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Official: Mbaruk Mwalimu, Billy Miya, Mwashumbe Quit Radio Maisha
Standard Group Owned Radio Station Radio Maisha, has had most of its top presenters quit office in the recent past. The latest employees who have called it a day in the Peoples Choice station, include Billy Miya, Mbaruk Mwalimu and Emmanuel Mwashumbe.
The trio hosted the highly listened to evening drive show Maisha Jioni and morning show Maisha Asubuhi.
During their time in the station, the trio undoubtedly boast of a special connection with their fans, who turned out to be their loyal followers.
Billy Miya and Mbaruk Mwalimu who joined Radio Maisha in 2018 from Milele FM, will be remembered by Maisha fans for their astute story telling skills, excellent presentation as well as gossip stories which kept fans glued to their Maisha Jioni show to the end.
Emmanuel Mswashumbe on the other hand will be missed for bringing forth one of the best morning shows which proved to be competitive enough.
In posts made by Radio Maisha on its reels, the trio during their farewell party bid the station in an emotional moment.
“No chicken no fly hawezi fly maanake asha die. Signing off is your captain Mwashumbe,” the Maisha Asubuhi host told his colleagues.
“Zangu za dhati wandani asante kwa kutujenga,” Mbaruk Mwalimu said in a poem
“Radio Maisha imenijenga at a personal level. It is going to be bae na najua tutapatana tu hapa,” Billy Miya noted
While their next move remain unclear, reliable gossips state that the trio are set to join Radio 47 where Mwashumbe will be hosting the morning shows as Billy and Mbaruk get to their usual evening drive show.
They join Hassan Mwana Wa Ali and News Presenter Beatrice Maganga who quit the station.
Uproar As Eric Omondi Arrested While Trying To Distribute Unga
Social media is on fire following the arrest of Comedian Eric Omondi as he was trying to distribute Unga at City Stadium.
As earlier communicated by the comedian, fans were to assemble at the City Stadium to receive packets of flour.
However, in a video going round on Social media, Eric Omondi stated that lorries ferrying maize flour were yet to making their way to the stadium and the distribution had not even commenced, when the comedian was arrested by cops and taken to Industrial Police station.
“Niko sawa, lorry zinakuja”
He was set to help Kenyans who are in need as he says he can afford to put food on their table due to the current high cost of living.
“Nasaidia wakenya wenzetu hawana unga bwana na mimi naweza afford kidogo”
Netizens who have not taken the matter lightly have seen the comedian trend through many posts, tweets and retweets asking why Omondi is being arrested for distributing food to hungry Kenyans.
“Since when did charity become unlawful in Kenya?” A netizen inquired
“I was there to collect my 2kgs but unfortunately you cannot outshine the government,” Job Kariuki said
“Am waiting to read the charges preferred against Erick omondi. That the suspect has been arrested for distributing Unga contrary to section blah of our statutes that criminilalises charity work, oh my God! I can’t even comprehend this act by the police,”Patrick Wamalwa noted.
Gas To Cost Ksh. 300-500 Effective June
President William Ruto has once again given Kenyans hope if his latest promise will be implemented.
Speaking at KICC during the re-launch of the Women Enterprise Fund today, March 2, the head of state promised that the price of a 6 Kilogram gas will reduce from the current Ksh,2500-2800 to Ksh. 300-500.
“Tutaweka pesa ya serikali kupunguza gharama ya mtungi ya gas. Ile ya kilo sita mnanunua KSh 2500- KSh 2,800 tutashukisha chini mpaka KSh 500 ama KSh 300.”
This is in line with move towards green and clean energy, as he recognizes the highest percentage of Kenyans using firewood and charcoal.
https://mideyahdigital.co.ke/2023/03/02/gas-to-cost-ksh-300-500-effective-june/
The promise made his audience shout with huge applause that cut his speech for a while.
In the same event, the President also warned those filling gases without licenses causing harm to Kenyans and loses to the country, that the Government will soon weed them out of the market.
“Every person who is filling gas will be registered and licensed by the government of Kenya,” he said
Drinking Coke, Pepsi May Increase Testicle Size,Sperm Count, Study Shows
Carbonated beverages have for a long time been believed to reduce sperm quality and motility when consumed one litre a day.
However, recent research conducted by researchers from Northwest Minzu University in China,have claimed the consumption of carbonated beverages increases the size of testicles and sperm count.
The research which was conducted and published in the scientific journal Acta Endocrinol, scientists used mice to come to their final conclusion.
They took mice as a sample where one group of mice was given plain water and the other group given Coca Cola and Pepsi drinks to analyse the effect of carbonated beverages on sperm count and testicle sizes.
After 15 days, the researchers measured the size of the testicles, blood sugar tests and weight where they discovered the mice that had consumed Coca Cola and Pepsi drinks demonstrated a high rise in blood sugar, quantity of sperms and increase in size of the testicles.
“The concentration of serum testosterone in all mice were enhanced after Pepsi and Coca Cola treatment” research showed. According to them, high doses of Coca Cola and Pepsi could improve testosterone secretion in mice.
