BBi HAS IGNORED CHURCH OPINION-

 

The CHURCH AND CLERGY ASSOCIATION OF KENYA union  has said that they are not satisfied with the recommendations of the BBI report launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta   at Bomas Of Kenya.

Led by their chairman Bishop Hudsan Ndeda they said that the recommendations they made to the BBI committee were not taken into account.

BISHOP HUDSA NDEDA

“The BBI report does not capture what some Kenyans wanted to see, it is a good progress but the President and the former Prime Minister should give an ear to descending views if indeed it is meant to unite Kenyans. If for example it is to address inclusivity, what stops the President from appointing a Prime minister and deputies from his tribe or his own party? It must be clear maybe something needs to be added if  the president will appoint the prime minister and two deputies, how sure are we that they will not be from his tribe or party in order to address the issue of inclusivity.” Bishop Ndeda Said.

Beshop Ndeda says the church submitted the following requirements but has not been considered in the report.

• 1.     The church wants the registrar of societies to separate church matters including registration from societies.
• 2.      Moratorium on Church registration be lifted before they support BBI;
• 3.      Christian courts to deal with matters similar to Kadhis court.
• 4.      They Further want m
  arriage act be relooked into, stating that currently it is expensive for young men and women in Church to marry because of the charges at the marriage registrar.
• 5.      They are also saying that there is no Freedom of worship under Jubilee government, and they want a clear article on the same.

According the Church And Clergy Association Of Kenya  the They say that despite giving their submission to the BBI committee, their proposals have not been taken into account, urging President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga to clarify their demands before submitting the report to parliament.

“If the President and former Prime Minister will not give an ear to the different views expressed by some Kenyans, let them know that they will be forcing BBI on Kenyans and it will be resisted through our votes. We must be convinced beyond doubt that the report is meant to unite Kenyans rather than dividing them as it is now, we are already divided. ” Bishop Ndeda said

Bishop Ndenda also said that if  the recommendations of some Kenyans are ignored, the nation may be divided rather than united.

"If the above is not addressed and every other interest group listened to, let it be known that it is going to attract two camps of No and Yes, something we can avoid", he insisted.

 

They have also said that they will be launching the CHURCH AND CLERGY ASSOCIATION OF KENYA. After EAK and NCCK failed to represent the church effectively

"This is not just an association but a pure Umbrella body equal to EAK, NCCK, Unfortunately those of us who sit in privileged positions think of themselves." Bishop Hudsan Ndeda of Bethel Christian Pentecostal church said.

 

HON DAN WANYAMA- BBI MONEY SHOULD BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATION

Center Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama 

After President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga launched the BBI report at the Bomas hall in Nairobi, some lawmakers in Bungoma County have vowed to oppose the report, saying the country currently does not have enough money to go in a campaign mood.

Speaking in Webuye West constituency, the area MP Dan Wanyama has called on President Kenyatta to postpone the BBI's campaign process, saying it could cost the nation billions of dollars and demand that the money be diverted to the education ministry to help pay schools fees for the next two terms.

'These billions of money would be used to pay our children school fees For two terms, many parents are not able to pay school fees after being affected by Covid 19,' the  MP said.

Hon. Wanyama, however, urged local residents to read the report for themselves instead of being misled by politicians, accusing ODM party leader Raila Odinga of pushing for a  change in the country's constitution with the aime of benefitting politicaly.

"Raila is sly and sly, he wants to use the BBI as a stepping stone to the presidency in 2022 and he will not succeed," He said

The has said that  the Tangatanga team allied to the Deputy President William Ruto are not opposing the BBI report but they want the interest of a common amwananchi to be addressed fast.

“BBI report aims at creating  position for politicians who have no intention of helping 

the common mwananchi, we hear them blaming Dp Ruto for giving Wheelbarrow to

 the youth, we want Raila to bring our youth Probox instead of despising the youth 

who do manual labor.” Hon  Wanyama stated

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TWO ORPHANS FROM CHEKULO KABUCHAI ARE REQUESTING FOR ANY WELL-WISHER TO HELP THEM GET HEART TREATMENT

A widowed woman from the village of Chekulo, Luya Bwake ward in Kabuchai constituency needs financial support to enable her to treat her two children Wilson Simiyu (17 years) and Merlyn Nasambu (14 years) who are suffering from heart disease while having all parts of their body swollen.

