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Devolution
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Politics
By Nelson Mandera
Raila slams Jubilee over corruption
T
He also added that the
he CORD leader
President is surrounded
Raila Odinga
by corrupt individual
has termed Jubilee
who continue to loot the
government “System ya
public hence making
Majambazi” who knows
them rich day in day out.
only how siphoning
and looting the county. “The president is surrounded
with corrupt people who are
“Jubilee government is
making themselves rich day
‘a system of Majambazi’
in day out hence the taxpayers
who only knows how to
are recusing in total poverty”.
siphon and loot public
resources without mercy The CORD leader said that
or favour from common in five years the Jubilee
mwanaichi”,said Odinga administration has not
achieved much but instead
The former primer also
hey have been creating
continued to say that the
scandals in almost every
government of the day Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama, Cord Leader Raila Odinga, gospel artist Hellen
project they launch.
has not achieved anything K,Kitutu masaba Mp Timothy Bosire,Kasibul kabondo Mp Cyprian osele enjoying a
for the Kenyan to smile The former premier was dance during the youth summit in Nyamira PHOTO/ Nelson Mandela
about but the looting addressing youths in
of the highest order. Nyagarama said that his almost three quarters and Mp Crispin osere and
Nyamira county during government has gemployed the remains will be done among other leaders.
the Nyamira KikaoYouth more than 1000 youths. . for this financial year and
The jubilee government
summit w h e r e he sa id for the years to come we Kikao
has been being condemned
that youths are depressed “ M y g o v e r n m e n t h a s will only do renovating of
by the opposition over This comes as experts have
for lack of employement. e m p l o y e d m o r e t h a n them and also tarmac some
the corruption and a lot questioned the imprtance of
of sagas in the county. 1000 youths and others roads”,said Nyagarama.
“Our youths are depressed and more in other department the Kikao forums that have
are frustrated due to the lack including healthy, Education The youth summit was been held in the region for
Mr. Odinga further noted
of employment”,said raila. ( E C D E ) , e n f o r c e m e n t attend by Nyamira county the past few months.
that he has never lied
to Kenyans about the He urged the youths not and more department”, ODM leaders including, the They say that is illogical
Jubilee scandals starting to re-eelct incompetent s a i d N y a g a r a m a . ODM National treasurer to spend taxpayers money
with NYS,Eurobond leaders who have and the Kitutu masaba to prepare for forums that
among others. Nyagarama also added constituency member of
nothing to offer to them. that his government has parliament Hon.Timothy dont help find solutions to
He further said that done all roads in most B o s i r e , N y a m i r a O D M the youth.
At he same time he urged the
when he came up with youths to bring change by parts of the county and the chair and West Mugirango Few Months ago, the same
the NYS scandal they taking ID cards and register remaining roads will be constituency member of forum was held at Kisii
(jubilee)said I am jealous as a voter to bring the change. done for this financial year. Parliament Hon.Dr.James by his counterpaart where
of them for what they
have done in a short time Speaking a the same venue “On matters of roads my Gesami, Nyamira county ODM politics took centre
than me in Kibera slums. Nyamira county boss John g o v e r n m e n t h a s d o n e women Representative Alice stage.
Chae ,Kasibul kabondo
Health Focus
By Kefah Mecha
What to do to avoid food Poisoning
Food poisoning is caused by parasite which firmed that you have a cer-
swallowing food or water causes food tain kinds of bacterial food
contaminated by bacteria, poisoning. poisoning and symptoms
parasites, viruses or their The parasite are severe. The sooner the
toxins. takes one to treatment begins the better.
Symptoms two weeks for Prevention
Onset of the symptoms symptomsto Washing hands, Utensils
varies depending on the appear. and food surfaces often re-
contaminant responsible. duces the risk after touch-
These symptoms include: Other con- ing any poison. Also, Cook
Abdominal Cramps, Di- timants foods to a safe temperature
arrhea, Fever and chills, includes to kill possible food poisons.
