Friday 30 June 2017

PRESIDENT KENYATTA ENDORSES GOVERNOR WAMBORA!

President Uhuru Kenyatta exchanges a word with Governor Wambora during the Head of State's visit to Embu County.
Check! - Check mate is next - only those who play chess will understand what that means. Still, even to those who play other games, it's clear that president Uhuru Kenyatta, on his visit to Embu County, endorsed the incumbent governor Martin Wambora to carry on the mantle.
The mammoth crowd that attended the president's rally in Embu, where he and DP William Ruto urged the people to vote for Governor Wambora and Njeru Ndwiga as Senator

Deputy president Wiliam Ruto, on his part, urged the people to vote solely for those candidates vying on the Jubilee Party ticket. At Runyenjes town, the crowd went wild when the Deputy President called out for Eric Muchangi (Karemba) and commented that it will be the first time we will have a 'Mukurino' MP in Parliament.

Thus says the Lord, "Blessed is the man who finds favor with the king"

When the Lord says "Yes", nobody can say "No".


Saturday 24 June 2017

…OF MYTHS, TABOOS AND POLITICS.

Businessman Kithinji Kiragu (Left) with Embu
governor, Martin Wambora

You are about to know the reason why some politicians will never win…

Long long before the so-called civilization – when people would comfortably use leaves picked from path-side shrubs to wipe off mucus their noses and dispose them, as opposed to today when we use handkerchiefs and put the waste back into our pockets – children were so obedient to their parents and so disciplined as far as adhering by the societal norms was concerned. 

Instead of Law Courts and the Penal Code, rules would be passed along from generation to generation through a network of myths, folk tales and taboos propagated by their elders.


Traditional African elders; propagators of the taboo system
In spite of modern education, westernization and all brainwashing that has evolved over the years, the African traditional belief system still holds strong. When a father instructs his son on what to do and what not to before the former passes away, the latter will follow the instructions to the letter, lest calamity befall him. For instance,  we have had cases of some men who have sold ancestral land against their late fathers’ instructions, and ended up becoming desperately poor. But before I go on and on with examples, allow me to relate all this to politics today, specifically politics of Embu County (Siasa za Embu)
gubernatorial aspirant Leonard Muriuki 

According to reliable sources, one of the five gubernatorial aspirants in ‘the land of opportunity’ (Embu), may well be a victim of this traditional belief system. The five are businessman Kithinji Kiragu (KK), former P.S Cyrus Njiru, entrepreneur Leonard Muriuki, lands magnate Lenny Kivuti (LK) and the incumbent governor, Martin Wambora. 
Former P.S Cyrus Njiru
Those who are in the know inform us that the businessman in the list had been sternly warned by his late father, not to engage in politics. He had been advised to do business only and avoid politics by all means; that if he would involve himself in politics, something will always happen to make him unsuccessful.

As it appears, the man seems to have been haunted by his late father’s directive, judging by the many years he has sought an elective position and failed miserably every time. Well, his businesses do quite well, but politics is evidently not for him.    

Thursday 22 June 2017

IS IT TRUE THAT KIVUTI IS A DISEASE?

A baby suffering from 'Kivuti' (Flu) getting attended to. PHOTO: Courtesy 
It was just the other day at the office. Everyone was completely engrossed in doing what they do best. Suddenly the chairman came in, with his five-year-old son. 

Given the circumstances surrounding the work we were doing, it was a bit hard for him to break the ice until his little boy came to his rescue.

“Dad, is it true that Kivuti is a disease?” 

The boy innocently asked, looking up at his father.

Everyone burst out laughing, to the consternation of the already anxious young man. The laughter was so loud that it drowned out the voice of the chairman, as he tried to keep a straight face while he answered his son in the affirmative.

“Yes, Kivuti is the Kiembu word Flu or influenza.” 

After the laughter had substantially subsided, one very gifted orator, also a medical doctor among us went into a rhetoric of explaining to the then extremely mystified boy, all about Flu - that it is an acute, febrile and highly contagious viral disease, symptomized by a running nose, headache, fever and general discomfort.
A man suffering from the flu (common cold)
Noting that the young man seemed not satisfied with the answer he had received, another member of the team; a politician to the core, continued to further explain to the obviously highly intelligent boy that Kivuti is also the name of the former Embu senator, who now wants to become Governor.
Former Embu Senator, Lenny Kivuti with the incumbent governor Martin Wambora

“But how can a disease become governor?”

Wondered the boy before running out of the office to play around his father’s car. 

Each one of us was left to silently contemplate the youngster's remarks. 

