Conc Writes

The notion that pastoralists are poor is just but a fallacy and a lie. Beef is gold! If you took your time and transversed the larger North Kenya you will witness the hidden multi-millionaires.  Several kilometres from Nanyuki town resides a herder who lives the simplest life ever. His mobile housing will shock you, simple structures made of paper and sticks. They reside together forming their traditional set up Manyattas. This specific pastoralist live happily with his two wives. Each wife in her stick paper house.  We sit outside his elder's wife make shift manyatta, a dark guard with milk is brought to us. He shakes it and pours some into my cup. At first the appetite was not there because of houseflies all over.  "Usishtuke nzi ni baraka (don't panic houseflies is a sign of blessings)," he said. The wealth narration started. This Boma belongs to me and my brother. We are from a large from Samburu County, we are all over this larger plains of Samburu , ...

Digital content creator Kennedy Odhiambo alias Crazy Kennar is in deep pain following the sudden demise of his newborn son. He broke the saddest news with his audience during the happy country show "Unfortunately my son died four days ago. It has been a very tough journey for me. We had to go through that and at the same time make the show. So my word as happy citizens is that whenever you see somebody walking while smiling, go and ask them if they are okay or not. Let's be our brothers and sisters keepers let's love one another." He lost the newborn four days ago and it was too tough for him to deal with the loss as at the same working on the big historical show. Crazy Kennar is in a relationship with Natalie Asewe and the two have been together for years considering they are childhood friends.h The comedian has been promoting mental wellbeing amongst the youth. He has been using 'Happy Country' to promote emotional wellness.  Condolences to Kenna...

Nanyuki river serves as one of the main tributaries to the famous Ewaso Nyiro North River which drains to Lorian Swamp. The river flows from Mt. Kenya through the forested area, residential area and to the town. The locals utilize the water for both commercial and domestic use.  It's estimated that over 3.6 million people relies on Ewaso Nyiro, including livestock plus wildlife downstream. The toxic sewer effluents, plastic waste and chemicals that are now being dumped into a section of the Nanyuki river have caused panic amongst the locals. The immediate neighbourhood is under threat of disease outbreak such as cholera, typhoid, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A and polio. The urban water should be treated before draining into rivers in order to safeguard the aquatic life.  There is need for an immediate intervention on this polluted river.  Environmental activists have launched an online campaign to call upon those responsible to act swiftly and clean up the...

                       Malkia Strikers Squad  Kenya Volleyball Federation(KVF) and National Olympic Committee of Kenya named a provisional Malkia Striker's squad.  On 20th June, 2023 the team will commence it's training at Nyayo National Stadium. The team will then travel to Morocco for a one-month training camp with an aim to secure points in the FIVB ranking.  They will travel to Cameroon for the 2023 African Nations Cup, taking place from August 6-16.  Malkia strikers hopes to reclaim the title they lost to Cameroon in 2019.  The points they will accumulate in the FIVB Challenger Cup and the performance in the Africa Women's Cup of Nations will be crucial for the team's qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Africa has only one slot available for Olympic qualification.  The provisional squad, consisting of 16 players, will be reduced to 12 before the team travels to Morocco....

Know how your MPs voted on the second reading of the Financial Bill 2023. 257 votes were cast with 176 Members of Parliament voting "YES" while 81 members voted "NO". 7 members were serving a suspension.  The other members that do not appear on the list were either locked out of the chambers during division on the Bill or were not in attendance at all.  Votes are as follows:  1. Hon Samuel Chepkonga - YES  2. Hon. Samuel Atandi - NO  3. Hon. John Walter Owino (ABSENT)  4. Hon. Mrembo Irene Njoki - YES  5. Hon. Florence Jematia - YES  6. Hon. Joshua Kandie - YES  7. Hon. Joseph Kipkoros - YES  8. Hon. Charles Kamuren - YES  9. Hon. Nelson Koech - YES  10. Hon. Innocent Obiri - ABSENT  11. Hon. Barongo Obadiah - NO  12. Hon. Alfah Miruka - YES  13. Hon. Benjamin Langat - YES  14. Hon. Sarah Paulata Korere- YES  15. Hon. Linet Chepkorir - YES  16. Hon. Richard Cheruiyot - YES  17. Hon...

Pep Guardiola's side had a slow start but found their way through to beat Inter Milan 1-0 to win UEFA Champions League 2023.  Kevin De Bruyne walked off in the first half over an injury forcing Pep to bring on Phil Foden.  Inter Milan tactics were top notch and solid holding off Manchester City.  On 68' minute Bernardo Silva sliced a cross in the box which was deflected towards Rodri's who directed the ball directly towards the corner of the goalpost. Enderson was forced to stretch at the last minute to save City's and see off the tough game.  The Italian side had chunk of chances but failed to grab them. Romeo Lukaku found himself in an open chance to equalize but squandered it. Dimarco who plays as a left back for Inter Milan hit the cross bar.  "This is a dream come true for all of us. It wasn't easy. What a team we faced, the way they defend and counter-attack. We gave everything. I wasn't good in the first half, I was playing sh...