I recently was in one of the terminal...excuse me but I was late to catch my flight about 1hour to closing time and there I was pleading with guys on the queue to at least let me drop off my luggage...lucky for me I had already checked in online, thank God for this kind of technology available. On arrival at the luggage drop off desk the customer care agent said that I was already late and there is nothing much she could do. I was almost in tears since I had an important paper to present the next day in the morning!
She had to talk to her boss and finally I was allowed to check in but on one condition that I carry my own bag! I was sweating and panting by the time I was upstairs and heading to my boarding gate!! Wondering why they do not have those luggage trolleys for customers like us so we do not have to carry the bags in case we are late...trust me I was not the only one...I had left others downstairs who had not even checked in...perhaps most airlines should consider the luggage trolleys not just when getting into the airport but also when your inside the airport???
Anyway that aside....I finally was able to catch my flight and lucky for me in time when they were just boarding and was able to make my presentation the next day in time too!!!!
I think that journey must have been set for me to be late for my flights..since on my way back I was late again!!! Only difference was..on arriving at the customer care desk, I was able to cut the queue and met smiling faces at the customer care desk. On telling them that I was late, they took my ticket and discussed amongst themselves and guess what they said? " Madam utaiwai hiyo ndege, hujachelewa bado" translation " Madam, youre not late, you'll get your flight and are just in time!" I was shocked since that is not what I expected since it was 45mins to boarding time???
Can anyone tell me which countries I was dealing with here??
I am soo sure youre guess will be as good as the correct answer!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Kimunya finally resigns!!!
July 8, 2008:Latest news in Kenya is that the Minister of finance Mr. Amos Kimunya has resigned.
The besieged minister of Finance, Mr Amos Kimunya has today stepped aside to pave way for investigations into the controversial sale of the Grand Regency Hotel.
The decision was reached after he made the decision after consultations with President Kibaki, his family, colleagues and friends
The minister said his conscience is clear and called for an independent inquiry into the sale of the Hotel, which Kimunya insists was done above board.
The sale of the Grand Regency Hotel led other members of parliament to pass a vote of no confidence in the mister and they has even threatened to throw him out of office and bar him from parliamentary session if he did not step down.
Kimunya took on the finance portfolio in 2006 after his predecessor, David Mwiraria stepped aside to pave way for investigations into his involvement into the Anglo-leasing scam. Mwiraria was later absolved of all charges.
The besieged minister of Finance, Mr Amos Kimunya has today stepped aside to pave way for investigations into the controversial sale of the Grand Regency Hotel.
The decision was reached after he made the decision after consultations with President Kibaki, his family, colleagues and friends
The minister said his conscience is clear and called for an independent inquiry into the sale of the Hotel, which Kimunya insists was done above board.
The sale of the Grand Regency Hotel led other members of parliament to pass a vote of no confidence in the mister and they has even threatened to throw him out of office and bar him from parliamentary session if he did not step down.
Kimunya took on the finance portfolio in 2006 after his predecessor, David Mwiraria stepped aside to pave way for investigations into his involvement into the Anglo-leasing scam. Mwiraria was later absolved of all charges.
Monday, July 7, 2008
PRESS RELEASE BY GLOBAL YOUTH ACTION [ACTIVISTA] KENYA
We, the youth representatives from different youth organizations from all regions of Kenya under the banner of the Global Youth Action/Activista, have come together in a two day workshop in Nairobi, to bring to the fore local experiences, communities’ coping mechanisms and propose possible solutions on the current food crisis. This declaration provides recommendations to our government on the priority areas that must be addressed to mitigate the effect and impact of current food crisis.
Many projects started by youth organizations in the recent past, particularly in the service industry, are now under serious threat of collapse with the rising inflation and food prices. The impact so far experienced has led most of this youthful generation to a point of destitution as most of them now depend on handouts as a means of survival.