CONCLUSION: If the meaning of people's names is anything to go by, then the people of Embu have no reason to vote for Kivuti the 'Flu' while the name Wambora means 'of goodness'.

WAMBORA MAKES A VOW To Beat Dr. Alfred Mutua of Machakos in Terms of Development, By 2022.

Governor Wambora sits back in his office, and works. PHOTO: Courtesy

While some misinformed individuals may falliciously claim that Governor Wambora of Embu County sits back in the office while his main opponent traverses​ the county dishing out money to all and sundry, the soft-spoken but highly intelligent leader is working tirelessly to take Embu to the next level. 
Governor Wambora inspects
one of the development projects
in the county

Wambora has been branded 'Ciiko' (Actions) due to his impressive development track record, all in one and a half years. Others have referred to him as the man with the proverbial nine lives of the cat after being the the first governor in Kenya to be put through the impeachment process and emerge victorious, then flooring his very strong opponent in Jubilee Party primaries... The man certainly knows what he is doing.

THEY BOTH KNOW WHERE TO CONCENTRATE THEIR EFFORTS...

Just like president Uhuru Kenyatta spends more time in Western-Nyanza and the coast, Wambora is more concerned with Mbeere South and the lower Embu region in general. Any seasoned politician will tell you that the areas to lay emphasis on are the swing vote regions and places where one is not as popular as others.
Thousands of people listen to governor Wambora in Mbeere South 

In that respect, governor Wambora, while addressing voters in Mwea and Makima (lower Embu) recently committed himself to first of all deal with the land issue, and give title deeds to residents of these areas where the land issue is still thorny, courtesy of the out going Senator and his allies. He said that once re-elected, he will sort out the land problem 'mara moja' (once and for all)

He promised the attendees, who were so jubilant to meet him, that he won't be waiting for Vision 2030 but will deliver on all his pledges by 2022. Apart from issuing of the title deeds, Wambora vowed to establish Embu Microfinance, Embu Women Trust Fund and a first class holiday resort in Mwea Ward, with the purpose of not only attracting tourists but also creating employment for the youth, who are the majority. He spoke thus while addressing hundreds of 'political pillars' at Masinga Dam Resort in Mbeere South.
The kind of holiday resort promised by governor Wambora to people of Mbeere


He added that the good things he plans to do for his people will see Machakos County become second to Embu in terms of development.

Tuesday 20 June 2017

'BEBA BEBA Kama ya Makanga' (Carry People, Carry People Just Like Them Touts)

Lenny Kivuti​'s running mate, former MP Emilio Kathuri speaks defiantly as usual
Anyone who has traveled our Kenya roads by public means understands very well the antics of the so called public transport facilititors (touts) commonly known by the street name of 'Makanga'. These are the guys you'll find at every busy bus stop, shouting at the top of their voices, calling on commuters to come so that they may travel together on the specific vehicle that is picking customers at that particular moment. The funny thing is that the tout never boards the vehicle. Commuters will get on board and travel while the 'Makanga' remains behind to call out to more commuters on behalf of another vehicle.
Touts on a NENO Sacco PSV calling out to commuters; they pose as passengers then remain behind once the vehicle is full

Now, one Emilio Kathuri, running mate to Embu gubernatorial aspirant Lenny Kivuti is alleged to be applying similar techniques in the political arena. The former MP for Manyatta Constituency was once chief of all touts from Nairobi to Embu - he even founded Nairobi-Embu Nissan Operators (NENO) Sacco. It is rumored that the 'chief tout' has not forgotten how to 'carry people' and that even now that's the kind of game he is playing on the out going Senator.
A tout caught in error; they are known to habitually bribe their way out of trouble

Those who know him well claim to have heard him confess that he is not with Lenny for anything but personal financial gain. Sources close to him reveal that Hon. Kathuri has jokingly said that as much as he knows that Lenny can't beat Wambora, he will stick with him as long as he is paying. He has also been accused of 'eating' from KK's camp, with promises of destroying his known benefactor's votes for the sake of his village mate. How so unfortunate for LK but so fortunate for the incumbent governor, Martin Wambora.

Sunday 18 June 2017

THIS IS THE MARK Of a God-fearing Leader

Governor Wambora humbly listens to an old woman
As it written, true religion is taking care of the orphans and the widows. 

It is also well known that the person to whom little children are attracted, and are happy to play around; that's a good man. From the photos above and below, it is evident that governor Wambora of Embu County and president Uhuru Kenyatta are by right such men.

