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SUPPORT NEEDED IN UGANDA FOR COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HOSTING REFUGEES

By Gladys Sheila
Gladyshila52@gmail.com

Thumbnail image courtesy of: wikipedia

Uganda has been recorded as the country hosting the largest number of refugees in Africa with 1.3 million refugees. It is also the third largest country in the world.

The Ugandan approach towards the refugees has been termed as a good lead especially to the other host countries. According to a new report released by the World Bank Group says that as much these countries are supporting refugees, there is need to improve the social and economic status of the countries hosting the refugees and refugees too.

According to the report given World Bank Group, Uganda has been progressing on helping the refugees, whereby the refugees’ policies with support from humanitarian partners have managed to give equal social services access as the host where sometimes they enjoy more of the services than the host communities.

“The people of Uganda have been incredibly generous towards refugees, and this generosity of the host communities should be recognized by supporting them to have a higher quality of life. This study provides an evidence-based understanding of the living conditions of both refugees and hosts, which we expect will inform policy and programming for the national refugee response,” Tony Thompson, World Bank Country Manager for Uganda said.

The report done by World Bank Group shows that about 95 percent of refugees and 66 percent of the host have access to improved water but the access to electricity for both is 50 percent. However, both can access health facilities as well as improved sanitation, although this is made easier by the Non-Governmental Organization. The report also shows that refugees remarkably contribute to the local economy, by purchasing goods and services in the local markets and operating businesses.

However, both can access health facilities as well as improved sanitation, although this is made easier by the Non-Governmental Organization. The report also shows that refugees remarkably contribute to the local economy, by purchasing goods and services in the local markets and operating businesses.

However, 48 percent of refugees live in poverty this is because more than 50 percent depend on humanitarian support, due to their inability to generate income because they do not have sills or are not taken through trainings.

The report given recommendations on some measures to be taken in order to improve self-support of refugees and also communities that are hosting them improve their living conditions, supporting Ugandan economy as well. This will be achieved by increasing the agricultural productivity by providing inputs as well as creating job opportunities.

Photo courtesy of: dispatch.ug

October 11, 2019
MONARCHIES OF AFRICA: The Kingdom of eSwatini

By Nyokabi Ng’ang’a

Leshnyokabi@gmail.com

Thumbnail photo-courtesy: mountaininn.sz
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Photo courtesy: www.motosha.com

The Kingdom of eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is an absolute monarchy state based in South Africa. It gained its independence from Britain in the year 1968. The British government colonized eSwatini for 66 years, from 1902 till independence. However, the Boers in 1894 had taken charge of eSwatini, but upon defeat by the Britons, they surrendered their colony to the latter in 1902.

As written by http://www.sahistory.org.za, “…the Swazi nation…originally came from Mozambique.” The Kingdom of eSwatini dates its existence from Mozambique, with its majority populace streaming from the Nguni tribe. The Swazi people deserted their original homeland for “the Pongola River valley in Kwazulu Natal in the nineteenth century as a result of internal pressure,” http://www.sahistory.org.za. Their settlement, however, lasted for a short-time due to the Zulu Civil War or Ndwandwe-Zulu War of 1817-1819; resulting to their resettlement in Ezulwini Valley- modern day eSwatini.

The Nguni people: soulsafariwordpress.com

Modern day, eSwatini, is led by King Mswati III- who came into power in 1986 at the age of 18 years. King Mswati III succeeded his Father, King Sobhuza II- who is the acclaimed world’s longest reigning monarch- http://www.gov.sz. Before King Mswati ascended to the throne, Queen Dzeliwe acted as a regent until the former was of age. It is recorded by http://www.gov.sz that there were two female regents in eSwatini’s history, namely: Queen Gwamile and Queen Dzeliwe who tentatively graced the throne on behalf of the then young heirs, King Sobhuza II and King Mswati III respectively. The monarchy’s power lies on the King (Ngwenyama) and the Queen Mother, Ndlovukazi (She-elephant).

Aside from eSwatini’s monarchical base, important to note is that the ratified Constitution of 2005 is regarded as the supreme law of the land. The constitution asserts that the kingdom’s power lies with the King. The Constitution also stipulates the three arms of government in eSwatini, namely: Bicameral legislature, Judiciary and the Executive; of which all are independent from each other. The Bicameral Legislature consists of the House of Assembly and the Senate, which contain 65 members and 30 members respectively. The House of Assembly members are usually elected by the monarch and universal adult suffrage-which comes from the Tinkhundla electoral system; afterwards, the house of Assembly elects a section of members of the senate and the remaining number is left to the decision of the monarch, https://thecommonwealth.org/ .

