Senator James Orengo.
While Moses Wetangula tried to make the issue a matter of Orange Democratic Movement bullying other members of the NASA coalition because of their numbers advantage in both of the houses, it is now emerging that Moses Wetangula is an arrogant man who is dismissive of others and very hard to work with.
Senator Moses Wetangula is the only senator elected on a Ford Kenya ticket and therefore many felt that he was undeserving of the position. It was thought that Raila Odinga would reign on his army to go slow on Moses Wetangula but in open defiance they went ahead to vote out the man.
During a NASA meeting called to save him, Moses Wetangula pleaded with the senators to reverse their decision and even went ahead to apologize to anyone who had been caught by friendly fire when he was carrying out his mandate.
The senators were adamant and Narok Senator Olekina Ledama told him to his face that there was nothing that was going to change their mind.
It is believed that Moses Wetangula sealed his fate when he decided to confront and address Raila Odinga with unmatched arrogance and hostility during a NASA meeting that was held after Raila - Uhuru handshake. Raila Odinga's fans are known to be very unforgiving when Raila is crossed.
In effect, Moses Wetangula will lose Sh150,000 monthly salary. His office also had a budget and staff, was entitled to a government fueled top of the range car, six police officers attached to his two homes and him, six international trips every year, unlimited local trips, two tickets for him and his assistant every time he travels home and membership to the the business committee.
All these hefty perks will now be transferred to James Orengo who is being deputized by Kakamega Senator Malala.

Monday, 19 March 2018

CHAPA DIMBA NA SAFARICOM: NAIROBI FINALS

Beijing Raiders player Selvin Kasowa (in a blue bib) scores a goal during the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Regional finals at Stima Club Grounds, Thika road. Beijing Raiders won the match after thrashing Acakoro 5-0.

Thus far the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom tournament has been fantastic, a season played out with the emergence of new tantalizing talent, and is producing superb games and show of skill at each level.

During this past weekend, Nairobi converged at the Stima Club Sports Ground in Ruaraka, where the Nairobi region finals took place. The best eight teams from Nairobi region; South B, Slum Dwellers, Kamukunji Boys, Gor Mahia Youth, Acakoro Ladies, Soweto Queens, Kangemi Ladies and Beijing Raiders, came to battle for a place in the national finals. Saturday’s heavy rains were just a blip on the radar of the teams as the teams fought and toiled on the slippery and muddy pitch.

Come Play Your Passion! With the prospects of taking a flight to London to train with superstars what needed to be done was done! In between falls, slips, and tackles, the fans shouted for goals and the players delivered. Gor Mahia Youth (Boys) and Beijing Raiders (Girls) will represent Nairobi Region in the National Finals at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega from 22-25th March,2018.

SATURDAY, 17TH MARCH 2018

As the last regional finals to be held before winners from the eight regions meet in Bukhungu stadium for the finals, our media team took the opportunity to cover the games and report on the showcase of talent at the venue.

SEMI-FINALS

GIRLS

The day’s opening match was between Beijing Raiders and Kangemi Ladies that set the tempo by delivering such thrill and so many goals. Beijing Raiders made their intentions clear by hitting the back of the net thrice by the stroke of halftime and placing their opponents in a difficult position. The second half started more evenly as Kangemi Ladies, provided a challenge but it was well beyond them as they conceded four more goals even though they scored two goals. Sarah Atieno netted a hattrick for Beijing Raiders, with Salvine Kasowa and Annet Matinde each bagging a brace. Lucy Chesanga and Mecyline Achieng scored the two goals for the Kangemi Ladies.

FT Beijing Raiders 7-2 Kangemi Ladies

The second girls’ semifinal pitted Acakoro Ladies against Soweto Queens in a match that was rather defensive, with both teams cautiously probing each other but failing to convert their chances. It took 29 minutes for Sylvia Makungu to tap in a sitter that would decide the game and ensure Acakoro Ladies proceeded to Sunday’s final.