Headache, Nausea and Clostridium m o s t Refrigeration or freez-
t h e
v o m i t i n g , We a k n e s s botulinum, Escherichia people the illness resolves ing perishable foods
fluid in the body. Persis-
Causes coli, Hepatis A hysteria, without treatment within a promptly could save the
tent diarrhea leads to lose
There are many types of Rotavinis, Salmonella few days. deal to kill some of the
these minerals. There is
bacteria or parasitic agents rio,Shigela,Staphylococuss Treatment may also include; possible food poison.
need to replace them as
that cause food poisoning aureus and Norovirus. A) Replacement of fluids Defrost food safely and
early as possible to pre-
Campylobacter which Treatment and electrolytes always throw out food
vent severe dehydration.
takes 2 to 5 days before the It depends on the severity Minerals such as Sodium, that you doubt and also
B) Antibiotics
symptoms starts to show. of your symptoms and the potassium and Calcium play make correct use of toi-
In severe cases your Doc-
Giardial Lambila is another source of the illness. For a major role in balancing of lets/pit latrines at all times.
tor may prescribe if con-
Gusii Star 7th - 21st Deecember 2016 6
Editorial
Gusii leaders
should put
Omogusii interest
first
The trend of both Jubilee and Cord led teams
attacking, striping each other naked and airing
their dirty linen before the Mwanyagetinge
Nation is a misplaced priority which is unhealthy
and unwanted.
These so called leaders should come out and tell
the Omogusii what they have brought into the
table as far as the Jubilee and Cord affiliates are
concerned.
Empty promises and parrot words add no
value to Mwanyagetinge family. Something
which has made it to continue lagging behind
due to ignorance, laziness and greedy of area
representatives who majority of them are unable
to bargain on behalf of Omogusii and instead
they are duped with goodies and false promises Opinion
at the expense of the poor Omogusii who
continue languishing in poverty.
Up to when will Omugusii keep watching
Youth advice to the Youths
from the fence as other communities continue
enjoying the national cake? ‘fun experience’. Sharing
It is high time for Gusii Leaders to desist from By Gibson Mochama INFLUENCE, one which stressful experiences with
cheap and petty politics, instead strike genuine will cause change in their fellow comrades/youth,
deals as well embrace development for the lives and that of the society. really helps form close
prosperity of Mwanyagetinge Nation. bonds and developed, thus
The youth should be provided
the kind of leadership our
Promote Agricultural with opportunities to expose
Universities want mores;
to create employemnt them into the real world and
Kisii University.
hence links should be created
The recent demonstartions of Kisii Youths over the for that interaction if at all I n c o n c l u s i o n , I a m
rate of unemployment is worrying. This is because influence is to be achieved. c e r t a i n t h a t b e s i d e s
most of the youths are chunned from universities This will let my peers know passion for leadership,
with mentality that they are meant for white collar Although I don’t carry a that better leadership means focus and determination
jobs. traditional leadership title, better tomorrow. Hence helps in personal growth
This has increased unemployment and thus creating i somehow always find youths Should focus on the as a youth. Two factors
a poor economy for the county. myself in the role of a leader. following; determine success. First is
Its adviceable for he county to work with I suppose it stems from my the person’s determination
stakeholders to ensure that many youths are Trust and happiness.
upbringing as a child whose to succeed, whether you
encouraged to venture into Agribusiness so that aspects of self-reliance Whatever position one are ready to make sacrifices
they can create self employment. and discipline background holds there will always be to achieved. your goal.
were well instilled. As an others at your top. Hence do Equally important is the
Also universities should encourage such initiatives individual contributor have believe that youth should be support of people around
that can promote innovative ways. And thus often had management provided with safe space in you.
concerned County executive with Agriculture responsibilities throughout order for them to put forward
should work with the relevant Authorities to my life and been called to To succeed is not about
their ideas and argue them
train and encourage self dependance tor reduce lead initiatives that involve alienating everyone and
out without victimization
unemployment. team of peers. stepping on other people for
and build consensus for a
you to achieved your goal.
Editorial Team Only an enthusiastic,
better nation.
It’s about recognizing your
Graphics analytical and highly Personal development. weaknesses and accepting
Managing Editor CAM2 Kreations dedicated leader is what When you are in leadership support from people who
Eric Mwengei t o d a y ’s y o u t h w a n t . I you want to challenge genuinely want to help you.
Contributors write all this to state the yourself to do a better job If it were not for my both
Chief Sub Editor Nemuel Omoke fact thatI have a reason than your predecessors and peers and elders’ advisory
Eric Kimori Okong’o Ondieki for being a proud student those around you. To me, and motivation, I wouldn’t
Dennis Kirwa should be entrusted by the my greatest motivation in be so enthusiastic about not
News Editor Nelson Mandera Kisii University student leadership is to treat others just leading but offering
Erick Nyakundi Patrick Mulangi community to make extreme better than have I have been quality servant leadership.
change, this the time! ever treated throughout my
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Fierce battle for the Kisii Senatorial seat;
as Big Names express interest
.... Continued from Page 1
By Eric Nyakundi
Prof Ongeri joins the list of
other contenders who are
eyeing for the Senatorial
Seat such as Charles Ny-
achae and Omingo Magara.
