Launch of the BodaBoda Ambassadors Peace Project

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in conjunction with the Bodaboda  Association of Kenya have launched a peace ambassador campaign to educate the motorcyclists on the importance of  observing road safety rules.

Speaking during the forum, NTSA Manager Road safety Strategies and Country Coordination Mr Samuel Musumba alluded that 1.1 million motor cycles that have been registered possess licenses.

“This year the rate of deaths increased with 19.8% compared to last year. This is due to negligence of road safety rules. We are therefore urging the road users to obtain licenses and the required motor cyclist uniforms that can protect them.” said Mr. Musumba.

 The Automotive Association Kenya (AA K) has been on the forefront of training motorcyclists on how to use the light indicators and on how to observe other road safety measures. They also ensure that after they are well trained they obtain licenses.

The National Chairman of Boda Boda Mr. Kevin Mubadi alleged that about 300 boda bodas have been trained and the association is planning to make sure all of them have got licenses because it’s what they lack as it is a necessity for them to avoid causing accidents hence ensuring there is safety.

Mr Mubadi also said that they will ensure the insurance companies cover the bodabodas in case of accidents and theft.

The deputy governor of Kajiado county Mr. Tiaty who graced the occasion urged the bodaboda members to embrace the changes that have been put in place since they will be beneficial.

The motor cyclists have been encouraged to form saccos and be making a contribution of 400 each at least every day and in this they will be able to get loans and grow.

Two Rivers Mall to be launched soon

By Albert Bwana

Two rivers mall, one of the largest in the sub Saharan Africa region in Kenya located at Ruaka town will start operating on February 2017 offering both local and international services.

Speaking during the Media briefing, Centum Group Chief Executive officer Mr. James Mworia alluded that the mall has a gross lettable area of 67,000 SQM of retail space and comprising 200 shops providing a diverse offering of products and services that is to include over 18 food and beverage outlets, 9 banks, 38 fashion stores and 13 health and beauty stores.

“Sustainability has been a key consideration in the development of the mall, with solar panels being installed on the roof top parking to complement the grid supply.  The developers effort with respect to efficient resource utilization have been recognized with Two Rivers being named a vision 2030 flagship project,” said Mworia.

In addition to retail, it has entertainment and lifestyle offerings that include two office towers with a combined leasable space of Grade A offices. Ample provision has also been made for parking with two levels of basement as well as rooftop parking incorporated in the mall for a total of 1,300 bays.

The mall will have about fifty international brands that is; Carrefour,Nike,Burger King,Swarovski, Villeroy and Boch, Adidas and LC Waikiki.  It also has strong entertainment offering targeting all age groups.

Besides that, Magic planet is establishing a family entertainment centre offering dynamic and interactive rides, games and merchandise and vox Cinemas will also have a multi-theatre offering within the mall.

Security system is technologically advanced of which it employs IBM’s Intelligent Operation Centre (IOC), at its core has been deployed across the development. The security systems include components such as surveillance cameras, ANPR systems for scanning license plates, under vehicle surveillance system and explosive trace detectors.

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Two Rivers Mall to be launched soon

By Albert Bwana

Two rivers mall, one of the largest in the sub Saharan Africa region in Kenya located at Ruaka town will start operating on February 2017 offering both local and international services.

Speaking during the Media briefing, Centum Group Chief Executive officer Mr. James Mworia alluded that the mall has a gross lettable area of 67,000 SQM of retail space and comprising 200 shops providing a diverse offering of products and services that is to include over 18 food and beverage outlets, 9 banks, 38 fashion stores and 13 health and beauty stores.

“Sustainability has been a key consideration in the development of the mall, with solar panels being installed on the roof top parking to complement the grid supply.  The developers effort with respect to efficient resource utilization have been recognized with Two Rivers being named a vision 2030 flagship project,” said Mworia.

In addition to retail, it has entertainment and lifestyle offerings that include two office towers with a combined leasable space of Grade A offices. Ample provision has also been made for parking with two levels of basement as well as rooftop parking incorporated in the mall for a total of 1,300 bays.

The mall will have about fifty international brands that is; Carrefour,Nike,Burger King,Swarovski, Villeroy and Boch, Adidas and LC Waikiki.  It also has strong entertainment offering targeting all age groups.