The monarch also elects the Prime Minister of the State who then runs government business and chairs the Cabinet. Moreover, the Prime Minister is tasked with the responsibility of keeping the monarch abreast with all governmental affairs.

Current Prime Minister of eSwatini: H.E. Mr. Mandvulo Ambrose Dlamini Photo courtesy: voiceofafrica.tv

The Kingdom of eSwatini is one that has stood the test of times. Not only is it true to itself and its existence but also true to its practices and authentic African culture. From its still practiced ceremonies; Umhlanga (reed dance) http://www.thekingdomofeswatini.com/news-blogs/the-umhlanga-reed-dance-an-amazing-cultural-spectacle/ and Incwala (a cleansing and renewal ceremony) http://www.thekingdomofeswatini.com/eswatini-experiences/events/incwala-festival/to its authentic traditional attires and not forgetting its embrace of the Ubuntu Philosophy. Swaziland is a monarchy worth watching out for!

Reed dance Photo courtesy: daughterofafricablog.wordpress.com

Ngiyabonga! (siSwati name for Thank you)

October 11, 2019
MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO

By Sharon Waithanji
sharonwawaithanji@gmail.com

Breast Cancer month is here. From 1st October to 31st October every year. It is symbolized with a pink ribbon. This movement is really effective with people learning how to make breast cancer known everywhere.

There are easy methods which are taught during this time on how to check whether there are lumps in your breasts. There are also many cancer centres put up country wide that provide free screening of cancer. This not only increases awareness of breast cancer but also allows people to learn about the symptoms, preventions and treatment.

One thing people fail to know is that breast cancer can also affect men. According to statistics by the National Breast Cancer Development Inc. only one percent of all breast cancer diagnosed is men. About 245,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and 2,200 in men each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It said 41,000 women and 460 men die from breast cancer in the US annually.

In most cases the breast cancer is diagnosed late. One factor in diagnosis delay is a lack of awareness. While many women know how to look out for changes that could indicate breast cancer, there is less awareness among men, which means they may be less likely to seek help in the early stages.

The fact that both men and women are born with some breast cells and tissue. Even though males do not develop milk-producing breasts, a man’s breast cells and tissue can still develop cancer.

The likely symptoms of the breast cancer in men are the same with the ones in females:
• A lump in one breast, which is usually painless
• Nipple retraction, ulceration, and discharge
• Skin puckering or dimpling on the breast
• Redness or scaling of the skin on the breast or nipple

If the cancer spreads, there are advanced symptoms like:
• Swelling in the lymph glands, in or near the underarm area
• Breast pain
• Bone pain

The treatment for Male breast cancer is the same as the women’s so there are really high rates of survival are cure and solutions.

Just last week, Singer Beyoncé Knowles’ father, Mathew Knowles revealed his fight with breast cancer. This should be a push to all men and a good reason to spread awareness.

As we spread the Breast cancer awareness, let us not forget the men and make them aware it also affects them. Men get Breast cancer too.

October 10, 2019
UONGOZI UPYA KATIKA KLABU YA DAYSTAR COMPASSION AND CARE CENTER

Na Gladys Sheila
gladyshila52@gmail.com

Picha kwa hisani ya: Joseph Gichari

Josephndungo55@gmail.com

Klabu ya Daystar Compassion and Care Center (DCCC) almarufu DC3 iliyoko katika chuo kikuu cha Daystar ilisherehekea uongozi upya. DC3, ni klabu ambayo imekuwepo tangu mwaka wa (2013) huku lengo lake kuu likiwa kufahamisha wanadaystar kuhusu maswala ya afya, kuwasaidia kisaikolojia wanafunzi, wahadhiri, wafanyakazi na jamii ya Daystar kwa ujumla. Klabu hii imekuwa chini ya uongozi wa Bi.Susan Botto ambaye ndiye mratibu wake.

Siku hii ya ndovu kumla mwanawe, iliyoadhimishwa katika chapeli iliwaorodhesha viongozi wake wa mwaka wa 2019-2020 huku waliowatangulia wakiwakabidhi faili za utendakazi wao. Siku hiyo ya aina yake ilianzishwa kwa tenzi za kumsifu na kumuabudu Mungu, hafla iliyoongozwa na kwaya ya Imela katika chuo kikuu cha Daystar. Hali kadhalika, wanafunzi, wahadhiri na wafanyakazi chuoni Daystar walipokea pipi huku ikiwa kiishara kuwa wasiokwenye ndoa wajihifadhi mpaka wakati wa kufunga ndoa.

