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  • 50.5pc of Kenya’s population are Women

    50.5pc of Kenya’s population are Women

    By: Brenda Mongare (brendamongare171595@daystar.ac.ke

    Thumbnail photo courtesy of: Varcity.co.ke

    Kenya has more women than men according to the 2019 census results.

    Of the total population of 47,564,296, 24,014,716 are female which translates to 50.5% of the population while 23,548,056 are male and 1,524 are Intersex.

    The 2019 census results released by Kenya National Bureau of Statics Director General Zachary Mwangi at State House also indicate that the Country’s population has increased from 37.7 Million in 2009 to 47.6 Million in 2019.

    Mwangi said the intercensal growth rate has declined to 2.2% in 2019, from 2.9% in 2009 while the average household size has declined to 3.9 in 2019 from 4.2 in 2009.

    Nairobi County has the highest number of people at 4.4 million of which 2,192,452 are male while 2,204,376 are female.

    Kiambu County ranks second with 2,417,735 people followed by Nakuru with 2,162,202.

    Lamu County has the lowest population with 143,920, followed by Isiolo with 268,002 and Samburu with 310,327.

    Mwangi said the enumeration was successfully conducted from 24th/25th to 31st August 2019 and a mop-up exercise carried out on 1st and 2nd of September 2019, to cover those not enumerated during the seven days. KNBS will undertake further analysis to produce 4 basic reports focussing on population by: Administrative units up to sub-location, Age and Sex by county, Political Units, Socio-economic characteristics; and thematic analytical reports.

    “I am also grateful to the security personnel who ensured peace prevailed during the census exercise. You lived to your true calling by providing the necessary security, not only to the census officials, but also to all members of the public.” Uhuru Kenyatta.

    The President said Kenya was the first Country in Africa to release census results two months after the exercise was conducted.

    “I am happy to note that this is the first Census to be conducted under the 2010 Constitution and was by and large fully funded by my Government. This year’s Census was a first of its kind in Kenya, in that for the first time ever, we fully embraced the use of technology in the census processes.”

  • THE U.S. SET TO EXIT FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT

    THE U.S. SET TO EXIT FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT

    By: Brenda Mongare (brendamongare171595@daystar.ac.ke)

    Thumbnail photo courtesy of: weforum.org

    The Trump administration made a statement to the international community that it plans to officially withdraw from the Paris climate accord. The Paris climate accord unites 188 nations to combat climate change.

    President Trump called the agreement “a total disaster” and argued that the Obama administration’s pledges would have “hurt the competitiveness” of the United States.

    The withdrawal is still subject to the outcome of next year’s US presidential election – if Mr Trump loses, the winner may decide to change this decision.

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the administration had sent official notification of its plans to the United Nations.

    “In international climate discussions, we will continue to offer a realistic and pragmatic model — backed by a record of real world results — showing innovation and open markets lead to greater prosperity, fewer emissions, and more secure sources of energy,” Pompeo said. “We will continue to work with our global partners to enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change and prepare for and respond to natural disasters.”

    But how much can they do to fight climate change in the absence of federal leadership?

    The US would become the only country to leave the pact, a decision Trump promised to boost US oil, gas and coal industries.

    The Paris Agreement was set to provide a foundation for sustainable, low-carbon and resilient development under a changing climate by strengthening community-level resilience in countries suffering the same fate as Kenya.

    Some of the plans that were set forward for countries to follow were:

    1. Planting trees that absorb CO2 from the air is one such strategy.
    2. Reduction of the amount of greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere can also be achieved through the use of energy sources that don’t release greenhouse gases such as fuel efficiency in vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, solar power, tidal energy, geothermal and wind power, use of carbon sinks, carbon credits, and taxation measures.

    The Trump administration might end up losing a lot of traction with respect to US influence globally and it could take time for the international community to trust the US as a consistent partner in any developments or ties.

    The US and China have been leading negotiations of the Paris “rule book” that outlines transparency and reporting rules for signatories, let’s wait and see what happens next.

  • THE GENERATIONAL EXPOSURE TO THE WINDS OF CHANGE

    THE GENERATIONAL EXPOSURE TO THE WINDS OF CHANGE

    By Laura Natasha (lauranatasha161526@daystar.ac.ke)

    To imagine a generational diversity that Africa has embarked on, this is one of the greatest mile stones in establishing a proper middle ground for nurturing the interaction environment based on the Old- New generation. Imagining a world where building bridges has been made possible in recent generational Clash. Despite the continuous use of media every generational group has not gone unnoticed.

