http://myradiostream.com/weitofm
Banto beito mbuya morraye?
On Thursday 29th, Weito FM went off air to allow for a scheduled maintenance on its host servers.
Though the maintenance is still on, Weito FM is back on air streaming on a new server awaiting the completion of the maintenance.
The two servers, will host us co-currently.
NEW LINK HERE
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
WEITO FM UPGRADE
Weito FM radio is undergoing upgrade maintenance. We will be back soon!
However, Weito FM blog is LIVE all day everyday. Togenderi gotebania.
However, Weito FM blog is LIVE all day everyday. Togenderi gotebania.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Update_ WEITO FM ON-AIR.
http://weitofm.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/weito-fm-is-on-air-online/
The Listen LIVE descriptions given apply only to those who cannot listen live in the integrated Adobe flash player, and cannot download/install it.
Otherwise, enjoy Weito FM straight on your browser.
Again: Follow the procedure given earlier, if you cannot play/listen LIVE in the integrated Adobe flash player.
The Listen LIVE descriptions given apply only to those who cannot listen live in the integrated Adobe flash player, and cannot download/install it.
Otherwise, enjoy Weito FM straight on your browser.
Again: Follow the procedure given earlier, if you cannot play/listen LIVE in the integrated Adobe flash player.
WEITO FM IS ON-AIR-online
As I had promised, Weito FM is back online, earlier than anticipated.
Listen LIVE: http://gmchacha.caster.fm/
http://gmchacha.caster.fm/
On the right-hand side, at the LIVE BROADCAST, click 'Tune In With Your Media Player'
Slightly below the page, you an option to choose preferred player from a list of five. Click on one, say, Media player.
Enjoy Weito FM
Like the facebook page, follow on twitter.
ps: Anyone with song(s), inspirational messages, announcements can get in touch. weitofm@hotmail.com or 0750971374
Also, everyone is welcome to partner with me as I seek to acquire a transmitter that will make it possible for the folks at home to listen live too via transistors or should I say, radios!
Listen LIVE: http://gmchacha.caster.fm/
http://gmchacha.caster.fm/
On the right-hand side, at the LIVE BROADCAST, click 'Tune In With Your Media Player'
Slightly below the page, you an option to choose preferred player from a list of five. Click on one, say, Media player.
Enjoy Weito FM
Like the facebook page, follow on twitter.
ps: Anyone with song(s), inspirational messages, announcements can get in touch. weitofm@hotmail.com or 0750971374
Also, everyone is welcome to partner with me as I seek to acquire a transmitter that will make it possible for the folks at home to listen live too via transistors or should I say, radios!
Monday, March 26, 2012
CABINET CHANGES 26/03/2012
CABINET CHANGES - His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki in consultation with the Rt Hon Prime Minister Raila Odinga has made the following changes in the cabinet.
1. Hon Njeru Githae – Minister of Finance
2. Hon Prof Sam Ongeri – Minister for Foreign Affairs
3. Hon Mutula Kilonzo – Minister for Education
4. Hon. Eugene Wamalwa – Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and
Constitutional Affairs.
5. Hon Danson Mwazo –Minister for Tourism
6. Hon. Moses Wetangula – Minister for Trade
7. Hon.Chirau Ali Mwakwere – Minister for Environment
8. Hon Jamleck Kamau – Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan.
The changes take effect immediately.
PPS
26TH MARCH 2012
1. Hon Njeru Githae – Minister of Finance
2. Hon Prof Sam Ongeri – Minister for Foreign Affairs
3. Hon Mutula Kilonzo – Minister for Education
4. Hon. Eugene Wamalwa – Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and
Constitutional Affairs.
5. Hon Danson Mwazo –Minister for Tourism
6. Hon. Moses Wetangula – Minister for Trade
7. Hon.Chirau Ali Mwakwere – Minister for Environment
8. Hon Jamleck Kamau – Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan.
The changes take effect immediately.
PPS
26TH MARCH 2012
Minerals, are they richly curses?
