Men,
A man who overcomes lust, gluttony and greed has solved 90% of his problems.
A man's first battle is self-betrayal,
A man's first victory is self-restraint.
The man who can govern himself has the power to command success.
#MasculinitySaturday
Students must understand that there are consequences when they set other human beings on fire.
When I visited Naivasha maximum prison I met the only suspect sentenced to death for the May 24, 1999 arson attack in Nyeri High School that claimed the lives of four prefects.
The student was 33 years old or thereabout when I met him. He was convicted by a juvenile court and later committed to life imprisonment after he turned 18.
The 2001 Kyanguli fire tragedy claimed the lives of 67 students. Two 16-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder. The judge handling the matter resigned in 2006 amid corruption-related allegations. A new judge declared the court matter a mistrial.
I took my time with the file, and it was clear that someone had done everything to make sure the two boys escaped justice. I tracked one down to an office in the CBD. He is somewhere out here.
The July 13, 1991, St Kizito High School massacre remains the most disturbing and heart-wrenching story I have covered.
The boys stormed the girls' dormitory. Reason? They had refused to join them in a strike.
In the ensuing violence, 71 school girls were raped and 19 of them lost their lives, mostly due to suffocation after being tightly packed into a corner during the attack.
Some were arrested and as usual, parents worked the justice system and many escaped the hangman’s noose.
But in a dark twist of events, most of the accused “turned mad”, and others ended up as drunks.
I remember visiting a lady now in her fifties who was still overwhelmed by the events of that night- oh she cried.
I met most of the boys then now men. Drunkards. Wasted.
Let’s see how the tragic Utumishi Fire tragedy plays out but if the prosecution proves those arrested are involved, it will be the end of school and freedom.
I have been to Nyeri, St Kizito, Kyanguli, Endarasha, and Bombolulu Girls' High School.
It's a life-changing experience!
No amount of justice or compensation can bring back the lives lost.
What were these students thinking?
I genuinely don't understand it.
From what I've seen, this doesn't look like a split-second mistake. It raises serious questions about planning, intent, and what they expected would happen after the fires were started.
I've never watched footage of an arson incident before, and it's difficult to comprehend how someone could knowingly start a fire in a dormitory full of students and not anticipate the potential consequences.
Perhaps there are facts investigators still need to uncover, but as things stand, I am struggling to make sense of it.
What do you think was going through their minds?
A fruit vendor expresses disappointment over people buying soda for KSh 150 but refusing to buy a pineapple for KSh 80 which is nutritious than soda which if full of syrup chemicals....
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING OF MAMA DORICE AKELO.
On behalf of the people of Kisumu County and on my own behalf, I convey my deepest condolences to Hon.Jared Okelo, Mp Nyando following the passing of Mama Dorice Akelo.
The loss of a mother leaves a void that words can scarcely fill. May God grant you fortitude.
At this difficult moment, the people of Kisumu County stand with you in prayer and solidarity. May God grant you and your family comfort, peace, and fortitude, and may Mama Dorice Akelo rest in eternal peace.
SENATOR PROF.TOM OJIENDA SC MP.
Good evening @ProfOjiendaTom
You were at the top of gubernatorial race . With the kind of the below allegations it will be only better for the bigger Kano to unite and give Kisumu a leader
I was at the funeral. Prof. Ojienda came with goons. Armed with pangas. The same goons are ones that chased Orengo. This is unacceptable. Let @orengo_james have a right to express his political opinions
RULE OF MEN.
Never sleep with a married woman
Never sleep with your coworkers
Never sleep with your friend's ex
Never sleep with a single mum.
Never sleep with your brother's girlfriend
Never sleep with a woman older than you.
Never sleep with a woman you don't trust.
Game imeenda, tunakubali tu.
Man City wamefanya ile kitu, lakini kwenye table bado tuko juu.
Hii ni long game, si one match.We regroup, we restrategise, we come back stronger. COYG ❤️