THE SUNSET

We witnessed the launch of Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) seeking national reconciliation and power-sharing. BBI was set up in the wake of the March 2018 rapprochement between President Uhuru Kenyatta and perennial opposition figure Raila Odinga, following the turbulent 2017-2018 election period.  Critically, the recommendations of the BBI report suggest that Kenya might not have to hold what was expected to be a national referendum on constitutional change in 2020 June as suggested by the former premier Raila Odinga in recent Kisii rally but the question that remain is how possible would this be a true deal, the impacts, is the Nation ready for that long stretch walk and the way forward of the stability of the nation. Article 255 (1) of the Kenyan Constitution, which outlines the criteria that would require a referendum to vote on potential constitutional amendments. Rather than a referendum, the amendments proposed could go through parliament under article 256 of t...

Water scarcity is the biggest headache for residents of wajir County a crisis that has never been ease for long time almost half of majority spent mininum of 2000 to cater for this precious element With climate change related disorders caused shortages of enough water On the street your eyes won't turn unless it catches donkey carts, vehicle ferrying jergens either from or already fetch water from private owned water kiosks point. Ironically this scarcity has opened money making opportunities for many people in the town and the surrounding areas, who are now selling water for a living like Mzee Omar who runs a an open kiosk in Orahey, a business he said he inherited from his father Omar invested on this rare go getter way of living saying he is able to feed, clothe and educate his children without straining financially. Unlike previous years when he had nothing. This business has scores of challenges as put by Mzee Omar that sometimes worries his efforts of...

Sport for development aspires to achieve social impact by using sport, play and physical activity. Alongside its importance in the field of education, sport can also serve as a tool in areas of health promotion, HIV prevention, gender equality, violence prevention, conflict resolution, good governance, inclusion, and environment all of which are prime issues concerning young people today. A section of MCAs from wajir County have urged youths to shun away the use of drugs and instead engage in sporting and cultural activities for recreation. Speaking at jogbaru football ground over the weekend while official launch of Heritage Football club New Jersey after the they were invited by the club. The Mcas from different Wards urged the youth to keep themselves busy with sports and cultural activities during their free time saying drugs and alcohol can derail their life, academic and social development. The leaders also urge the youths to be United so that to build a co...