Just as the people of Kuria (some parts) swim in the trappings of minerals (read gold) riches, Kenya's president today announced a historic exploration milestone in the Turkana fields.
Oil has been struck!
Let's celebrate Kenyans.
However, in this celebratory mood, there lies schemes that many will attribute to the devil. In many parts of the world, such riches have been the cause and exciters of wars.
In Kuria, the same has been hugely connected to satanic, occult and taboo occurrences, following goal mining success in the area.
A fortnight ago, a man is said to have strangled his niece, chopped off his limbs and disappeared with them into the neighboring Tanzania, ostensibly for some get-rich-quick rituals.
He has since been arrested and is held by police awaiting his day with destine.
Thus posing the big question, are the minerals a curse to human morals?
Can't we be sober enough to remain peaceful whilst enjoying the blessings of our land?
Oil has been struck!
Let's celebrate Kenyans.
However, in this celebratory mood, there lies schemes that many will attribute to the devil. In many parts of the world, such riches have been the cause and exciters of wars.
In Kuria, the same has been hugely connected to satanic, occult and taboo occurrences, following goal mining success in the area.
A fortnight ago, a man is said to have strangled his niece, chopped off his limbs and disappeared with them into the neighboring Tanzania, ostensibly for some get-rich-quick rituals.
He has since been arrested and is held by police awaiting his day with destine.
Thus posing the big question, are the minerals a curse to human morals?
Can't we be sober enough to remain peaceful whilst enjoying the blessings of our land?
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Ethnicity, clan, race are challenges to electoral boundaries: Lilian Mahiri-Zaja
When Michela Wrong published, 'It's Our Turn To Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower', there was outrage amongst some of our political class. The book gives an account of how the British colonial government introduced ethnicity in Kenya when it took a decision to divide the land into Native Reserve lands which were occupied on tribal basis thereby literally drawing ethnic boundaries in our society. It was the beginning of "the call of the tribe".
It is a reality that the politics of identity have taken centre-stage the world over. There is now a never-ending debate over what defines us as a nation, what our public values are and so on. We are divided on whether we want to be defined by the "politics of difference" or the "politics of homogeneity".
In his book, Diversity and Distrust, Stephen Macedo defines diversity as "a heightened consciousness of gender, race and ethnicity."
This brings us to the big question-is diversity synonymous with difference? The classical form of the nation-state, where the state controlled heterogeneous populations no longer exists. Instead, globalisation and control of economic and political power is encouraging those who cannot fit into the emerging competitive systems to call for distinctiveness and identity. Everyone claims to be marginalised but you never get to hear by whom or by what.
Unless deliberate efforts are made to guide diversity, we end up killing collective identity. The triangle of democracy, human rights and cultural diversity provides an opportunity for new public policies that transform and re-ignite the notion of nation-state.
Parochial dimension
Although elections are about leadership and representation, in young democracies like Kenya, it is often perceived as a process of indentifying a protector-cum-provider for the community, clan and sometimes the individual. Elections thus become the vehicle with which voters identify the brave and endowed to protect and provide for the community.
This mind-set and practice hugely contributes to the negative attributes associated with elections. They are the cause of the emotive and divisive of politics and electioneering. Add the demarcation of electoral units and you have a volatile, polarising situation.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recently carried out the boundary delimitation exercise for constituencies and wards. Almost each of the eight teams in the county forums was confronted by passionate appeals to curve out enclaves of tribal or clan uniformity for them. However, the Constitution also requires the IEBC to ensure equitable representation of the people and it stipulates a criterion which was adhered to by the Commission.
The Constitution envisages that the boundary delimitation will be conducted in a manner that entrenches objectivity and consistency taking into account our diversity.
At the conclusion of the exercise, the Commission observed that there is a general perception that delimitation of boundaries is linked to resource allocation.
The electorate believe their socio-economic survival is pegged on getting their own candidate to articulate their issues. The "we-ness", the "togetherness" takes a parochial dimension to mean immediate community concerns and not national concerns.