                                                Wilson Simiyu at admitted Bungom West Hospital

                               Merlin Nasambu 

Speaking to reporters at Webuye County Hospital, the woman, Gladys Wenani, said that her two sons, one of whom is hospitalized at Bungoma West Hospital in Bungoma town  and the other at the Webuye County hospital, began suffering from inflammation of the stomach and various parts of the body. several months ago something that has deprived them of sleep.

"I have nine children and they have all been healthy, but in July Wilson and Merlin suddenly began to suffer from swelling all over their bodies," she said.

According to a doctor's report at Bungoma West Hospital where 17-year-old Wilson Simiyu is lying, he needs a heart surgery which will cost three million shillings (3,000,000/=).

                               Merlin Nasambu admitted at Webuye county Hospital

The family is now appealing to donors to help them saying that given the current situation they are unable to afford the treatment of the two children who both have heart problems.

"I am requesting my MCA Rosemary Khisa, Mama County Catherine Wambilianga and my governor Wycliffe Wangamati to help me. One child needs three million shillings and am waiting for the doctors’ report at Webuye Hospital to know how much it will coast to treat the other child. Mrs Wenani said.

However, nurse Jane Nyongesa who from webuye County Hospital where Merlin Nasambu  is admitted says the girl needs special care and it will cost the Family a lot of money.

 The family is requesting any well Wisher to channel their assistance through 0721475265

RUTO ALLIES TAKES OVER THE SENATE AS RAILA RETREATS TO DEFEND YOUTHFUL SENATORS AGAINST ARREST

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have condemned the arrest of three senators hours before they could take part in a vote on the county revenue-sharing formula on Monday.

BARACK MULUKA QUITS ANC

 Amani National Congress Secretary (ANC)General Barrack Muluka has resigned in a statement written to the Party Leader, Musalia Mudavadi.

He instructed the Registrar of Political parties to expunge his name from the ANC party membership saying he currently belongs to no party or organisation.

CO-WIFE HELPS HER SON DEFILE STEP-DAUGHTER

Residents at Bukembe village, Bukembe East ward, Kanduyi constituency Bungoma County have been left in suspense after a middle-aged woman helped her son in defiling her step-daughter.

The defiled minor is a student at Nakuru high school who says that she was enticed by her step-brother who later raped her.

The minor told Opera news that she was forced to have play sex with his step-brother who impregnated her.

"My brother called me in his house after which he locked the door and ordered my pants down," she said, adding that he threatened her if she could reveal to anyone.

She says the day the act happened her step-mother was around but she couldn't bother to request from her son what was happening by then.

"After the act I decided to go back to my mother's home to explain what had happened after which I was taken to Bungoma refferal Hospital and tested for pregnancy unfortunately it was discovered that I was carrying 7 weeks pregnancy," she said.

She added that her step-brother has been threatening her, "this thing was a deal with his mother to destroy my future," she said.

Speaking to the press on August, 04, 2020, at Bingo police station Martin Wanyonyi chairman for human rights Bungoma condemned the act saying that the suspect should be arrested, arraigned in court and judged heavily.

"I want to take this opportunity and warn the suspect to stop threaning this girl together with her mother am going to ensure that that notorious boy is arrested and arraigned," he said.

He condemned the father to the suspect for hiding that case saying that his son didn't involve the rape case.

"This man is a senior employ in this county in the revenue offices I wonder how he can partiner with his son to do this," he said, accusing greedy men who are messing up with young girls that if spotted should be castrated.

He blamed parents who are taking bribes from stupid men after they have defiled minors.

John Khaoya called on chiefs to work closely with parents to ensure security among minors when many people are desperate.

He called on chiefs to report any defilement cases for immediate action.

"Let's stop this thing of solving cases at home after some people bribe others if somebody is found with a defilement case should be exposed," he said.

 

Everlyne Wafula the mother to the victim pleaded with Bungoma law courts to help her get justice.

"My husband disappeared with all children leaving me in a desperate situation who went and got married to a widow in town now after he brought unnecessary complications in our marriage," she said.

She said that her life is now in danger after being threatened by the suspect.

" I have not received justice because the suspect has already been released," she said.