    As a 22-year-old, John Ndung’u who is a motor sales advisor has a brilliant social life with his uncle Christopher Karanja a 63-year-old famer who is not rigid enough not to stand anyone younger than him. However, the fine-tuned relationship he’s been having with his nephew was not born out of respect but out of the generational understanding.

    The age difference between the two has raised questions around their neighbourhood. The free spirited family are fully engaged in each other’s lives. After the death of John’s parents, Christopher who is still a bachelor and the state of environment he grew up in changed when he adopted John as his son.

    “At first, I did not understand his needs, and with the emergence of technology I could tell that my world view was about to change,”

    “When John turned sixteen years Old, arguments increased, I became less and less interested with the role of being a father,” Christopher timidly speaks.
    The intergenerational clash lessened when he understood his character was different from his nephew’s from how both of them thought about certain things in life.

    Generational differences regarding attitudes, work behaviour and life choices are signs of diverse economic trends. The context for the younger generations is very different than that of their parents or grandparents.

    The future of the generations.

    The culture that has been implied to different generations has led to the clash between the generations, some which is founded on stereotypic ideologies. The differences that do exist between any generations should be treated as problem that has led to segregation.

    “When generational attitudes run apart, different life experiences are inculcated based on their principles and moral understanding of life, we need to build bridges from this ideologies,” Jane Mucau a psychologist-cum-parent said.

    Recognizing the value all generations is very critical. Each generation can learn from each other on interests such as institutional knowledge and experience, thus creating leverage of the diverse never ending skillset and experience that will drive innovation.

    The pace of innovation and disruption will only intensify in the years to come. The changes will be based on how each generation works, but the values underlying quality work will not.

    Building a strong relationship between the generations, one based on respect and dialogue, will allow people to steer through the winds of change while remaining rooted in understanding each other’s value and philosophy in life.

    “Unity is Key in establishing a middle ground in the intergenerational crisis. A path of self-discovery, understanding and tolerance will make a difference between every generation,” Christopher Karanja said.

  • INTERNS REJECTED BY MINISTRIES AND GOVERNMENT DUE TO GLITCH

    INTERNS REJECTED BY MINISTRIES AND GOVERNMENT DUE TO GLITCH

    By: Brenda Mongare (brendamongare171595@daystar.ac.ke)

    Thumbnail photo courtesy of: the-star.co.ke

    A delay in the introduction to ministries and government corporations saw interns posted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) rejected. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Margaret Kobia admitted the glitch affected several interns but this was being addressed.

    “The majority of interns are reporting to ministries and a few in State corporations. There are no State corporations that rejected interns. However, some interns reported to corporations with their posting letters while the corporations had not received PSC guidelines on how to deploy the interns,” she said.

    Some of the departments wanted to be allowed to directly contract the interns, while some heads complained that the graduates sent to their dockets did not possess the primary degrees to learn on the job and a suspicion that some of them have been detailed to spy on them and subsequently report them to their bosses or investigative agencies.

    “All MDAs have received guidance letters and interns continue to report with a deadline of November 1. Any recruited intern who has any reporting challenges to contact PSC for assistance,” Prof Kobia said.

    Some turned them away saying they did not have physical space to accommodate them.

    An unemployment crisis continues to bite, with many graduates opting for menial jobs to earn a living. Prof Kobia revealed that 40 percent of Kenya’s productive population, mostly the youth, do not have meaningful jobs. “We are looking forward to recruiting 4,000 health workers following a request from the ministry.

    “Those with certificates, diplomas and degrees will benefit as the ministry moves to address the shortage of manpower,” PSC Chairman Stephen Kirogo said.

    Some of those that have turned interns away are Kenya Ports Authority, Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenya Medical Research Institute, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, and the Kenya Revenue Authority.

    The government recruited 3,600 graduates in a plan the PSC believes will address the problem of an aging workforce when they are finally absorbed after one year.

    Some 3,200 public servants exit the service every year through natural attrition while 18,600 graduates applied for the slots.

    Mr. Kirogo disclosed that they had received 13,000 applications for the second intake that targets 4,000 recruits.

    “There is an overwhelming response and I’m happy people are keen to take part in the program,” he said on Saturday.

    Recruited from all the 290 constituencies, the PSC chairman holds that the program will in the long run cure the dominance of a few ethnic groups.

    A PSC report in July on its ethnic composition tabled in Parliament indicated that five tribes – Kikuyu, Luhya, Kisii, Maasai and Embu — control 53.3 per cent of the 223 jobs.