It is then that they consider it a virtue engaging in electoral fraud because the overriding goal of getting one of their own at the top position is a cherished gesture, the means notwithstanding. The delimitation was mistaken for devolution and allocation of resources and the public fought for resources and institutions such as schools and factories.
Ethnicity encourages electoral fraud. The stuffing of ballot boxes is a product of ethnicity. When all officials at a polling station are all from the same race, it is most likely they connive to stuff the ballots boxes with some of the ballots belonging to voters who do not turn up. They believe they must do a favour to "their candidate".
IEBC has made effort to ensure its processes are transparent and fair. We advertised for positions and for procurement of goods. We have automated processes, both administrative and electoral, to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Embrace diversity
The predecessor of IEBC, the IIEC, successfully piloted the electronic voter registration in 2010. The registration of voters and tallying of results during the by-elections and the Referendum on a new Constitution were accomplished efficiency because of technology. IEBC will continue to explore was of strengthening democracy through technological innovations.
But we can never achieve cohesion in diversity if there is no fairness and democracy. The sense of belonging is essentially an economic and survival function. A leader with strong values would always nurture diversity.
The Constitution provides us with a great opportunity to nurture true democratic practice and embrace diversity positively for developmentand to break out of our ethnic enclaves and build a borderless nation.
Writer is Vice-Chairperson, IEBC.
Courtesy: The Standard, 15th March 2012 (http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/commentaries/InsidePage.php?id=2000054068&cid=15&story=%20Ethnicity,%20clan,%20race%20are%20challenges%20to%20electoral%20boundaries)
It is a reality that the politics of identity have taken centre-stage the world over. There is now a never-ending debate over what defines us as a nation, what our public values are and so on. We are divided on whether we want to be defined by the "politics of difference" or the "politics of homogeneity".
In his book, Diversity and Distrust, Stephen Macedo defines diversity as "a heightened consciousness of gender, race and ethnicity."
This brings us to the big question-is diversity synonymous with difference? The classical form of the nation-state, where the state controlled heterogeneous populations no longer exists. Instead, globalisation and control of economic and political power is encouraging those who cannot fit into the emerging competitive systems to call for distinctiveness and identity. Everyone claims to be marginalised but you never get to hear by whom or by what.
Unless deliberate efforts are made to guide diversity, we end up killing collective identity. The triangle of democracy, human rights and cultural diversity provides an opportunity for new public policies that transform and re-ignite the notion of nation-state.
Parochial dimension
Although elections are about leadership and representation, in young democracies like Kenya, it is often perceived as a process of indentifying a protector-cum-provider for the community, clan and sometimes the individual. Elections thus become the vehicle with which voters identify the brave and endowed to protect and provide for the community.
This mind-set and practice hugely contributes to the negative attributes associated with elections. They are the cause of the emotive and divisive of politics and electioneering. Add the demarcation of electoral units and you have a volatile, polarising situation.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recently carried out the boundary delimitation exercise for constituencies and wards. Almost each of the eight teams in the county forums was confronted by passionate appeals to curve out enclaves of tribal or clan uniformity for them. However, the Constitution also requires the IEBC to ensure equitable representation of the people and it stipulates a criterion which was adhered to by the Commission.
The Constitution envisages that the boundary delimitation will be conducted in a manner that entrenches objectivity and consistency taking into account our diversity.
At the conclusion of the exercise, the Commission observed that there is a general perception that delimitation of boundaries is linked to resource allocation.
The electorate believe their socio-economic survival is pegged on getting their own candidate to articulate their issues. The "we-ness", the "togetherness" takes a parochial dimension to mean immediate community concerns and not national concerns.
It is then that they consider it a virtue engaging in electoral fraud because the overriding goal of getting one of their own at the top position is a cherished gesture, the means notwithstanding. The delimitation was mistaken for devolution and allocation of resources and the public fought for resources and institutions such as schools and factories.