We are aware that;
The current food crisis has largely been attributed to the increase in price of fossil fuel which has had and continues to have a knock on effect on key productive sectors.
The high transport costs have had multiplier effect resulting into increased cost of agricultural production and retail food prices.
As the poor grapple with the high food prices, neither small scale producers nor consumers benefit. The huge profit margins accrue into the pockets of multinational companies and middlemen.
The high cost of food has led to reduced access to adequate food and basic commodities resulting to promotion of cheaper and substandard alternatives.
We are concerned that;
the causes of the crisis are both global and national and they are political as well as economic.
the subsidy incentives to farmers in developed countries for production and subsequent conversion of cereal crops into bio-fuel is to blame for the spike in food prices.
the Government’s implementation of structural adjustment programmes leading to withdrawal of support & commitment to smallholder agricultural production has compounded this food crisis.
the trade liberalization agenda promoted by the WTO, EPAs, WB/IMF are all in favor of multinational companies that has led to the crowding out effect of small scale farmers in the market;
the World Bank/IMF aid conditionalities have in many ways prohibited use of subsidy programmes to aid small scale producers have sustained access to quality seeds, affordable credit, fertilizers and agro-chemicals.
failure of the Kenya government to direct the market and closely monitor and regulate the food trade has further complicated the food crisis.
despite the agricultural sector in Kenya being the most analyzed and over-researched sector, the country has been flagged by FAO as one of the 22 most vulnerable countries in the world experiencing famine.
We recommend that;
The GOK should allocate more resources to the agricultural sector to meet the recommended budgetary allocation of at least 10% (Abuja/Maputo Declaration);
Fast track legislative process of all food and agriculture related Bills in Parliament and monitor policy implementation;
A certain proportion of devolved funds especially CDF fund should be used for agriculture and food security initiatives at the community level;
Government should step up its irrigation efforts and make use of the idle irrigation potential in the country;
Government should direct the course of the market, monitor and regulate trade in food and agricultural commodities;
Government should take deliberate measures and put in place targeted subsidy programs for small scale farmers with a view to enhance their productivity;
Need to invest in innovative research and extension programmes that promote skills and technology transfer to the farmers;
Pursue a land reform agenda that ensures that poor people especially women, the landless and youths have more access to land;
Invest in Cereal and seed banks at community level to promote timely access and control of seeds (quality and otherwise).
Ensuring accountability and regulatory frameworks for transnational and multinational corporations.
Introduce guaranteed minimum returns for small scale farmers in key agricultural sub-sectors.
Increase and enforce the minimum wage requirement for workers and social protection for the vulnerable organizations including the unemployed;
Lastly, all Government ministries and departments should be encouraged to demonstrate how their policies and programmes being implemented on the ground contribute towards food security for all Kenyans.
Finally, we take due cognizance of the 25th FAO Regional Conference for Africa and recommend that the issues raised above are seriously deliberated on and appropriate solutions as well as political and legal choices made.
Many projects started by youth organizations in the recent past, particularly in the service industry, are now under serious threat of collapse with the rising inflation and food prices. The impact so far experienced has led most of this youthful generation to a point of destitution as most of them now depend on handouts as a means of survival.
We are aware that;
The current food crisis has largely been attributed to the increase in price of fossil fuel which has had and continues to have a knock on effect on key productive sectors.
The high transport costs have had multiplier effect resulting into increased cost of agricultural production and retail food prices.
As the poor grapple with the high food prices, neither small scale producers nor consumers benefit. The huge profit margins accrue into the pockets of multinational companies and middlemen.
The high cost of food has led to reduced access to adequate food and basic commodities resulting to promotion of cheaper and substandard alternatives.
