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2010

Så röstar du

Förtidsrösta från och med den 1 september

Du måste ha med dig ditt röstkort och en id-handling när du förtidsröstar. Alla som har rösträtt får ett . . . → Read More: Socialdemokraterna tar ansvaret nu!

Constitution promalgation ceremony.

Visit  Samburu East Development Facebook Forum Tom Lolosoli August 27 at 8:36am.

Samburu East Development Forum would like to wish all its members, Kenyans and stakeholders a happy new constitution promulgation day.

We took the initiative together of spearheading the YES campaigns in web based Medias among an array of other ways. It is . . . → Read More: Constitution promalgation ceremony.

Opportunity for the U.S. to Show Commitment to Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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Image by wwarby via Flickr I commend you for your decision to review the U.S. position on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and strongly urge you to endorse the UNDRIP. Sign your Amnesty International petition here Such a change would send a strong message to Americans and the international . . . → Read More: Opportunity for the U.S. to Show Commitment to Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Rebtel:International calls made easy.

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Rebtel makes international calls to friends and family much cheaper. You can call fixed and mobile phones all over the world with great voice quality. You pay only for the time you talk – no contract, no hidden fees.

Saidimu Ole Ngais Diaspora Kenyans . . . → Read More: Rebtel:International calls made easy.

Ngais political colours according to svt online test.

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So this is me politically!

V (Left party) 73%

S (Social democratic party) 69%

MP (Green party) 74%.

See the grafics here

Visit http://svt.se/valpejl

Related articles by Zemanta Is Sweden about to turn hard right? (snptacticalvoting.com) Miljöpartiet – Val 2010 / Doing something green / Swedish Election ad (adland.tv) Swedish . . . → Read More: Ngais political colours according to svt online test.

Sweden: Social democrats campaigns getting hot!

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After attending the meeting in Märsta with Dr. Athu Owiti hosted by ODM Scandinavian branch, I had to hurry back and put up my Social democratic  party‘s postas at our Bagarmossen village at midnight.. My colleagues and I from the local Social democratic branch in Bagarmossen did a good job . . . → Read More: Sweden: Social democrats campaigns getting hot!

Struggle to maintain father tongue

maintaining father tongue where mother tongue is dominant . . . → Read More: Struggle to maintain father tongue

Electricity connected in Archer's post and Wamba goes live.

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Story by Tom Lolosoli.

Electricity connection in Archer’s Post and Wamba has now gone live at long last. A few people have been connected in Archer’s and Wamba hospital will be the first point to be connected in Wamba. Those who were quick to apply and paying the initial . . . → Read More: Electricity connected in Archer’s post and Wamba goes live.

November E-news: Stop Killing & Starvation of Samburu People in Kenya

Beginning in February of this year, the Kenyan government has carried out massive and well-organized attacks on Samburu villages by combined police and military forces and the use of government-funded mercenaries from Somalia. Please send a message today, urging the Commonwealth to demand an immediate end to the campaign of terror being waged against the Samburu people, and an independent investigation and prosecution for these atrocities. . . . → Read More: November E-news: Stop Killing & Starvation of Samburu People in Kenya

Open Letter to Mr. Secretary-General, Commonwealth

Kamlesh Shaman. Commonwealth Secretary General

Dear Mr. Kamalesh Sharma Commonwealth Secretary-General asksharma@commonwealth.int and info@commonwealth.int Please bring to the immediate attention of the Commonwealth ministers an ongoing humanitarian and human rights crisis in Kenya. . . . → Read More: Open Letter to Mr. Secretary-General, Commonwealth

F.G.M. Maasai must own process of abolishment.

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It’s not our backbone, cut it off!

Marafiki, I thought I should blog on my facebook response to a Solace, a community trainer of trainers based in Luoland.

I wanted to pass my regards to her and share my ideas on how to go about the problem of FGM in our community. I . . . → Read More: F.G.M. Maasai must own process of abolishment.

The girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes

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The girl who silenced the world in 5 minutes. Take and listen to her. Topic is environmental disaster awaiting due to  climate change and its effects on human life.

Related articles by Zemanta ‘Green News Report’ – August 10, 2010 (bradblog.com) Minute silence in schools at noon to remember . . . → Read More: The girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes

PS: Manasseh Mankuleiyo: I Prayed 4 You Merry Christmas

Yes I prayed for you for your family and for your country

Luke 2:14   (Luke 2)

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Dear family and friends Avoid Chrismas, Do Christmas There are two spirits that I need to talk about A) The spirit of Chris . . . → Read More: PS: Manasseh Mankuleiyo: I Prayed 4 You Merry Christmas

*COME LET US GO CELEBRATE!!*

Announcement from Bishop Manasseh. Dear family and friends, This is an invitation for those within or know someone who is within close proximity of Wichita Kansas MY wife and I are going, I will be guest speaker for the dates mentioned (Please check Flyer Bellow) ALL ARE WELCOME {ALL} and if you cant make . . . → Read More: *COME LET US GO CELEBRATE!!*

OUR FUTURE CANNOT BE POSTPONED - WHY THE MAASAI YOUTH MUST PARTICIPATE IN REFORMS

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I am happy to join with you today in these open plains of Oloyiankalani, Kajiado District of the Great Rift Valley, in Kenya to demonstrate unto God and people, and to ignite an inspiration within ourselves that education is the master key for freedom; freedom from ignorance, poverty, chaos, impoverishment, . . . → Read More: OUR FUTURE CANNOT BE POSTPONED – WHY THE MAASAI YOUTH MUST PARTICIPATE IN REFORMS

No Wood’s thicker enough to hide dangerous Wolves! Happy New year 2010!

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Happy New year gentle people out there. I have been so happy due to so many good friends around me. However, a few good friends shown at the end of the year, that they weren’t indeed any good buddies for me or anything I cherish.

I want to rejoice for the good moments . . . → Read More: No Wood’s thicker enough to hide dangerous Wolves! Happy New year 2010!

Independent interim electoral commission of Kenya Appoints 10 Directors.

Those of you who have been asking to know more about the appointments and names of all those recruited can follow the operation from the iiec.or.ke The IIEC informs below that the, The process of recruiting senior officials was done with the help of an HR firm. IIEC is satisfied that those recruited are . . . → Read More: Independent interim electoral commission of Kenya Appoints 10 Directors.

Saving Maasai the girl child from FGM

Saving Maasai the girl child from FGM Parents, teachers and teenage girls held a candlelight vigil in Loitoktok, hoping to light up the darkness of cultural attitudes towards a traditional practice that is both physically and mentally hurting young Maasai girls Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETYpewWBXqg

Jan 20th: Demonstrate for Lake Turkana and humanity

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We would like you to join us at demonstrations on 20th January at Lodwar, Loiyangalani and Nairobi. Wherever you will be, your support will be highly appreciated.

Details on the route will follow and it will only be 1.5 to 2 hrs of your time.

Kindly join in the fight for preservation of the . . . → Read More: Jan 20th: Demonstrate for Lake Turkana and humanity

Tina Ramme! Is she a stranger in Samburu?