Ethnicity encourages electoral fraud. The stuffing of ballot boxes is a product of ethnicity. When all officials at a polling station are all from the same race, it is most likely they connive to stuff the ballots boxes with some of the ballots belonging to voters who do not turn up. They believe they must do a favour to "their candidate".
IEBC has made effort to ensure its processes are transparent and fair. We advertised for positions and for procurement of goods. We have automated processes, both administrative and electoral, to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Embrace diversity
The predecessor of IEBC, the IIEC, successfully piloted the electronic voter registration in 2010. The registration of voters and tallying of results during the by-elections and the Referendum on a new Constitution were accomplished efficiency because of technology. IEBC will continue to explore was of strengthening democracy through technological innovations.
But we can never achieve cohesion in diversity if there is no fairness and democracy. The sense of belonging is essentially an economic and survival function. A leader with strong values would always nurture diversity.
The Constitution provides us with a great opportunity to nurture true democratic practice and embrace diversity positively for developmentand to break out of our ethnic enclaves and build a borderless nation.
Writer is Vice-Chairperson, IEBC.
Courtesy: The Standard, 15th March 2012 (http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/commentaries/InsidePage.php?id=2000054068&cid=15&story=%20Ethnicity,%20clan,%20race%20are%20challenges%20to%20electoral%20boundaries)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Kenya: Ministries, Ministers, Key offices & officers; National Anthem &Loyalty Pledge
MINISTRY | MINISTER | ASS. MINISTER | PS/SECRETARIES |
STATE:PROV.ADMIN & INTERNAL SECURITY | Yussuf Haji (Ag.) | Simon Lesirma | Mutea Iringo |
STATE: DEFENCE | Yussuf Haji | David Musila Joseph Nkaisery,gen | Nancy C. Kirui |
Immigration & Reg. of Persons | OtienoKajwang' | Francis Baya | Emmanuel Mwatibo Kisombe |
National Heritage and Culture | William ole Ntimama | Wilfred MoriasiOmbui | Seno Nyakenyanya |
Home Affairs | Beatrice Pauline Kones | Dr. LudekiChweya | |
Planning, Nat. Dvt& vision 2030 | WycliffeOparanya | Peter Kenneth | Edward Sambili |
Public Service | DalmasOtieno | Aden Ahmed Sugow | Titus Ndambuki |
Office of the Prime Minister | Alfred Khang'ati | Mohammed Isahakia Private: CaroliOmondi | |
Min. Local Gov’t | Fred Gumo | Lewis Nguyai | Prof. KaregaMutahi |
Min. Trade | Amos Kimunya* | Omingo Magara | Silas Njiru Simon ChachaNyangi-ext trade |
Finance | Robinson Githae | OburuOdinga | Joseph K. Kinyua MutuaKilaka-Financial Sec Esther Koimet-Investment Sec KamauThuge-Economic Sec |
Agriculture | Sally Kosgei | JaphetKarekeMbiuki GideonNdambuki | Romano Kiome |
Cooperative Devt | Joseph Nyagah | LinahJebiiKilimo | Seno Nyakenyanya |
N/Kenya devt& Arid Areas | Ibrahim Elmi Mohamed | Hussein Tarry Sasura | Lawrence Lenayapa |
EA Community | Musa Sirma | Peter Munya | David Nalo |
Education | Mutula Kilonzo | AyiechoOlweny Andrew CalistMwatela | James Ole Kiyiapi George Godia-Sec |
Higher Ed, Sci, Tech | Prof. Margaret Kamar | KilemiMweria AsmanKamama | CrispusKiamba Prof. AbdirazakShaukat |