In addition, drinking Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola could promote testis development, enhance testosterone secretion, increase serum testosterone concentrations.
“Our findings provided the scientific basis for fully understanding carbonated beverages effects and their mechanism on development and reproduction functions of humans, but also benefit to prevent prostate dysfunction and cancer,” the study authors wrote.
However, in line with the previous research, this study brings in a scientific battle where carbonated beverages were said to be altering hormones that affects ovulation in women.
In a survey of 2,500 men done on a previous research, the researchers said that sperm quantity reduced by 30% when one litre of carbonated beverages is consumed a day.
In a recent study before the above previous research, it was established that massive consumption of coffee or caffeine increased testosterone production.
So far, there’s still little documentation correlating reproductive function and fertility in animals and humans although researchers claim more studies have to be done.
What has been in existence has been claims that consumption of carbonated beverages may lead to obesity, cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.
In the previous studies on the other hand, “health damage effects of carbonated beverages on
Man,72, Who Survived Hyena Attack Killed By An Elephant
The family of Musili Musembi, 72, has been thrown into mourning after he was killed by a marauding Elephant in Likoni village in Kibwezi East Constituency, Makueni County.
Area residents have blamed the police for the late response towards the incident.
The irate residents are said to have wrapped up the body in Kenya national flag and further prevented the police from taking the body in protest over the poor response by the Kenya Wildlife Services wardens towards the wildlife menace in the region.
They also demanded to be addressed by Tourism CS Penina Malonza.
This made the security personnels fire teargas on air, dispersing the residents before taking the body.
https://mideyahdigital.co.ke/2023/03/03/man72-who-survived-hyena-attack-killed-by-an-elephant/
The man is said to have survived an hyena attack back in 2020, when it came to prey on his cattle sustaining a bruise on his hand as a result.
The body of the deceased has since been moved to Kibwezi Hospital Mortuary for storage.
Francis Gachuri Officially Leaves Citizen TV
Earlier this week, celebrated political journalist Francis Gachuri was appointed head of communications at the Interior Ministry.
During his News Gang show on Thursday March 3, Gachuri called it a day at the Royal Media Services(RMS) in an emotional moment.
He highlighted his 17 year old Journalism journey in the Royal Media Station, in his famous Punchline, which he says has built him to the person he is today.
“It’s been a good experience, I came here at 24, I exit at 41”
As seen in the videos that have formed part of his journey, Gachuri was so skinny when he joined the station but now leaves a well-built man.
He further states getting married, building his family and having his children while working for SK Macharia owned station.
“When I joined RMS 5,6661 years ago, I was a young man., who did not even have a family. While here, I got married and had children. All my major milestones have happened while I’m here,”
He thanked his bosses, colleagues and viewers who have helped in building the person he is today while recognizing hiw working environment that allowed him work with the best.
Francis Gachuri Appointed Head Of Communication At Ministry Of Interior
He has served at SK Macharia’s Station for a period of 16 years. While at RMS, he was the host of iNooro TV’s political talk show Kiririmbi and also one of the hosts of citizen TV’s News commentary show News Gang.
Gachuri bade farewell to his colleagues on Wednesday morning during the weekly newsroom editorial meeting.
“On September 1, 2007, I joined RMS as a political reporter. 5,660 days later, I announce my exit to take up another national assignment. I am grateful and humbled by the many experiences, lessons, and opportunities I have had in the industry. I have called this place home, when I came here, I was a young man, who did not even have a family then. All my major milestones have happened while I was here. Now I have two families, my wife and kids and as well as the RMS family that includes my colleagues, our viewers, listeners and readers. I am not going to another media house,” said Emotional Gachuri.
https://mideyahdigital.co.ke/2023/03/01/francis-gachuri-appointed-head-of-communication-at-ministry-of-interior/
Gachuri gave a special appreciation to chairman SK Macharia and Vice-Chair Mrs. Macharia together with the Managing Director Wachira Waruru as well as other directors like Linus Kaikai, Fred Afune, Latifah Ngunjiri, Moses Karanja, Micheal Ngugi and Carol Wanyama for being an integral part of his career.
“I thank God for everything. I have the rare privilege of working with the very best in the industry. My colleagues are the best. Team excellence. The invaluable guidance of my bosses will always be truly appreciated,” he said.
He will be leaving the station at the end of this week.
Bei Za Unga, Umeme Na Bidhaa 4 Nyingine Za Msingi Zashuka Baada Ya Rais Ruto Kuingilia Kati
Ahadi ya Rais William Ruto ya kupunguza bei ya bidhaa za kimsingi inaonekana kudhihirika kufuatia ripoti ya hivi punde ya Ofisi ya Kitaifa ya Takwimu ya Kenya (KNBS) iliyotolewa jana Jumanne, Februari 28.
Huku Wakenya wengi wakihangaika na gharama ya juu ya maisha, awali walidai kupunguzwa kwa bei ya bidhaa sita muhimu kama afueni kubwa kwao.