We are concerned that;
the causes of the crisis are both global and national and they are political as well as economic.
the subsidy incentives to farmers in developed countries for production and subsequent conversion of cereal crops into bio-fuel is to blame for the spike in food prices.
the Government’s implementation of structural adjustment programmes leading to withdrawal of support & commitment to smallholder agricultural production has compounded this food crisis.
the trade liberalization agenda promoted by the WTO, EPAs, WB/IMF are all in favor of multinational companies that has led to the crowding out effect of small scale farmers in the market;
the World Bank/IMF aid conditionalities have in many ways prohibited use of subsidy programmes to aid small scale producers have sustained access to quality seeds, affordable credit, fertilizers and agro-chemicals.
failure of the Kenya government to direct the market and closely monitor and regulate the food trade has further complicated the food crisis.
despite the agricultural sector in Kenya being the most analyzed and over-researched sector, the country has been flagged by FAO as one of the 22 most vulnerable countries in the world experiencing famine.
We recommend that;
The GOK should allocate more resources to the agricultural sector to meet the recommended budgetary allocation of at least 10% (Abuja/Maputo Declaration);
Fast track legislative process of all food and agriculture related Bills in Parliament and monitor policy implementation;
A certain proportion of devolved funds especially CDF fund should be used for agriculture and food security initiatives at the community level;
Government should step up its irrigation efforts and make use of the idle irrigation potential in the country;
Government should direct the course of the market, monitor and regulate trade in food and agricultural commodities;
Government should take deliberate measures and put in place targeted subsidy programs for small scale farmers with a view to enhance their productivity;
Need to invest in innovative research and extension programmes that promote skills and technology transfer to the farmers;
Pursue a land reform agenda that ensures that poor people especially women, the landless and youths have more access to land;
Invest in Cereal and seed banks at community level to promote timely access and control of seeds (quality and otherwise).
Ensuring accountability and regulatory frameworks for transnational and multinational corporations.
Introduce guaranteed minimum returns for small scale farmers in key agricultural sub-sectors.
Increase and enforce the minimum wage requirement for workers and social protection for the vulnerable organizations including the unemployed;
Lastly, all Government ministries and departments should be encouraged to demonstrate how their policies and programmes being implemented on the ground contribute towards food security for all Kenyans.
Finally, we take due cognizance of the 25th FAO Regional Conference for Africa and recommend that the issues raised above are seriously deliberated on and appropriate solutions as well as political and legal choices made.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
As we sit down and wonder how we will get to work tomorrow with the current oil crisis, and also wonder even more on whether or not the we will have t
As we sit down and wonder how we will get to work tomorrow with the current oil crisis, and also wonder even more on whether or not the we will have that loaf of bread tomorrow, there is even a bigger danger and crisis in waiting. One that will not only leave the millions in Rift Valley homeless but will, destroy and simply cripple our country basket of food!
It was not until a dormant volcano erupted in Puerto Montt, Chile in South America; it was revealed by researchers that a total 15 volcanic mountains and hills all along the rift valley may erupt anytime! Worse still there is only one almost confirmed extinct mountain in the country being Mt. Kenya which up to now has never been scientifically proven that it is. Given the fat that the rift valley is experiencing the tear of the eastern and western region, it is not clear how long it will take until we in Kenya experience the devastating effects of these volcanic activities!
It is with such pity that the Government has not put in place machinery to monitor the seismic earth movements hence are able to predict the exact moment of these happening! At an estimated cost of Kshs. 5 million the equipment could be installed and come in handy in saving the country such destruction.
Looking at it agriculturally, Rift valley being the country’s gallery, it will be quite unfortunate if it occurs as most people will be left homeless, their produce will be affected whether or not it happens while the crops are in the shambas or in storage! Most of the country granaries are in the region hence if affected we could lose millions of maize which is almost like the staple food for most Kenyan. The Nyanza region widely depending on fish will also be affected s most fish will not be available to be fished due to water pollution. There is a way animals can predict such occurrence, which perhaps should be used to predict in future as they are more accurate in these than human beings! Therefore the farmers here will be affected; those in the Nyanza region growing banana and sugar cane will also be affected hence reduce our banana supply and sugar making too!