Energy | KiraituMurungi | Charles Keter MaalimMohamud Mohamed | Patrick M. Nyoike |
Env/Mineral Res. | N/A | RamadhanSeifKajembe Julius Murgor-Minerals | Ali Dawood Mohamed |
Fisheries | Amos KingiJeffah | Mohamed Abu Chiaba | Prof MicheniNtiba |
Livestock | Mohamed Abdi Kuti | Dan Mwazo | Keneth M. Lusaka |
Foreign Affairs | Sam Ongeri | Richard Onyonka | ThuitaMwangi Amb. M.D Kinyanjui-Chief of Protocol |
Wildlife/Forestry | Noah Wekesa | JosphatKoliNanok | Wa –Mwachai |
Gender, Children | Dr Naomi NamsiShabani | AtanasManyala Keya | Dr. James Nyikal Prof Jacqueline Oduol-Children |
Housing | SoitaShitanda | Margaret Wanjiru | TiropKosgey |
Industrialization | NdirituMurithi | KibichoKaranja John Musonic-Sec | |
Information Comm. | Samuel Poghisio | George Khaniri DhadhoGodhana | Dr. BitangeNdemo |
Justice, Cohesion, Const. Affairs | MutulaKilonzo | William Kipkorir | Amb. Amina C. Mohamed |
Labor | John Munyes | SospeterOjamong | Beatrice NaliakaWasike |
Lands | James Orengo | BifwoliWakoli GonziRai | Dorothy Angote |
Medical Services | Anyang' Nyong'o | Samuel KazunguKambi | Mary Ngari Francis Kimani-Director med. serv |
Public Health | Beth WambuiMugo | James Gesami | Mark Bor |
Nrb Metropolitan | Robinson NjeruGithae | Elizabeth Ongoro | Philip OnyangoSika Eng. NdiranguMaina-Physical Planning |
Public Works | Chris Obure | MwangiKiunjuri | Prof. John Lonyangapuo Gideon Mulyungi-Sec Works |
Roads | FrankilnBett | Wilfred Machage Lee Kinyanjui | Michael Kamau |
Regional Devt Authority | Fred Gumo | Judah Katoo Ole Metito | Eng. Carey Orege |
Special Programmes | Esther Murugi | Mohamed Gabbow | Andrew Mondoh |
Tourism | NajibBalala | Cecily MtitoMbarire | Leah Gwiyo |
Transport | Amos Kimunya | Simon Ongari | Silas Njiru |
Water & Irrigation | Charity KalukiNgilu | Ferdinard N. Waititu | Eng. David Stower |
Youth& Sports | Paul Otuoma | WavinyaNdeti KabandowaKabando | James MuiruWaweru Daniel K Maanzo |
OTHER KEY OFFICES/OFFICERS
Ag.Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service
· Mr. Francis T. Kimemia, C.B.S.
Private Secretary to the President
· Prof. Nick Wanjohi.
Secretary Presidential Press Service
· Mr. IsaiyaKabira
Public Communications Secretary & Government Spokesman
· Dr. Alfred N. Mutua, E.B.S.
Principal Administrative Secretary, Cabinet Office
· Mr. Sam Mwale
Secretary National Economic and Social Council
· Dr. Julius MonziMuia
Auditor – General, Kenya Audit Office
Mr. Edward Ouko.
Speaker National Assembly
Kenneth OtiatoMarende
Clerk National Assembly
Patrick Gichohi
Chairman, Public Serv. Commission
Titus Justus KahigaGateere
Secretary Public Serv. Commission
Mrs. Bernadette M. Nzioki
Attorney – General
Prof GithuMuigai
Director of Public Prosecutions
KeriakoTobiko
Chief Justice
Dr. Justice Willy MunywokiMutunga
Deputy Chief Justice
Justice Nancy MakokhaBaraza
Solicitor – General
Mr. WanjukiMuchemi
Chief Registrar
Madam Gladys Boss Shollei
THE KENYA LOYALTY PLEDGE
I pledge my loyalty to the President and Nation of Kenya.
My readiness and duty to defend the flag of our Republic.
My devotion to the words of our National Anthem.
My life, strength and service in the task of Nation building.
In the living spirit embodied in our National motto "Harambee".
And perpetuated in the "Nyayo" philosophy of Peace, Love and Unity.