But who is TR Mparakuoni? Tina Ramme of Lolokue in Samburu East, is a woman who has been unfairly categorized as a stranger by some people who, themselves looking no more native to Samburu than Mparakuoni herself. Tina Ramme is an a American biologist professor married to a Samaburu man from Samburu East. . . . → Read More: Tina Ramme! Is she a stranger in Samburu?

Bishop Manasseh: Prayed for you- Let us pray for Haiti

Prayers for Haiti sent in by the Bishop.

I just prayed for you now let us pray for Haiti Where ther is geat suffering due to the earthquake; Merciful Heavenly father, our Fathers of old called you merciful and I am a witness that you are merciful….. Psalm 100:5   (Read all of Psalm . . . → Read More: Bishop Manasseh: Prayed for you- Let us pray for Haiti

The Swedish Red Cross

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The Swedish Red Cross The Swedish Red Cross (SRC) is one of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s oldest national societies, created in 1865 – only two years after the foundation of the organisation.

Throughout its history the SRC has played an important role nationally and internationally. It is the biggest humanitarian . . . → Read More: The Swedish Red Cross

I gave what I could to Haiti. Have you?

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If you are in Sweden follow this link and please contribute whatever you have for Haiti people. They need you now more than they ever did. Thank you Jacquire Blair for the contribution. http://www2.redcross.se/newrkweb/webforms.nsf/internetpaypriv?openform

I have made my personal contribution with the little I could. Please join in and let us see the help . . . → Read More: I gave what I could to Haiti. Have you?

Retired Rev.Joshua Mankuleiyo’s open letter to Saitoti on community uplifting.

Message from Rev. Manasseh Makuleyo. I write this with tears in my eyes I have send this one only to those of you I know  have Maasai dire situation at heart Please pray and do what you can. Rev. Joshuah is a real foot soldier for the cause of our needy people I think . . . → Read More: Retired Rev.Joshua Mankuleiyo’s open letter to Saitoti on community uplifting.

The Apartheid of benevolence.

Photo by Ole Ngais for Radio P1

Välviljans Apartheid. En mamma som alla andra

Katarina Hahr, program leader for a Radio program called The apartheid of benevolence will be speaking on Sunday 17th January 2010 with different actors including the Swedish Minister for Integration and gender equality Nyamko Sabuni. The program . . . → Read More: The Apartheid of benevolence.

Counting on you!

Where is your voice?

Samburu East calling you!

I am still not hearing anything from those who are supposed to be making the loudest calls for the voiceless infant and the dead mother who cannot talk for themselves.

I am still waiting to hear from those whom the cows bought them brighter future and luxury of . . . → Read More: Counting on you!

Friends of Lake Turkana: Nairobi Demo Changes

Hello all! Thank you for signing up to show your support for the cause.

Unfortunately, rather than having a demonstration in Nairobi, FoLT will hold a press conference and open meeting instead. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused but as you may understand, it is based on the new ban place . . . → Read More: Friends of Lake Turkana: Nairobi Demo Changes

STAYING AWAKE IN THE TAIL-END OF THE STRUGGLE

The darkest moment of the night is the hour just before the dawn of the new day. During delivery of a newborn the most painful labor is when the baby is between the pelvis bones just a few inches before the emergence of the foetus. Before every calm is a very majestic storm. Before . . . → Read More: STAYING AWAKE IN THE TAIL-END OF THE STRUGGLE

Kenya Police brutality! Rape and mass punishment of Samburu.

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One of the most marginalize indigenous people of Kenya are facing what many human rights organizations term as, a state directed suppression in the name of disarmament.

For a long time now, Samburu East(S.E) has been under the brutal hand of the Kenyan security force dispatched to disarm the ethnic groups . . . → Read More: Kenya Police brutality! Rape and mass punishment of Samburu.

CONSTITUTIONAL REFOMS – FROM AN IMPERIAL PRESIDENT TO A KING.

By Mwandawiro Mghanga, Chairperson of Social Democratic Party of Kenya.

CONSTITUTIONAL REFOMS – FROM AN IMPERIAL PRESIDENT TO A KING

The Members of Parliament have betrayed people of Kenya, particularly the majority poor and exploited and the struggle for new progressive national constitution.

No wonder the majority of the MPs that are tampering with . . . → Read More: CONSTITUTIONAL REFOMS – FROM AN IMPERIAL PRESIDENT TO A KING.

A call for solidarity

Photo by Elin Reinholdsson

Do you also feel that you want to do as much good towards your fellow human beings as you can? It can be frustrating to want to do something for someone out there  but you don’t know how.. Here is one approach.

Just like you, I have a lot . . . → Read More: A call for solidarity

Samburu East Has gone digital!

Samburu East Has gone digital! The Samburu East Constituency has come up with a web page which can be seen by following this link. http://www.samburueastcdf.go.ke/. Diasporakenyan would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the initiator of the idea, the web-master for a well done job and the entire Media and sponsor crew for . . . → Read More: Samburu East Has gone digital!

Mutilated Maasai girls share trauma with their brothers.

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Female genital mutilation is discrimination against women!  This is what WHO says about FGM-

FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. . . . → Read More: Mutilated Maasai girls share trauma with their brothers.

SPAMMER TARGETTING DK

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USING DIFFERENT KENYAN TRIBAL NAMES . . . → Read More: SPAMMER TARGETTING DK

Survival International: Demonstrations in Kenya against Ethiopian dam

The Mursi in Ethiopia will be severely affected by the dam. © Marco Trovato/Survival

Photo Credit. Marco Trovato/Survival

Demonstrators have protested in four towns in Kenya, against the construction of a controversial dam that threatens the survival of a hundred thousand indigenous people throughout the Lower Omo Valley in Ethiopia and around . . . → Read More: Survival International: Demonstrations in Kenya against Ethiopian dam

THE KENYA OF THE SOUTH: AN OPPRESSED LAND WHOSE BEAUTY HAVE REFUSED TO GO AWAY

The article below is written  by

PHILLIP S. WUANTAI

CONVENOR/ASSOCIATION OF MAA ACADEMICS,

and submitted by Enkishui E Maa.

So where do we go from here? No where! This is because we the Maasai have become a drop in an endangered sea. The cost of inaction is now beginning to take a toll on . . . → Read More: THE KENYA OF THE SOUTH: AN OPPRESSED LAND WHOSE BEAUTY HAVE REFUSED TO GO AWAY

Stand-up for your Rights.

As I was attending my usual tug of war on where to place the days building block of our society, ensuring that I make it easier for children to grow as equals in my own native country, and so Wuantai Phillip was breaking the ground beneath the foundation from which my arguments stands. It . . . → Read More: Stand-up for your Rights.

MMAFGM coming soon

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MMAFGM

I know you have a testimony to give! Do it  for solidarity and for human rights in our homes. FGM is a crime against humanity. We are working on a platform from where Maasai men and all others who want to support us, can give their testimonies on how FGM has affected . . . → Read More: MMAFGM coming soon

Serian ake? Word of mouth..