  • ALWAYS REMOVES ITS FEMALE SYMBOL FROM PACKAGING

    ALWAYS REMOVES ITS FEMALE SYMBOL FROM PACKAGING

    By: Brenda Mongare (brendamongare171595@daystar.ac.ke)

    Thumbnail photo courtesy of: www.amazon.com

    Menstrual pad maker Always has announced that it will remove the female symbol from its products to reflect the fact that some people who menstruate don’t identify as women, including transgender men and nonbinary people.

    The company was forced into deciding at the behest of lobbyists, Always’ parent company, Procter and Gamble, released a statement saying it opted to make the change after continued feedback from customers, including trans men and allies.

    “For over 35 years Always has championed girls and women, and we will continue to do so, we’re also committed to diversity and inclusion and are on a continual journey to understand the needs of all of our consumers.”

    “It’s just a way to have accurate, affirming medical care, to exist in your body and be comfortable and recognized for who you are, periods are a biological, reproductive function that has nothing to do with how you think of yourself, which is what gender is. People have to get away from this idea that gender is connected to genitals.” Erika Hart added

    But it’s possible to have a uterus without identifying as a woman, as is the case with transgender men, as well as nonbinary and intersex people since gender identity and sex are two different things.

    Gender identity refers to a person’s internal concept of self and can include terms like man, woman, transgender, and nonbinary.

    For example, a transgender man is someone who was assigned female at birth but identifies as male. A nonbinary person is someone who identifies as neither male nor female, regardless of how they were assigned at birth.

    Some transgender people may choose to have hormone treatments or surgery to make their physical characteristics better align with their identity, but many do not.

    The discomfort of menstruation can be magnified for trans men who choose to take testosterone since the hormone can cause vaginal inflammation and can make using tampons or menstrual cups painful.

    The monthly experience can also be emotionally painful for trans and nonbinary people due to gender dysphoria, or the psychological distress caused by a disconnect between a person’s identity and their assigned sex.

    While gender dysphoria can be brought on by social situations, such as when someone is misgendered (referred to in a way other than how they identify), it can also happen to trans men and nonbinary people when buying and using menstrual products. That’s because periods are typically referred to as only a “women’s issue” and most conversations about menstruation focus on women and girls.

  • PRESIDENT TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

    PRESIDENT TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

    By Debbie Gitau

    debbiemumbi@gmail.com

    President Of the United States Donald Trump
    Photo Courtesy: getty images

    President Trump is facing impeachment inquiry after the whistle blower report was released by the Washington post. The report is one showing the phone call conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky talking about Joe Biden, America’s former Vice president and his son. Democrats are accusing the president of abusing his office for his personal political gain and terming it national security.

    “Donald Trump has violated the oath of office, betrayed his nation and committed impeachable acts. To preserve the constitution, our democracy and basic integrity he should be impeached,” said Joe Biden in a press conference.

    Rudy Guiliani, President Donald Trump attorney confirmed the allegations made by the democrats during a live CNN show called Cuomo Prime time. This has led to opening an investigation of president Trump and the attorney. In President Trump’s defense, he wanted the Ukrainian government to open an investigation against Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden as there are allegations between their involvement in rigging of the 2016 U.S presidential election.

    “They know they can’t win the 2022 election so they are pursuing the insane impeachment witch hunt. I’ve been going through it now for more times than I’ve been in office,” President Trump said.

    Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the United States House of representatives who announced the formal impeachment inquiry is now being threatened to be sued by President Trump.

    Former US Vice President Joe Biden
    Photo Courtesy: Getty Images
  • Photo Story: CBMC African Convention

    Photo Story: CBMC African Convention

    Find the link for the CMBC African Convention article Here.

    Photos by: Joseph Gichari

    Josephndungo55@gmail.com

  • ROGERS: UNDERPROMISE AND OVERDELIVER.

    ROGERS: UNDERPROMISE AND OVERDELIVER.

    By
    Aaron Kituku
    (kaykituku@gmail.com)

    Daystar University has today held a career talk on ethical business practices in the market place. The event hosted delegates from connecting business and market place to Christ (CBMC) on what was termed as a pre-convention on the African chapter.

    The ICT theatre at the main campus was packed with curious students and staff members ready for insights about the business world, and where the latter meets Christianity and ethics. Godwin Roger, a political science graduate and a serial entrepreneur from the United States of America was the keynote speaker.

    “You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do […] People that say ‘No’ are focused people,” Rogers said as he emphasized the need to finding your passion, talents, and gifts as you venture into business.

    Further, he emphasized that Self-awareness, Investing in knowledge, taking action, developing skills and cultivating good habits are imperative traits that individuals need to develop to stay atop the business ladder.

