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  • WE SHALL MEET AGAIN

    WE SHALL MEET AGAIN

     

    By ABDUL SHABAN

    {abdoolmtyro@gmail.com}

     

    You are a beautiful soul,
    I verbalize my love just to sow,
    I think we meet at a dream I saw,
    Told you my name, you didn’t say “..So..”

    Ask you to be mine,
    After taking some wine,
    You blush and gave a silent whine,
    You wanted me to be your love line,

    Our amour has endeavor,
    Much pain or whatsoever,
    It just wanted us to be clever,
    Perhaps be together forever,

    You be my queen,
    Maybe you wanna be my pen quill,
    My volatile moods you just quell,
    You are forever in my side never to quit,

    The night zephyr is so breezy,
    To have add infinitum amour isn’t easy,
    Am too romantic making you feel cheesy,
    Imagine I bought you Pepsi,

    Even though you ain’t here,
    I still feel you near,
    Your scent all over none to dare,
    Your angelic voice is all I hear,

    Am in tears since I can’t see you mine,
    I wanna see you, even if it is a crime,
    You are innocent you just gave me time,
    Fight just for me to prime,

    Fought with the drug dealer,
    For me not to be an addict of taquila,
    You are my great pillar,
    When your soul is torn I be your healer,

    Beautiful soul with passion,
    Just because of me you are in prison,
    No eye witness to this even one person,
    Am not good but I keep up with fashion,

    I really miss you my joy,
    I got many things to do like chores,
    But my mind is in total chaos,
    For you being jailed is my cause,

    I got hope we shall meet,
    Have fun and even eat,
    I will protect you from the sun heat,
    Am faithful,I promise I will not cheat,

    We shall meet again my angel,
    To me you are an angel,
    Sent to save me,
    Am sorry for the mess,

    My beautiful soul…

  • KENYA SIMBAS 60-MAN SQUAD FOR CURRIE CUP AND RWC PREPS

    KENYA SIMBAS 60-MAN SQUAD FOR CURRIE CUP AND RWC PREPS

    By Abdul Shaban

    {abdoolmtyro@gmail.c0m}

     

    Loosehead Props:

    Ian Njenga (Nondescripts)

    Andrew Siminyu (University of Johanesburg, South Africa)

    Edward Mwaura (Menengai Oilers)

     

    Hookers:

    Eugene Sifuna (Kabras Sugar)

    Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar)

    Coleman Were (Menengai Oilers)

    Toby Francombe (Boroughmuir, Scotland)

    Brian Waraba (Kenya Harlequin)

     

    Tighthead Props:

    Patrick Ouko (KCB)

    Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar)

    Joseph Odero (Kabras Sugar)

     

    Locks:

    Davis Chenge (KCB)

    Brian Juma (Kabras Sugar)

    Brian Ndirangu (Menengai Oilers)

    Thomas Okeyo (University of Johanesburg, South Africa)

    Manasseh Oduor (KCB)

    Malcom Onsando ( Sportiv Bucaresti, Romania)

    Oliver Mang’eni (KCB)

    Clinton Odhiambo ( Menengai Oilers)

    Joseph Shem ( Kabras Sugar),

    Emmanuel Silungi (Yiezreel Rugby Club, Israel)

     

    Blindside Flankers:

    George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar)

    Oscar Ouma (Zastava, Russia)

    Bethuel Anami (Strathmore Leos)

    Openside Flankers:

    Dan Sikuta (Kabras Sugar)

    Martin Owilah (KCB)

    Kevin Wekesa (Kabras Sugar)

    Brian Amaitsa (Nondescripts)

     

    Number Eights:

    Chrispine Shitundo (Menengai Oilers)

    Felix Ojoo (KCB)

    Mark Mutuku (Notre Dame University, USA)

    Elkeans Musonye (Impala Saracens)

     

    Scrum Halves:

    Samuel Asati (KCB)

    Brian Tanga (Kabras Sugar)

    Michael Wanjala (KCB)

    Brian Wahinya (KCB)

    Barry Robinson (Kabras Sugar)

    Samson Onsomu (Menengai Oilers)

     