Serian Ake? What’s happeining in our village? Are you at home, maybe in Kijape community ranch in Kimanjo? Are you in Il-polei and you have something you want to share with Diasporakenyan? Have the community been organizing a local committee to demand to be told how the community development funds for Laikipia North . . . → Read More: Serian ake? Word of mouth..

Kenya: Landmark Ruling on Indigenous Land Rights

African Human Rights Commission Condemns Expulsion of Endorois People for Tourism Development

(New York, February 4, 2010) – A ruling by the African Commission on Human and People´s Rights condemning the expulsion of the Endorois people from their land in Kenya is a major victory for indigenous peoples across Africa, Human Rights Watch, WITNESS, . . . → Read More: Kenya: Landmark Ruling on Indigenous Land Rights

Customers Required!-Buy your village today.

Contemporary African Art From Drop Box

Ogutu is in town. Vincent Oqutu describes himself as a young upcoming artist who deals with mainly contemporary art. He’s in Stockholm and he’s asking you to visit his blog and see his arts.

Prices are indicated and art pieces are painted on canvas.

If you want to . . . → Read More: Customers Required!-Buy your village today.

Peace pact between Samburu-Pokot.

As I was combing through the facebook I came across the updates by the Hon. Maison Leshomo reporting that Samburu and Pokot warriors have signed a peace pact successfully.

Leshomo indicates that there were indications that the two sides who have been fighting each other for ages will respect the treaty.

Conflicts among . . . → Read More: Peace pact between Samburu-Pokot.

Clinton was on ‘frenetic pace’ before heart procedure

Former President Bill Clinton has led a busy life since leaving office.

Former President Bill Clinton has led a busy life since leaving office.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Former President Bill Clinton undergoes heart procedure following chest pains Spokesman says he’s in good spirits and looking forward to working on Haiti relief efforts James Carville, one of Clinton’s friends, said he was exhausted . . . → Read More: Clinton was on ‘frenetic pace’ before heart procedure

Earthly Face of Magilani (God)

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My Picasa picture program went through my pictures and located all the faces of the people I have photographed. I think this is a very good characteristic in picasa 3 because it rely gives a fantastic over view of all pics stored in the computer.It locates faces and list them in . . . → Read More: Earthly Face of Magilani (God)

Saitoti-Ntimama Axis: Why Iam against this Union.

This article is written and sent in by Phillip Wuantai through our very own facebook group, Enkishui E Maa. Kindly follow the link here if you want to join the group.

Men do not assume the role of opposing their own fathers especially in a time as this when the community is at . . . → Read More: Saitoti-Ntimama Axis: Why Iam against this Union.

We Are The World 25 For Haiti – Official Video

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; . . . → Read More: We Are The World 25 For Haiti – Official Video

Please Cancel Police Disarmament Operations and Institute Community-Based Disarmament Process in Northern Kenya

Promoting the rights, voices, and visions of indigenous peoples

PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Sarah Fuller

VICE CHAIR

Richard A. Grounds

TREASURER

Jeff Wallace

CLERK

Jean Jackson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

. . . → Read More: Please Cancel Police Disarmament Operations and Institute Community-Based Disarmament Process in Northern Kenya

Open Letter to Survival International. Systematic suppression of Indigenous Samburu

Police brutality and systematic suppression of Indigenous Samburu/Maasai in Kenya.

To Survival International,

Head Office

Survival International 6 Charterhouse Buildings LONDON EC1M 7ET United Kingdom

T +44 (0)207 687 8700 F +44 (0)207 687 8701 info@survivalinternational.org

My names are Saidimu Ole Ngais. I am a Laikipiak Maasai from Kenya.

I am disappointed . . . → Read More: Open Letter to Survival International. Systematic suppression of Indigenous Samburu

Sweden’s top ten tasty buns

Semla. Photo by Ole Ngais. Published: 16 Feb 10 10:43 CET Online: http://www.thelocal.se/25018/20100216/

It’s Fettisdag, Fat Tuesday, the day known in English as Shrovetide, Pancake Tuesday and, er, Mardi Gras. In Sweden, the day is synonymous with the creamy semla, one of many fine buns that make this country great.

If there’s . . . → Read More: Sweden’s top ten tasty buns

Are you still a Maasai? So they ask..

If you should go skating On the thin ice of modern life Dragging on behind you the silent reproach Of a million tear stained eyes Don’t be surprised, when a crack in the ice Appears under your feet You slip out of your depth and out of your mind With your fear flowing out behind you As you claw the thin ice (Waters) . . . → Read More: Are you still a Maasai? So they ask..

Massive earthquake, aftershocks rattle Chile; tsunami warning issued

February 27, 2010 6:00 a.m. EST (CNN) — A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/27/chile.quake/index.html?hpt=T1

The epicenter of the earthquake was located off the coast in Maule, near the city of Concepcion, 212 miles (341 kilometers) from the capital of Santiago. The quake . . . → Read More: Massive earthquake, aftershocks rattle Chile; tsunami warning issued

My friends from Chile and other earthquake affected areas.

I would like to pass my prayers to all my friends from Chile, Peru all other

places currently facing the devastation by the 8.8 Earthquake. I pray that your families and countrymen will emerge safe from the Quake and forthcoming Tsunami. My family and I stand by your side as we follow the . . . → Read More: My friends from Chile and other earthquake affected areas.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH 8

Message from Naini Meriwas.

I wish in advance to all the women a happy women’s day! And men, don’t forget to give them a special treat that very day. Remember you would not be on this earth without them!

Cheers, Meriwas,

Media Statement

Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi . . . → Read More: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH 8

Laikipia North Constituency in the Making

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The Laikipia North Constituency is in the making. Reports from the just concluded meeting Nanyuki says that mandate has been granted to make a constituency. We are very much exited to get more updates from the meeting. Please let us know where the boundaries goes and . . . → Read More: Laikipia North Constituency in the Making

MY DAUGHTER SHALL NOT BE CUT

No! My daughter shall not be cut!

Floods in Samburu

I would like to send my condolences to the affected people in Samburu following the on-going floods. The area MP should engage the government to invest in policies that improve the livelihood of the Nomadic people. There should be emergency units in place to save . . . → Read More: Floods in Samburu

Cooperate eradicate FGM

We want to facilitate the formation of Pokot Men Against FGM, Kisii Men Against FGM, We are Maasai Men Against FGM! Please join us in eradicating FGM. We respect our culture but it is not necessary to respect anybody who is advocating for FGM. FGM has never been part of identity, it is part . . . → Read More: Cooperate eradicate FGM

Al-shabab controlling Khat production in Kenya

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Miraa chewing, addiction and social-economical and security issues elaborated in leading  Swedish Daily Newspaper, Sunday 7thh 2010. Read the Swedish paper in Swedish here. You can make a rough translation on google language tools. According to the paper, Miraa chewers are directly supporting Al-shabab economically. Al-shabab is a . . . → Read More: Al-shabab controlling Khat production in Kenya

The Future of Laikipia

The Future of Laikipia The future of our society is in our children. Do you have funds for projects like democracy? equality? gender? Indigenous people’s rights? We need your help. A number of bright Secondary school leaver’s from Laikipia and Samburu just received their good results and most of them will never see the . . . → Read More: The Future of Laikipia

Fair trade tourism and Indigenous people

Fair trade tourism and Indigenous people Fair trade tourism and Indigenous people From: diasporakenyan | March 16, 2010 | 1 views While you travel to the indigenous

It would be fair if all travelers who visit the indigenous people observes a few natural regulations as a measure to maintain respect between the visitor and . . . → Read More: Fair trade tourism and Indigenous people

Fair trade tourism (Excerpt)

Fair trade tourism (Excerpt) It would be fair if all travelers who visit the indigenous people observes a few natural regulations as a measure to maintain respect between the visitor and the indigenous people. This blogger is a Maasai from Kenya therefore he has the mandate to speak on his behalf.

