Author: CHRISPEN AKALI
Thursday, January 21, 2021 -Newly elected US President Joe Biden has appointed Eric Kneedler to be the new America’s Ambassador to Kenya. Kneedler comes in place of Kyle Mccarter who resigned at the height of Donald Trump’s loss in the just concluded general elections. “Vipi waKenya! I’m Eric Kneedler, starting tonight I’ll be Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, @USEmbassyKenya. Let’s continue to engage on matters #USKEPartnership and build on our over 55 years of friendship on security, health, education, trade and so much more!” the new ambassador tweeted shortly after Joe Biden took oath. https://twitter.com/USAmbKenya/status/1351948747438219266?s=20 Mr. Kneelder started his career at…
Thursday, January 21, 2021 -Leaving the White House when time elapses is always inevitable and Donald Trump had to also leave; though halfheartedly. This came amid strained relationship with the incoming team which faced a lot of resistance from the incumbent who was still hanging on false claims that there was massive election fraud which he was yet to prove before any court. And on January 20th, Biden 78 was finally sworn into office as Trump 74 made good his threats of not attending the inauguration ceremony held at Capitol Hill. That said, it is reported that the outgoing president…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 -Uganda’s Musician Juliana Kanyamozi has described fierce Uganda opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi as a ‘hard Rock’ to crack. In her Wednesday January 20 description, Kanyamozi said her colleague turned politician Bobi Wine is a strong man as well as her wife Barbie born Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi. She, on behalf of other artists, penned her hearty note to Mr. Bobi Wine whom he said had served as a role model to the generations to come. “You have come a long way @bobiwine , and yet you are still standing. You have inspired an entire generation. To say…
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 -As security keeps tightening by second, Biden’s inauguration ceremony is a stage for the world to remember. The event slated Wednesday January 20 will see Mr. Biden recite the much awaited presidential oath of office. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” It is official that though the embattled outgoing Donald Trump is not attending, his Vice Mike Spence confirmed his availability to execute that which he will…
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 -Chances are high that the Raila Odinga-led-Orange Democratic Movement ODM Party could win the Matungu mini-race by a landslide. Photos which are now doing rounds on the interweb indicated how the former area Member of Parliament David Were is currently a favourite of the locals due to his past track record. Mr. Were was a two term area MP before he was dislodged from the position in 2017 by the late Justus Murunga. In their recent weekend rally, supporters of ODM came in large numbers to meet the veteran legislator, Mr. Were, who was accompanied by…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Diana saves Steve Trevor who has crashed on Themyscira. He warns her of the great war, World War I, raging across the globe. Wonder Woman…
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 -African Union AU has been put on the spot following the sad situation at Bobi Wine’s home. For six days now, the musician-turned-politician is still held hostage at his home without any food or water for his family. https://twitter.com/HEBobiwine/status/1351501734569529345?s=20 The photo he posted online on Tuesday January 19th showed even a very sad state of affairs at his home where his family is now running out of food and are not allowed by the military to leave to look for some water either. “The African leaders are silent, so is AU and SADC and the rest…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony…
Monday, January 18, 2021 -President Uhuru Kenyatta has hinted at remaining in service for Kenyans in 2022. Attending a live interview on a local Radio station over the weekend, Mr. Kenyatta said he was ready to leave the presidency when his last term elapses but equally available to serve Kenyans in any other capacity shall it present itself. “Let’s remain patriotic. “I am not interested in power after my retirement, but am ready to serve the country in any capacity,” Uhuru stated. This comes as a shocker to those who have been pushing him out of any power citing that…
Monday January 18, 2021 -Court has stopped swearing in of Anne Kananu as Nairobi Governor pending hearing of a petition. Citizen Digital reported that the Law Society of Kenya LSK and the Kenya Human Rights Commission had filed a petition arguing that any attempts to swear her into office would be unfair to Nairobi residents. The Court today Monday January 18 therefore directed that the matter be taken to the acting Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu’s desk who will then assign the case to a bench of un even number of atleast three judges. “Pending further orders of a multi bench…