The former Education
Minister in Kibaki regime
however, played his cards
well since he has not so far
(Left )Prof. Sam Ongeri and (Far Right) Omingo Magara who vied for Kisii Senate seat in 2013 and has not been received well
said the party he will use to lost to Obure (Centre Left) who has vowed to unseat Gov. Ongwae (2nd Left) in 2017 elections in Kisii something which
seek mandate in what can PHOTO/ Gusii star
who is a member for Or- ministration since the last is likely to jeopardize his
be believed that he is weigh-
ange Democratic Move- election of 2013 as opposed stronghold in favour of Ju- candidature if at all Jubi-
ing options on the political
ment (ODM) going against to the new faces that have bilee. lee cold reception is some-
vehicle he will use to con-
his Jubilee affiliate. Mr joined the regime recently. Political analyst from the re- thing to go by up to election
test for the seat something
Ongeri was one of the Jubi- The Obomo Bwo Mogusii gion argue that since Ongeri period.
which has so far left many
lee point men in Gusii Land which is led by Former Con- has come out to support The other possible con-
perturbed about his future
up to the recent. His recent stitution Implantation Com- Ongwae is therefore likely tender is Omingo Magara
political ambitions.
motive has elicited mixed mission Chair Kisii Senator to be the man to watch and of PDP who so far remained
Mr Ongeri had contested for
reactions from both sides of hopeful Charles Nyachae he is likely to carry the day silent about his candida-
the seat in the 2013 elections
Jubilee and Cord about his and Kisii County Deputy since Ongwae is likely to ture to run for the seat. Mr
but lost to incumbent Sena-
future political ambitions. Governor Joash Maangi throw some weight behind Magara emerged the second
tor Chris Obure who has
Sources close to Mr Ongeri who have been so far been him in that they have fallen in the 2013 election is likely
so far declared his interest
reveal that he felt betrayed drumming for Jubilee in out with the current Sena- to be another threat sine he
to vie for the gubernatorial
when Jubilee gave the upper Gusii amid the cold recep- tor Obure who has vowed still has massive support on
seat hence leaving the race
hand to Obomo Bwo Omo- tion from the area residents. to dethrone him in the forth the ground at the moment.
wide open for new entrants.
gusii and at the same time According to the sources coming general elections. Sources intimate to him re-
Lately Mr Ongeri shocked
chose Nyachae over him privy Maangi led team has At the same time the veal that Mr Magara will
area residents when he
to spearhead Jubilee Party embarked on Jubilee re- critics argue that Nyachae is vie for the seat he is only
openly endorsed the
while locking him out bear- alignment to woo in more likely to face an uphill task waiting for the right time to
re-election of Kisii County
ing in mind that he has been supporters in a bid to turn in that Jubilee party which come for him to officially
Governor James Ongwae
working with Jubilee Ad- tables in ODM’s Gusii he will use to run for the seat announce his senatorial bid.
F
ormer Nyaribari Chache Member of Parliament
Robert Monda will be making a major come back
after things backfired which saw him dethroned
in the 2013 elections by the incumbent MP Richard
Tong’i.
According to reliable sources Monda is realigning him-
self a head of the 2017 to try to woo Nyaribarians who
had casted him out in what believed to be exclusive
leadership during his term in office.
Following the turn of the tables Monda has been per-
suading area electorates to give him another term prom-
ising to provide servant leadership.
At moment Monda is enjoying massive support from
area constituents something political analysts observe
that if things will not change he is likely to clinch the
Nyabaribari Chache Parliamentary seat.
Monda will battle out for the seat with the incumbent
legislature Tong’i who will also be seeking re-election
and ODM’s Chris Bichage among other new entrants.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
Pictorial
Omanga Seeks
to Woo
Nairobi Voters
By Andy Maranga
Millicent Nyaboke
Omanga is seeking a Wom-
Millicent Omanga
en Representative Seat in
Nairobi County. seat.
Ms Omanga is Bechelors
of Commerce holder. She
is currently Kengen serving
Director.
The Nairobi Women Rep
hopeful is also the Founder
and Managing Director at
Milways Enterprises a mul-
tibillion business supplier.
In addition, Ms Omanga is
a Youth Leader Rimpa SDA
in Nairobi.
The Philanthropist aspiring
leader will battle out for the
seat with the sitting women
Rep Rachael Sebesh and
new entrant Karen Nyamu.
The latest survey polls ranks
Ms Omanga as the most
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B
efore 2013,
very little was
known about Dr.