Tourism should be . . . → Read More: Fair trade tourism (Excerpt)

Samburu East District Peace Commission

Congratulations to J.M. Lalampaa Chairman, Samburu East Peace Committee and his team of peace committee members who have worked tirelessly to help stabilize the District. Their work, complimented by the advocacy of others, such as Cultural Survival, and Hon Raphael Letimelo’s admirable dedication to his constituency, have helped re-stabilize the region and restore . . . → Read More: Samburu East District Peace Commission

The best way to eradicate FGM

The best way to eradicate FGM Added by Saidimu Ole Ngais (videos) 2:31 Which is the best way to eradicate FGM in Maasailand? Kindly continue with recruitment to ensure that we keep the spirit high and practically eradicate FGM and all its related discriminatory traditions. . . . → Read More: The best way to eradicate FGM

Police Attacks on Samburu Cease After Cultural Survival Visit

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Tina Ramme

Friends, read below what the power of solidarity can do when unleashed appropriately and with honesty for true justice. Cultural survival and many ordinary human rights local and international activists, worked tirelessly to discourage and indeed stop the Kenyan government from attacking the Samburu people. I take this opportunity to thank . . . → Read More: Police Attacks on Samburu Cease After Cultural Survival Visit

Kenya:To Minister of water and irrigation Kaluki Ngilu

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Aldana people are sick most of the time because of drinking directly from the unsafe water from the Ngare Ngiro river. The community don’t have any alternative so they drink from the dangerous water. Should the community petition the local government to provide safe drinking water fro them? Should a percentage of . . . → Read More: Kenya:To Minister of water and irrigation Kaluki Ngilu

When we were Mbarnot!

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Maasai Logo by Diasporakenyan

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I am not sure why this thought came into my mind just right now when am supposed to be busy with something else. I couldn’t ignore . . . → Read More: When we were Mbarnot!

Imaginary laws that craft gender roles

Ngais o Nkurikuri. Photo Credit Dylan O. Ngais.

Below is a picture of Ngais o Nkurikuri(Nkurikuri=toddlers). Parents like to toddler their young ones even at the age of whatever as long as the parent is a live. This is one great part of social life that is enjoyed by all unconditionally. It’s . . . → Read More: Imaginary laws that craft gender roles

Murder in Lerata

Kenya administration police murdered young boys in Lerata in Samburu East! According to the report by KTN featured on the clip below, the admin police pulled out the Samburu residence and killed them in cold blood. The Samburu Killings by the administration police under the surveillance of the Kenyan government is unbearable. My heart . . . → Read More: Murder in Lerata

Advocacy with Kenya red alliance in Stockholm.

Murder in Lerata part 2. Advocacy with Kenya red alliance in Stockholm.Concerning the murder by the administration Police in Lerata.

Message to Letimalo on Lerata Murder

I would like to let the area MP for Samburu east Letimalo, know that Diasporakenyan is fully on his side in his struggle to catch the attention of the government on atrocities committed against his people by the administration police. Diasporakenyan will soon meet the Kenya Red Alliance in Stockholm to organize an advocacy . . . → Read More: Message to Letimalo on Lerata Murder

kenya: Let pass the Constitution

Because we have waited for many years, and due to the long time it takes to make any little amendment. it is wise to let the Constitution be passed and signed to law as soon as possible. I agree with Odinga and all those who asks the paper to be signed into law. Kenya . . . → Read More: kenya: Let pass the Constitution

Preparing for Laikipia North Constituency Part 2

While we prepare for our forth coming Constituency Laikipia north, there are things we must dare speak and reason around. We must be able to settle our issues so that we are prepared when that time comes. We are asking for the concerned authorities to quicken up things so as to honor the Laikipiak . . . → Read More: Preparing for Laikipia North Constituency Part 2

Preparing for Laikipia North Constituency part 1

Part of the While we are preparing for the Laikipia North Constituency.

The Shepherd’s Place part 1

The Shepherd’s foundation, a second hand shop and eating place started by Pastor Samson. To visit the place, take the tube to Västertorp station and look for Isgäd 9 and locate number 64. For more information kindly contact Pastor Samson.

Poll. Area Member of Parliament Laikipia North Constituency

Preparation for Laikipia North Constituency. Kenya-Regional autonomy. While we are waiting the inauguration of the Laikipia North Constituency (in the making), we prepare ourselves to elect an accountable servant with the people at heart. We refuse to be cheated again. Laikipia North have been ignored by all successive regimes ever since independence. It is . . . → Read More: Poll. Area Member of Parliament Laikipia North Constituency

Following the death of Jared’s father

I would like to send a message of condolences to brother Jared Odero for the loss of his father. It’s our prayer that you will gather strength to stay strong during this very trying times. We share your sorrows. KSB dispatched  information on Odero fund raising function that took place on the 10th of . . . → Read More: Following the death of Jared’s father

Why a Laikipia North electorate must vote YES to the Constitution.

Manyatta kwa Ole Ngais

Loyie, I am so encouraged to hear that we are politically informed and ready to do the spade job. We have not a better alternative.

Either we open our receptors to accommodate positive change and development or we shall in deed perish like dinosaurs and many other species who . . . → Read More: Why a Laikipia North electorate must vote YES to the Constitution.

Samburu Campaign Update

Date: 04/14/2010We are encouraged that there have been no more full-scale police attacks on Samburu villages since Cultural Survival’s research delegation gathered evidence of the attacks in January. In February, after receiving Cultural Survival’s report of human rights abuses by Kenyan police forces against the Samburu people, Kenya’s Minister of Internal Security ordered police . . . → Read More: Samburu Campaign Update

Out biking with the kids

Out with the kids on bike. It was such a nice day for an outing in Stockholm. Despite the volcano ash that blanketed the Nordic sky from Island, we could at least see our way out and we indeed enjoyed riding our very own bikes, some of us for the first time. Challenges are . . . → Read More: Out biking with the kids

LAND IS THE ISSUE BEHIND “NO” CAMPAIGN, KADHI COURTS AND ABORTION ARE EXCUSES AS POSTED BY NDUGU

This article is sent in by Stanley Maigacho through facebook. The Plot Thickens! That was a favourite title for a pioneering publisher in the 1970s and 80s. As Kenyans celebrated the appearance of hope for a new constitution on the horizon with the handing over of the Proposed Constitution to the Attorney General by . . . → Read More: LAND IS THE ISSUE BEHIND “NO” CAMPAIGN, KADHI COURTS AND ABORTION ARE EXCUSES AS POSTED BY NDUGU

Walk through the woods

It was a fantastic spring day in Bagarmossen. I took the family out for a walk and everybody really enjoyed it. Here are some of the day’s photos I thought I should share with you. I hope you will enjoy.