FT Acakoro Ladies 1-0 Soweto Queens

BOYS

The first boys’ semifinal was between Gor Mahia Youth and Kamukunji High. One would think that this was the final game of the tournament judging by its intensity, passion and drama. These two foes had a legacy to protect and for them, this was for all and nothing. Indeed, they did give their all. Kamukunji is a giant in the national football scene and has been the nursery of exceptional talent such as Dennis Oliech, McDonald Mariga and his brother Victor Mugubi Wanyama. These are Kenyan stars that have gone to shine in the biggest leagues in world. On the other hand, Gor Mahia Youth team is a feeder for the most successful Premier League side and national champions, Gor Mahia and for them, the heritage of the club was at stake. They had a name to protect and fight for. As predicted , the game was fast paced and both teams created chances to score. Within only five minutes, Musa Ismail (Gor Mahia Youth) had placed the ball in the back of the net. Minutes later as the clock struck 23′, Otieno Selassie (Gor Mahia Youth) doubled his team’s advantage. The scores remained the same as the match went into the half time break. The second half started with a resurgent Kamukunji clawing back to steal a goal through Cyrus Onyancha’s penalty. It was a tough match for Gor who now played one-man less after Omwenga Dickson was sent off for rough tackling. However, they managed to hold on and even score though Peter Kamau five minutes to stoppage time, to all but end the battle.

FT Gor Mahia Youth 3-1 Kamukunji High

The last boys’ semifinal match was in tough conditions as the rains pounded the venue making the grass surface slippery. South B United faced Slum Dwellers in the match that also delivered the promise of Chapa Dimba’s Play with Passion tagline. Wilson Anguli (South B United) and Musa Masika (Slum Dwellers) both scored one goal for their teams even though South B United lost one man through a red card in the dying minutes of the game. The match had to be decided on post-match penalties where Slum Dwellers edged out South B United 3-1. Slum Dwellers would now face Gor Mahia Youth in the finals on Sunday.

FT Slum Dwellers 1-1 South B United (3-1 pens)

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This is a section of an article that first appeared on the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Series by The Dugout Kenya on 19th March 2018

This Computer Created By IBM Is Smaller Than A Grain Of Salt

Technology company IBM has made a breakthrough in technology by defying the normal size of computers and creating what they term as the world's smallest computer.
The company will on March 19 reveal the computer which is small and has the computing power of the x86 chip from 1990. This launch will be done on their flagship conference, IBM Think 2018.
The computer is considerably slow and less powerful than the computers we have today but with it's size we cannot expect much.
The computer will cost less than 10 cents to manufacture and will come with hundreds of thousands of transistors. The computer will be able to monitor, analyze, communicate and act on data.
The computer will also be a source of data for blockchain applications and will be helpful in the tracking of goods, detection of theft and fraud among other things.
The small computer will also have the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence albeit basic stuff like sorting the data it has been fed.
IBM is optimistic that the era of such computers is coming in the near future and all our devices will have small computers embedded to them.

The Design

Indian Firm Gifts School With Computers After Teacher's Ms Word Drawing Touched Hearts

A Ghanaian teacher who went out of his way to teach his students on Ms Word, a Microsoft Office application can now teach using real computers after a firm donated computers and books to his school.
Owura Kwadwo Hottish melted the hearts of many after he drew the entire interface of Ms Word on a blackboard to illustrate to his pupils how the application works. The classroom looked dilapidated and there was signs of it being connected to electricity let alone having computers.
The photo which was shared on Facebook melted the hearts of many and the teacher has since attended a Microsoft event abroad.
NIIT Ghana, which is an offshore Indian company, was inspired by the teacher's resilience and donated 5 desktop computers, a laptop and ICT textbooks to the school. The company also promised to set up an ICT Center which will help students and the neighboring communities in computer literacy.

The current world as it stands is driven by technology but many parts of Africa are yet to experience the same.

Full List: Anne Kiguta, Miguna Miguna Among Those Seeking To Replace Igathe As Nairobi Deputy Governor

Full List: Anne Kiguta Among Those Seeking To Replace Igathe As Nairobi Deputy Governor

Nairobi City County governor Mike Sonko is actively looking for someone to replace Polycarp Igathe as his deputy governor after Igathe resigned months ago citing failure to earn Mike Sonko's trust as his reason for resignation.
Mike Sonko on Sunday released a list of 22 candidates seeking the coveted seat. He urged his more than one million followers on Facebook to help him choose an individual who will deputize him and help in service delivery.
Most of the people in the list are election losers from both sides of the political divide with Miguna Miguna, Karen Nyamu, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, Dennis Waweru, Rachel Shebesh and Simon Mbugua featuring in the list.
The inclusion of Anne Kiguta has sent shock waves in the political scene and the public due to her lack of experience in politics and/or public service.
Here's the full list.