Besides that, Magic planet is establishing a family entertainment centre offering dynamic and interactive rides, games and merchandise and vox Cinemas will also have a multi-theatre offering within the mall.

Security system is technologically advanced of which it employs IBM’s Intelligent Operation Centre (IOC), at its core has been deployed across the development. The security systems include components such as surveillance cameras, ANPR systems for scanning license plates, under vehicle surveillance system and explosive trace detectors.

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Cheshire to Transform the lives of People with Mental Disabilities

Story by.Albert Bwana

Cheshire a non governmental organization in Kenya which takes care of children and youths with mental disability aims at improving their physical, social, mental well being of their communities at large.

Speaking during the forum of the people with mental disabilities, David Masika the Chairman of Cheshire Kenya ,said that  the organization is committed to ensure that they all get  education which is needed for it to transform their lives.  

Masika added that the project of people with disability is being implemented in Makueni, Nairobi Kajiado and Kisumu.

 Paul Hunt the Un Rapporteur , described  people with  mental disabilities as one of the most marginalized and vulnerable groups in all countries.

Pual added that also in Kenya persons with disabilities face special problems as a result of their disabilities since most of them has no access to basic education, health, employment and rehabilitation.

The social inclusion for children and youths  with mental  disability *SCYMD, the project  was commenced in 2012 , then coordinated by Liliane fonds and implemented by five  partner organizations namely ,Wandumbi special school,Allamano special school, Maria Magdalena special school, Mairungu special Unit and Kiriko special school.

Majority of the 2.8 million are orphaned and vulnerable because of high rate of divorce and separation of their parents, and HiV AIDS highly affects people with mental disabilities who are prone to rape ,incest and other sexual exploitation.

In july 2015 CDSK got into a partnership with lilian Fonds from Netherlands being its strategic partnerorganization in Kenya.

With a population of 32 million people, persons with disabilities are estimated at 4.8 million 15% in Kenya out of which 60% of 2.9 million are living with mental disabilities.

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Oshwal Academy hosts 5th Special Olympics Sports Edition

 

Story by: Albert Bwana

Children with special needs today participated the Inter Special schools sports Extravaganza 5th edition Olympic sports at Oshwal Academy Nairobi.

Speaking at the sports venue, Nyandarua women representative Wanjiku Muhia lauded Olympians adding that, through it the disabled students get encouraged and motivated in the essence of taking part in the sporting activities.

Wanjiku also reiterated that in the near future they planning to draw more schools with special needs children to come and join them so that they can realize their talent in the sports sector.

“The reception we getting from a number of students participating in the event is stunning and we looking forward more of them to join us” said Wanjiku.

Susan Masila ,the Manager of Special Olympics Sports Kenya commended all the schools that participated for being instrumental in championing  the rights of children with special needs.

She also stated that the commitment and quality of education provided by all schools was commendable and urged more schools to set up proper inclusive education units within their schools as this will help bridge the marginalization gap.

Masila also noted that Oshwal Academy has enrolled 46 special needs students adding that the school has gone further to assist the alumni of this programme to establish an enterprise activity that will benefit them in winning tenders.

On a national level, individuals with disabilities are critical segment of marginalized population .The United Nation estimatated the number to be atleast 10% of the population but noted the possibility of prevalence being as high as 25%.

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David Rudisha has been appointed as an ambassador for nutrition for Africa.

Story by :ALBERT BWANA

The alliance of corporate nutrition has unveiled the campaign dubbed “good breakfast challenge“to promote good breakfast for young school going children.

The campaign will be appearing in the local and international television.                                 

Speaking when he was unveiled as the ambassador, Rudisha reiterated that sports goes hand in hand with good diet and nutrients, which further creates awareness to young children.

The campaign initiated by the Unilever company limited with support from the the Ministry of health aims explore good nutrition in the whole population more so school going children.

According to the research by WHO a quarter of the world’s children live in Africa and out of these, 550 million children start each day lacking the nutrients in their brains and bodies which needs to grow.

World health organization also says that in Kenya, under-nutrition still remains a challenge with 25% of all the children under 5 not able to reach their full potential due to stunting.

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