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EDGING TOWARDS AN AFFIRMATIVE REFERENDUM RESULT & THE SPINNING OF A FRESH VOTER REGISTER(Part One)

This article is written  by P. Wuanta and submitted through Enkishon E Maa. We the people of Kenya on Sunday 28th February 2010 marked two years of relative peace and calm since the signing of the National Accord that brought together the ODM and PNU election protagonist to around table to agree to share . . . → Read More: EDGING TOWARDS AN AFFIRMATIVE REFERENDUM RESULT & THE SPINNING OF A FRESH VOTER REGISTER(Part One)

Edging towards an affirmative referendum result & the spinning of a voter register(Part Two)

Here is the part two of the Wuanta analysis on the draft Constitution.

As I close sample these excerpts from the Proposed Constitution: CAP 2. THE REPUBLIC Art. 11 (3) a – Culture: Parliament shall enact legislation to ensure that communities receive compensation or royalties for the use of their cultures and cultural heritage. . . . → Read More: Edging towards an affirmative referendum result & the spinning of a voter register(Part Two)

ANNOUNCEMENT: PANAFRIC HOTEL DINNER HOSTED BY USAID FOR SAMBURU EAST PEACE DELAGATES

The message below is received from a postage by SAPA through facebook. Kindly follow the link to SAPA‘s facebook page or call the appropriate number given below. The SAPA peace caravan intended to roll down its programmes to Samburu East very soon have gone ahead inviting Samburu East representatives in Nairobi to a dinner . . . → Read More: ANNOUNCEMENT: PANAFRIC HOTEL DINNER HOSTED BY USAID FOR SAMBURU EAST PEACE DELAGATES

Samburu East:THE PANAFRIC DINNER MEETING

Subject: THE PANAFRIC DINNER MEETING The Panafric meeting for Samburu East/Isiolo peace tour caravan was very successful and those in attendance contributed positively and constructively on behalf of the community. The tour caravan was later dubbed the Waso caravan after warani wa Waso identified their presence and contributions.

This name ‘Waso’ was chosen also . . . → Read More: Samburu East:THE PANAFRIC DINNER MEETING

Get to know Bagis.

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Neighbors  in Bagarmossen are convinced that Bagarmossen is still the most RED community in Stockholm. They claim that the community is still holding unto its social democratic roots and the essence of living together in a somehow neighbor consider neighbor and a brotherhood where everybody wants to be seen and respect . . . → Read More: Get to know Bagis.

Loiboni’s wedding in Dol-dol

Loiboni weds

Wedding Bells are ringing at Kimirri’s in Dol-dol, Mukogodo! Congratulations Loiboni on your wedding and may all the Godly blessings be upon your house. Greetings from my family and especially from your Nephew Dylan. I heard him mentioning a word like Paashe..:)

A traditional wedding ceremony was today witnessed by the residents . . . → Read More: Loiboni’s wedding in Dol-dol

NYERI LEG 1 GREEN FIELDS MEETING – WASO CORRIDOR PEACE CARAVAN

The Waso corridor peace caravan workshop conducted in Green Fields Hotel, Nyeri over the weekend was very successful according to sources who attended the Leg 1 meeting. Leaders across Samburu East district/constituency and Isiolo North District/Constituency were also present and there was sober and harmonious discussion of real problems and causes of conflicts among . . . → Read More: NYERI LEG 1 GREEN FIELDS MEETING – WASO CORRIDOR PEACE CARAVAN

Notes on gender equality

Samburu East Development Facebook Forum

Samburu East Development Facebook Forum

In conjunction with the on going peace and conflict transformation in Samburu East, I would like to share a few points which I thought should be supportive  and guiding during this crucial transformation process.

In order for us to attain perpetual peace, if indeed that is possible, we . . . → Read More: Notes on gender equality

Proposed Kalama/Waso education fund

On the evening of 24thofApril2010, Peter Lechakwet the Kalama conservancy manager in Gir gir group ranch called for an elites meeting to discus for the first time ever an initiative to draw funds from all working class in the area to a common pool for assistance of needy students in the group ranch area.

. . . → Read More: Proposed Kalama/Waso education fund

Macolm X killer freed after 44 years

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By Wayne Drash, CNN

April 27, 2010 — Updated 1756 GMT (0156 HKT)

Thomas Hagan was captured shortly after the assassination of Malcolm X on Feburary 21, 1965.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

NEW: Thomas Hagan walks out of Lincoln Correctional Facility at 11 a.m. Hagan set free a day earlier than expected; he’s the only . . . → Read More: Macolm X killer freed after 44 years

SAMBURU EAST RESIDENT APPOINTED SOUTHERN SUDAN ENVOY

Cleland Leshore has been appointed by government of Kenya as a new envoy to Southern Sudan. We the locals of Samburu are proud for this great news and surely there is realization of ethnic balance of civil service jobs fresh recruitment, appointments and promotions in the current coalition government

The office of the Prime . . . → Read More: SAMBURU EAST RESIDENT APPOINTED SOUTHERN SUDAN ENVOY

PROPOSED KALAMA/WASO EDUCATION FUND – Details of the meeting PART I

PROPOSED KALAMA/WASO EDUCATION FUND – Details of the meeting PART I

Sunday, April, 24, 2010 The meeting was opened by Mr. Peter Lechakwet explaining the reason of that memorable day’s gathering and its set agenda. The sole reason of the meeting was to introduce the idea of initiating a bursary scheme for our bright . . . → Read More: PROPOSED KALAMA/WASO EDUCATION FUND – Details of the meeting PART I

Samburu East District – Assessment and Repairs of Boreholes, year 2009

1.1 Wamba Town Wamba town is the administrative and Commercial Centre of the Samburu East District. It has retail shops, butcheries, posho mills, low/medium class hotels, a district hospital, administrative offices and divisional police station, a post office and several education institutions..

The town has greater potential for further development considering its commercial and . . . → Read More: Samburu East District – Assessment and Repairs of Boreholes, year 2009

Mona Sahlins tal på valupptakten

Mona Sahlin talar på Norra bantorget i Stockholm den 1 maj 2010 Mona Salin speaks at the Ban Squire in Stockholm during the 2010 labor Day. The speech is unfortunately in Swedish. We cannot help the non Swedish speakers at the . . . → Read More: Mona Sahlins tal på valupptakten

New direction for Sweden

Social democratic opposition  party finance team

Toman Östros. Credit i.anp.se

Below is a rough translation of the Swedish Social democratic opposition finance adviser. Visit the party’s homepage here for more information.