Kilele cha hafla hii ni ufahamu dhabiti wa klabu hicho na wanajopo ambao walikuwa Bi. Emmah Nguli na Bwana Allan Ball ambao ni washauri wa maswala ya saikolojia.

Matayarisho ya siku hii isitoshe hung’oa habta wiki ikianza huku mada kuu ikiwa kuwahamasisha wanadaystar kufahamu afya zao. DC3 hukakisha kuna vitengo mbalimbali ambavyo vyaweza kuwasaidia kutambua hali zao za kiafya ikiwa upimaji wa ongoezeko au upungufu wa sukari mwilini, uchunguzi wa saratani, kuangaliwa meno na upimaji wa ukimwi. Ukabidhishaji wa nyara kutoka kwa naibu wa msimamizi mkuu wa wanafunzi Bi. Irene Kimani.

Waliotuzwa walikuwa:
1. David Obong’o- Rais
2. Gladys Sheila- Naibu wa Rais
3. Wilbert Kiprop- Katibu
4. Kevin Korir- Mweka Hazina
5. Maureen Minus- Mkurungezi wa Halfa
6. Chris Waweru- Msaidizi wa Vikundi vya Msaada

Erick Spira, rais anayeshika timu hiyo mpya mkono, aliwapongeza waliomtangulia na kuwahamasisha wanafunzi kuridhika kwa kasoro wanazojua wanazo kwani zina manufaa maishani. Kwa kuwa chanzo cha jambo ni mwisho wa kingine, timu hiyo ilijumuika na kukata keki ya kusherehekea uongozi upya na uliopita katika ofisi zao za DCCC.

Kweli sote kama wanafunzi, wahadhiri na wafanyakazi twawatakia viongozi hao kila la heri wanapoongoza wanadaystar.

October 10, 2019
SHUJAA WETU

Na: Wangu Kanuri

kanuriwangu@gmail.com

Melina Gold, mwanzilishi wa begi za Melina Gold.

TUELEZE kuhusu ushoni wako wa mikoba [UTANGULIZI]

Mikoba ya Melina Gold, ninashona kwa kutumia ngozi. Utengenezaji wa mikoba hii ilianza mwaka wa 2019 Februari huku lengo langu likiwa kuutuza usanii na upekee wa vitu vya Kenya. Ushonaji wa mikoba hii hutumia ngozi na mshoni wangu ndiye hukarabati usanii kadha wa kadha.

TUELEZE kwa ufupi kukuhusu

Jina langu ni Melina Gold na mimi ni mwanafunzi wa mwaka wa nne katika chuo kikuu cha Daystar. Ninafanya shahada yangu katika mawasiliano kitengo cha uhusiano wa umma na nyongeza ya masomo katika saikolojia.

NINI kilikuchochea kuupenda kushona mikoba?

Ushoni wangu unanuia kuhamasisha wakenya kupenda na kuonea fahari mikoba ya Kenya kwa hivyo nikachukua jukumu hili kuzitengeneza mikoba ambayo itafifisha uduni wa bidhaa za Kenya. Hali kadhalika, nilitaka kuwazindua wanabiashara kujikita katika utengenezaji wa mikoba ili kuongeza mikoba yenye asili ya Kenya kwenye soko.

NI changamoto zipi unakumbana nazo katika ushoni huu?

Kutompata mshoni ambaye amebobea katika ushoni, kutowajibika kwa washoni ambao aghalabu hutumia ngozi hii kushona bidhaa nyingine zao bali si mikoba yangu, kutopata ngozi hii ya kutumia katika ushoni na kutopata watu ambao wanamaono sawa na yangu katika utengenezaji huu wa mikoba.

MIKOBA yako ni ya aina gani?

Melina Gold ni mikoba ambayo hutumia ngozi.

UNAWASHAURI vipi wanabiashara chipukizi?

Wasitegemee wanadamu kwani aliyemfunza chui kumla binadamu ni mtu. Pili waangaze maono yao kwa kina na wasiangeme. Mwisho wawe wenye bidii katika kuhakikisha biashara zao zimekua.