WE WILL NOT RECALL MCA SUNDUKWA AND RECYCLE FAILURES IN SITIKHO WARD

Residents of the Sitikho ward in Webuye West constituency have ignored a group of people who are collecting signatures to recall ward representative Grace Sundukwa saying that it is being done because of politics 2020.

Wilfred Fwamba

Speaking to reporters, the residents, led by Wilfred Fwamba, said those who were collecting the signatures were instigated by some politicians who lost in the last general election.

"We are telling our people not to be misused, these people who are collecting signetures to recall MCA Sundukwa scammers who want to misuse your documents", Fwamba said

They have said the documents to remove Ms Sudukwa from office is being  funded by former local politicians and one minister from the Bungoma county government.

"We are surprised that the people who lost in 2017 are the ones who are at the forefront of fighting Ms Sundukwa, even if they come back we will not vote for them let them  forget the seat," they insisted.

"We are asking Minister Makheti, and Daoglus Kiteki Obama to work with Ms. Sundukwa so that we can make progress and we will not support the bill at all, we will not allow them to continue with that activity," Rodgers Matanda said.

An investigation by the author of this article revealed that the bill is funded by Douglas Kiteki (Obama) who says the MCA is not distributing development equitable and that is the main reason for wanting to remove him from office.

              Douglas Kiteki

"We have already collected7,000 signatures and we will not go back, Ms Sundukwa has discriminated against us very much in development and we have not seen a project that benefits us in Milo, Kahlumuli and Sitikho," Kiteki said.

Kiteki said the bill was not funded by Minister Makheti or any other politician but was a step taken by residents of theWard,

"stop daruging the name of Minister Makheti and t former  leaders in this bill, I am the one who is funding this bill and I ask the residents of Sitiko to support me to make progress," Kiteki said.

AFRICAN CHALD TRUST (ACT) SAVES ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN WESTERN

Orphans and widows in Webuye have received blanket and mattress support from the African Child Trust in partnership with Jesus to all nation Webuye church.

Speaking at the handing over of the products to more than 50 widows and orphans under the project from western Kenya, Bishop Humphrey Wanyama, the organization’s director general in Kenya, said they had taken the initiative after discovering that many orphans had no bedding.

"We have decided to give them a mattress, and a blanket to improve their livelihood especially this season where the world is facing the Covid 19 epidemic." Bishop Wanyama said.

At the same time, the widows and orphans were given four kilograms of sugar, soap, and tea leaves.

Bishop Wanyama said the ACT foundation is also funding school fees for more than 50 orphans and said the organization would continue to fund children who will excel in their exams, adding that those who qualified for university will continue to receive funding from the organization.

However he expressed his dismay at the large number of girls who continue to get pregnant this Covid 19 season.

"Parents, let us protect our children, especially girls, the education of those children is very important, we must make sure that we do not watch them get pregnant early," he said

The remarks have been echoed by Pastor Johnston Oketa who has urged parents to give their children religious education and to ensure that they attend church.

"Parents we ask you to teach children to know the God otherwise after  Covid 19 we may end up regreting,” Past Oketa said,

Some of the children who received the aid commended the African Child Trust and Bishop Humphrey Wanyama for caring for them and promised to focus on their education.

"We thank Bishop Wanyama for helping us, we have no one else to help us and when we told him we had no accommodation he bought us with other children the matress and blanket," Purity Wakhungu said.

Teresa Nelima said ACT has given them relief since the death of their parents.

"I do not know if I would be alive now if it were not for the ACT, I thank all our donors and the founder of the Act, God bless you," she said.

 

TALE WAS A GREAT MAN –DR IYAIYA

Various political leaders in Bungoma County are sending condolences to the family and friends of the local Kabuchai politician Tale Nabangi who passed away this morning.

                                        Dr. Wanjala-

Dr. Iyaiya Wanjala, a politician from Webuye East constituency, has described Nabangi as a politician who was determined to help people regardless of political affiliation.

"I am shocked by the death of my brother Tale, who we have known each otherfor a long time, who was very active in life and a lover of people," said Dr Iyaiya.

Dr Iyaiya has called on Bungoma County residents to take Covid 19 virus more seriously by following anti-virus laws.