New direction for  Sweden This morning we presented our common red-green budget. It is a historic budget and a new direction for the whole of Sweden. Our message . . . → Read More: New direction for Sweden

CHINESE HU-WI Company pledges to build a KES 20M modern Market and Town Beautification

Archer’s Town

Chinese road construction company HU-WI, pledged to build a KES 20M modern market in Archer’s town. Bus stage, Car Parks, garden parks and wide loads or long haulers parking are also in the plan. Just after compensating land owners whose their buildings were demolished following Isiolo-Merile River Bridge tarmac road construction, a . . . → Read More: CHINESE HU-WI Company pledges to build a KES 20M modern Market and Town Beautification

Get to know Bagis part 1

Neighbours in Bagarmossen are convinced that Bagarmossen is still the most RED community in Stockholm. They claim that the community is still holding unto its social democratic roots and the essence of living together in a somehow neighbour consider neighbour and a brotherhood where everybody wants to be seen and respect not for . . . → Read More: Get to know Bagis part 1

A Letter of Appreciation from Michael Lolwerikoi, On Behalf of Pastoral Indigenous Community Samburu East

Published by Cultural Survival.

Date: 05/10/2010 

“On behalf of the Pastoral Nomadic Indigenous Samburu Community of Northern Kenya: the local leaders, the elders, the counselors, the mothers, the children and our Member of Parliament, The Hon Raphael Letimalo, please accept our heartfelt indigenous greetings: Supa! We convey our gratitude to you and . . . → Read More: A Letter of Appreciation from Michael Lolwerikoi, On Behalf of Pastoral Indigenous Community Samburu East

SAMBURU FLOODS

My deepest heart felt sympathy goes to the families of the departed country men. May you be strong enough to fight the sorrow during this difficult times. You have surely paid the ultimate price for our poor planning, poor prediction, poor management. I cannot fail to put all the blame not on the mother . . . → Read More: SAMBURU FLOODS

Such a tender land

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The beauty of our Bagarmossen neighborhood.

Photoman wants to share with you some of the fine sites that Spring season brings with it in Stockholm.  I documented part of it for I couldn’t just let it wither away with all that beauty! Some natural beauty just got to be immortalized even though seasons comes . . . → Read More: Such a tender land

Biking outing

Spring 2010

Photo by Nalotuesha

One day before my 35th birthday, My family and I went out for a bike outing. Everybody was armored with full biking gear though some couldn’t help but to take a nap when the ride becomes too long.

In the picture above, My son and I waiting outside our local . . . → Read More: Biking outing

Ole Ngais turns 35

I would like to extend my happiness to all of you who wished me the best as I celebrated by 35th year on this beautiful Globe that we all share. Some of the secretly planned activities of the day included a Skyview journey to the Globe. Stockholm has one of the biggest Globe sitting . . . → Read More:

The Anna-Lindh Kenyan Nursary School Support Party

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Published.Thursday, May 27, 2010

The support party which took place at the Swedish Church in Bagarmossen yesterday evening  was very well attended. Most of the attendees were native Swedes with Kenyans represented by about 10 solidarity filled individuals. Beatrice Lundgren with  her Anna–Lindh nursery school co-workers served good Kenyan food, Chai and a lot of . . . → Read More: The Anna-Lindh Kenyan Nursary School Support Party

Anna-Lindh Kenyan Nursary School part 1

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Anna-Lindh Kenyan Nursery School at Kambi Ya Moto in Nakuru. Fund-raising campaign. Aim, to build and run the Kambi ya Moto nursery school for orphaned children. If you want to participate, contact; Association Anna Lindh Preschool: Kampi ya Moto, Kenya c / o Anne-Marie Wohlin Dalgårdsv. 28, 121 33 ENSKEDEDAL EN Org.nr 802450-9229 . . . → Read More: Anna-Lindh Kenyan Nursary School part 1

Troubadour entertains at Lindh’s Kampi ya Moto Nursery Support Party part 2

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Anna-Lindh Kenya Nursery School support party in Bagarmossen.

Moses Troubadour mesmerized the audience with Kenyan music  as they enjoyed their meals at the support party dinner for the aid of the Kampi ya Moto Lindh school.

More information about the school can be obtained by calling Pastor Beatrice Kamau, Lars . . . → Read More: Troubadour entertains at Lindh’s Kampi ya Moto Nursery Support Party part 2

Anna Lindh Nursery School Kampi ya Moto Kenya

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Support party for the Anna Lindh Nursery School Kampi ya Moto Kenya.

It is all our wish that next time when children of our beloved nation calls for education support, that we shall avail ourselves with full respect and dignity, to participate as agents of change and positive development. (See pictorial view of the . . . → Read More: Anna Lindh Nursery School Kampi ya Moto Kenya

Buy cement for the people of Gaza!

Shop a bag of Cement for Gaza

An important part of the cargo to Gaza is cement since Israel’s blockade entails a ban on bringing it in. Through a special contract we have the opportunity to buy a whole ton of concrete for only 500 Swedish crowns (50 euros). This is a great . . . → Read More: Buy cement for the people of Gaza!

Swedish National Day

Although they love their culture, their language, traditions and their freedom, Swedes don’t really like to express their  national sentiments. Inany case, The national day is celebrated this days since

Read more from the locals below.

June 6th became Sweden’s official national day only 27 years ago, and it only became a national holiday in . . . → Read More: Swedish National Day

Lerata B issue and Archer’s livestock Market Police confrontation

Image of Lieven Ampe from Facebook

Image of Lieven Ampe

5thJune 2010

On Sartuday 5th of June, 2010 a combined force of police and APs stormed a village in Kirish, Lerata maiming two warriors one a nursery school teacher from Leadekei and another from Lelukai family as well as former Lerata primary school headteacher Lelikoo. According to Kalama Conservancy’s . . . → Read More: Lerata B issue and Archer’s livestock Market Police confrontation

Narok University, First ever in Maasailand/KENYA

Image of Bishop Manasseh Mankuleiyo from Facebook

Image of Bishop Manasseh Mankuleiyo

Dear family and friends Never under estimate the power of prayer; 1969- Young men prayed and fasted for maasailand,That the Lord would remember us that the Lord would give us churches, high schools , Colleges since it seemed we were being left further and further behind  4 maasai . . . → Read More: Narok University, First ever in Maasailand/KENYA

SAPA official launch

By Francis Lemoile
Samburu Profesionals Association (SAPA) official launch

On 12th june 2010 SAPA meeting was called for at 680 hotel. The turn-up was a bit low, not as was expected. Issues agreed upon is launching of SAPA at Samburu on 3rd of July 2010. The planning committee with a number of volunteering members will be meeting at Savanna hotel every Tuesday starting on 15th June 2010 to the launching dates to do the planning. All caravans will be meeting at Hon. Nderitus board room, Teleposter house, 11th floor, on every Wednesday. A proposal of 5.4 billion was forwarded to the president by all the pastoral communities MPs (26 constituencies) and professional officials and the first batch of Kshs 2.6 Billion was approved and allocated in the current read budget. Continue reading SAPA official launch

Waso peace Caravan report.