Miongoni mwa bidhaa za kimsingi zilizoshuka kwa bei jana kwa kipindi cha kati ya Januari 2023 na Februari 2023 ni pamoja na unga wa mahindi ulioimarishwa na umeme.
Bei ya unga wa mahindi ulioimarishwa kwa kilo 2 imeshuka kwa asilimia 2.5 huku maduka mengi ya rejareja yakiuza bidhaa hiyo kwa bei ya wastani ya shilingi mia 180 kama alivyoahidi Rais Ruto.
https://mideyahdigital.co.ke/2023/03/01/bei-za-unga-umeme-na-bidhaa-4-nyingine-za-msingi-zashuka-baada-ya-rais-ruto-kuingilia-kati/
Februari 23, Rais aliahidi kuendeleza hatua za kuingilia kati ili kupunguza bei ya unga wa Mahindi.
Bei ya umeme pia imesajili kushuka kwa kiasi kikubwa kwa asilimia 2.9 na asilimia 3.7 kwa kilowati 200 na kilowati 50 mtawalia.
Aidha, hatua hii ilikuwa baada ya Baraza la Mawaziri kuidhinisha kuondolewa kwa kusitisha Mikataba ya Ununuzi wa Nishati (PPAs) kama njia ya kuimarisha usalama wa nishati ya taifa kwa kufungua sekta ya nishati kwa uwekezaji unaoendelea.
Baraza la Mawaziri pia lilifichua kuwa litapunguza bei kwa kudhibiti bei za wakandarasi huru wa kawi waliolaumiwa kwa kutoza Kenya Power kupita kiasi hatua iliyosababisha bei ya tokeni kuongezeka.
Pakiti ya kilo 2 ya unga wa ngano vile vile imesajili kushuka kwa bei kwa asilimia 2.4 huku wauzaji wengi wakiuza kwa bei ya wastani ya shilingi 191.
Sukari nayo sasa ni wastani wa shilingi mia 141 huku sukari nyeupe ikiuzwa kwa wastani wa shilingi mia 150 ambayo ilikuwa punguzo la asilimia 3.2.
Bidhaa zilizosajili ongezeko la bei ni pamoja na; kodi ya nyumba ya kila mwezi (asilimia 0.3), gesi ya kupikia (asilimia 4.7), machungwa (asilimia 2.8), nyanya (asilimia 7.8),na kabichi (asilimia 11.3). )
Mnamo Jumapili, Februari 26, Ruto alitoa ramani yake ya kuhakikisha kuwa gesi ya kupikia inakuwa rahisi kwa kila kaya.
Moi University Law Students Shines In The National Moot Court Competitions
Moi University, School of Law emerged winners in Moot Court competition on 25th February in an event held at Kenya School of Law.
In the event where all best law schools in Kenya contested, Moi University Law Students won four trophies out of six and now will proceed to international competition in Washington DC.
The trophies won were; Best Team Overall, the Best Memorial Overall, the Best Male Oralist, and the Best Applicant Memorial.
Speaking after the competition, Larry Oduor one of the participants from Moi University, School of Law, said they had been prepared thoroughly by their trainers and themselves.
https://mideyahdigital.co.ke/2023/02/28/moi-university-law-students-shines-in-the-national-moot-court-competitions/
“The competition are usually tough but our trainers had done their best so the task was on our side to deliver as per the train.
“Moreover, we had done intense research in our presentation thus we were confident in what we were presenting though, you may compete but the one who usually knows if you’ll win is the team on the bench” Oduor says.
Moi University’s School of Law was represented by a team of third year students; Larry Oduor, Jessica Damar Agak and Santos B. Michelle and coached by the faculty and Tali Israel Tali and Bett Rickard, who are volunteer alumni coaches.
Larry however adds that the team is seriously on practice to go and represent Kenya and MUSOL- Moi University School of Law at the international level.
“We are intensively preparing ourselves for the next step and in line with what we have done in research, I know we are able to the task” adds Larry.
The team hopes to do the best at a global level though one of the challenges it faces is financial inadequacy. Larry say, with good financial support which is a hurdle, they look forward to doing the best.
Jessica Damar, a passionate law student and leader currently serving as The First Female President of The Law Students’ Society of Kenya and The Secretary General for The Kenya Model of the United Nations- Moi university ,says she hopes to represent Kenya and MUSOL well in Washington DC.
“My interest in international law follows my deep fascination in international rights and obligations of states. As a pan African, I believe that we should have our voices included in international legal issues and foster knowledge and respect of International law in Africa and the world.
” The Jessup competition has offered as a platform to solidify our passion in international law. We put in countless of hours in research and oratory preparation as we prepared to dissect international law questions related to the hypothetical ‘case concerning The Clarent belt’ “ notes Jessica.
Jessica will be one of the fiercest cremé de la cremé intelligentsia law aficionado representing pan African diehards, MUSOL and Kenya at large in Public International Law in Washington DC.
The team will now represent the University and the Country to the global rounds which will involve representatives from different countries to compete on various legal areas such as; Public International Law, Criminal Law just to highlight but a few which is slated for 8th – 15th April in Washington DC
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