According to a close relative of his family, he passed away at Lifecare Bungoma Hospital at 4.30pm where he was taken showing symptoms of Covid 19.

                                            The late Tale Nabange

Tale vied for Kabuchai parliamentary seat in 2017 but lost to Mp james Lusweti.

GARDEN BOY IN BUTULA IMPREGNANTS 4 MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY.

A man shocked the residents of Butula yesterday when it was discovered that he impregnated 4 members of the same family.

Racheal Muga, a married woman, her young sister and two of her daughters are said to have been impregnated by their garden boy Erick Okotsi.

There was drama in Butula when the husband to Racheal requested to know who was responsible for her pregnancy because he had been abroad on duty for some few months since he was appointed as Deputy Ambassador. This is when it was discovered that Erick had hit the jackpot and the sister also came up and said she was equally pregnant for the same garden boy.

Then the daughters also confessed to seeing the said man and they too were pregnant. 

This got out of hand especially that one of the girls was just 15 years old. 

The husband then dragged the wife and the daughters to Erick who was busy cleaning the swimming pool. As a first slap landed on him, he knew he had to save himself and he broke loose and ran for his dear life but it was a bit too late for him, because neighbours had gathered around to see what was happening and they chased him.

One eye witness who is also a domestic worker in Butula said, he heard Erick saying " aye"efwe nefwe abasatsa badong'a bandi bano ni mifano sa (We are the only remaining real men, these others are just examples of men.)

police are looking for the suspect

THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL ON COVID 19 HAS FAILED THE CHURCH - BISHOP HUDSON NDEDA

After carefully reading and considering the communication and guidelines issued by the interfaith committee, l realize there are some areas of concern that needs  to be addressed.

 Looking at a limit of 100 worshipers leaves so much to think about, it is of importance to note that the members we have in our Churches are the very ones who for six days are meeting in Matatus, markets, supermarkets, at the estates and other places, can someone explain why he or she believes that the risk is higher when they come to church than when they are elsewhere?

Why is it that everywhere else the capacity is determined by social distance apart from the Church? what informs the one hour time limit for our services yet elsewhere they are there for the whole day?

think of people travelling in a tiny shuttle for eight hours but in Church it must be one hurried hour, it makes one to wonder if the covid19 virus is anti-Church or it is some people using it to fight the Church in Kenya?

Can someone come out clear and tell Kenyans that the Church is no longer needed in this country instead of hiding behind covid19? This may not be new because the Church in this country has gone through a rough time in the hands of this government for the last seven years, If we are not careful the wrath of God will fall heavy on this country, let's respect God and His Church, anybody dealing with or talking about the Church must exercise a lot of care and humility, most of us have a strong feeling that it may be an extension of what we have been fighting all along.

The age rule is another issue, the 58 years old also for six days mingle in Matatus, bars, supermarkets, markets, restaurants and elsewhere but when it comes to Church a problem, it is clear the Church is under attack from unseen forces in this country but God will have the final say, He never loses any battle.

 While His excellency the President mean well for this country, the advisors are miss advising the government and particularly on matters place of worship or they have no idea what they are advising about, they cannot advice on what they don’t know, they must consult widely.

Kenya has several Church and Clergy Umbrella bodies and they are not well represented in the interfaith council, the government gave the council the liberty to expand the team which they have refused to use to accommodate the rest so that we can have a balanced team that everyone can believe in, the team needs to understand that the government has given them the mandate on Church reopening and the tasks is now squarely in their power and they cannot blame the government any more.

Most of us honestly have no trust in the team as constituted, we realize some of them have no interest in reopening the place of worship as seen by the letters signed by them to their Churches, how do we expect them to be fair?

l think the honorable thing they can do is to resign from those positions and allow those who have a burden of reopening places of worship to take their place and develop practical rules, otherwise for them to remain on the committee brings in the question of conflict of interest and they may not represent us well.

 This is the time this country needs God more than ever before and what is happening is not good, if we treat the Church abnormally, God will treat this country abnormally, l hope things will change for good,  am  praying that God will come through for this country. l also pray for those affected for speedy recovery and those who may have lost their loved ones to this virus,be comforted and may God strengthen  you.

 

Bishop Hudson Ndeda.

CAK EXCECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER.

email:hudsndeda@gmail.com.

