Students of St Catherene Girls Secondary School, Kesses in Uasin Gishu County have a reason to smile after the school board of management donated a bull worth Sh85, 000 to be slaughtered in celebrating last year’s exemplary KCSE examination results.
The catholic sponsored school with a population of 610 students posted an impressive mean score of 9.1 up from 8.41 the previous year.
The school that was promoted to county level two years ago with 102 candidates had 9 (A), 30 (B+) 34 (B), 18 B, 8 C+, 2 C- and 1 D+.
“In celebrating last year’s exemplary results, the school board of management has bought a big ox for the current students to eat on behalf of their predecessors. You are going to enjoy the fruits of those who came before you and others who will come after will also enjoy your fruits after you leave,” Mr James Chelanga, the school board of management chairman told the students on Sunday during a prayer service.

Mr Chelanga said that the school admits students from marginalized regions who have escaped female genital mutilation (FGM), early marriages and domestic violence.
“It is good to note that most of our students come from marginalized regions in this country like Samburu, Marsabit, Pokot and even Elgeyo Marakwet where FGM is still being practiced,” added Mr Chelanga.
The school Principal Mrs Mary Irene Okoth said the school’s mean score had risen from 5.3 in 2011 to 9.1 in 2015.
Mrs Okoth attributed the exemplary results to good cooperation between the school management, teaching staff and students.
“Our students have always motivated us to work harder and provide an enabling studying environment for them. The teachers have always ensured that the students complete their syllabus on time so that they can start preparing for their final exams,” explained the school head.

The school president Joan Chebet applauded the management for the move saying that she will encourage her colleagues to study harder and improve on their mean score this year.
“We are so happy that we are going to feast on the bull and all we can assure the school management is that we will not let them down come next year,” said the form four student.
The function was also attended by among others the school’s Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) chairperson Philip Bitok.

Uganda Electoral Commission chairman Dr Badru Kiggundu assures voters that despite delay in delivery of voting material, voters found in the line by 4pm will still cats their votes #UgandaDecides.

Dr Besigye wasn’t the first candidate to vote. Earlier, Maureen Kyalya voted. #UgandaDecides

Commonwealth Election Observers head Olusegun Obasanjo at Kakajo II, Bukesa says he has noted extensive voting delays #UgandaDecides

Ballot boxes delivered to Nkumba University polling station are without covers #UgandaDecides

Teargas in Kyebando after residents blocked Gayaza-Kalwere road in protest over delayed election materials #UgandaDecides

10:58AM Kiggundu says trucks are rented out, they’re not enough or not big enough hence delay in delivery of materials #UgandaDecides

ED UCC, Godfrey Mutabazi says Mobile Money and social media were shut down because there was information that people were using these to bribe voters.

” Social media was also being used to campaign and yet campaigns had closed on Tuesday. These were breaches against the electoral laws which also support our laws.

We can not say when they’ll be back on until we receive instruction from Electoral commission. If a TV station or radio station also breaches the law, we shall not hesitate to shut them down”

West Gate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya which was attacked by terrorists suspected to be Al-Shaabab sympathizers two years ago is set to open its doors once again to members of the public in July 2015. We take a look at the activities outside the mall as it goes under refurbishment.

Watch video below by Dennis Lubanga.

BY PATRCIA WAFULA

I glance at my watch again maybe for the millionth time. Only a minute has elapsed how unbelievable!

I curse myself for registering for this class. Usually i could settle for anything but class on a Friday evening.

The buzzing of my phone awakens me from my wicked reverie and suddenly I roar back to life.

Who doesn’t like parties? I smile inwardly knowing i have something to look forward to.

Moments later I am in my dorm room considering all my fancy party clothes.

Expectedly so it is hard to choose. I settle for a deep shade of blue.

Bodies are swaying, drinks flying, music banging… Standard. I settle down with my ‘elixir’ it can’t get better than this.

I get lost in the crowd saying the same thing in my head over and over again before i pass out.

The following day i wake up feeling pathetic. Was i saying ‘you only live once’ last night?

All i need is to be woken up when the world is almost over. I would trade this feeling for anything. I think to myself i have officially quit partying and drinking.

After showering, i get dressed convincing myself it would make me feel better. My room reeks of alcohol but that doesn’t bother me much.

I fix myself a cup of ‘coffee’ and before i get comfortable a knock on the door makes me jump. My mother’s voice floats clearly through the door.

Oow! Did i mention am a preacher’s daughter?