Fred Okengo Matiang’i
the cabinet Secretary for
Education. The ever-strict,
stern and no-nonsense
Cabinet Secretary has so
far impressed and has a
record on the dockets he has
been given in the Jubilee
administration. The 2010 Cs Fred Matiang’i (Left )and Justice David Kenani Maraga
Kenyan constitution gave Technology he was later credibility of the Justice David Kisii Deputy Governor Joash
room to non politicians moved to education docket, examination exercise has Kenani Maraga Maangi PHOTO/ Courtesy
to hold the cabinet posts. he had also acted as the witnessed a far reaching
He has made his critics Cabinet Secretary for Lands. decline of cheating in David Kenani Maraga The Kisii County’s Orange
go mute and turned foe He is a former lecturer at exams’ he saidIn the born in 1951 no doubt Democratic Movement Deputy
to friends. During exams Egerton University and results released by he shares Governor Joash Maangi
period the CS has so far on the University of Nairobi. theEducation CS earliest smi ilarities with the has finally been dismissed
a personal basis kept an eye During his tenure, he held this month, therewere no biblical David. He made from the party alongside
on the exams administration research and programme cancelled results in the it through as the Chief other rebels namely Kwale
with Prof George Magoha, implementation positions country except 21 cases Justice beating worthy Governor Salim Mvurya,
chairman of Kenya National in local and international of varied examination candidates to what MPs Ababu Namwamba
Examination Council majority of Kenyans (Budalang’i) and Samuel
“
malpractice that
leading the pack, Teachers were reported. never saw coming. Arama (Nakuru West), MPs
Service Commission Both, studied their Masters D r . O n d e r i He hails from Masoud Mwahima (Likoni),
Chairperson Mrs. Lydia at the University of Nairobi both, Nyamira County John Waluke (Sirisia), Stephen
who doubles
Nzomo, Chief Executive staunch Seventh Day Adventists Bonyamatuta Ward. Kariuki (Mathare), Isaac
and come from the same county.
the Director of
Officer Nancy Macharia, Jaramogi Oginga Justice Maraga emerged Mwaura (Nominated), Zainab
and Principal Secretary Odinga University the best from among 11 Chidzuga (Kwale woman
Dr. Belio Kipsang taking organisations. He worked of Science and Technology other candidates who representative) and Viwandani
positions towards ensuring a s a c o n s u l t a n t f o r , (JOOUST) Kisii Campus, had applied for the MCA Samwel Nyang’wara.
the CS gets it right. among others, the World a s k e d t h e K e n y a post of Chief Justice.
Matiang’i’s exemplary However there is more For Joash Maangi the Kisii
Bank,the Commonwealth National Examination
performance is attributed that is in his hands as County Governor it is not yet
Parliamentary Association, C o u n c i l t o c o n s i d e r
to teamwork and leadership he is expected to end clear how his replacement
the Inter-Parliamentary rotating supervisors and
and governance skills he had court cartels that has will be arrived at since the
Union and the United Nations invigilators during the
earned through experience so far taken roots in constitution is silent on the
Development Programme. examination exercise
from both public and private the judicial system. part of the Deputy Governor.
He is a governance and in future to enhance
sector before he joined Prior to his appointment Maangi who has since assumed
programme implementation morecredibility.
Jubilee administration. as the 14th Chief roles of Jubilee party taking
expert and a former country Doing that, the director
The name Matiang’i is Justice of the Republic lead at the Campaign team
d i r e c t o r o f t h e K e n y a observed, will sustain the
now a household name of Kenya, he was is said to be a worried man.
P a r l i a m e n t a r y S u p p o r t good trend that has been
even as the community Programme. started by the CS. Dr. serving as the Presiding He is said to be weighing
closely associates itself B y t h e t i m e o f h i s Mating’s in the education Court of Appeal Judge political options to go for
with him. He has equally a p p o i n t m e n t , D r F r e d sector of this country. in Kisumu between deputy Governors post at
earned friends and enemies Matiangi was the Eastern The accolades of the October 2014 and Jubilee camp in Kisii County
at equal measure through Africa regional representative education stakeholders July 2016 where he or opt out of politics and await
interdictions and tough rules for the Centre for International from Kisii county were made 1,250 judgments. jubilee appointment. Sources
in the sector that caught Development, Rockefeller echoed by the newly Justice Maraga’s vast close to Jubilee camp in Kisii
many on the receiving College of Public Affairs and posted county director experience in legal County opine that there is
end. This however has not Policy, the State University of education to Kisii private practice, and wrangling between former IIEC
augured well with locals of New York. D r. Wi l l i a m R u g u t . on the bench, special commissioner Ken Nyaundi
and elected leaders who Dr.Oderi, the Chairman of He said the effort put consideration as a and Maangi on who take up
thought they were to be Kisii county Education Task inplace by the cabinet Judiciary insider, and the Deputy Governor’s post.