    “Build relationships, people are not a transaction, people are people.” Rogers clarified. Being in business for the last 20 years, this serial investor admitted to having had zero budgets on marketing. His secret, he said, was building and maintaining good relationships with people.

    “I have never failed my entire life […] failure happens when you stop moving forward.” Said Rogers in response to a question from one of the audiences about handling failure. Setting your priorities right – God, Family, Job/Business, Ministry and Fun was, according to Rogers, the recipe to a balanced.

    “Pick whoever you want to work with… and don’t discount your value.” Said Rogers in his parting shot.

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  • Low turnout Plagues ECD Voter Education

    Low turnout Plagues ECD Voter Education

    By Andrew E. K. Maina
    kimemia.maina@gmail.com

    Extremely low voter turnout marked both days of of the voter sensitization training held by the Electoral Commission of Daystar (ECD). the training 14th and 15th of October in Athi River and on the 14th in Valley Road Campuses of Daystar University.

    Less than 30 people showed up for the each of the two days activity in the Amphitheatre of Athi River campus, with even lower numbers said to have participated in Valley Road.

    “The turnout was really really low. But it happens.” Clifford Kabo, an ECD commissioner for Athi River Campus said at the end of the Athi training exercise. “For us, we did our part and for those that didn’t come, we will try to send them illustrations or tutorials on how to do the voting.”

    The training exercise was intended to educate student voters in the DUSA on the new voting structures for the newly introduced DUSA Congress, and how the Congress will establish an electoral college to elect the DUSA council.

    However, there seems to have been very little awareness or interest on the part of Daystar students in the process. The Training sessions were conducted by various ECD officials, with ECD Vice-Chair Faith Riungu, ECD Chief Executive Officer, Consul Simiyu, and Athi River Commissioners Kabo Clifford and Martin Mugendi present on the second day of the Athi River exercise.

    “I expected more people to come because we are learning about voting.” Nick Keyu, a Communication Studies student in Athi River said. I don’t know much about it (the voter education exercise) myself, but I would attend another one,” he added.

    The training exercise was also intended to double up as an introduction to a new electronic voting system which will be used by students to select their representatives on the DUSA Congress.

  • SIKUKUU YA MOI YAREJESHWA TENA

    SIKUKUU YA MOI YAREJESHWA TENA

    Picha kwa hisani ya: businesstoday.co.ke

    Na Gladys Sheila,
    gladyshila52@gmail.com

    Katibu wa baraza la mawaziri katika wizara ya mambo ya ndani na uratibu wa serikali ya kitaifa Daktari Fred Matiang’i alitoa taarifa siku ya Jumanne na kuidhinisha sikukuu ya Moi kama sikukuu ya kitaifa.

    Hii ni baada ya uamuzi wa mahakama. Mnamo mwaka wa 2010, sikukuu ya Moi iliondolewa katika orodha ya sikukuu za kimataifa wakati katiba mpya ilizinduliwa rasmi. Mwezi wa Novemba mwaka wa 2017, jaji wa mahakama kuu alipinga uamuzi huo kwa kusema kuwa ni jambo ambalo linakiuka sheria. Mojawapo ya sababu ilikuwa kuwa sikukuu ya Moi haikuwa ya kuadhimisha wananchi au ufanisi wa nchi, bali mtu mmoja.

    “Kulingana na sheria kuhusu Sikukuu (Sura ya 110, Sheria za Kenya) na uamuzi wa mahakama katika Kesi ya Kikatiba Nambari 292 ya 2017, ninatangaza kuwa Oktoba 10, 2019, itakuwa sikukuu ya kitaifa,” Waziri Fred Matiang’i akasema.

    Hata hivyo, Wakenya wengi walikuwa na njia anuwai za kusherehekea siku hiyo. Wengine waliendeleza biashara zao kama kawaida, wengine wakisafiri kukutana na jamaa na familia zao na wengine wakapumzika kutoka kazini.

    Liliofanya sikukuu hii iwe ya kipekee ni kuwa wakenya wengi walitumia muda huu kuwatembelea na kuwapa msaada watoto katika nyumba za mayatima, wajane, wazee waliotengwa na familia zao, walemavu na wengineo kama ishara ya upendo.

    Hali kadhalika, wakenya wengine walikuwa na msimamo tofauti kuhusu maadhinisho ya sikukuu hiyo huku wakifananisha kipindi cha uongozi wa Mheshimiwa Moi kama dikteta.

    Picha kwa hisani ya: Nairobinews.nation.co.ke