Leadership, as opposed to politics is not to be judged by how much money one dishes around but by the compassion shown to the less fortunate. By that, we are able to tell who the right leaders are, for Embu County and Kenya as a country.
Embu first lady is overwhelmed by
joy as happy supporters dance around her
WHERE THERE IS JUBILATION, THERE IS SUCCESS IN WAITING...Watch this space!

Wednesday 14 June 2017

GOVERNOR WAMBORA CATCHES 'The mole' By Offering What It Needs Most - Economic empowerment

Deputy President William Ruto with Igembe Central MP, Mithika Linturi chew miraa during a meeting with miraa growers. PHOTO: Courtesy/DPPS/the-star.co.ke
'The mole' in this article represents the Mbeere (Lower Embu) electorate

Earlier this year, The National Miraa Taskforce kicked off the registration process for Khat (Muguka) farmers in Embu County, in a bid to put up projects from the Sh1billion miraa kitty set aside last year. 
Embu governor Martin Wambora's ingenuity has worked for him again; he prioritized the project, to the joy of Mbeere people, whose main economic activity is Muguka farming. Working hand in hand with the office of the incumbent governor, the task force formed an implementation committee led by Embu Team Leader, Rufus Miriti. The Committee has done a 10-day recruitment drive in Mbeere North and South Sub-counties, to establish the number of miraa farmers in the area and their location. Once the number is established they will recommend on the type of projects apt to counter the farmers' challenges, depending on their priority areas and diverse needs.
Members of the committee when they paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Clerk, County Assembly of Embu
While praising the (County) leadership, Mr. Miriti said that government will now be dealing directly with the farmers through their various savings and cooperative societies, so that those cartels and middlemen who have been exploiting miraa farmers are eliminated. He spoke at the County Assembly of Embu during a courtesy call on the Deputy Clerk Roslyn Miano recently.

The funds will be used to construct dams, water pans and boreholes for irrigation in the semi-arid region that predominantly depends on the herb for their livelihood.
A prominent muguka farmer at his farm in Mbeere, Embu County

THE POLITICAL IMPACT
Politically, governor Wambora's government has endeared itself to the residents of the lower Embu (Mbeere), which has been considered hostile to him hitherto. The effect of this exercise is likely to be that more  people from the region will be happy with the current government and would therefore vote in it's  favor come 8/8/2017, as the projects can only be fully implemented in the second term (2017 - 2022). It's a win-win situation.

Monday 12 June 2017

'VITU FRESH!' GOVERNOR WAMBORA Penetrates and Creates New Markets for Fresh Farm Produce From Embu.

Enhanced economic activity in fresh farm produce
AGRICULTURE, and more so agribusiness is the the backbone of economic activity in Kenya, given the vast plantations of the Rift Valley and the green highlands of Mt. Kenya; particularly Embu County.

In his efforts to maximumly contribute to the economic development of this blessed land, governor Martin Wambora, through the MINISTRY OF TRADE, TOURISM, INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRIALIZATION, has promoted business and entrepreneurial culture in the County by creating a conducive environment for wealth creation and prosperity of his people. To actualize this dream, the following 27 are SOME of the projects initiated and accomplished across Embu County under Wambora's leadership:

1. Kirimari Fresh Produce Market

2. Embu Town Hawkers Stalls


3. Majimbo Open Air Market

4. Kambo Open Air Market

5. Kimangaru Open Air Market

6. Kithimu Fresh Produce & Livestock Market

7. Ndatu fresh Produce Market

8. Kibugu Open Air Market

9. Kibugu Sho-Map Market

10. Mbuvori Open Air Market

11. Kevote Open Air Market

12. Karingari Open Air Market

13. Mukuuri Open Air Market

14. Kanja Open Air Market

15. Kianjokoma Open Air Market

16. Mugui Open Air Market

17. Gitare Market flood  light

18. Ena Open Air Market

19. Ugweri Open Air Market

21. Kathanjuri Open Air Market

22. Karurumo Sho-Map Market

23. Siakago Open Air Market

24. Kanyuambora Open Air Market

25. Gategi Open Air Market

26. Makutano Market

27. Makutano Jua Kali Market
Floodlights installed at most of trading centers in Embu

To make it even better, all the above market places are so well lit by floodlights that business activities continue till late, without fear of insecurity.

'Watu wa Embu wauliza, "Nani mwingine kama si Wambora?"' (The people of Embu ask, "If not Wambora for governor, who else?")

Thursday 8 June 2017

WHOEVER'S GOT EYES To See, Let Them See...


Young women of Embu
board a lorry on the
fateful day
...and whoever has got ears to hear, let him hear what's being said about Embu governor H.E Martin Wambora's worthy opponent, Mr Lenny Kivuti. 

