Police 'death squads'. Kenya

The non-governmental watchdog Independent Medico- Legal Unit (IMLU) says the police killed 97 people in
2015 alone.
More recently the group says eight suspected robbers, aged between 15 and 26, were shot at close range in April, either while kneeling or lying on the ground.
Police crackdowns in the fight against Islamist militants have targeted predominantly Muslim communities
around the country in the aftermath of major attacks.
Last year, a report by the Kenya's official rights body described it as "fighting terror with terror" and reported 25 killings.
Between 2012 and 2014, three prominent clerics believed to have had links to al-Shabab were killed in the coastal city of Mombasa. Their supporters say police "death squads" killed them.
Kenyans hope the government takes up arms to a certain the citizens security.

Luhya community is not divided

By Wanyama

Western Kenya since time immemorial has been poised to be a darling to opposition although it has had some notable leaders who have served in the government namely Moody Awori (former vice president), late Kijana Wamalwa (former vice president) just to name a few.

Surprisingly, the region has produced notable academicians in various fields who have served this country driving our economy to present times. So anyone referring to Luhya people as cooks and watchmen should be reminded this. The region is also endowed with good weather conditions making it a hub for agricultural produce. Then this begs a question, is western Kenya needy to be in government?

Apart from floods in Budalang'i caused by river nzoia breaking its banks, it has never been 'needy' or hit by hunger as other regions in Kenya.

The only problem that is facing the region is poor state of infrastructure and electrification of remote areas. And being that devolution is in practice; our county governments should revamp our roads and open more feeder roads. Electricity is in poor state which should be addressed by national government in liaison with County governments. It is worse in Busia County for instance, where power blackouts are common and it can go up to a week or two.

In Agriculture, the presence of government and other non-governmental organizations have helped improve agriculture especially maize farming. Furthermore, revival of Mumias sugar company, Webuye pan paper mills, is a clear indication that our lost hope is been rejuvenated.

However, the issue has been politicized where certain politicians are using it to 'seduce' voters a head of 2017 general elections. It is also worth noting that crop of West Kenya; Butali and Kabras sugar companies are empowering the region economically. Farmers need to be taught new farming methods, trends and embrace new varieties of different crops.

The region is not divided as some people put it. That is a fallacious analogy. We may be divided politically (especially in the media) but united on the ground. The region has potential to grow economically, leave aside political dramas that we trade every day. In addition, leaders need to put interests of the community first, before thinking of enriching themselves. Whether you're a jubilee mole or a CORD sycophant, Luhya nation will forever be strong

Global Information technology report

Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Singapore, the Netherlands and the United States are leading the world when it comes to generating economic impact from investments in information and communications technologies (ICT), according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report 2016.
On average, this group of high-achieving economies at the pinnacle of the report’s Networked Readiness Index (NRI) economic impact pillar scores 33% higher than other advanced economies and 100% more than
emerging and developing economies. The seven are all known for being early and enthusiastic adopters of ICT and their emergence is significant as it demonstrates
that adoption of ICTs – coupled with a supportive enabling environment characterized by sound regulation, quality infrastructure and ready skills supply
among other factors – can pave the way to wider benefits.

Loudspeakers and Noise Pollution

We had air pollution, water pollution and land pollution but today noise pollution has surpassed all these thanks to the excessive use of loudspeakers.

Noise usually goes for unwanted sound, and the problem with noise is not only that it is unwanted but also that it negatively affects human health and well-being.

Noise pollution is extreme noise that may harm the activity of human or animal life. It affects both health and behavior. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss, sleep disturbances and other harmful effects to the human. High noise levels can contribute to cardiovascular and an increased incidence of coronary artery disease.

Loudspeakers were invented so that people sitting at the far end, in a gathering, could hear the speaker properly. But, our society has taken this use to new extremes. Marriages, campaigns, fundraising, even some religious gatherings seem incomplete unless the whole society is disturbed by the blaring of loudspeakers. The insensitive use of loudspeakers is not only creating noise pollution but is also creating stress among the people. According to some medical studies, the omnipresent noise generated by the misuse of loudspeakers is hazardous to the health. But in the absence of any regulations as well as enforcement, people use them as they please.

The careless use of loudspeakers has become quite a nuisance in our society. The most annoying thing is that loud speakers have become part and parcel of our everyday entertainment. People seem to believe that their entertainment life would be incomplete without the blasting of loudspeakers.

Noise pollution is already one of the greatest problems people living in close quarters have to deal with. The excessive use of loudspeakers makes it even worse.

Of course, there are occasions where their use is absolutely necessary, but there is no justification for using them in other occasions.

It is high time that authorities did something to regulate the use of loudspeakers.

Students Electoral Commission interview sheduled on wednesday

Moi University Main Campus Students Electoral Commission (SEC) is expected to kick off tomorrow at the students center from eight in the morning till five O'clock in the evening.

The interview is slotted into three sessions where the candidates are to appear before the panel at different periods between the set time of the day. The first lot should appear between 8-10 am in the morning while the last to appear between 3-5pm in the evening as the other group during midday.

Moi University dean of students Dr Ayieko said hundred and seventy eight candidates were selected according to their qualifications stated in their curriculum vitae out of the three hundred application letters received.

"The Moi University Students Organisation (MUSO) constitution allows only fourth year students to participate in the election commission and over three hundred students managed to apply for the positions," Ayieko said. 

The dean added that only forty qualified candidates are expected from the chosen hundred and seventy eight for the interview to oversee the Moi University Students Organisation (MUSO) elections mid this month.

Moi University Students Electoral Commission interview scheduled tomorrow