Despite the rain, the event was awesome and lovely. Let us meet next year for the second series of the #Chebarbar 7s. IN DE COMING, IN DE KOING…

 More photos and videos and videos to be uploaded shortly. #TembeaKenya.

Three days ago, Migori based musician Steven Spencer Otieno dropped his much anticipated music video “Unatoka Wapi”.
The launch of the music video sent social media into a frenzy as fans and fellow musicians slapped Ghipuka OCPD with all manner of praises on his Facebook Fan page, Tripple S.

Directed by Telefinity Film Media, and produced by Samora GKV, the 3min and 35sec music video has over 300 videos on You Tube.

The video starts with scenes from a club where Ghipuka OCPD is enjoying his drinks surrounded by super fabulous ladies.

The next scene is where by the multi-talented lyrical assasssin is joined by a group of his ‘boys’ who help him sing along the “Unatoka Wapi, Mi Natoka Migori” lines perfectly.

Blended with magnificent beats, this is one song that will really hit the airwaves for many years to come.

Also read about GHIPUKA OCPD musical journey here http://dennislubanga.mlblogs.com/2014/08/14/tripple-s-music-ocpd-challenges-county-governments-to-support-artisrts/

Some of the lines from the track are below:
“Mi napenda ile kitu huwezi-mention/Bedroom Bully nimekamia Lesson/Come Beib come pliz ondoa Tension/Mi ni Gentleman nalipa Attention….”
“G.H.I.P.U.K.A./Style ya Kenya si ya U.S.A./Mi na roll na high phone lakini si TECNO/nikishanoki dem jibu si TAKE NO….”
“Ghipuka MIGORI uliza baba Kenianna(kenrazy)/Siwezikuwa mean kama Miguna Miguna/Ku-copy paste jina moja na wengine Nameless/G.K.V. Chuo Rex hatuko hopeless…..”
“Super Hero Rapper just make your wish/Am from MIGORI nimekam ku-unleash/Napenda zile deal zinazalisha-cash/Ngoma zangu ever fresh haziwezi-perish….”
“Serious jeolous kama Rehema Batul/Manzi nampenda nampa Jethro Tool/Ku-invest pesa na-buy Chicago Bull/Naskia washa-tense nimekamku-rule….”

Check out how Unatoka Wapi hit trended on Facebook in the wake of its launch

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#UNATOKA_WAPI VIDEO,mi natoka migori….http://youtu.be/7YP26rsDgeY
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You can also wath the “Unatoka Wapi” video right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YP26rsDgeY

Migori based musician Steven Spencer Otieno who goes by the stage name, Ghipuka OCPD has advised county governments to create a platform that will support local talents at the grass roots level.
The 25-year old musician who launched his music career in 2006 said that most young Kenyans have talents in different fields of entertainment that are yet to be explored.

“We have many young Kenyans at the county level who have talents in different fields ranging from music, acting among others. The county governments which were created in the new dispensation should come on board and start supporting them,” he said.

In an exclusive interview with LubangaSpeaks.com, GHIPUKA OCPD who has so far released 7 songs and one music video lamented that most youths with talents are unable to explore them citing lack of capital.
“The reason why Nairobi or Mombasa based artists overshadow us is because they have all the necessary facilities they need to excel. If the counties come to our aid them its beyond doubt that we are set to outshine them,” he added.

He also reiterated that the county governments should set aside funds in their budgets and organize award ceremonies where fresh talents are likely to be born and the existing ones rewarded.
“We also wish to be motivated buy our county leaders and they can only do this through organizing award ceremonies where we can get to showcase our talents,” he indicated.
  GHIPUKA OCPD who released his first music video “Migori Boys Anthem” in 2010 is set to release his second video “Unatoka Wapi” next week.

The “Unatoka Wapi” song talks about his musical journey and how he plans to conquer the international market despite his humble background.
“I have produced the audio to the song Unatoka Wapi at Chuo Records in Nairobi and the video has been produced by Nairobi-based Telesinity Media,” he said.

He says that most of his hobbies revolve around music but he also participates in community work across Migori County.
According to Tripple S, come 5 years down the line, he will be the King of Ghipuka Music across the East and Central Africa region.

He wishes to work with Eldoret based Jomyn Ghipuka, Kenrazy Ghipuka, Tanzania’s Chege among other rap artists.

Steven Spencer Otieno aka Tripple S aka Ghipuka OCPD says he has a lot of goodies in store for his fans who according to him, keeps him going.

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