THE KENYA NATIONAL ANTHEM
SWAHILI | ENGLISH |
EeMungunguvuyetu Iletebarakakwetu Hakiiwengaonamlinzi Natukaenaundugu Amaninauhuru Rahatupatenaustawi Amkeninduguzetu Tufanyesotebidii Nasitujitoekwanguvu Nchiyetuya Kenya Tunayoipenda Tuwetayarikuilinda Natujengetaifaletu Ee, ndiowajibuwetu Kenya istahiliheshima Tuunganemikono Pamojakazini Kilasikutuwenashukrani. | O God of all creation Bless this our land and nation Justice be our shield and defender May we dwell in unity Peace and liberty Plenty be found within our borders. Let one and all arise With hearts both strong and true Service be our earnest endeavour And our homeland of Kenya Heritage of splendour Firm may we stand to defend. Let all with one accord In common bond united Build this our nation together And the glory of Kenya The fruit of our labour Fill every heart with thanksgiving. |
Nyanza_Counties and respective Constituencies
- For the benefit of those interest to know the counties they belong, as well as those confused on where they belong in Nyanza.
1. Siaya County
Ugunja
AlegoUsonga
Gem
Bondo
Rarieda
2. Kisumu County
Kisumu East
Kisumu West
Kisumu Central
Seme
Nyando
Muhoroni
Nyakach
3. Homabay County
Kasipul
KabondoKasipul
Karachuonyo
Rangwe
Homabay Town
Ndhiwa
Suba North
Suba South
4. Migori County
Rongo
Awendo
Suna East
Suna West
Uriri
Nyatike
Kuria West
Kuria East
5. Kisii County
Bonchari
South Mugirango
BomachogeBorabu
Babasi
BomachogeChache
NyaribariMasaba
NyaribariChache
KitutuChache North
KitutuChache South
6. Nyamira County
KitutuMasaba
West Mugirango
North Mugirango
Borabu
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Kuria West, East: Key figures.
Kuria West:
Population: 162,857
Size: 332.5 km2
County assemblies and wards/locations
Kuria East:
Population: 93,229
Size: 235.0 km2
County assemblies and wards/locations
Now you where you belong, where your brother belongs!
We are one. One we shall always be!
The people of Kurutyange, Kombe, Sagegi, Sanchawa, Nyamagagana, Komomange (part) & Igena (part), you are Bakira/Banyabasi/Bagumbe...or should I call you "Bakinyabagumbe"! That is why you are in Nyabasi West county assembly.
Population: 162,857
Size: 332.5 km2
County assemblies and wards/locations
- Bukira East: Igena, Tarang'anya.
- Bukira Central/Ikerege: Komomange, Ikerege and Gwikonge
- Isibania: Nyamaharaga*
- Nyamosense/Komosoko: Isibania*, Komosoko, Ngochoni & Moheto
- Mokerero: Nyang'iti, Nyabikaye, Nyametaburo
- Tagare: Ngisiru, Mabera, Nyangoge & Nyankore
- Masaba: Masaba, Nyamagagana, Nyanchabo & Getong'anya
- Gokeharaka/Getambwega: Ihore, Nyamaranya, Nyametambe & Masangora
Kuria East:
Population: 93,229
Size: 235.0 km2
County assemblies and wards/locations
- Ntimaru West: Ntimaru, Makararangwe, Gwitembe & Masangora
- Ntimaru East: Itongo, Wangirabose & Siabai
- Nyabasi East: Nyamagenga, Kugitimu, Sakuri, Girigiri, Getongoroma & Kegonga
- Nyabasi West: Kebaroti, Maeta, Nyaroha, Nyabikongori, Tebesi, Nyaitara, Kurutyange, Kombe, Sagegi, Sanchawa, Nyamagagana, Komomange (part) & Igena (part)
Now you where you belong, where your brother belongs!
We are one. One we shall always be!
The people of Kurutyange, Kombe, Sagegi, Sanchawa, Nyamagagana, Komomange (part) & Igena (part), you are Bakira/Banyabasi/Bagumbe...or should I call you "Bakinyabagumbe"! That is why you are in Nyabasi West county assembly.
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