Makueni and Kibwezi West Triumph in MKJ Supa cup

Churchil Ajunyia
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Makueni and Kibwezi West Triumph in MKJ Supa cup

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr’s MKJ Supa Cup ended on Sunday at Unoa grounds in Wote with Makueni and Kibwezi West Sub-counties as the distinguished champions of this thrilling sporting event.

Makueni showcased exceptional prowess, securing victory in both Men’s after a 2-0 victory over Kibwezi East making them the champions and Women’s football, Women’s 5 on-5 Basketball, and Men’s Beach Handball. Meanwhile, Kibwezi West clinched triumph in Men’s 5 on 5 Basketball, as well as in the 3 on 3 Basketball for both Men and Women.

The winners of these intense competitions have earned the opportunity to represent Makueni County at the forthcoming Kenya Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games, scheduled to take place in Kilifi from April 14th to 21st, 2024.

The MKJ Supa cup not only highlighted exceptional talent within Makueni and Kibwezi West but also demonstrated the commitment of these regions to fostering sportsmanship and competitive spirit among their communities.

As the champions prepare to showcase their skills at the next level, anticipation and excitement continue to build for the upcoming KYISA Games in Kilifi.

Transport Paralysed as River Enziu Floods

Churchil Ajunyia
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Transport Paralysed as River Enziu Floods

Transport has come to a standstill in Mwingi due to flooding of the Enziu River following heavy rains, blocking citizens from crossing. This unfortunate situation has significantly impacted local communities, exacerbating challenges for commuters and traders alike.

The Enziu River’s overflow has once again raised safety concerns after a tragic incident in December 4, 2021. At that time, a 32-seater school bus ferrying over 40 catholic church members to a wedding ceremony was swept away, tragically resulting in the loss of 22 lives.

Despite assurances from the government to construct a bridge over the Enziu River, progress on this critical project remains elusive. The lack of action has left residents worried about their safety during periods of heavy rains, as the river poses an increased risk.

Local leaders and residents are calling on authorities to fastrack the construction of the Enziu River bridge to prevent future tragedies and to restore vital transport links essential for the economic and social well-being of the region.

A year later, the state of the Killer River Enziu Bridge

Text Book Centre Launches Sh105 Million Book Donation Drive for Makueni ECDE Centres

Churchil Ajunyia
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Text Book Centre Launches Sh105 Million Book Donation Drive for Makueni ECDE Centres

Text Book Centre (TBC) has announced a book donation drive worth Sh105 million over the next three months, in a bid to enhance early childhood education in Makueni County.

This initiative aims to equip Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDE) across the county with essential learning materials, ensuring children have access to quality education from a young age.

Director of TBC, Chetan Rugani emphasized the importance of providing adequate resources to ECDE centres to promote quality education. TBC will serve as a central collection point for corporate and individual donors, using its branch network and providing logistical support throughout the donation period.

“Education policymakers have increasingly recognized the critical role of ECDE in expanding and improving educational systems. Our commitment to supporting quality education aligns with international goals aimed at enhancing early childhood education by 2030,” stated Rugani during a press conference attended by key officials from the Department of Education, ICT, and Internship in Wote, Makueni.

TBC partnership with the county government was formalized during a signing ceremony attended by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. The governor expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that the provision of books and learning materials will benefit approximately 40,000 children enrolled in 1,191 ECDE centres across the county.

Governor Mutula highlighted the challenges faced by many ECDE centres due to widespread poverty among parents. He emphasized that addressing poverty requires investing in education, ensuring that every child has access to essential resources for learning.

“We expect this program to extend beyond the classroom, providing children with books to read at home. Ending poverty begins with initiatives like this, which prioritize education,” emphasized Governor Mutula.

Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association 2024 Term One Games fixtures

Churchil Ajunyia
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Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association 2024 Term One Games fixtures

The Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games 2024 are scheduled to take place from April 6th to April 14th, 2024. Hosted by Machakos Boys and Girls schools, the championship promises a thrilling showcase of talent across various sporting categories.

With the national draws and pooling for the tournament announced, The event will feature Athletics, Basketball (5 on 5), Hockey, Cross Country, Handball, Rugby 15’s, and Swimming, showcasing the athletic prowess of young talents from secondary schools across.

