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PROFESSOR RUTHIE CHEPKOECH RONO 4
KENYA HOLDS ELECTIONS 4 UNDER NEW CONSTITUTION
KENYAN COMMUNITY IN LUSAKA MARK 5 THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA AND HIS DEPUTY WILLIAM RUTO
AFRICA FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION 5
THE INAUGURATION OF 6 PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA
COURTESY CALL BY THE KENYA 7 DEFENCE STAFF COLLEGE (DSC)
THE HIGH COMMISSION COMMEMORATES 7 EDITORIAL WORD INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE FAMILY FROM THE HIGH KENYA BAGS THE FIRST PRIZE FOR THE 8 “BEST FOREIGN EXHIBITOR” COMMISSIONER:
COMMONWEALTH WEEK 9 t is with great pleasure that I present to you this Jubilee Edition of our biannual
HIGH COMMISSIONER ATTENDS 9 Newsletter which covers events that have taken place since February, 2013. It is the first ST BONAVENTURE GRADUATION edition since I joined the High Commission in February, 2013 when I was transferred from our Embassy in The Netherlands. The period under review has been extremely DR. FRED MATIANGI IN KAMPALA 10 Ieventful both for the Mission and our beloved country, Kenya. This year marks our 50th THE ROYAL BABY 10 Anniversary of Independence, a period during which Kenyans have shown resilience and KENYA THE INVESTOR'S HAVEN 11 fortitude in adversity by coming together as one and triumphing by rising above the challenges and obstacles leading to victories that have been the hallmark of Kenya's KENYA AT 50: PICTORIAL 14 experience. A case in point is the Westgate Terrorist Attack, the Kenyan people arose and KENYA IS RECOGNIZED AND 15 exemplified their Harambee spirit even at this darkest moment in their recent history. This AWARDED AT THE 49TH ZAMBIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR year's editions has a special section that highlights Kenya's achievements in the last 50 years. The Main articles are the 2013 General Elections and the Inauguration of President Uhuru MINISTER COUNSELLOR JOINS 15 THE MISSION Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto. We take pride at the peaceful manner in which the elections were held and the peaceful resolution of an election dispute through a Supreme NEWS IN PICTURES 16 Court decision. This marks an important milestone in our countries history and it is KENYA’S NEW CONSTITUTIONS AT 18 instructive that it happened on a Jubilee year in elections won by the Jubilee Party. This SOUTHERN AFRICA C. J. FORUM edition highlights the celebration of the inauguration of President Uhuru and Deputy PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SICILY 19 President Ruto the Kenyan Community in Lusaka. As is its usual practice, the Mission was KARUIKI AND PROF. RONO IN ADDIS actively involved in the Commonwealth Week and the Africa Freedom Day. Another COMESA REVIEWS ITS JOINT 19 important day that was marked by the Mission was the International Family Day. ELECTIONS OBSERVER MISSIONS NAIROBI The Mission participated in very successful Trade Fairs. In Malawi, Kenya won the First PROF. RONO LEADS THE KENYAN 20 Prize for the Best International Exhibitor and Kenya was recognized and awarded for DELEGATION MEETING OF consistent participation in at Zambia International Trade Fair. COMESA-SADC-EAC The bulletin also highlights the visit to Zambia by Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o who inspired THE WESTGATE MALL TERRORIST ATTACK 20 both the young and old through a series of lectures. Amb. Bethuel Kiplagat also inspired diplomats and the academia. The Mission received a delegation from the Defence Staff PROFESSOR NGUGI WA THIONG'O 21 INSPIRES HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS College who visited Zambia on a Study Tour. The Mission participated in a number of COMESA meetings which are highlighted in this edition. Global transitions including the HIGH COMMISSIONER GRACES 22 MASHUJAA DAY IN LILONGWE passing away of a great son of Africa, Nelson Mandela and the birth of the future King of Great Britain are also covered in this bulletin. The transitions in the Mission are also covered. AMB. DR. BETHUEL KIPLAGAT INSPIRES 23 THE DIPLOMATIC AND ACADEMIC In keeping with a new tradition that was started last year, the Mission commemorated the COMMUNITIES IN LUSAKA Mashujaa (heroes) Day with the Kenyan Diaspora in Malawi on 20th October, 2013. The THE PASSING OF A GLOBAL ICON 24 bulletin also covers the continued exploits of Kenyan sportsmen who continued to raise our NELSON MADIBA MANDELA flag high. We wish to join all Kenyans to thank the Almighty God for bringing us thus far. We thank KENYA CONTINUES TO SHINE IN SPORTS 26 God for the blessings and favour He has continued to shower on the land and people of Kenya. MATTERS OF NUTRITION 27 Finally we wish all our esteemed readers a happy Jubilee, a Merry Christmas and a blessed and prosperous New Year. THE WILL OF GOD 28
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 3 PROFESSOR RUTHIE KENYA HOLDS CHEPKOECH RONO ELECTIONS UNDER NEW CONSTITUTION On 4th March 2013, the people of Kenya went to general elections, the first under the new constitutional order. The elections were historic in that it was the first time ever in Kenya's electoral history to conduct six elections simultaneously. Kenyan elected the President his Deputy, Senators, County Governors Members of Parliament, County Women Representative and County Assembly Representatives in one day. The elections were also transitional because they marked the end of former President Mwai Kibaki's second constitutional term in office. The electoral process was held amid heightened tension as people were apprehensive that the events of 2007 general elections could recur. However, Kenya had undergone a lot of institutional and legal reforms as prescribed by the Committee of Eminent Persons that arbitrated the then crisis .E. Prof. Ruthie several published works, including and the Krieglar Commission which Chepkoech Rono is the contributions to renowned referred prescribed watertight electoral reforms to current High international Journals such as the forestall recurrence of post-election violence in Commissioner. She Journal of Cross- Cultural subsequent elections. joinedH the Mission in February, 2013, Psychology, the World Psychiatry In the presidential poll, President Uhuru and is the immediate former Journal, and the Journal of Kenyatta under the Jubilee Coalition banner Ambassador of the Republic of Traumatology among others. managed to marginally beat the constitutional Kenya to the Kingdom of She has previously served as Board threshold safely enough to avoid a rerun by Netherlands, in The Hague with member of a number of institutions garnering 50.07% of all votes cast. The former accreditation to the Czech Republic. of Educational Excellence, and Prime Minister and the presidential candidate She was also Kenya's Permanent training institutions in Kenya, and for the Coalition of Reform and Democracy Representative to the Organisation has served as a Member of Specialist (CORD), Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga emerged for the Prohibition of Chemical Committee for Social Sciences, second after securing 43% of total votes cast. Weapons (OPCW) and Kenya's National Council for Science and The rest of the five presidential candidates Governor to the Common Fund for Technology, Kenya. shared the remaining spoils of less than 7%. Commodities. Prof. Rono is a recipient of “The The 2013 general elections registered the Outstanding African Ambassador highest voter turnout in the country's electoral Prof. Rono, is an accomplished Award 2012, presented and by The history at 86% or 12,221,053 voters. academician, diplomat, who brings Voice Magazine Netherlands in 2012, However, CORD challenged the presidential on board a wealth of skills and Achievers Awards. She is also a election results in the Supreme Court. Aware experience as a psychologist, recipient of a Role Model Award of the strict seven day constitutional timeline educationist, researcher, author, and from her home County, “The to hear and determine presidential election administrator having previously Certificate of Recognition as a served as the Dean of Studies, School Woman of Exemplary Achievement” of Arts and Sciences at the United given by the Kericho Family Support States International University Network in 2007. Prof. Rono was (USIU) Africa in Kenya. recognised as one of the outstanding She is an alumnus of Kenyatta Kenyans in 2004, and decorated by University in Kenya, Ph. D in the Head of State, receiving “the Education, (1992) and University of Head of State Commendation Cincinnati M.A. Educational (HSC)” by His Excellency President Psychology, (1980). Mwai Kibaki, President of the Prof. Ruthie Rono has written and Republic of Kenya in 2004. published widely for various audiences. She has authored and co- Prof. Ruthie Chepkoech Rono is authored published books in various married to Prof. Paul Kimutai Rono, aspects of Psychology and Gender, and both are blessed with two “Adult” March 2013 general elections and contributed significantly in children.