Samburu fire

Image via Wikipedia   By Richard lolosoli

Waso peace caravan was launched two months ago as the last cluster of several other peace caravans like Suguta valley, Laikipia, Tinka Mara, Pokot peace caravan, name it. It has been successful from the beginning when the first introduction meeting attended by Samburu professionals was initiated . . . → Read More: Waso peace Caravan report.

Effects of negative change and drug abuse among Maasai elites

Saningo’s informative lessons to the Maasai youth and (ELITES) on the effects of negative change in the society, social injustices, identity and the dignity of persons. An awakening gospel song of the reality most of the Maasai youth are going through. The cultural degeneration and passiveness of our youth in matters that gravely matters to them and their society. The you indulgent in Miraa abuse forgetting their duty to society.( Miraa=Amphetamine). Please read below the definition of Miraa and its effects on a human body according to the Kenyan National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA AUTHORITY) in Kenya. The campaign towards a drug free society was established by legal notice no. 140. and ratified in parliament in 2007. . . . → Read More: Effects of negative change and drug abuse among Maasai elites

THE CASE OF THE MISSING FINGER

THE CASE OF THE MISSING FINGER Dear family and friends there’s a Swahili saying “Kikulacho ki nguoni mwako” What ails you may be hidden in your own clothes Psalm 14:1 (Read all of Psalm 14)

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, . . . → Read More: THE CASE OF THE MISSING FINGER

Papaledig- det är inte sant.. Jag jobbar ju!

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Papa ledighet…. det är inte alls sant! Papa jobbar mera än han gör när han jobba med betald arbete. Vi tycker att termen papaledig ska ändras till papajob arbete eller nåt i den vinkel  They say that paternity ( only exist in Sweden?-and I love it more than anything else) leave is a time . . . → Read More: Papaledig- det är inte sant.. Jag jobbar ju!

Paternity leave and World Cup

Bagis playground

Bagarmossen Playing ground. The world cup is really getting hot and with Ghana as the only black nation remaining to join other powerful nations to fight for advancement to the semi finals from the quarter finals. I would really like to take this opportunity to thank the BLACK STARS of Africa for making the . . . → Read More: Paternity leave and World Cup

Referendum Campaign is not General Elections

A referendum campaign is now almost on its peak with just about a month to go before 4thAugust2010 when the country will go to the ballot voting by accepting or rejecting the proposed draft. The greens and reds are hard at work on the ground spreading their message. This has taken the headlines of . . . → Read More: Referendum Campaign is not General Elections

Summer view 2010

The hand of darkness has stolen one of the sherpherds

Psalm 116:15 (Read all of Psalm 116) Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

The hand of darkness has stolen one of the sherpherds Gunmen shoot bishop Joseph Segel dead.

Gunmen shot dead a bishop in a midnight raid at a church in Nairobi’s outskirts on Sunday.Bishop Joseph . . . → Read More: The hand of darkness has stolen one of the sherpherds

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Created with flickr slideshow from softsea.

Sven weds Margaret. Part 1

Sven weds Margarete

Sven and Margaret’s wedding was very well attended. The ceremony took place on July 3rd 2010 at St: Clara’s Church in Stockholm. Photo session was at the Hellasgården and thereafter the reception at Skarpnäck Church. I would like to commend Osewe for his organising skills. He took the burden off from my shoulders . . . → Read More: Sven weds Margaret. Part 1

CHANGES IN THE LAND POLICY IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION

By Dominic Leparmarai SEDF Legal Adviser

In our last article on land we are going to look at policy changes in the draft constitution on the land. This policy changes touches on; current 999 years leasehold, Land acreage, Tax on idle land and National Land Commission.

To give little historical background, first Anglo-Maasai Agreement . . . → Read More: CHANGES IN THE LAND POLICY IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION

Truth about abortion in draft Constitution.

By Dominic Leparmarai SEDF Legal Adviser

Abortion has been one of the most controversial issues in the draft constitution, with men and women of cloth scoring from it against draft constitution their argument “protect life” while in real sense their arguments might not be far from meticulous lies and falsehood being peddled around to . . . → Read More: Truth about abortion in draft Constitution.

Summer 2010 photos

So many things are happening around us this summer. Apart from the heat which is now around 31 plus degrees Celsius in Stockholm, we have also been following the World Cup hosted by an African nation for the first time in history. If you love football then you know how difficult it is to . . . → Read More: Summer 2010 photos

Bagarmossen Square

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Inner circle of “bad image”

Sentiments of my aging dad have never left my mind when he kept asking me to propose to him what can be the possible measures to be put in place to curb the ‘hell of mess’ in the Northern Frontier Districts NFDs.From his faded face and the way he talked to me clearly revealed . . . → Read More: Inner circle of “bad image”

Nyama choma, family dinner and world Cup

Sometimes it’s really difficult to combine all activities at he same time. One most critical point is when the world cup games collide with a family meeting or when you are invited to a function and your favourite team is planned to battle it out with another one. If you are football fanatic, you . . . → Read More: Nyama choma, family dinner and world Cup

Kenya: Irkisaruni blessing women in Endana.

Irkisaruni blessing women in Endana Laikipia Kenya.

Saidimu Ole Ngais

As a member of Irkisaruni age group, I would like to send my sincere apologies for not being able to attend our general women/wives blessing currently going on in Il-dikiri sub clan of the greater Laikipai Maasai of Kenya.

Although My wife and I are unfortunately not physically attending the . . . → Read More: Kenya: Irkisaruni blessing women in Endana.

Ngais’ grandmother is dead!

Death announcement.

From Nkoponi Matinta

25th august 2010.

Nkoponi our beloved grandmother has gone to sleep. We have just been informed that our beloved grandmother is dead. She died this morning on Sunday 25th July 2010 at 10:20 AM.

Nkoponi Matinta Putunoi (Entito Olenarerio) died at her deceased son’s home in Makurian, Laikipia North . . . → Read More: Ngais’ grandmother is dead!

Ngais’ grandmother dies part 1

Video on Ngais’ grandmother dies. Why Nkoponi was burried before we could pay her last tribute. I will be discussing the issue on the upcoming videos. If you want to take part in this debate, you are kindly requested to send your material to dk @ diasporakenyan.se or make a youtube video and send . . . → Read More: Ngais’ grandmother dies part 1

Ngais’ grandmother dies part 2

Bad system forced Paulo to hurriedly burry our grandmother before the body rots. My mother, the only a live child of deceased Matinta did not get the right to see her mother and pay her final tribute to her. There is no Mortury in Makurian neither is there any transportation system including ambulances to . . . → Read More: Ngais’ grandmother dies part 2

RE: Change of date of the SUSWA MAA YES RALLY From 28TH July, to 30TH July, 2010 as from 10AM

Dear All,

The MAA Leaders will like to invite all the MAA Community including students to a YES rally that will be held on 30TH July, 2010 as from 10am. The venue will be Suswa Market in Narok.