In the Basketball Girls Pool A, we will have teams from Central, Western, Nairobi, and Nyanza locking it out. In Pool B Rift Valley, Coast, North Eastern, and Eastern will showcase their prowess. For Basketball Boys in Pool A teams from Eastern, Rift Valley, North Eastern, and Nairobi battling it out. Pool B has Nyanza, Central, Coast, and Western.

In the Handball Girls category Pool A teams from Coast, Nairobi, Eastern, and Western will showcase their dominance with Pool B having teams from Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, and North Eastern. While the Handball Boys categories Pool A will have teams from Western, Nairobi, Central, and North Eastern. Pool B includes teams from Nyanza, Coast, Eastern, and Rift Valley.

For Hockey Girls Pool A teams from Eastern 1, Nyanza, and Western battling it out. Pool B will have from Eastern 2, Rift Valley, and Coast eyeing the championship. Hockey Boys Pool A will see teams from Eastern 1, Coast, and Nairobi ripping each other out for the championship. Pool B teams Eastern 2, Rift Valley, and Central will also showcase their talent in the field.

Lastly, Rugby 15’s Pool A will have teams from Eastern 1, Western, Rift Valley, and Nyanza locking horns. Pool B will have Eastern 2, Coast, Nairobi, and Central.

As for the venues of the competition, the Handball games will be hosted at Machakos Boys, Basketball, Rugby 15’s and Swimming games played from Machakos Boys and Hockey played from Machakos College.

With top facilities and an electrifying atmosphere, the Brookside KSSSA National Term One Games 2024 promises to be a celebration of sportsmanship. As young athletes vie for glory for their schools and regions.

Bisengo responds to Katombi after he deleted Sam the Guitar Boy’s ‘Nduanyo sya aini’ song

Musyoki Emmanuel
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Bisengo responds to Katombi after he deleted Sam the Guitar Boy’s ‘Nduanyo sya aini’ song

Producer Toby Bisengo reacted to Kamba Benga gospel artist Alex Kasau Katombi’s move to delete the ‘Nduanyo sya aini’ song by Sam the Guitar Boy from his YouTube channel.

The song which was praising Ken Kijana popularly known as ‘Ndeke ya Muthanga’ was removed due to copyright claims that Sam the Guitar Boy used Katomb’s beat from his (Katombi) ‘Nduanyo’ song.

Bisengo posted on his Facebook page pointed out that the senior artists should not discourage the upcoming artists from doing cover songs since this is a way of encouraging them to be more creative.

“Sorry Guiter Boy for what you passed through, this is one of the tests you need to pass through the music journey for you to persevere. I have no beef with Bazuu, we are in totally different leagues but what he did was totally wrong, ” Bisengo said.

Bisengo pointed out that the young man is an upcoming artist because he was only playing guitar but now he has decided to start singing and started to appreciate one of his friends(Ken Kijana) and decided that because he loves Katombi songs, he will use beats from his song.

“He is just innocent, what he could have done was to consult Katombi before he used the copyrighted beat. He might have tried to reach on him but I understand some of these senior artists can be unreachable sometimes. Like for me if I’m on top I don’t need to demean those below me, I should be supporting them,” Bisengo stated.

He said that moving forward if artists find that other upcoming artists may have used their beat or altered their beat knowingly or unknowingly, they should call them to inquire whether they are aware that is copyright infringement because some of the upcoming artists are innocent and don’t know anything to do with copyright claims.

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“Some of them are innocent, if one accepts that it’s true they have used your beat unknowingly, they can call them to their studios or offices to guide them on how to do it next time. There is no need to strike someone, it is good to warn them first because they are young, and not informed. Bazuu should have just called the innocent boy and seen how he could mentor the young boy because he had acknowledged that he loves his songs,” Bisengo added

Clarifying why he used the beat, Sam the Guitar Boy said that he likes the songs from Katombi and what he did was he sang the song as a cover song of the original Nduanyo Song.

“I love his songs and that’s why I decided to sing the cover song to my brother Ndeke who has been facing backlash from his fellow gospel artists. I didn’t mean to copyright Katombi’s songs, I even decided to reach out to him but all was in vain,” Sam said in one of the interviews.