4 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN KENYAN COMMUNITY IN LUSAKA MARK THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA AND HIS DEPUTY WILLIAM RUTO enyans in Lusaka marked the inauguration of H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta and that of his Deputy William Ruto, in a Kreception that was held at the High Commission on 9th April, 2013. The ceremony was attended by Kenyan Community in Lusaka and its environs. Some of the Presidential Candidates during the debate. The High Commission which had made a petition, the Supreme Court under its president, Chief Justice, Dr. Willy recording of the swearing in proceedings Mutunga burnt the mid night oil to hear and determine the case. Kenyans aired the clip to Kenyans who were unable were treated to a seven day legal expose' by some of Kenya's finest legal minds to watch it live as the day was a normal in support or against the election petition. In the end, and upon careful working day in Zambia. The High consideration of counsels' submissions, the Supreme Court unanimously Commissioner, Prof. Ruthie Rono who was upheld the election of President Uhuru Kenyatta as fourth President of Kenya still relatively new addressed Kenyans and his running mate, Hon. William Ruto as the Deputy President. briefing them on the elections and reiterated The Kenyan media also played a crucial role in ensuring a peaceful conduct the policies of the Kenya Government. She of elections by abiding by the code of ethics which they had signed with also informed them of the priorities outlined IEBC. The international election observers ranging from the European by both the President and Deputy President Union, African Union, Jimmy Carter Centre to sub-regional organizations when they addressed the nation. like COMESA, EAC, IGAD returned a verdict that the conduct of elections was largely successful. Worth noting about the Kenyan elections was that less than a month to AFRICA elections, all the presidential candidates held two grueling presidential debates where candidates were in turn asked to expound on their policies and also FREEDOM DAY taken to task regarding their past public life in regard to among others CELEBRATION integrity and abuse of public office. This phenomenon was spectacular because Kenya was the first country in the African continent to subject 2013 presidential candidates to open public scrutiny in a debate that was Africa Freedom Day Celebrations were broadcasted worldwide. held at the Egyptian Residence on 25th May, Some of the Presidential Candidates during the debate. 2013. The following High Commissions and However, it is the ushering in of a new governance system under the two- Embassies participated in the event were tier devolved system where each of the forty seven (47) counties enjoy semi Angola, Botswana, Burundi, DR Congo, autonomy in the management of its affairs that was even more exciting. As Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, resources move closer to the people through their local governments, Kenyans Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, are expectant with hopes of a more efficient delivery of essential services. Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania and Financial and governance experts are of the view that the new system is Zimbabwe. promising yet challenging in that the locally elected leaders will need to Sponsorships were also received towards develop sustainable funding mechanisms to support social programs in the the event from the following; El Sewedy long term. According to Kenya's 2010 Constitution, the main objective of Electric Zambian Limited (Egyptian devolution of government is “to promote social and economic development Company), Consolidated Engineering and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya”. Company (Egyptian Company), Furnmart- (Botswana Company) and DCS Holdings As President Uhuru Kenyatta strolls through his five year mandate as the Limited (Nigerian Company) country's Chief Executive Officer, he has the honorable task of implementing the new constitution as well as serving the Kenyan people.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 5 THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA
President Uhuru Kenyatta receives instruments of power from his predecessor President Mwai Kibaki
n 9th April 2013, at Kasarani as President Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential process. He affirmed that his government's International Sports Centre in standard was raised signifying the change of focus would include growing the economy, ONairobi President Uhuru Muigai guard. improving security, ensuring food security, Kenyatta and his Deputy Honourable In his acceptance speech upon fostering national unity, addressing William Samoei Ruto were publicly sworn inauguration, President Kenyatta reflected joblessness, ensuring affordable health care into office in line with the provisions of the on several matters of national and and globally competitive education systems. new Constitution which stipulates the international importance. He thanked the He reiterated his resolve to respect the rule of manner in which a newly elected President is Heads of State and Government and law and to govern in line with the supposed to take office as well as the manner representatives of Heads of States and Constitution. in which the outgoing President is supposed Governments from Africa for honouring his At the regional level, President Uhuru to hand over office. invitation noting that it was a demonstration assured the regional leaders of Kenya's of their commitment to the Pan-African commitment in collaborating with them to On hand to witness the colourful agenda. He also acknowledged with ensure regional security and stability in inauguration ceremony were international gratitude and respect for the distinguished particular stabilizing Somalia. He implored dignitaries who comprised of Heads of State service of his predecessors, former Presidents them to continue forging ties in the fight and Government from several African Mwai Kibaki and Daniel Arap Moi for their against terrorism and piracy while at the same countries, representatives of Heads of State selfless service to the nation spanning over time increasing inter regional trade. President and Government, foreign diplomats, several decades. Uhuru assured African nations and the members of international organisations, His speech was spiced up with conciliatory African Union that in Kenya, they will senior government officials and hundreds of undertones imploring Kenyans to forget the continue to have a partner and ally. thousands of wanainchi. electioneering period and focus on the more To the rest of the international community, President Kenyatta was sworn in by the important task