Wasiliana na Melina Gold Kupitia:

+254706602386

@melinagoldbagline on instagram

October 10, 2019
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNREST
By Debbie Gitau

debbiemumbi@gmail.com

Images sourced from Twitter

Kenyatta University-Main Campus students hold protests today over welfare issues and seek the removal of their Vice Chancellor Paul Wainaina.

The Kenyatta University Students Association issued a memo and stated some of their grievances to be:
1. The extension of the deadline of the fee payment is minimal.
2. The administration forcefully directing students in Nyayo to use the flyover.
3. The suspension of the both students and student leaders on petty basis.
4. Supplementary fee which is free in other universities, K.U charges 2,500 shillings that applies to Nursing, Law, Medicine and Pharmacy students.
5. Hiking of graduation fee from 3,500 to 6,000 without KUSA being informed.
6. Replacement of student I.D cards despite payments being done.
The students closed the Thika road super highway in protest. Heavy law enforcement was employed to secure the safety of the school resources and to open up the closed Thika Road super highway.

“They should listen to our concerns about the extension deadline and supplementary fees,” says Anne Kaloki, a Nursing student in Kenyatta University.

Kenyatta University students gathered outside the University gates

Kenyatta University Students running from Security Forces
October 7, 2019
GOODBYE AND GOOD RIDDANCE?

By: Sumaya Hussein

husseinsumaya1@gmail.com

The Closure of Sportpesa and Betin in Kenya

The closure of SportPesa and Betin in Kenya announced on Saturday the 28th of September 2019. The shutdown of operations by these two giant betting companies was seen through an internal memo circulated to the staff.

The internal memo stated that staff from these two companies will be laid off their duties by the end of September 2019. The reason behind this was said to be the hostile environment provided by the Kenyan government which imposed a 20% tax on all wins, affecting their profitability. This came as a shocker for most Kenyans due to the impact these firms have brought to the country.

Firstly, it is important to mention some of the positive things these companies have contributed to the economy of Kenya. Sportpesa and Betin were responsible for supporting local sports teams through sponsorships. These teams include the National team, Harambee Stars, which was supported in the recent Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) by Betin, Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and the Kenya Premier League altogether.

It was mentioned by the Football Kenya Federation manager, Nick Mwendwa, that the companies had sponsored local football with up to Ksh 600 million. The departure of these companies leaves the teams stranded not to mention sources tell us that players from teams of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have not been paid in over 2 months. The Kenya Premier League are also left without a sponsor and have no funds to pay the referees.

One of the people who were openly happy about the closure of the betting firms was MP Kanini Kega. He mentioned that the country should be careful about the type of investors it allows into the economy. He also said that the firms caused addiction and led youth into looking for riches and easy money through gambling instead of hard work.

Kenyans took to twitter to address this matter. Some were very bitter, saying how the government should provide jobs for youth and support to the local sports teams instead. However, some shared the same opinion with MP Kega about betting being a disease and Kenyans were better off without it.

Looking at things from a different perspective, Kenya is ranked the third-largest gambling market in Africa behind South Africa and Nigeria. A study conducted by Amani Mwadime showed that approximately 2 million people in Nairobi alone participate in online betting. It has become a full-time occupation for some people and those who work find themselves betting with their colleagues at tea break, lunch hour, evenings and during the nights. Moreover, students spend more time betting than they do with their academics.

Those who have experience in it know that one is likely to lose more than he/she will gain. The effects of losing itself are not very pretty. It makes youth go broke, fall into depression and even become suicidal. Furthermore, according to social anthropologists, it is among the list of things known to cause domestic violence.

As much as it has brought some good, betting also has its disadvantages which bring a strain to the growth and economy of a country. It is therefore actually safe to say goodbye and good riddance to Sportpesa and Betin.

October 5, 2019
RESULTS FOR KUSA LEAGUE MATCHES

By: Brenda Mogina

Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA) tournaments took place on the 27th to 28th September in Nairobi, Kenya.

Daystar ladies Volleyball Falcons were crowned champions of Aberdares Mbiriri Nyeri GSU, KDF volleyball tournament that took place over the weekend at the foothills of Mt Kenya.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) were the biggest winners in soccer women after putting two goals past Daystar Falcons who did not manage to net any goal.

Daystar University Handball women and men teams saw off Gresta 08:10 and 19:19 respectively before Daystar’s falcon soccer ladies vs Gresta ended with a 1-1 draw.