The out-going Senator is still out pouring money, maybe to prove wrong those who have been insinuating that he is going broke. According to some direct beneficiaries of the cash handouts, the supposedly filthy rich businessman is still giving out FREE money, but more discreetly than before.

Embu gubernatorial aspirant, Lenny Kivuti​

This change of tact is said to be remedial, after the fateful night of 1st June, 2017 (Madaraka Day), when he practically demonstrated how 'the knife cuts its sharpener'. On the very day, he had mobilised over a thousand people to Embu stadium, only to leave them stranded in town until governor Wambora came to their rescue. Going by the views collected from the victims; their friends, families and sympathizers, that was the night Mr. Kivuti committed political suicide. This is how he did it:
A multitude at Embu stadium on Madaraka Day, politically dressed in purple t-shirts and caps

- He dressed people (including women and the elderly) in his politically branded purple t-shirts and caps, to attend his show of might ceremony in the same venue as the Madaraka Day celebrations. 
A non PSV lorry ferries
people from the
remotest corners of Embu

- He had the same people ferried in lorries, against the regulations of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Many of these poor people had left their businesses and families after they had been promised some amount of money each, but ended up spending the whole day hungry and thirsty.
Like cabbages, human
beings were carried

- In the evening, the drivers to the hired lorries that had brought people from all corners of the county claimed to have not been paid for their services and off they went leaving their passengers helpless; no money, no food and no one to turn to. By 10PM, Embu town was still full of cold, hungry and angry people in purple, demanding to see the senator. It is reported that business owners feared for their security, at which juncture law enforcers were deployed, and your guess is as good as mine; there were chaos. Pity!
Old women endured the cold of the night in pursuit of vain gain

- Old women slept on the pavements while some among the young were provided 'shelter' in police cells. Some sustained injuries while others resolved to walk home in frustration, until governor Wambora heard of it and had mercy on them, providing vehicles to round up the people and take them to his hotel, where they were fed and taken home, each with Ksh 500 in their pockets.

Married women are said to have sang 'Ciiko' (as governor Wambora is known) praises until they came face to face with their husbands at two in the morning - that's when the screaming started all over again. It was pathetic... Family breakdowns, injuries, alleged cases of rape, hunger, thirst and cold - not mentioning the time wasted - all for political mileage...

Fortunately, Embu people now know who their governor is, and who is not.
Incumbent​ governor of Embu County, Martin Wambora


Friday 2 June 2017

IS IT TRUE THAT Embu Stadium and The SGR Are White Elephant Projects?

Governor Wambora addresses the public at Embu stadium on Madaraka Day

EMBU STADIUM AND THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY (SGR) HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON... They are massively beneficial projects, but have received most harsh criticism, some referring to them as 'White elephant' projects.

President Uhuru appreciates dancers during the opening of the SGR
As majority of Kenyans, on 1st of June and 31st May 2017, celebrated Madaraka Day and  'Madaraka Express' respectively, with President Uhuru Kenyatta, a few misadvised individuals have had the guts to find fault with the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), coming up with all sorts of dubious allegations about the project.
The SGR train

President Kenyatta is not the only victim of hate mongers; Embu governor Martin Wambora has continually borne almost all the bad-mouthing a man can take, especially from his main competitor - former Embu Senator, Lenny Kivuti and his cronies.

As if that's not enough, 'Riceman', as the aspirant has been nick-named, on 1st June 2017, went ahead to sabotage Madaraka Day celebrations when he paralyzed public transport all through Embu. He had hired almost every public transport vehicle including motorbikes (bodaboda), to ferry people to Embu stadium, for the purpose of heckling governor Wambora, and disrupt the national event. They were however unsuccessful, and the celebrations were like never before, with the stadium filled to capacity.
Embu stadium, the other so demonized project, was filled to capacity on Madaraka Day

You would have loved to see so many youth and women in purple t-shirts and caps (MCC colours) running helter skelter in town. What's disturbing though, is that despite having been promised ksh500 each, so many of them were paid as little as ksh200, while others went home with nothing at all. Some got stranded in town and others were hurt in the process. 
A victim of violence at
'Purple' ceremony

According to reliable sources, quote: 'An aspiring governor in Embu county had organised a ceremony at Embu stadium, on Madaraka Day.


The ceremony comprised citizens from all parts of Embu county, and  as usual after his 'ceremony', citizens waited from 3:30 up to 7:00pm to be given lunch and money, but it was not possible....  all Embu citizens who attended the meeting have become bitter because of fake promises made by the aspirant, and promised to support the current Governor, Martin Wambora...'