of national building. He President Uhuru said Kenya will strive to Chief Justice, Dr. Willy Mutunga and was acknowledged his worthy competitor, former uphold her international obligations so long guided through the process by the then Chief Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga and as they are founded on the well-established Registrar of the Judiciary, Ms Gladys Boss indeed other presidential candidates noting principles of mutual respect and reciprocity. Shollei. The President ascribed to both the that their participation in the presidential He pledged to cultivate trade and other Oath of Office of the Presidency as well as to contest had really helped to define and relationships with the international the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution of strengthen democracy in the country apart community as well as deepening the existing Kenya. The outgoing President Mwai Kibaki from according the Kenyan electorate with ones. He said Kenya was ready for handed over to President Kenyatta the real choices. The President expressed his partnerships and that it was open for business instruments of power which comprised the desire to work with all leaders across the with all as long as it was mutually beneficial. Kenyan Constitution and the military sword political spectrum not withstanding their The President ended his speech by calling to formally assume his new status as the political persuasion in order to foster national upon Kenyans to reflect on the National Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces unity for the greater good of our motherland. Anthem in order to be seized of what the of the Republic of Kenya. While this was President Kenyatta thanked the Kenyan country requires of them in the spirit of happening, the presidential standard of the people for conducting themselves peacefully patriotism and national dedication. outgoing president was being slowly lowered and with decorum during the entire electoral
6 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN emotional intelligence, i.e. self awareness and managing ones emotions. COURTESY CALL BY THE She explored the understanding of a family in the traditional African context and KENYA DEFENCE STAFF contrasted between the modern nuclear family, the contemporary meaning of the COLLEGE (DSC) family and the changing dynamics of the family as affected by the modern social and economic trends including single parent families, child headed families and same gender households. She also explored the various relations within the family and the role of each in enhancing this year's theme of “advancing social integration and intergenerational solidarity”. A family was seen as a basic unit, within which an individual's social, economic and political needs are fulfilled. The High Commissioner challenged the staff on their role in the family noting that they belonged to families, and added that each one must take up their role to contribute to healthy families.
The Intergenerational relations: She alluded to intergenerational relations as
H.E. Prof. R. Rono and Staff pose for Photograph with relations between the young and old, blood Commandant of the Defence Staff College Major General S. and relatives. She noted that intergenerational Nandwa and his delegation relations provided for continuity of the community as well as an education where the he Kenya Defence Staff College (DSC) course 28-2012/13 paid a old socialized the young through courtesy call on the High Commissioner Prof. Ruthie Rono at the Kenya enculturation. This is more common in the High Commission in Lusaka on 18th March, 2013. The DSC was on a African and the developing world. Children T belonged to the society thus the society regional educational tour in Zambia from 16th March, 2013- 23rd March, 2013. The Zambia bound Team was led by Major Gen. S. W. Nandwa. He was socialized the children, each and every person had responsibility towards one another and accompanied by the DSC faculty, staff and syndicate 1 and 2. The total number of the society. The society provided rules, norms the people in the group was 38. and morals and defined what is acceptable or In her Speech, the High Commissioner, Prof. Ruthie Rono welcomed the Kenya not acceptable. The mode of education was DSC in the Mission and applauded the Kenya Defence Force for the work they are through role modeling, practices, rituals and doing in Somalia in fighting terrorism, hence helping to enhance security in Kenya ceremonies that often reinforced, and defined and the region as a whole. She also lauded the initiative made by the Ministries of stages in life such as birth, circumcision, marriage, death etc. She noted that the Defence of the Republic of Kenya and Republic of Zambia in offering exchange breakdown of social fabric has opened the programmes for their Staff in the Defence Colleges of both countries. family to many opportunities and vices Major Gen. S. W. Nandwa, appreciated the welcome accorded to him and his team by the High Commissioner and the Mission's Staff, and further praised the Challenges to the family Mission's efforts in promoting Kenya in Zambia, Malawi and in the COMESA She observed that the changing social and region as a whole. He further introduced his faculty, staff, participants and the economic trends posed myriad challenges to the family such as health problems of ageing Ministry of Defence Staff of Republic of Zambia, who had accompanied him in parents, terminal illness and care amidst paying the courtesy to the High Commission. career related pressures as well as financial constraints; socialization of the youth, bridging ties grandchildren and the young THE HIGH COMMISSION people; competing demands on parents in terms of time and resources, child discipline. COMMEMORATES It was noted that parents needed to check the influences of unhealthy social agents on INTERNATIONAL DAY family; unemployment forcing prolonged OF THE FAMILY dependence of many young on their parents he High Commission joined the rest from the UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon etc. of the world in marking the on the Day and delivered an enlightening International Day of the Family. This lecture on the International Day of the Family Implications on Family; T The High Commissioner informed that the year's theme was “Advancing Social and the changing dynamics in the modern Integration And Intergenerational world. The message highlighted the role that experiences of family life and relationships Solidarity”. families play in holding societies together, and between family members impacted on the The event was commemorated through a the importance of intergenerational development of children. The outcomes lecture delivered by the High Commissioner, relationships in extending this legacy over determine the future level of adjustment and H.E. Prof. Ruthie Rono to the Mission staff. time. mental health of individual. Life lessons The High Commissioner shared a message The High Commissioner also shared on learnt and internalized early form the norms for relationships building and practices