spared the wrath from Force. secretary to bring the good working relations
the Cabinet Secretary. Dr. Henry Onderi attributed c o u n t r y b a c k t o i t s with colleagues were If the ODM resolutions are
the great milestone in the n o r m a l e x a m i n a t i o n the three main pillars on imp lemen ted an d r ebels
Career path education sector in the sanity is a clear show which he rode on to beat deregistered from the ODM
Education Cabinet Secretary history of this country to of patriotism to our the other heavyweight party politics will have
Dr. Fred Matiangi is a the vehement passion and country. He appealed toall contenders including take center stage as both
Kenyan academic, before he determination exhibited by leaders in the education judges of the Supreme camps jubilee and Cord in
was nominated by President the CS and his team. sector to emulate the Court, which ranks Kisii County are keen to
Uhuru Kenyatta as Cabinet “The great efforts the CS CS for the in exemplary higher than his have the Deputy Governor
Secretary for Information, has put in place to ensure a c c o p l i s h m e m e n t . appellate court. from larger Bomachoge.
Communication and
13 November 5th, - 15th November 2016 7th - 21st Deecember 2016 Gusii Star
Other News
ODM Alliance
Bomachoge Borabu MP Onyancha Urges
not top Omogusii to support President Uhuru
Agenda Okong’o Ondieki
says Bosire Bomachoge Borabu more goodies expected
Member of parliament for the community from
By Timothy Nyandusi
Joel Onyancha has President Uhuru Kenyatta’s
reiterated his support government, he paraded a
for President Uhuru few of them as medical
Kenyatta and told colleges, upgrading
Abamachoge to of roads.polytechnics
support president Uhuru and government
Kenyatta for second term positions appointments.
if the region has to benefit
fulyy in development. On the quest for presidency
by the ODM leader
Onyancha who addressed Raila Odinga, Onyancha Joel Onyancha, Mp Bomachoge Borabu
residents of Mokubo called it a mirage chase.
Timothy Bosire, location in Magenche ward MCA George Bibao bodaboda riding program.
ODM Treasurer ward said it did not pay He said it was impossible and Kisii county assembly
Orange Democratic Move- the electorate to stay in to unseat any incumbent nominated MCA Tabitha “We have come far with
ment Treasurer Timothy Bo- the opposition when the political leader and Okong’o vowed to work as a you and let us not leave
government of the day therefore urged residents team to populareise president when we need one another
sire has affirmed that the party
was capable of assisting to watch on the changing Uhuru Kenyatta’s reelection. most,” he was quoted as
is strong and it does not nec-
them to progress in all trend of politics then set having whispered in a
essarily need alliance to form
sectors of development. strategies for themselves to Some residents at the closed door meeting of
the next Government in the
be counted on the winning meeting accused Onyancha seven prominent elders.
next polls.
‘In all my political side, the Jubilee party. of distancing himself from
Mr Bosire who is also Kitutu the electorate but instead Political randits say that
career I have never
Masaba legislature is believed He asked his critics to used proxies to solve their there will be fireworks
been in the opposition
to hint back on National Alli- and don’t intend to be join him in development problems in awkward ways. in the impending
ance Coalition Musalia Mu- there because I know the because history will be The anxious youths led by parliamentary elections
davadi who was heard advo- consequences of being there to judge each of them Ontomwa Nyakweba told 2017 for MP. Between
cating for the Alliance. antagonistic to those who on the part they played to the Mp. that he has never Onyancha and his long
This may serve as a major are in power ‘ he said. reconstruct the Bomachoge initiated any project meant political rival Peter Kimori.
blow to Mudavadi who stands Borabu, after the large to uplift the youths fron the
at a better position to be He gave an example of It is on this ground,
Bomachoge was divided area,It was at this point the the
named as the flag bearer for the ongoing construction observers say, Onyancha
into two;Bomachoge
of Mogonga- Kenyenya- charged Mp. directed his has started to renew his
the coalition Borabu and Bomachoge
Magenche -Etago road CDF committee led by the political strongholds
favouring Kalonzo chache constituencies.
as a clear evidence from chairman Joel Omagwa including Botaranda
Musyoka and Moses
Uhuru’s government The law maker who was who present, to register and Botire clans of
Wentangula who are
to develop the region. flanked by various leaders and sponsor youths Magenche ward, that
already in Cord if Raila Odin-
Adding that there were including Bokimonge from the area for safe are said to be an ODM
ga decides to bow out of the zone in the constituency.
race.