    Fly Halves:

    Jone Kubu (Kabras Sugar)

    Anthony Omondi (Mwamba)

    Geoffrey Ominde (Menengai Oilers)

    Owain Ashley (Cardiff University, Wales)

     

    Left Wings:

    Andrew Matoka (Strathmore Leos)

    Timothy Okwemba (Menengai Oilers)

    Beldad Ogeta (Menengai Oilers)

     

    Inside Centers:

    Dominic Coulson (Exeter University)

    John Okoth (Menengai Oilers)

    Collins Injera (Mwamba)

    Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar)

    Max Omondi (Catholic Monks)

     

    Outside Centers:

    Vincent Onyala (KCB)

    Bryceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar)

    Peter Kilonzo (KCB)

     

    Right Wings:

    Jacob Ojee (KCB)

    Derrick Ashiundu (Kabras Sugar)

    Michael Kimwele (KCB)

    William Ambaka (Zastava, Russia)

     

    Full Backs:

    Jeffrey Mutuku (Notre Dame University, USA)

    Darwin Mukidza (KCB)

    Isaac Njoroge (KCB)

  • Portugal Secure World Cup Ticket

    By Benjamin Wanguba

    benjaminwanguba181205@daystar.ac.ke

    Portugal have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
    Photo courtesy: Portugal official Twitter handle

    A brace from Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was enough to secure victory for Portugal in a 2-0 win against North Macedonia. The win secured Portugal’s ticket to the 2022 world cup in Qatar.

    Although Portugal were the favorites to win the tie, many were still hopeful North Macedonia would manage to pull a miracle. This is after they managed to beat EURO 2020 champions, Italy in the semi finals of the playoffs. The defeat for The Azzurri means that they will not be featuring at the world cup in November. The tournament which usually takes place in the summer will Instead take place in November when the temperatures will be much cooler as compared to the summer.
    This will be the 5th time that Cristiano Ronaldo gets a stab at playing in the world cup. He will be hoping to win the tournament this time round as it is the only competition that has alluded him. Ronaldo is currently 37 years old and thus this could be his last chance of winning the World cup. He has previously had success with the national team, as Portugal won the euros in 2016.
    Prior to the match against north Macedonia when he was asked on the possibility of Portugal missing from the world cup he simply responded, “there is no World Cup without Portugal”.
    This shows that he clearly meant business and he delivered by combining with his United teammate Bruno for the first goal of the tie.
    In the tie played on the 29th march, Poland managed to secure their slot for the world cup by defeating Sweden 2-0. Bayern Munich talisman, Robert Lewandoski managed to get on the scoresheet by scoring a penalty for Poland. The other goal was scored by Piotr Zielinski.

  • TUKICHEZA TUTAJUTA

    TUKICHEZA TUTAJUTA

     

    Na ABDUL SHABAN

    {abdoolmtyro@gmail.com}

     

    Zama zimerudi tena, kwenye hali ya siasa,

    Sasa hawa waungwana, watayamwaga mapesa,

    Nami nawaasa sana, kutorudia makosa,

    Ama tutakujajuta, kama miaka ya nyuma!

     

    Wengi tulowachaguwa, tukiwadhani wakweli,

    Uchumi watainuwa, ziinuke zetu hali,

    Katika kila hatuwa, hatukuipata sahali,

    Sasa tusije kujuta, kama miaka ya nyuma!

     

    Vyama walivyovijenga, visitutie tamaa,

    Heri mtu kujipanga, tukakataa hadaa,

    Wametufanya wajinga, na hakuna la kufaa,

    Kwayo tusitake juta, kama miaka ya nyuma!

     

    Wengi wako kwa tamaa, na malengo ya binafsi,

    Huku wanatuhadaa, kwamba eti wako nasi,

    Vyeo wakisha vitwaa, ndio hao huwa basi,

    Tusipige tukajuta, kama miaka ya nyuma!

     

    Tuwatizame matendo, tusiyashike maneno,

    Asofaa tupa kando, angatowa donge nono,

    Huyo kaja kwa mawindo, wako wengi kwa mfano,

    Tukiwapa tutajuta, kama miaka ya nyuma!