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 7 adopted within the family. It was imperative activities, such as sports day, school Observation of personal reaction to that members adopt practices which positively activities, parents visiting days etc; people. impact on the development of skills and values. 4. Maintenance of healthy marital Evaluation of own environment. Whether relationships as this is the core of happy one fancies recognition of Building Healthy Families families. In conclusion, the High accomplishments, or humility. The speaker noted that being a parent is the Commissioner urged staff members as Pasrticipants were advised to find strength most difficult yet rewarding job. they celebrate the International Day of in humility which does not mean lack of Most parents were doing the best they can by Families, to recall their God given duties self confidence. Give others a chance to juggling work, friendships, and managing as custodian of the next generation. shine, put focus on them, and don't worry households. She stressed the importance of too much about getting praise yourself. improving relationships with ones children Emotional Intelligence and other family members. This she noted, During second part of the discussion, the Undertake a self evaluation for strengths makes children feel secure and loved as well as High Commissioner presented on Emotional and weaknesses, and accept that one is not help their brains development as well as Intelligence, particularly as it relates to the perfect but could work on some areas to improve their behaviour. work place. It defined various subject related make yourself a better person. Participants were advised to practice the terms including emotion, which is a following: spontaneous mental state rather than Examine personal reaction to stressful conscious activity, the intelligence as the ability situations. Attendants were encouraged to 1. Spend quality time together sharing to acquire and use knowledge, skills attitude. keep their emotions under control. meals, recreation and making decisions The Emotional Quotient was noted as the Take responsibility for your actions, learn together; ability to identify, assess and control emotions, to apologise directly noting that People are 2. Communicate in positive ways, which was noted, allows individual to interpret more willing to forgive if one is sincere. entails active listening and talking about situations accordingly. The speaker further all things including difficult subjects. elaborated on attributes of emotional Examine the effect of one's emotions on Disciplining with love, patience and intelligence and its relevance in places of work, others before executing intended actions. understanding, love, encouragement is physical health, mental health and personal Attendants noted that they had been imperative; relationships. Attendants were sensitized to treated to a rare treat and felt humbled for 3. Work as a team and take an interest in adopt a six point approach to improve the gesture by the Head of Mission to share each other's lives and support in emotional intelligence, i.e. her knowledge with staff members.
Exhibitor” for the third consecutive KENYA BAGS THE FIRST PRIZE year. The Fair attracted 255 participants, FOR THE “BEST FOREIGN including 16 companies from India, Pakistan, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, EXHIBITOR” DURING THE 25TH Zimbabwe, Mozambique, China and Kenya. MALAWI INTERNATIONAL The Common Market for Eastern TRADE FAIR and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat also participated and held two seminars for transporters, clearing and forwarding agents and Small & Medium Enterprises. The topics of the seminars were on “Non Tariff Barriers Training 'Short Messaging System' (SMS) Reporting Mechanism” by Trade Mark South Africa and “Rules of Origin” by COMESA Secretariat. Two other Seminars were conducted by the Indian High Commission “SMEs Development in India and Opportunities for Malawians” and the other by Malawi Investment Trade Centre on “Investing in Malawi”.
Mrs. L. Ojiambo (First Counsellor) receives trophy for Best International Exhibitor from the Rt. Hon. Khumbo Kachali during the 25th Malawi International Trade Fair. Kenya participated through the Mission and displayed assorted Kenyan he 25th Malawi International Vice President of the Republic of products from; House of Manji Biscuits, Trade Fair (MITF) was held in Malawi on the second day, Saturday, Britania Biscuits, Interconsumer TBlantyre from 24th May to 2nd 25th May, 2013. H.E Prof. Ruthie Rono, (Cosmetic) Products, Kapa Oil, June, 2013 under the theme “Presenting High Commissioner Designate to Delmonte (K) Ltd, Pick and Peel fruit Opportunities for industrial Growth”. Malawi, was among the dignitaries who Juices, Kericho Gold Tea, Tropical Heat The event was officially opened by Rt. attended the official opening. Kenya won Spices, Premier Food Industries and Hon. Khumbo Hastings Kachali, the the First Prize for the “Best Foreign Trufoods Industries.
8 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN COMMONWEALTH WEEK 4TH-11TH MARCH, 2013 he Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) of the Commonwealth TSecretariat in collaboration with the Zambia Ministry of Youth and Sports, and other partners commemorated the Commonwealth Week from 4th 11th March, 2013. The Commonwealth Week preceded the Commonwealth Day celebration which is an annual event during which all 54 member countries of the Commonwealth celebrated H.E. Prof. Ruthie Rono with staff and joins Graduands for a photo their links with one another. The event was scheduled for CYP Grounds on HIGH COMMISSIONER ATTENDS 4th-11th March, 2013. This year's event was special coming at a time when CYP marks its ST BONAVENTURE GRADUATION 40th anniversary since its inception in 1973. he High Commissioner Prof. Ruthie Rono attended the 21st graduation of St Bonaventure College in Lusaka, at the college grounds in Makeni area at the Commonwealth Day has traditionally been invitation of the Kenyan students and the College administration. The Guest celebrated with events around the world in T of Honour was H.E. His Lordship Archbishop Julio Morati, the Apostolic Nuncio to Commonwealth countries and, on the second Zambia, assisted by H.E. Prof. Ruthie Rono who also represented the Dean of the Monday of the month of March annually. It is Diplomatic Corps. The Mass was presided over by His Lordship Archbishop Julio an opportunity to promote understanding on Morati, assisted by Fr. Charles Mukuka. The graduation ceremony was officiated by democratic values, the dignity of citizens and the Dean of Studies. opportunities for youth across the Commonwealth. Key highlights of the ceremony were a lively mass led by the student community This year's Commonwealth theme that set the mood of the joyous day, climaxing with the speeches and presentation of Diploma and Affiliate Degree certificates to the graduands. Speaking during the encouraged imagination, creativity, and a occasion, H.E. the High Commissioner congratulated the graduands, their sponsors positive attitude to grasp the opportunities of and mentors on the auspicious occasion of their graduation. She noted that our time, unlocking potential with innovation graduation was just a marks the end of one phase and the commencement of another. and excellence in which talent can be supported She reminded them that graduation was also not the end of hard work, but an and put to the best use possible. It was agreed opportunity to utilize the acquired skills, knowledge, attitude and practices at another that enterprise was about creativity of the mind, level. as well as a positive attitude, industriousness and The High Commissioner informed that African society today was facing big energy and that national political and economic challenges which at the same time presented opportunities. She challenged the leadership should nurture it”. graduands to take up the challenges knowing that they all have a moral and civic obligation to play a significant role in the society. She challenged them to be agents for The objectives of the Week were manifold change for a better Africa especially at time when Africa was celebrating the 50th including highlighting enterprise as a Anniversary of the OAU/AU. Taking stock of Africa's achievements of the last 50 progression pathway, the creation of awareness years, the High Commissioner urged the graduands to celebrate the founding fathers- on youth enterprise, sharing International and heroes and heroines who fought for the liberation and began the journey towards the Local experiences in Youth Enterprise and integration of African States. She encouraged the graduates to purpose to be hearing young entrepreneurs talk about their part of those who will positively contribute to a united and prosperous Africa. “enterprise” journey and exhibit their products. Prof. Rono concluded her remarks by encouraging the graduands to challenge The event was expected to bring together a total themselves and let out the power within them, by quoting: of about 1000 participants both from Zambia "If you choose to use your status and influence to raise your voice on behalf of those who have no and the SADC. voice; if you choose to identify not only with the powerful, but with the powerless; if you retain the Young people from various organizations and ability to imagine yourself into the lives of those who do not have your advantages, then it will not only High Schools took part in a March for be your proud families who celebrate your existence but thousands and millions of people whose reality Commonwealth Day on 11th March to mark a you have helped to change. We do not need magic to change Africa/ the world; we carry all the power we climax of events of the Week. need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine and do better". (Anonymous)