Students from Nairobi and the surrounding institutions will be provided with to and fro transport. You . . . → Read More: RE: Change of date of the SUSWA MAA YES RALLY From 28TH July, to 30TH July, 2010 as from 10AM

Re: KENYAN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TELE-CONFERENCE ON 3RD AUGUST 2010

Dear family and friends* *This is to request  all my friends to join in prayer  both here and abroad to join us in prayer and if you can please join us at teleconference* Please read the details below and acknowledge that you are praying with us Bless you remember ‘Job was blessed beyond all . . . → Read More: Re: KENYAN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TELE-CONFERENCE ON 3RD AUGUST 2010

Happy birthday President Obama

Barack Obama

The nation that gave birth to  a President,  for what is the different between a father and a son? The day the  Nation herself  is reborn and restored.. As the people of Kenya speaks and decides on their fate for they have been empowered by the almighty and endowed with with the might to shape . . . → Read More: Happy birthday President Obama

Pictures from Midsummer 2010.

Our summer holiday pics as we shows our brother what Swedes are made of. Swedes have their way of celebrating everything including Christmas, Pasaka summer and of course fall and Winter. They do it their own way different from their fellow EU members. It makes them unique and special in a way.

Photo . . . → Read More: Pictures from Midsummer 2010.

Skansen: Mid-summer 2010

Skansen is a cultural Manyatta where Swedes sell their culture to both local and international tourists.

From Midsummer 2010 Skanssen . . . → Read More: Skansen: Mid-summer 2010

'Yes' team declares referendum victory

The tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya on Wednesday hosted local and international guests as referendum results were relayed across the nation. Photo/STEPHEN MUDIARI

Download Kenyan Constitutional draft below

Happy birthday Kenya! This are moments we have been waiting for, moments when Kenyans can wake up to a Kenya that is free from the British Colonial oppressive Constitution. This is the moment that Kenyans have been fighting for. Now the country is on our hands! let us now . . . → Read More: ‘Yes’ team declares referendum victory

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By KEVIN KELLY in New York and NATION reporter Posted Friday, August 6 2010 at 09:15

US President Barack Obama has lauded Kenyans for voting in a new Constitution at a referendum held

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US President Barack Obama has lauded Kenyans for voting in a new Constitution . . . → Read More: HomeKenya Referendum KENYA REFERENDUM Obama, Annan laud Kenyans over new Constitution

Ole Makesen and others

Kenya

Photos sent to diasporakenyan by uncle GK Ole Putunoi from the Irkisaruni’s women blessing July 2010 ceremony.

Credit. Photo taken by GK Putunoi (and others?)

Jane and Ng’otonye Putunoi

Jane and Ngotonye Putunoi

Siankikin oo Irkisaruni from Il-polei. The crucial moments where you are put to task to select the best part of your culture to be preserved and maintained and drop the retrogressive and oppressive part.

The Maasai culture which has gone through a lot of transformation is gradually giving in to reforms and like . . . → Read More: Jane and Ng’otonye Putunoi

Follow Ngais to Nanyuki

Municipal market of Nanyuki, Kenya

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Maasai Slideshow: Diasporakenyan’s trip from Stockholm to 2 cities Stockholm and Nanyuki was created by TripAdvisor. See another Sweden slideshow. Create your own stunning free slideshow from your travel photos. Related articles by Zemanta Sweden (lonelyplanet.com) Swedish National Day (diasporakenyan.se) Your photoman (diasporakenyan.se) British army amour car hit-and-and run . . . → Read More: Follow Ngais to Nanyuki

Your photoman

Sven weds Margarete

Sven weds Margarete by Diasporakenyan

Advert for Photographers Saidimu and Paraga Ole Ngais. Hire a private professional photoman for weddings, graduation, birthdays Church ceremonies and other traditional ceremonies. Call Ole Ngais(The Ngais brothers) or mail through; mobil: 0737420566 Mail: photome@photoman.se Visit http://photoman.se for more information and prices. Check the current market prices . . . → Read More: Your photoman

Prayer For The Nations

Image of Bishop Manasseh Mankuleiyo from Facebook

Image of Bishop Manasseh Mankuleiyo

This is a prayer for the nations represented by all in my email list Let this be our prayer for this whole month;-..+ Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!

Amos 5:24+ A man once said; “Give me a fulcrum long enough and . . . → Read More: Prayer For The Nations

Expanding consciousness through compassion & loving kindness

notion of practicing compassion for other fellow humans has been with us since the beginning of time. After all, Man is a social creature in need of meaningful social connections in order to grow on all levels of his being.

The concept of compassion however has in recent times been appraised in value. . . . → Read More: Expanding consciousness through compassion & loving kindness

Ole Putunoi: Notice of meeting

Nairobi cityscape

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Kampan Godfrey Ole Putunoi sent a message to the members of ILLAIKIPIAK MAASAI ASSOCIATION. 09 August 2010 at 16:49 Subject: Notice of meeting Dear all, Notice is hereby given that the Nairobi team will be meeting on the evening of Wednesday 11th at the previous venue to analyse the . . . → Read More: GK Ole Putunoi: Notice of meeting

Cultural survival:Indigenous Peoples.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Issues More Prominent than Ever on Global Agenda, But Some Statistics Alarming, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon‘s message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, in New York, 9 August: “The world’s indigenous peoples have preserved a vast amount of humanity’s . . . → Read More: Cultural survival:Indigenous Peoples.

Meriwas: Day of Indigenous People's Celebration.

Day of Indigenous People’s Celebration, August 9th by Meriwas.

 Indigenous Day celebration was held at Pois Rob. A settlement scheme inhabited by Samburu community who have been Internally Displaced as a results of ongoing conflicts in Isiolo, Samburu and Laikipia West.

This was a double celebration among the Indigenous samburu on August 9th, . . . → Read More: Meriwas: Day of Indigenous People’s Celebration.

British army amour car hit-and-and run and 8 year girl.

British Soldiers patrol Helmand Province.

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Archer’s Post 5th of Aug2010

Story by Tom Lolosoli.

A British army amour car hit-and-run an 8year old girl near Archer’s Post livestock market selling yard on Nakwamor road. The car is said to have lost way when locating the camp in Laresoro training area on its way from Nanyuki . . . → Read More: British army amour car hit-and-and run and 8 year girl.

HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS

Facebook | Messages – HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICTS ON THE RISE IN WESTGATE (NGUTUK O’NG’IRON) – PART IINTRODUCTIONWestgate Conservancy is one of the conservation areas in Samburu East like Kalama, Sira, Namunyak and Meibai conservancies as well as Samburu Game Reserve. Westgate Conservancy is under Ngutuk O’Ngiron group ranch which is one of the group . . . → Read More: HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS

KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE COMPENSATION BUREAUCRACIES

Facebook | Messages – HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICTS ON THE RISE IN WESTGATE (NGUTUK O’NG’IRON) – PART II KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE COMPENSATION BUREAUCRACIES

To lower the conflicts between man and wild animals, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) wildlife conservation and management act section 62(1) says: -

“where any person suffers any bodily injury from or . . . → Read More: KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE COMPENSATION BUREAUCRACIES

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