If individual mountains are to be assessed then looking these is even of larger magnitude to especially the population surrounding the hills or mountains.
Some of the mountains that could erupt include the Barrier, Central Island, Chyulu Hillls, Emuruangogolak, Korosi and Longonot. Others include South Island, Suswa, Paka, Silali, Ol Doinyo Eburru, Menengai, Ol Karia, Namarunu and North Island volacanoes.
Therefore we cannot totally ignore what is going on we can actually visualize what Kenya will be if these happened!
On the other side if the government is prepared well enough then we get to have our soils replenished again and hence expect a bumper harvest once the soil cools off and the eruptions subside and are perhaps rendered dormant, active or extinct again by the researcher and qualified personnel!
Part of the source of these material was obtained from the Weekly Advertiser Issue 7,2008 of the Monday, May, 12, 2008
It was not until a dormant volcano erupted in Puerto Montt, Chile in South America; it was revealed by researchers that a total 15 volcanic mountains and hills all along the rift valley may erupt anytime! Worse still there is only one almost confirmed extinct mountain in the country being Mt. Kenya which up to now has never been scientifically proven that it is. Given the fat that the rift valley is experiencing the tear of the eastern and western region, it is not clear how long it will take until we in Kenya experience the devastating effects of these volcanic activities!
It is with such pity that the Government has not put in place machinery to monitor the seismic earth movements hence are able to predict the exact moment of these happening! At an estimated cost of Kshs. 5 million the equipment could be installed and come in handy in saving the country such destruction.
Looking at it agriculturally, Rift valley being the country’s gallery, it will be quite unfortunate if it occurs as most people will be left homeless, their produce will be affected whether or not it happens while the crops are in the shambas or in storage! Most of the country granaries are in the region hence if affected we could lose millions of maize which is almost like the staple food for most Kenyan. The Nyanza region widely depending on fish will also be affected s most fish will not be available to be fished due to water pollution. There is a way animals can predict such occurrence, which perhaps should be used to predict in future as they are more accurate in these than human beings! Therefore the farmers here will be affected; those in the Nyanza region growing banana and sugar cane will also be affected hence reduce our banana supply and sugar making too!
If individual mountains are to be assessed then looking these is even of larger magnitude to especially the population surrounding the hills or mountains.
Some of the mountains that could erupt include the Barrier, Central Island, Chyulu Hillls, Emuruangogolak, Korosi and Longonot. Others include South Island, Suswa, Paka, Silali, Ol Doinyo Eburru, Menengai, Ol Karia, Namarunu and North Island volacanoes.
Therefore we cannot totally ignore what is going on we can actually visualize what Kenya will be if these happened!
On the other side if the government is prepared well enough then we get to have our soils replenished again and hence expect a bumper harvest once the soil cools off and the eruptions subside and are perhaps rendered dormant, active or extinct again by the researcher and qualified personnel!
Part of the source of these material was obtained from the Weekly Advertiser Issue 7,2008 of the Monday, May, 12, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
IT IS NOT JUST THE PEOPLE....AGRICULTURE WILL SUFFER TOO!
As we sit down and wonder how we will get to work tomorrow with the current oil crisis, and also wonder even more on whether or not the we will have that loaf of bread tomorrow, there is even a bigger danger and crisis in waiting. One that will not only leave the millions in Rift Valley homeless but will, destroy and simply cripple our country basket of food!
It was not until a dormant volcano erupted in Puerto Montt, Chile in South America; it was revealed by researchers that a total 15 volcanic mountains and hills all along the rift valley may erupt anytime! Worse still there is only one almost confirmed extinct mountain in the country being Mt. Kenya which up to now has never been scientifically proven that it is. Given the fat that the rift valley is experiencing the tear of the eastern and western region, it is not clear how long it will take until we in Kenya experience the devastating effects of these volcanic activities!