The High Commission participated in Youth A total of 45 graduands, among them 8 Kenyans received Diplomas in Philosophy Entrepreneurship and Innovation Workshop from St. Bonaventure College and an affiliate degree from Anthonianum University held at Government Complex on 7th March, in Rome, Italy. 2013. Mrs Lydiah Ojiambo, Trade Attaché Present during the function were the President of the Board of Governors and Board Members, the College Rector; Mr. Godfrey Marera, Provincial Superiors and made a presentation entitled “Entrepreneurship Spiritual Directors, Lecturers, Staff Members at the Kenya High Commission and Opportunities for the Youth in Kenya”. The COMESA, Student, Sponsors, Parents, relatives and well wishers. The High Mission exhibited various Kenya products. A Commissioner was accompanied by Mrs. Catherine Mogaka Deputy High Kenya Company, Davis and Shirtlif. Commissioner, and Mr. Eugene Makokha Second Secretary.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 9 DR. FRED MATIANGI IN KAMPALA FOR THE 7TH JOINT MEETING OF THE PRINCE WILLIAM AND INFRASTRACTURE MINISTERS AS PROF. PRINCESS KATE BLESSED RUTHIE RONO ATTENDS THE COMESA WITH PRINCE GEORGE THE HIGH LEVEL INVESTMENT INFRA- FUTURE KING OF GREAT STRUCTURE CONFERENCE IN UGANDA. BRITAIN abinet Secretary, Dr. Fred and Energy held in Kampala from 13th to Matiang'i (inset) led the Kenyan 14th September, 2013. On the sidelines of CDelegation during the 7th Meeting the Ministerial Meeting, Uganda organized of COMESA Infrastructure Ministers and hosted a High Level Investment responsible for Transport and Infrastructure Conference which took Communication, Information Technology place on 14th September, 2013.
On 22nd July 2013, Princess Kate, the wife of Britain's Prince William gave birth to their first child, Prince George Alexander Louis of
President Yoweri Museveni and COMESA Secretary General, Mr. Sindiso Ngwenya shakes hands at the opening of the High-Level Cambridge, the future King of the British COMESA Infrastructure Investment Conference in Kampala, as Uganda's Minister for Trade Ms. Amelia Kyambadde and her Transport monarchy. Prince William is the son of Prince counterpart Abraham Byandala look on (Picture source: New vision daily, Uganda) Charles and is second in line after his father to succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II President Yoweri Museveni and COMESA from Kenya. The panel comprised of Ministers, while the young Prince George is third in line. Secretary General, Mr. Sindiso Ngwenya shakes development partners, finance institutions, the Prince William proposed to his long time hands at the opening of the High-Level private sector and the COMESA Secretariat. girlfriend, Middleton on 20th October 2010 COMESA Infrastructure Investment The panel discussed thematic issues on while on a 10-day vacation at Lewa Wildlife Conference in Kampala, as Uganda's Minister expanding investment flows into infrastructure Conservancy in Kenya. Kate Middleton had for Trade Ms. Amelia Kyambadde and her projects, spearheading infrastructure financing accompanied him to celebrate successful Transport counterpart Abraham Byandala look through innovative ways, and mobilizing completion of his RAF Helicopter Search and on (Picture source: New vision daily, Uganda) domestic resources for leveraging Foreign Rescue Course. Direct Investment to finance regional At Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, they His Excellency, Yoweri Museveni, President infrastructure through the private sector. camped at Rutundu which is a remote spot of the Republic of Uganda presided over the During the breakout sessions, member states 10,200 feet (3,100 metres) above sea-level on official opening of the Conference which took presented their project proposals in the the slopes of Mount Kenya. The lovebirds place at the same venue of the Ministerial following sectors; energy, railway transport, stayed in the more spacious of the two log- Meeting. In his key note statement, President road transport, maritime and water transport. cabins at Rutundu. It is while here that Prince Yoweri pointed out the pivotal role played by Kenya made presentations on the various William surprised Kate when he gave her a infrastructure in deepening regional projects under Lamu Port Southern Sudan sapphire and diamond engagement ring which integration, facilitating poverty reduction and Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET). had belonged to his mother, Diana, Princess of catalyzing economic development. The Wales. Overwhelmed by Prince William's Conference was also addressed by Hon. Amelia Some of the key outcomes of the conference creativity and style, Kate accepted. Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry and were; consensus on the projects that should be Their engagement was announced on 16th Cooperatives of Uganda, and Chairperson of implemented as regional priority projects, November 2010 and on 29th April 2011 they COMESA Council of Ministers, and Mr. Sindiso recognition of long term challenges facing the married in a glamorous royal wedding that was Ngwenya, COMESA Secretary General. region's transport infrastructure considering the expected increase in traffic volumes and the watched by millions across the globe. The need to expand the East and Horn of Africa couple met in 2001 while studying at the The conference was held under the theme University of St. Andrews. “Innovative means of Infrastructure Region carrying capacity. The Conference also agreed on the need to create efficient and Kenya holds a special place for the British Financing”. The purpose of the conference was Royal family as in 1952, then Princess to show case key priority infrastructure projects effective regional energy market to address accessibility, sustainability of supply, deficit, Elizabeth I, was staying at Tree Tops Lodge in to potential investors, key international the Aberdare National Park when she found cooperating partners and the private sector. efficiency and affordability of power which is inhibiting growth and development in the out her father, King George VI had died in his The Conference further served to raise region. The conference was attended by sleep and that she was to become the Queen. awareness among investors of the scale and Ministers and senior officials from COMESA, The historic lodge is situated 179 km from range of potential investment opportunities in representatives from continental and regional Nairobi, 17km from Outspan in Nyeri and 7km infrastructure across COMESA Region. After organizations, international cooperating from Mweiga Airstrip. The royal family's the official opening the event kicked off with a partners, business organizations and investors modern connection to Kenya will surely be at high level round table chaired by Sachu Khan interested in the region. Rutundu.