     

    Kura yako usiuze, jitahidi kuwa wima,

    Wakisema wasikize, huku uwe wawapima,

    Wasofaa tuwapuuze, hawafai kusimama,

    Au sivyo tutajuta, kama miaka ya nyuma!

  • IN MY CITY

    IN MY CITY

    By Abdul Shaban

    {abdoolmtyro@gmail.com}

     

    In my city

    The pavements are not perfect

    But every corner has a bustling market

     

    In my city

    Music is in the hearts and air

    But many dreams are strapped on to the chair

     

    In my city

    Traffic is chaotic and crazy

    And here some go hungry

     

    In my city

    Movie stars rub shoulders with the common man

    But he is a “star” and this is eventually a “fan”

     

    In my city

    Anything can be found on sale on the streets

    But you need to be smart, no depth of cheats

     

    In my city

    This vendor will sell his items by the end of the day

    Glad to have struck a deal in his own way

     

    In my city

    There is so much to do

    But everything has a price, you pay your chew

     

    In my city

    I feel safe wherever I go

    But there are alleys where you may get a blow

     

    In my city

    The heat and humidity is at times unbearable

    But it is here that cold is some times another hurdle

     

    In my city

    The pavements may not be perfect

    But every road, lane, footpath and garden always does connect

     

    This is NAIROBI… a city of dreams

    Live and let live… the aura here screams.

  • USICHEZEE BAHATI

    USICHEZEE BAHATI

     

    Na ABDUL SHABAN

    {abdoolmtyro@gmail}

     

    Wewe si mzuri sana, punguza kuniringia

    Wazuri nimewaona, sura zao zavutia

    Na mengi wewe hauna, ila nimewakimbia

    Moyo umekuchagua, kwako ni kama bahati.

     

    Wangapi wamenitaka, watukufu wa tabia

    Warembo waloumbika, wakiniona hulia

    Nawakataa hakika, ni kwako nakimbilia

    Moyo wangu waugua, nimekupenda banati.

     

    Nimesema nakupenda, si vyema kuninunia

    Wenzako wananiganda, mapenzi kuyalilia

    Nawe waleta mapozi, bahati imekujia

    Uache kunizingua,usichezee bahati.

     

    Sina nyumba wala mali,ni mbora wa tabia

    Nina mapenzi ya kweli, si kwamba najisifia

    Ila najua kujali, kutunza kuhudumia

    Juu yako kuchagua, sijesema ya laiti.

     

  • Kenya Risks Power Outage, Rationing

    Kenya Risks Power Outage, Rationing

    By Sumaya Hussein

    Kenyans may face another series of national power outages or rationing soon as the Ministry

    of Energy struggles to repair five main power towers that collapsed in December 2021.

    The Ministry of Energy disclosed that it has no funds to procure a tender to fix the

    Loiyangalani-Suswa transmission line that has been operating on a temporary solution since

    January this year.

    The collapse cut off power from Lake Turkana Wind Power )LTWP) plant in marsabit, which

    supplies almost 17% of Kenya’s electricity.

    Energy Principal Secretary,Gordon Kihalangwa told Parliament that the ministry had

    requested the treasury to make the funds needed available in the second supplementary

    budget.

    “The five towers collapsed in Longonot and we restored supply within two weeks. We are in

    the process of procurement to have the towers restored. We have requested the Treasury for funding under the Supplementary II, ” he said.

    The transmission lines and Suswa substation are owned and operated by Ketraco.

    He added that once the ministry receives funding, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company

    (Ketraco) would issue tenders for the restoration of the main five towers.

    Ketraco acting managing director Antony Omukota confirmed that the firm was using

    temporary solutions to evacuate power.

    “We have not commenced procurement for a permanent solution because we have no funds.

    We are looking forward to getting the funds allocated in the supplementary budget, he said.

    The ministry however, has not disclosed the amount of money needed in the repair.

    In late December, the Loiyangalani-Suswa transmission line collapsed after damage the five

    towers knocking out power supply and leading to rationing in parts of the country while it

    was being repaired.

    The use of temporary solutions raises the risk of nationwide power outage should a temporary

    tower collapse.

