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Raila: Why I'm Proud of theHandshake with PresidentUhuru Kenyatta

By John Wanjohi Mon, 04/30/2018 @ 04:09pm 392 views 0 comments

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga has termed his famous March 9th handshake with President Kenyatta as a success, stating that it achieved immediate results.

Speaking in Kajiado over the weekend, Odinga said that he was proud to see that political temperatures in the country have toned down as a result of the handshake.

“When I decided to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta after that golden handshake, political temperatures came down. Everyone is now shaking hands for the good of our country,” he was quoted as saying by The Star.

The ODM leader, who spoke at Enkorika, Kajiado Central, said the handshake was all about reconciling Kenyans and not for personal benefits as critics have claimed.

Raila left the crowd in stitches when he said that the handshake has even gone global, as more world leaders emulated his gesture with President Kenyatta. He cited the recent meeting between arch rivals North Korean President Kim Jong-un and his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in at the world’s most militarised border.

“Three days ago, Korean leaders bonded over handshakes during a world summit in a positive mood that appears to break 65 years of North and South animosity ,”said Raila amid laughter from the crowd.

Odinga had attended a thanksgiving ceremony for ODM politician John Loisa at Enkorika, Kajiado Central.

American Rapper Rick RossAccused of Lip Syncing duringLive Performance at NairobiConcert

By John Wanjohi Sun, 04/29/2018 @ 10:55am 140 views 1 comments

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The much publicized show, NRGWave featuring popular American rapper Rick Ross went down on Saturday night at the Carnivore grounds in Nairobi.

The show was marred by a maddening traffic, a muddy venue and a one-hour delay, but this didn't stop fans from arriving at the joint to witness one of the most celebrated hip hop singers in the world perform in Nairobi.

At 2:30am, the Everyday I’m Hustlin hit-maker arrived on stage and spent about 10 minutes parading himself to thousands of fans who thronged the venue for what was sold as one of the biggest entertainment shows in the country in recent years.

During the actual performance, the 42-year-old walked up and down the stage, dropping just a few stanzas here and there, as his popular hits played in the background.

After an hour of lip syncing majority of his famous hits, the Maybach recording label owner left the stage. This has left some fans complaining, some of them having forked out as much as Sh Sh10,000 just to watch him live.

Urban hip hop group Camp Mullah, Rapper Khaligraph Jones and Nyashinski curtain-raised the show for Rick Ross. NRG Radio host Mwalimu Racheal was the main MC for the concert.

Ross landed to a VIP reception at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday morning. Hundreds of fans camped at the Nairobi airport to welcome him before he was driven away in a large motorcade of luxury vehicles.

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Kenyan Car Maker MobiusReceives Sh500 Million fromUS Gov't to Build Factory

By John Wanjohi Thu, 04/26/2018 @ 09:37am 788 views 1 comments

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The United States has issued a Sh500 million loan to Kenyan car manufacturer, Mobius to enable it build a new plant.

Mobius said the loan by the US government’s development finance institution Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Opic) will be used to equip its new factory in Nairobi with new technology that enables end-to-end production capabilities.

This will enable the new plant, to be opened mid this year, perform processes such as fabrication of the vehicle frame, anti-corrosion treatment, general assembly, painting, final inspection and quality testing.

The factory will also have a research and development arm as Mobius looks to churn out 1,900 additional vehicles by 2019. So far, the manufacturer has sold 50 units, all made at Thika-based motor vehicle assembler, Kenya Vehicle Manufacturer.

“We believe that the growth of manufacturing will be a vital part of Kenya’s industrialisation story over the next decade and beyond, and Mobius will play a key role in realising this vision,” said Mobius Motors, chief executive office, Joel Jackson.

“With our first generation model, we proved that a car can be designed, developed, and built here. As we prepare to launch our new Mobius II model, the stage in our evolution is to establish our own production capacity,” said Mr Jackson.

The loan from Opic is part of a Sh1.1 billion ($11 million) financing Mobius received from investors including New York-based PanAfrican Investment Co.

The new model of Mobius vehicle goes for Sh1.58 million and has advanced features including power steering, sealed side windows and lockable doors.

“Mobius has developed an innovative solution to the shortage of affordable transportation in Africa, which is one of the biggest hurdles to economic growth,” said Ray Washburne, Opic president and CEO.

President Kenyatta Slamsthose Opposed to theHandshake, Vows to ContinueWorking with Raila

By John Wanjohi Thu, 04/26/2018 @ 04:55pm 106 views 4 comments

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President Kenyatta has slammed those opposed to his handshake with opposition leader Raila Odinga, accusing them of being against national unity.

Speaking during the funeral service of the late Kenneth Matiba held at Ihura Stadium in Murang’a County on Thursday, the President stated that he was aware of individuals in both Jubilee and the Opposition, who are uncomfortable with the unity pact.

“I know there are many who were not pleased with what we did, we know, we’re hearing noise from here and there… both from my side and his (Raila’s) side… and that is the truth, because they (those opposed to the handshake) thrive on commotion,” said Kenyatta.

He added:“But we decided that we do not want those who thrive on commotion, we want those who will thrive in peace and prosperity, that is the direction we wish and desire for our people.”

President Kenyatta was categorical that the handshake with Odinga was not about succession politics, but rather uniting the country, sentiments that were echoed by the opposition leader.

“In order to entrench democracy, we must entrench unity. So that even when we differ, we differ on the basis of ideas; not ethnicity, not religion,” he said.

"I wonder why people raise issues about 2022 when I meet with Raila. As Raila has said there will be elections in 2022, 2027 and up to 3000."

President Kenyatta vowed to continue working with Raila and urged other leaders to rally behind the unity initiative.

"I will continue walking with Raila. Those willing to go with us should join us and seek any clarification they want from us and not plot behind our backs."

"Let us leave these politics aside and focus on what matters most for Kenyans. With that we will have helped them realise their dream. Leadership does not come easy and is not an agreement on paper but having the vision towards a better Kenya," He said.

The President further noted that only unity can help the country achieve the much needed economic development. "I, therefore, ask our politicians to stop their petty backstabbing and blackmail. When Kenya burns, even your place will burn. Fire does not miss anyone."

"Let us emulate our fathers and dedicate ourselves to sorting out all the issues we have purposed to. I appreciate my brother Raila for agreeing to work together with me because Kenya is bigger than an individual," he said

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