 

STOP POLITICS AND GIVE AS DEVELOPMENT, MARAKA MCA TELLS BUNGOMA LEADERS

Maraka MCA Ali Machani Mutoka has called on ward representatives and Bungoma County government officials under governor Wycliffe Wangamati to put aside their political differences and serve the  residents.

Speaking at the launch ceremony of a mobile Clinic at St Joseph's new market in Webuye Machani said residents are currently seeking development and not politics.

"My people will not eat politics, they need hospitals, schools and good roads, I request you kindly stop your party politics and serve our people," Machani said

About the mobile Clinic Machani said he has set up the Clinic at St. Joseph market to serve the residents who will be using the market.

He has also called on those who want to set up business structures  in the market to send their applications to the Webuye  Sub county office.

The MCA also  has thanked  the health ministry for opening the clinic saying that it will be of great assistance to his people.

GOVERNOR WANGAMATI CAN'T DISSOLVE BUNGOMA COUNTY

Political analyst Isaac Wanjekeche says it will not be possible for Bungoma County to be dissolved.

According to Wanjekeche Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and his constituents are using the issue to quell the anger of the ward representatives against him but the move will not bear fruit.

"We have seen counties that have tried the issue failed and we know the Governor will not succeed," Wanjekeche said.

Wanjekeche has called on the governor  to look for an alternative way to resolve his differences with ward representatives instead of making threats to the parliament through county officials led by agriculture minister Mathew Makanda.

He added that the governor's move to submit three names of chief officers signifies that he has no intention of dissolving the county.

"If he wants to dissolve Bungoma County then why does he want the County Assembly to approve the names of his chief officers" the analyst said.

GOVERNOR WANGAMATI FORWARDS 3 TO ASSEMBLY FOR VETTING AS CHIEF OFFICERS

Governor Wangamati hasforwarded names of 3 persons to the County Assembly for vetting as Chief Officers.

The three are Dinah Naswa Makokha (Finance), Edward Ouma Makhandia (Economic Development) and Eng. Rosario Lumonya Soita (Water).

Dinah Naswa Makokha holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting Option) from the University of Nairobi and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Mt Kenya University. Currently, Dinah is Head of Budget, Trans Nzoia County. She attended Butere Girls. The married mother of 5 comes from Webuye West.

Edward Ouma Makhandia holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Finance Option) from St Paul’s University. Currently, he is a Director at Delta Kenya Ltd. Mr Makhandia comes from Khasoko Ward in Bumula Sub County.

Eng Rosario Lumonya Soita holds a Bachelors of Technology degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Moi University and is currently a pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Water Engineering Option) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Currently, she is a Manager at the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency. She has also served as Project Manager for Catholic Organization of Relief and Aid in South Sudan. She comes from Sirisia Sub County.

The Governor is still scrutinizing files of other candidates for merit and regional balance before filling the remaining 5 slots.

 

BUNGOMA CLERGY WARNS WANGAMATI AND WETANGULA

Religious leaders in Bungoma County have called for a dialogue between Bungoma County senator Moses Wetangula and county governor Wyclife Wangamati to resolve the controversy that has been witnessed between them and the Fordkenya party leadership.

Speaking  in Webuye, the religious leaders led by chairman of the preachers 'union in Webuye west constituency David Walhuku said the two leaders' clashes have halted development projects in Bungoma County while urging them to resolve the dispute through negotiations or in court .

"We ask you to alleviate pride and to consult, we want progress, your politics does not help us," Bishop Walukhu said.

The religious leaders, however, have called on the Governor not to dissolve the county parliament, saying that the dissolution of the parliament would likely affect development projects in various wards.

CLEOPHAS MALALA HAS BEEN EXPELLED FROM ANC

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been expelled from Amani National Congress in a special National Delegates meeting held on Friday morning

ANC accused the first-time senator of being disloyal to the party and the party leader.

In a statement, the party accused Malala of not beeing loyal even after helping him get the Senator's seat in the 2017 General Election.

ANC secretary-general Barack Muluka said the decision had been communicated to the Registrar of Political Parties for a firm decision against Malal a step that my lead to him losing his seat.

Kakamega ANC branch officials wrote to the party top organ, the National Executive Council, demanding the senator's removal.