By Eric Bosire
Youth Mentorship is My Choice, says Ochoi
true leader is a true tician further is unrelenting. learning more about their
“
political life! an independent society.. even the most fabulous idea help them to learn to suc-
However With politics As we continued to work may need a bit more logisti- ceed and also help them Ochoi will be vying
broadly believed to be at with the groups, they will cal planning. Also through learn from successful for the Member of Par-
a point of ‘ideological ex- begin to realize that they planning Ochoi helps youths youth leadership to coun- liament Seat in South
haustion’ and uniformity are part of the Empowered develop habits, that in the teract negative messages Mugirango in 2017
and apathy being deplored, Youth family. We will gain end, they can sustain without about young people. general elections
Kepha’s desire to be a poli- the trust of the young men, ‘suggestions’ or prodding This helps youth interact
K isii County
gubernatorial
unstoppable no matter what.
“My candidature for the seat
authored a best selling
motivational book titled
hopeful Nathan is still on; I will neither step Get Rich Now Success is
Orora has dismissed claims down in favour of anybody yours urged the youths to
that he has opted out of nor quit for any other reason keep working hard for them
the race to run for the seat. I am there to stay up to to be successful in life.
In an exclusive interview the ballot,” he affirmed.
with the Gusii Star Mr Orora Massive Corruption
termed the allegations as a Projects Mr Orora noted that if given
mere propaganda doctored Mr Orora further said that mandate by the electorates
by his rivals to shut down his he will continue initiating he will end corruption in
dreams of ruling Kisii County. as many projects as possible Kisii County and at same
“These allegations are in the County for the benefit Kisii County gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Orora time improve service
useless, malicious and are of the girl child, the youths the training is free and open out a Jua Kali program delivery to the people.
based on falsehood with some and the locals in general. for all. He also added that across the Kisii County “The massive corruption
individuals who have seen He noted that he is planning the program is aiming at to offer sponsorship to which is being witnessed in
my candidature for the seat to extend the current ICT equipping over 200,000 locals area youths to join driving this county will be the thing
as a threat”, Mr Orora said. Center which had opened with basic computer skills to schools and as well train of the past if I get elected. I
M r Or o r a a t t h e sam e in Keumbu where over 300 enable them catch up with Mechanics Course for will streamline everything
maintained that his bid to students have trained and technological advancement. free as a way to make and the same time clear
seek mandate for the highest graduated to all wards across In addition, Mr Orora them rely on themselves. the mess which has been
Office is still on and it is the County. Mr Orora said said that he has rolled Mr Orora who has also put place by the current
corrupt regime,” he said.
15 7th - 21st Deecember 2016 Gusii Star
Business Review
Navigating and knowing Business Idea Mistakes
By Kaka Keuku
not have repeat customers to possess the core skills Small errors are not dif- ous. If you keep the idea
If you think about it, some and get bad online reviews required by a business. ficult to recover from, but a secret, you will get less
very unusual business which will work to turn For exam, internet/tech gross mistakes can be very feedback. Your only option
ideas have worked in the new perspective patrons business typically require costly In terms of time and to validate the product will
past. Conversely, it often off. There are many things the founding teams to money. Before having to be to put it out in the mar-
happens that very com- that can go wrong. The staff have a tech background. pay for these mistakes out ket, a relatively expensive
mon business ideas actu- may be unfriendly. The Food-related businesses of the bank account of your step in terms of time and
ally do not work. There economy might be weak. A require culinary or hospital- own business, it may be money. But you do gain the
are a few key reasons like better restaurant can open ity industry background. better to do some work in benefit of less people being
overall strategy, position- up next door. The business Product-centric companies this area as an employee, or able to steal your idea.
ing, marketing, degree of can run out of money be- require ability to make maybe start with a smaller On the other hand, if you
hardwork, perseverance, fore it breaks even. Or the great products and sell project just to learn the tell more people, you can
availability of resources, founder just did not have them. Some businesses ropes cheaply. get a broader range of opin-
timing, product quality, enough knowledge or expe- need to raise a lot of money A common mistake is that ions from which to learn,
market and economic con- rience in the industry which while others need to get a people try to quickly go big and refine how you think
ditions, and much more. caused too many mistakes lot of publicity. The found- in a business area where about your idea. Of course,
As an example, consider to be made along the way. ing team must have the they do not have enough someone whom you trust
a very common type of So to make this kind of skills for whatever the busi- experience, which can be may like your idea so much
business: a restaurant. business successful, the ness require. very damaging to the busi- that they may disregard eth-
Many restaurants have founder has to make sure If that is not the case, that ness. The bigger you try ics and go ahead and try to
been successful in the that as many of these issues will make the business to go, the bigger and more claim your idea as theirs.