10 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN KENYA THE INVESTOR'S HAVEN 50 years ago today the Union Jack was to our freedom. This 50th anniversary of our manpower who have made the country lowered in Nairobi in a ceremony filled with independence also gives us an opportunity the manufacturing, commercial and pomp and euphoria ushering in the 114th as a people to reflect on the sacrifices of our financial hub in Eastern and Southern member of the United Nations, Kenya. heroes and heroines and rededicate Africa. This brought an end to an era to this East ourselves to building on the foundation of A leading tourism, wildlife and safari African country that had been ushered in peace, justice and liberty that was the core of destination. by the 1884 scramble for African territories their struggle, in order to build a just, A fully liberalized economy without by European countries. The name Kenya is cohesive and prosperous society. exchange rate controls. There are no derived from the Kikuyu name for Mt. Since Independence, Kenya has restrictions on domestic and foreign Kirinyaga (Kerenyaga)- “mountain of continued to focus on the creation and borrowing by residents and non whiteness” due to the snow capped peaks, realization of peace and stability resulting in residents. thanks to the inability of the British to great strides in development. We take pride The Nairobi Stock Exchange most pronounce the Kikuyu name. in the fact that Kenya has regained her place developed market in the Eastern and as a peaceful nation, a safe tourist and Central African region; The first settlers were various indigenous investment destination and as a regional hub Membership in regional trading blocks African communities who migrated from for peace and humanitarian efforts. As stated of COMESA and the EAC, as well as, a other parts of the African continent. by H. E. President Uhuru Kenyatta on 9th beneficiary country under the Later visitors included traders, explorers November, 2013, as he launched the preferential trade enhancing schemes and tourists from other parts of the world Kenya@50 Private Sector Partnership Pack, offered by the AGOA legislation including China, Portugal, Arabia, Roman “because of the solidarity in our National framework of the US and the ACP-EU Empire, India and Greece. These forays Family, we are now a mature, stable cooperation and various bilateral into the East African Coast from around the democracy with a realistic vision to attain cooperation agreements. first century AD gave rise to a Swahili prosperity for all before 2030. It is all because A relatively well developed culture as a result of inter marriage with the of the great people of Kenya that we have manufacturing base in Eastern African local communities. anything at all to commemorate at 50.” region. Today's euphoria is akin to that Kenya has a number of key strengths that Potential for exploration and experienced by jubilant Kenyans 50 years makes it a desirable investment destination, exploitation of mineral resources. ago at the Uhuru (freedom) gardens. As we including inter alia: A well diversified Financial Services take stock of our achievements as a Excellent connectivity to major world- Sector that encourages the use of sovereign nation in our Jubilee year, we wide hubs and time zones that make it mobile telephone funds transfers and salute our founding fathers and mothers easy to work with most continents. access to other on-line financial whose courage, dedication and sacrifice led A deep pool of educated and skilled services.
covering all the regions of the country and people of Kenya. The strategy is to VISION 2030 aiming at achieving an average GDP undertake transformation in six key social In 2008, Kenya adopted Vision 2030, growth rate of 10% per annum by 2012 sectors namely, Education and Training, the engine through which the and then sustaining it to 2030. Under the Health, Water and Sanitation, Government is steering its development to Economic pillar, the strategy is to Environment: Housing, and enable it become a medium income undertake reforms in key sectors with a Urbanization, and Gender, Youth and country that is globally competitive and potential to deliver 10% economic growth Vulnerable Groups. has a high quality of life for all by the year per annum. These include Tourism, Areas in which progress has been made 2030. The Vision 2030 has since added Agriculture (agroprocessing), Wholesale in the Economic Pillar include: impetus to our development. It is and Retail trade, Manufacturing, Business Expansion and modernization of anchored on three pillars, namely Process Outsourcing and Offshoring Airports; Economic, Political and Social with their (BPO) and Financial Services. The Social Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid flagship projects. It is also anchored on the Pillar seeks to build a just and cohesive Transportation System; micro foundation that provides the micro society with social equity in a clean and Rural Electrification; stability for long term development. These secure environment; and the Political Energy generation; include STI, Land Reform, Human Pillar aims to realize a democratic political Fibre network: undersea, Resource Development, Security and system founded on issue- based politics extraterrestrial and digital village; Public Sector Reforms. that respects the rule of law, and protects E- Government; particularly in The Economic Pillar aims at improving the rights and freedoms of every Company registering, Lands Registry, the prosperity of all Kenyans through an individual in the Kenyan society. Immigration, Procurements, economic development programme The Social Pillar entails investing in the Payments and the Judiciary;
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 11 Mombasa Port: dredging and The Political Pillar calls for issue based, saw for the first time simultaneous voting deepening harbor and second accountable and democratic political for six categories of leaders including the terminal at existing port; system. It entails progress in entrenching President and his Deputy, Members of Developing a Freeport in Mombasa( the Rule of Law, Electoral and Political Parliament, Senators, Governors and Dongo and Kunda); Processes; Democracy and Public delivery, Women's Representatives. We are Standard Gauge Rail- Mombasa to Transparency and Accountability; and particularly proud of the fact that the Malaba; security, namely, peace building and institutional reforms resulted in a positive Lamu Port South Sudan Economic conflict resolution. Progress in the political and mature resolution of an election Transport (LAPSSET); pillar include delivery of a new dispute through the decision of a Supreme Construction of major roads including Constitution; a credible, accountable and Court thus heralding a new era in Kenya's Thika Highway, Nairobi Toll, second transparent electoral system; police development. The institutional reforms Nyali Bridge; reform, judicial