Gretsa Club were also on the receiving end when they alienated Daystar’s Netball team 46-16 in Netball Men.

Daystar Basketball Women saw off Kiriri Women 61-9 in another highlight of the weekend.

The following are results from KUSA league matches that happened over the weekend:

Soccer

Daystar Falcons (City) vs KCA. 1-1
Daystar Falcons Athi Vs JKUAT 0 – 2
Daystar Falcons soccer ladies 1-1 Gresta

Handball

Daystar vs Gretsa
Men 19: 19
Ladies 08: 10

Hockey
Daystar vs JKUAT (hockey men)2-2
Daystar vs Kenyatta University (hockey ladies) 0-8

Basketball
Daystar (KUSA basketball men)vs Kenyatta University 19-88
Daystar (NBA men) vs PBC 58-46
Daystar Ladies vs Kiriri women 61-9.

Netball

Daystar Vs Gretsa 16-46

Below are the fixtures for upcoming games.

October 3, 2019
SHUJAA WETU

Na: Wangu Kanuri

kanuriwangu@gmail.com

TOA maelezo yako kuhusu mchezo wa raga

Raga ni mchezo ambao unahitaji nguvu haswa kwenye misuli. Mchezo huu umegawanywa katika makundi mawili makuu; ya wachezaji saba na ya wachezaji kumi na tano. Kundi hili la wachezaji saba hujulikana vyema kama rugby 7s ilhali hilo la wachezaji kumi na tano hujulikana kama rugby 15s. Vikundi hivi ndivyo vimepewa kipaumbele nchini ila kuna vingine.

TUELEZE kwa ufupi kukuhusu

Slyvester Miheso, ni mwanafunzi wa shahada ya Udhibitishaji wa Rasilimali za Nchi katika chuo kikuu cha Daystar. Anapenda kusikiza muziki, kufanya mazoezi na kutizama filamu. Isitoshe, mimi ni mchezaji wa kawaida katika timu ya Falcons ambayo ni timu ya raga katika chuo kikuu cha Daystar.

NINI kilikuchochea kuupenda mchezo huu wa raga?

Nilipojiunga na shule ya upili ya Mtakatifu Inyasi ndipo ari yangu ya kupenda mchezo wa raga ilianza. Nilijiunga na timu ya raga nikiwa kidato cha kwanza japo shingo upande kwa kuogopa kuumizwa. Baada ya kujiunga na mchezo huo nilijua sheria na masharti zinazomkinga mtu wakati wa kumenyana na hofu yangu ikapungua.

NI mchezaji yupi katika raga hukuvutia? Kwa nini?

Mchezaji ninayemuenzi anachezea timu ya na Mwamba anafahamika kama Collins Injera. Mchezaji huyu ana bidii na anapenda kuwapa mwelekeo wachezaji chipukizi ili waweze kubobea kama yeye. Isitoshe, Collins amejivunia taji nyingi katika ligi za Uingereza kwa kufunga mabao mengi.

MCHEZO HUU umekuvunia tija ipi?

Mchezo huu umeniwezesha kufadhiliwa kimasomo katika ya shule ya upili na ya chuo kikuu. Hali kadhalika, nimejivunia taji la mchezaji bora na pia mchezaji aliyefunga mabao mengi upande wa Division 2. Nimeweza kuzuru nchi ya Uganda na Rwanda na miji ya Kisumu, Kakamega, Nairobi, Meru, Nanyuki na Nakuru.

UNAWASHAURI vipi wachezaji chipukizi?

Wasififishe talanta zao kwani ni zawadi kutoka Maulana. Pili, wafanye bidii wakati wa mazoezi huku wakiamini wao ni wachezaji bora kwani jambo huanzia kwa kukata shauri akilini. Tatu, wasikate tamaa hata wakishindwa kwani kufeli si kujaribu bali kutojaribu.

October 2, 2019
BASKETBALL FLOODLIGHTS 2019

Photos courtesy:Joseph Gichari

Josephndungo55@gmail.com

On Thursday, 26th September 2019, Daystar Uiversity, Athi River Campus, hosted the annual Basketball Floodlights competition.

During the Basketball competition there were the following matches: Daystar University ladies team versus Cooperative University ladies team and Daystar University Mens team versus United States International University Mens team.

There were other events also held during the floodlights competition such as Dunk fest, skills challenge, crowd free throw competition and half court competition.

Find the photos from the competition attached below.

October 1, 2019