FIDA Advocates for Women Leadership in Machakos Debate

Victor Mwongela
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FIDA Advocates for Women Leadership in Machakos Debate

Virginia Kibunja, a program officer Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has advocated for Women’s Leadership in the Machakos County Debate.

She weighed in on the matter at a public participation event organized by FIDA, with the help of USAID-ELGIA. Machakos County Assembly women’s caucus participated in an open debate between female leaders and the public about topics concerning women’s leadership and governance.

Virginia told the press at Machakos Social Hall that the conference was a way to bring women together and debate ways to remove barriers to their political engagement. She emphasized FIDA’s goal of encouraging individuals’ active participation in the democratic process. This is through offering a forum for them to air their concerns, provide feedback, and contribute to the governance and legislation reform processes.

She noted that FIDA is committed to educating citizens about their role in encouraging women in management and how to deal with the obstacles they face. Kibunja also stated that the federation was analyzing the development and achievements made by the female leaders since they rose to leadership within the last year.

“We have worked with the Machakos County Assembly where we have conducted membership training with them and helped the women in capacity building that will equip them effectively to come up with gender-responsive legislation,” Kibunja said.

She mentioned that financial constraints are one of the major challenges that women pursuing leadership in Kenya confront.

“Electoral-based violence was also mentioned in the forum and online bullying during campaigns and voting process discouraged the majority of the women from vying for the political seats,” she went on to say.

A comparable public discussion forum is currently underway in other counties, including Nakuru and Kirinyaga, to improve transparency and adaptability in women’s governance and leadership, as well as to encourage citizen engagement in democracy as a whole.

Machakos County Assembly Speaker Ann Kiusya highlighted that cultural norms are among the barriers that women encounter when running for political office.

“Women can lead and succeed. Women are capable of leadership and can achieve great things when supported, as the Speaker of the County Assembly of Machakos I am equal to the task and have been doing my work well,” she said.

She lamented the small percentage of elected female members of the County Assembly and urged the community to support women and close the gender leadership gap in the country.

Horror as Skinned body of 40-year-old man found in Masinga

Agnes Mutio
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Horror as Skinned body of 40-year-old man found in Masinga

Residents of Kambiti in the Masinga sub-county were left in horror after the skinned remains of a 40-year-old man were found in the area.

The body of the man had some limbs missing and had been slit in the throat which could have caused his death.

The incident which sent shockwaves in the village was confirmed by Itunduimumi assistant chief Gabriel Munguti who told Mauvoo news that the body remains were discovered by children who were herding.

He said that the body of the man was dumped between river Kambiti and Mathauta adding that law enforcement officials were immediately alerted.

The chief noted that the motive behind this barbaric act remains unclear, and appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrators.

“His tongue was taken out and body skinned, an object believed to have been used in the murder was found at the scene and some of the stones around were covered in blood,” said the chief.

Locals have called upon authorities to hasten investigations and find the perpetrators of the crime soon.

The body was taken from the scene and moved to the mortuary for preservation.

Over 50 Kathiani Youths graduate from computer training

Agnes Mutio
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Over 50 Kathiani Youths graduate from computer training

In a significant stride towards digital empowerment, over 50 youths from Ngoleni in Kathiani sub-county of Machakos county graduated after completing computer training.

The training was spearheaded by ICT for Development Kenya in collaboration with King Allan Institute of Technology and the County Government of Machakos in a bid to ensure commitment to harnessing technology for positive change.

Machakos deputy governor Francis Mwangangi who attended the ceremony highlighted the transformative power of digital literacy in today’s society. 

Mwangangi emphasized the importance of equipping youths with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital era. 

“We recognize the significance of empowering our youths with digital skills, as it not only opens doors of opportunity but also enables them to contribute meaningfully to our digital society,” Mwangangi said.

“The partnership between various stakeholders reflects a strategic approach to expanding access to computer education programs throughout the county. This initiative aligns with the demands of the 21st century, where digital literacy is a valuable asset for personal growth, economic advancement, and community development,” he added.

Speaking at the ceremony, Kathiani Central Member of County Assembly Dominic Ndambuki commended the dedication and enthusiasm of the graduating youths. He emphasized the role of digital literacy in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving skills among young individuals.

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