It is with such pity that the Government has not put in place machinery to monitor the seismic earth movements hence are able to predict the exact moment of these happening! At an estimated cost of Kshs. 5 million the equipment could be installed and come in handy in saving the country such destruction.
Looking at it agriculturally, Rift valley being the country’s gallery, it will be quite unfortunate if it occurs as most people will be left homeless, their produce will be affected whether or not it happens while the crops are in the shambas or in storage! Most of the country granaries are in the region hence if affected we could lose millions of maize which is almost like the staple food for most Kenyan. The Nyanza region widely depending on fish will also be affected s most fish will not be available to be fished due to water pollution. There is a way animals can predict such occurrence, which perhaps should be used to predict in future as they are more accurate in these than human beings! Therefore the farmers here will be affected; those in the Nyanza region growing banana and sugar cane will also be affected hence reduce our banana supply and sugar making too!
If individual mountains are to be assessed then looking these is even of larger magnitude to especially the population surrounding the hills or mountains.
Some of the mountains that could erupt include the Barrier, Central Island, Chyulu Hillls, Emuruangogolak, Korosi and Longonot. Others include South Island, Suswa, Paka, Silali, Ol Doinyo Eburru, Menengai, Ol Karia, Namarunu and North Island volacanoes.
Therefore we cannot totally ignore what is going on we can actually visualize what Kenya will be if these happened!
On the other side if the government is prepared well enough then we get to have our soils replenished again and hence expect a bumper harvest once the soil cools off and the eruptions subside and are perhaps rendered dormant, active or extinct again by the researcher and qualified personnel!
Part of the source of these material was obtained from the Weekly Advertiser Issue 7,2008 of the Monday, May, 12, 2008
It was not until a dormant volcano erupted in Puerto Montt, Chile in South America; it was revealed by researchers that a total 15 volcanic mountains and hills all along the rift valley may erupt anytime! Worse still there is only one almost confirmed extinct mountain in the country being Mt. Kenya which up to now has never been scientifically proven that it is. Given the fat that the rift valley is experiencing the tear of the eastern and western region, it is not clear how long it will take until we in Kenya experience the devastating effects of these volcanic activities!
It is with such pity that the Government has not put in place machinery to monitor the seismic earth movements hence are able to predict the exact moment of these happening! At an estimated cost of Kshs. 5 million the equipment could be installed and come in handy in saving the country such destruction.
Looking at it agriculturally, Rift valley being the country’s gallery, it will be quite unfortunate if it occurs as most people will be left homeless, their produce will be affected whether or not it happens while the crops are in the shambas or in storage! Most of the country granaries are in the region hence if affected we could lose millions of maize which is almost like the staple food for most Kenyan. The Nyanza region widely depending on fish will also be affected s most fish will not be available to be fished due to water pollution. There is a way animals can predict such occurrence, which perhaps should be used to predict in future as they are more accurate in these than human beings! Therefore the farmers here will be affected; those in the Nyanza region growing banana and sugar cane will also be affected hence reduce our banana supply and sugar making too!
If individual mountains are to be assessed then looking these is even of larger magnitude to especially the population surrounding the hills or mountains.
Some of the mountains that could erupt include the Barrier, Central Island, Chyulu Hillls, Emuruangogolak, Korosi and Longonot. Others include South Island, Suswa, Paka, Silali, Ol Doinyo Eburru, Menengai, Ol Karia, Namarunu and North Island volacanoes.
Therefore we cannot totally ignore what is going on we can actually visualize what Kenya will be if these happened!
On the other side if the government is prepared well enough then we get to have our soils replenished again and hence expect a bumper harvest once the soil cools off and the eruptions subside and are perhaps rendered dormant, active or extinct again by the researcher and qualified personnel!
Part of the source of these material was obtained from the Weekly Advertiser Issue 7,2008 of the Monday, May, 12, 2008
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