past while many have also can play in their favour more of an uphill battle. costly the mistakes will be But if you will eventually
failed. There are many than hurt them. Lack of Experience in a as well. be successful, there will be
things that have to go right Field Requires Approxi- SHOULD YOU KEEP hundreds of people who
starting from the planning MISMATCH OF mately 6-12 Months of YOUR IDEA A SECRET? will be stealing your idea
stage. For example, if the BUSINESS TO FOUNDING Learning the Industry There are varying schools and competing directly
restaurant is in an area TEAM If the founding team does of thought on this issue. against you because all
where there are not many Different people have dif- not have strong experience Some people like to remain your ideas and products
people passing by, it will ferent strengths. The found- in the industry in which the secretive about their ideas will be available to the
be difficult and costly to er does not have to possess business idea is in, that will while others like to ask as public. Competition is just
acquire new customers. all the core skills that the necessitate a lot of learning many people as possible natural and inescapable.
If the food is not great business requires. But on the job, which will in so that they can get more In fact, there is almost no
or too expensive for its together the nucleus of the turn cause many errors and feedback. business out there which
quality, the restaurant will founding team does have steps in unsure directions. The pros and cons are obvi- does not have competition.
Top 10 Hotels in Kisii County that have revolutionalized the hospitality indurstry
By Eric Bosire
isii County has in the ence facilities and souvenir cultural heritage. Its prox- quickly become a major major conferences and own-
K recent years risen to shops among other services. imity to kisii town has also hotel destination in Kisii er Samuel Openda aims to
become a top recreation and worked to its favor. County. Its location just make the hotel the top hotel
destination centre in the 2. SAMETA LODGES 4. DADOS HOTEL five minutes’ drive off ki- in the county. It is also has
region, with the hotel and The rise of Sameta lodges Owned by the prominent sii towns seems to have a top of the art swimming
hospitality industry playing to a top visitor destination Omari family, Dados hotel worked in its favor. It pro- pool.
in Kisii County was one of was established a few years 9. THE STEPHENS HOTEL
a major role in achieving vides single, half board and
that. The Gusii star takes a the highlights of the past ago and rose to its promi- full board services which Three kilometers off the
closer look at how this ho- year, especially after the nence after hosting most of include breakfast. It also has Kisii CBD along the Kisii-
tels have shaped the town. hotel hosted CORD leaders the political meetings in the deluxe single, double and Kisumu highway is the Ste-
It also exclusively reveals Raila Odinga and Kalonzo last election. The hotel has executive rooms. phens Hotel. With afford-
the top hotels in the county. Musyoka for a whole night executive rooms with hot 7. STORM HOTEL able prices of Sh 3500 up to
last year. Situated at the showers and satellite televi- Located half a kilometer off 4500 per night, the Stephens
1. NYAKOE HOTEL foot of the legendary Sam- sion amongst other services. Kisii hotel is the evergreen Hotel has managed to attract
Regarded the best hotel in eta hills along the Kisii- It is located a few meters Storm Hotel which has the town’s driving class
South Nyanza region, the Kilgoris road, Sameta lodge from kisii level five hospi- maintained its services all due to its adequate parking
Pebo owned Nyakoe hotel has attracted many visi- tal. these years. Storm hotel also space. Its up to standard ca-
has arguably the best con- tors, including international 5. MASH PARK hosts one of the best discos tering services have also led
ference facilities and garden tourists who visit the Maa- Mash park is one of the lon- in Kisii and provides car to its growth.
sai Mara, which is an hour gest servicing hotels and 10. MWALIMU
environment, giving it an wash services among other
drive away. has managed to maintain its INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
edge over its competitors. services. Its costs around sh
3. UFANISI RESORT loyal customers, and even Owned by Mwalimu
Its location away from kisii 4000 to spend a night in this
Ufanisi resort is located on added more all this time. Its Teachers Sacco, it has risen
town on a quiet peaceful en- renowned hotel.