  • Two and Three-Wheeled Vehicles Banned from The Expressway

    Two and Three-Wheeled Vehicles Banned from The Expressway

    By Evelyne Syombua

    issyombua@gmail.com

    As the Nairobi expressway is set to be commissioned in April, two and three-wheeled vehicles will not be allowed on the Expressway.

    The 18.2km on the ground and 8.9km elevated Expressway runs from Mlolongo in Machakos county to Westlands in Nairobi County.

    As stated in a Gazette Notice dated December 31, 2020, motorcycles, tuk-tuks, wheelbarrows, handcarts, bicycles, and scooters will not be allowed to access the expressway.

    The route will also be closed to pedestrians and skaters.

    This decision was informed by the necessity for safety, as the vehicles using the Expressway will be traveling at extremely high speeds as compared to other highways.

    The four-lane dual carriageway has an 80km/h speed limit, and tolls will be calculated in dollars and paid with a unique toll card.

    According to Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, toll rates will range from Ksh100 to Ksh1,550, depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance traveled by the motorist.

    Mlolongo, Standard Gauge Railway, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Eastern Bypass, Southern Bypass, Capital Centre, Haile Selassie Avenue, Museum Hill, Westlands, and James Gichuru Road are among the 11 interchanges on the Expressway.

    “As the contractor nears completion and in preparation for the eventual opening of the road to the public, there will be guided trials to test the operations of the system that has been installed,” said KeNHA on their official Facebook page.

    “Being a key road that is expected to decongest the city, the Authority shall inform the public in advance, but at an appropriate time, on arrangements to open the road to the public.”

    China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) is the concessionaire in charge of developing, funding, and constructing the expressway, as well as maintaining and operating it during the concession time.

    The road was created under a public-private partnership agreement that allows private investors to hold infrastructure projects for a set amount of time in order to recoup their investments before handing them over to the government.

    President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to commission the route when it opens to the public in early April.

  • IF I DIE YOUNG

    IF I DIE YOUNG

    By Abdul Shaban

    [abdoolmtyro@gmail.com]

     

    Floating at the river

    Thousand poems of a believer

    Cigarettes burns the liver

    Held by demons none to deliver

     

    Here comes my lover

    Who blows up my cover

    White, red flowers of clover

    They are my favourite flowers

     

    Lie them on the grave

    Pour your tears of grief

    Tell my love I was brave

    “Yes whisper to my grave”

     

    I did not finish my race

    Too young to lose my face

    Ooh please grant me this grace

    Visit me forever in here my place

     

    Take my poems to archives

    Let them change millions lives

    Let them be your daily chives

    Do it to remember my lasting vibes

     

    Don’t come to my funeral

    Let it be for the world in general

    That I wasn’t your all in all

    Put my picture at the cathedral

     

    Don’t take my picture and post

    I’m still young to be lost

    I’m still young to die young

    But if I die young…keep this love

     

    Still young

     

  • Nature

    Nature

     

    By Abdul Shaban

    abdoolmtyro@gmail.com

     

    Hear the wind roar with its numbing sound,

    Nature lions roar as it shakes the ground.

     

    Nature is full of beauty and danger as well,

    From radiant meadows to the desert hell.

     

    The ice so cold it can freeze you to the core.

    Whilst beautiful snowflakes carpet the floor.

     

    We take nature for granted we see it each day,

    And it’s beauty is always on display.

     

    Why are we so  dismissive when trees and flowers bloom,

    We walk around in despair and gloom,

     

    Yet all around us fields of gold,

    Watching natures beauty unfold.

     

    As it creates patterns so exquisite so precise.

    Plants with such fragrant spice.

     

    Perfume that so intense.

    That surrounds every sense.

     

    We are surrounded its fragrance captures our soul,

    We are hypnotised we have lost control.

     

    As the clouds above pass us by,

    Do we look up at the sky?

     

    Do we notice nature at all!

    Do we hear it’s wondrous call?

     

    As leaves turn from green into red,

    Nature sleeping , it isn’t dead.

     

    Winter spring summer or fall,

    It is there , there for us all.