reform; national cohesion have also seen the strengthening of the Irrigated agriculture. and integration and the Bill of Rights as Executive in that Cabinet Ministers, now Progress has been realized in this enshrined in the new Constitution. The known as Cabinet Secretaries are infrastructure Sector with the completion fruits of the new Constitution have been technocrats and not Members of of the Thika Highway and the launching realized with the institutional reforms that Parliament. They are therefore fully of the LAPSSET, both of which have the have taken place. This is best exemplified engaged in running the affairs of their potential of increasing Kenya's by the conduct of the March 4th, 2013 Ministries as their attention is not divided connectivity as well as regional trade. Presidential and General elections that with of political constituency concerns. TRANSPORT RETAIL n efficient and credible transport enya has achieved incredible success They are equipped with the newest equipment system is an important prerequisite in the retail sector with the flourishing and highly qualified personnel. Today, heart for facilitating national and regional Kof retail store chains including transplants and Kidney transplants are A Uchumi, Nakumatt, Naivas, Tuskeys to name integration promoting trade, economic routinely carried out in Kenya. development, contributing to poverty but a few. The Government has also rolled out an eradication and wealth creation for Kenya's retail giants include East African innovative and comprehensive E-health achieving the objectives of Vision 2030. The Region giants Uchumi and Nakumatt Strategy that seeks to transform healthcare Holdings. Kenya is proud that Nakumatt was port of Mombasa which was established in services at all value chains through expanding two years ago lauded by Campden FB World's 1978, is one of the largest ports in terms of access to quality and timely information. Top 50 Fastest Growing Family Businesses. In tonnage and container handling after the Implementation of the e-health strategy will addition, the Global Research Listing by transform operations in the sector and propel port of Durban, South Africa. Total cargo Campden FB in conjunction with Ernest and the country into a hub for accessing specialized traffic through the port averages 14 million Young placed Nakumatt as the top African health services and achieve universal coverage tonnes a year. After Durban, Mombasa is the Family Business. by 2030. To this end, the Government has best connected port in the region with 17 The only other African Company that invested in the infrastructure and policies that shipping lines and direct connectivity to over ranked in the listing was South Africa's Pick and anchor the implementation of e- health 80 ports. Mombasa serves the hinterland Pay. Nakumatt has operations in Kenya, markets of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. ICT Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Kenya which has been dubbed the Silicon Congo, Northern Tanzania, Southern BANKING AND INSURANCE Savanah, due to the numerous innovations Sudan and Ethiopia. he banking industry has grown generated young entrepreneurs from the It is envisaged that the proposed Lamu tremendously since independence. country in the ICT field is not only a regional Port will play an important role in promoting TKenya now has 43 Commercial Banks. leader, but also a global one due to the regional trade. Three unique characteristics The largest in terms of asset is the Kenya numerous innovations generated by the from of the Lamu Port include: it is a Port with a Commercial Bank with an asset base of the country. Furthermore, there are about 20 potentially vast hinterland; it's a potential approximately Kshs. 190 billion (US$ 2.5 million mobile phone users and hundreds of mega-hub for transshipment traffic; and it is billion) at the end of 2008. Shortly after thousands others accessing computers and a potential land bridge for a very busy independence, the banking industry in Kenya embracing technology. This provides an international transport corridor, namely, was largely driven by the local operations of environment that enables Kenyan Lamu-Juba and Doula. It is expected that foreign institutions such as, Barclays and organizations and individuals win the port will compete and compliment Standard Chartered. Today the landscape has international awards. A case in point is Simba Technologies that won the inaugural Pivot25 Dubai as a major transshipment hub. The transformed tremendously with numerous local institutions which mainly target the retail Award by designing an App that will provide Lamu port will complement the port of sector. These include, inter alia, the National healthcare information to remote locations. Mombasa thereby making Kenya a major Bank of Kenya, the Cooperative Bank and the Ushahidi Data- Mapping Platform collated maritime power. A high speed rail link for Equity Bank. Kenyan Banks, particularly images and reports from the ground during the the Nairobi Metropolitan area has been Kenya Commercial Bank and Equity Bank, post-election violence and transmitted them in launched. have also targeted the regional market by real time via social media and text messaging. With regards to Air Transport, Kenya is a opening branches in Uganda, Tanzania and By May, 2011, Ushahidi, which is a free regional leader and an international hub. Rwanda. download has been used in 128 countries to Kenya Airways has grown to be one of transmit information on survivors following Africa's top 3 international carriers with an HEALTH natural and man- made disasters including the extensive network across the continent and enya is developing as an important Haiti Earth quake, Japanese Tsumnami. beyond. Kenya Airways has a safety record centre for the medical tourism Incubators such as iHub and the University of of international standards, making it truly, Kindustry. The Karen Hospital, the Nairobi's Fablab are generating exciting and The Pride of Africa. Nairobi Hospital, Aga Khan Hospital and practical applications and inventions almost Kenyatta National Hospital are well known. weekly. The world has Kenya's Safaricom to