a lush hilly tropical rain for- self-contained rooms cost to become a major hotel
vironment along kisii-Kisu-
est overlooking kisii town. up to sh 5700 a night and destination inside Kisii
mu highway has made it a 8. ZONIC HOTEL
It overlooks the picturesque the hotel still attracts promi- town. Recent renovations on
preference for many. The Zonic Hotel is regarded the
Nyanchwa Hills with Man- nent politicians and tourists the hotel saw the new man-
hotel offers accommoda- best place to have your meal
ga hills on the background. visiting Kisii and Nyamira agement change its name to
tion, a restaurant, cottages, or spend the night inside the
Its main theme is the coun- counties. Mwalimu International
shuttle bus services, outside Kisii CBD. Recent renova-
try style hotel. The hotel has 6. MAGHARIBI HOTEL. Hotel in a move to attract
catering, a business Centre, tions have seen the hotel
combined modern standards Magharibi hotel is the new- any non-residents visiting
a children’s club, confer- which has five floors attract
of luxury and opulence with est hotel in our list and has
GStar
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usii Sports Ongwae Urged to speed up
Gusii stadium renovations
By Timothy Nyandusi
SportPesa unveils
Latest Jackpot Winner
By Eric Bosire
payments are prompt as our
A 32-year old Boda Boda
winner can attest,” he said.
rider is the latest SportPesa
“ To e n s u r e t h a t t h e
jackpot winner having
money truly is a blessing
correctly predicted the
to the customer, we are
outcomes of 13 football
committed to offering
matches in this week’s
financial and legal advisory
jackpot games.
to clients just to guide
The elated businessman,
them on prudent use and An artist’s impression of the Gusii stadium set for renovation INSET, Kisii County Governor
Geoffrey Kipng’etich
to ensure that they are not James Ongwae who has been urged to speed up the construction PHOTO/ Courtesy
said it was a dream come
duped into signing faulty use when the 2015 KPL sea- second tier league.
true having started to bet
two years ago after being
contracts when doing any
deals.” O ver 700 Sha-
bana FC sup-
son beings in February.
“We are working in phases
Kisii County Govern-
ment will spend Sh50
introduced by a friend and porters have pe-
Kipng’etich said he will and currently, the perimeter million to renovate Gusii
neighbour whom he fondly titioned Kisii County fence is almost done. Our Stadium at a cost of Sh50
use the money to pay fees
refers to as Roba. governor James Ogwae next step is the sitting pa- million.
for his children, buy a plot
Kipng’etich a resident of to speed up renovations vilion, laying of the tartan Already, renovation
and build a house. at Gusii Stadium to al-
Keringet District in Nakuru track and the playing sur- work has started at the
low the home side to face. All this will be done facility with the erec-
use the facility in their by the time the league starts. tion of a perimeter wall
match ties. We are building more ame- around the stadium.
The supporters through nities like a basketball court The development is
their chairman Sammy and an indoor game court. good news for Shabana
Nyakundi said Shabana All this will be done in six FC who use the stadium
were no longer enjoy- months,” said Nyagaka. as their home ground.
ing home support in Shabana remain bottom Though it has taken time
Kisii since the Gusii of the table with 16 points for the repairs to be fin-
Stadium was closed for from 35 matches with four ished
renovation early this matches remaining in the
year.
Geoffrey Kipng’etich receiving a cheque from SportPesa’s Assistant Nyakundi said Sha-
Marketing Manager Esther Kang’ethe. PHOTO/ SPortpesa
bana have become no-
Shaneva Pharmacy
County has two wives and mads shuttling between
Following his good fortune, Kericho Green stadi-
three kids. Located
Kipng’etich who has never um, Afraha and Sony
He placed a bet with Sh300
had a bank account opened Awendo grounds and Along
to win the Sh12,646,353.
his first one at Co-operative this was affecting their Kisii
His win comes two weeks performance.
after Lessos resident
Bank, Molo. Nairobi
The fans want Ogwae
Shadrack Kitur bagged
The new mid week jackpot
to treat football as any Bus stage.
for correct prediction of Kisii Town
KSh22.8 million jackpot. other development
13 matches has opened at project by ensuring the
Congratulating the winner,
Sh10 million and will keep gates to Gusii Stadium Best
SportPesa’s Assistant
progressing every week are opened to the home Service in
Marketing Manager Esther
until it’s won again while side. This is the only Town
Kang’ethe asked him to use way the club can en-
the correct prediction of 17
the funds responsibly to joy home support while with
matches will see you win
better his future. playing their super instant
a Mega Jackpot amount
“We are always delighted league matches.
that stands at a whooping The contractor Steve diagnosis.
when we put smiles on our
KSh137,386,214 and will Nyagaka confirmed
clients’ faces. SportPesa
For All Your Health Needs
keep progressing as well that the stadium will be
gaming is real and
until it is won ready for Shabana to
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