12 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN thank for the revolutionary Mpesa mobile created. Konza ICT related activities are national parks 10 of which are marine and banking system. Safaricom also launched a projected to generate annual revenues of located in the Indian Ocean. Wildlife new product after partnering with “Call- a- US$244 million. Konza ICT Park jobs are enthusiasts can catch the Big 5 on their Doc”, a mobile health service through which expected to generate US$607 million annually. cameras. The wildebeest migration (the 8th Kenyans will be able to access medical services Konza is set to become a regional model of natural wonder of the world) and dolphin over the phone at Kshs. 20 per minute. It is technological innovation and promises watching are also great attractions. Also for expected that the service which enables one to handsome gains for local and international nature lovers diving, mountain climbing and receive expert advice on health related issues investors alike. It will be situated between dhow trips are a must. For the bird watching after dialing '1525', will reduce the time and Nairobi city and the recently launched enthusiast, Kenya has one of the world's money patients use in consultation. This will be Machakos city. highest bird diversities and offers specialized especially useful for those in the rural areas who birding safaris. Another crowd puller is the have to travel long distances to get medical Maralel Camel Derby which draws contestants assistance. TOURISM from Australia, America, New Zealand, The Government is in the process of rolling Since independence the tourism sector has Europe, Japan and South Africa. Similarly, is out a digital platform for key operations. Key in steadily grown into one of the largest sectors of the century old, weeklong Lamu Maulidi this is the uploading and storage of information the economy. In 2011, tourism earnings rose to Festival which involves music, dance, henna in all critical areas on a “cloud” for ease of Kshs.97.8 billion. Kenya is a vacationer's painting, dhow racing and a traditional sword access and reference. Recently, the paradise and has a rich heritage offering an fight draws tourists from Yemen, the UK, Government launched the US$7-10 billion array of tourist attractions and breathtaking United Arab Emirates and other countries. Konza Technology City which is located 60 landscapes. Kenya is a vacationers dream in There are also several urbane city events such Km outside Nairobi and will be linked to the that she has a lot to offer for those with different as, The Kenya Fashion Week, The Kenya Capital city by a high speed rail link. The 5000 interests, such as 19 museums, Arab influenced Music Festival, The Kwani Literary Festival acre Konza City will house a Science and architecture in Lamu's stone town, Fort Jesus and the Concours d”Elegance- a celebrated Technological Park, an IT Park, incubators, a and Gedi Ruins for cultural and history classic car show, all making Nairobi an couple of state of the art Medical Centres, a enthusiasts. History enthusiasts will also enjoy interesting capital to visit. Media City, a financial City a Conference the exhibitions at the National Museums of Kenya was recently ranked second in Centre, an Expo Centre, a shopping Mall, a Kenya which have fossils and artifacts showing Conference tourism in Africa by the golf course and an artificial river. Google has that Kenya is the cradle of mankind. Kenya International Congress and Convention also located its lead sub- Saharan base in also hosts UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Association (ICCA), a worldwide umbrella Kenya. The development of Konza will further Interesting sites include the expansive coffee body for international conferences and bolster Kenya's economy. Approximately and tea estates; Lake Victoria, the largest conventions. Kenya therefore has something to 200,000 jobs in Business Processing tropical lake and source of the River Nile; offer for all visitors and is truly an investors Outsourcing, Information Technology distinct rock paintings in Western Kenya that haven. Enabled Services and related sectors will be bear evidence of prehistoric civilization; 61
Health worker attends to patient in a Nairobi Hospital
Kenya Commercial Bank Headquarters Tourist Attraction at the Masai Mara
Aerial view of Mombasa Port
A pride of Lions at the Nairobi National Park
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 13 The Late President Jomo Kenyatta and KENYA AT 50 Late President Kamuzi Banda of Malawi
His Excellency Mr. President Taking His Oath Of Office
Former President Mwai Kibaki at the Promulgation of the New Constitution in 2009
Former President Mwai Kibaki taking his Oath of office in 2003
Former President Daniel Arap Moi taking His Oath of Office in 1978
Swearing in of President Jomo Kenyatta by Sir John Ainley, Chief Justice of Kenya
The Late President Jomo Kenyatta with former President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia, the Late President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and the Late Milton Obote of Uganda
14 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN TRANSITION The High Commission welcomes the arrival of baby Ryan Mwang'ombe, son of Ms. Anne Mruche and Mr. Edward Mwang'ombe who was born on 4th November, 2013. Mrs, Lydiah Ojiambo was promoted to Assistant Director for Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after a successful interview. The High Commission welcomed Mrs. Flora I. Karugu and her family who have recently taken up their post at the High Commission. The High Commission wishes to congratulate the High Commissioner Prof. Ruthie Rono and Prof. Paul Rono whose son Jonathan Kipngetich Rono weds in December 2013; as well as Mr. and Mrs. Ojiambo whose son Cedric Ojiambo recently got engaged. MINISTER COUNSELLOR JOINS THE MISSION
KENYA IS RECOGNIZED AND AWARDED AT THE 49TH ZAMBIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR FOR HER CONSISTENT PARTICIPATION. Mrs. Flora Karugu (inset) joined the Kenya enya has consistently participated in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, High Commission in Lusaka on 28th the Zambia International Trade Iran, Pakistan, India and China. Also present September, 2013 as Minister Counsellor. Her Fair for over twenty years and this was Common Market for Eastern and career began at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs K in 1984. She has served in various Directorates was recognized during the exhibitors cocktail Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat. party prior to the opening the Trade Fair. Kenya Accountants and Secretaries including Africa and AU, Europe and Trade, Commerce and Industry Permanent National Examination Board (KASNEB), was Commonwealth, International Organizations Secretary, Mr. Stephen Mwansa presented among the Kenyan companies that and Conferences (IOC), Middle East, Asia and the recognition and welcome award to Mrs. participated in this year's trade fair. This was Australasia. Lydiah Ojiambo, Commercial Attaché and the first time KASNEB was participating in Stand Director at the Kenya Pavilion who the event. Others were small handicraft and Mrs. Karugu has served at the Kenya received it on behalf of the High African textiles enterprises, the Local office of Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Commissioner. Kenya Airways, Davis & Shirtliff (Z) Ltd, and New York (1991 1994), Kenya Embassy, Addis two Zambian Distributors of Kenyan Ababa (1997 2001), Kenya Embassy, Paris The event was held from 26th June to 2nd products, Gourock ropes and Canvass and (2005 2006), and Kenya High Commission, July, 2013 in Ndola and was officially opened Kitchenware (Z) Ltd. Earlier before the London (2006 2009). on 29th June, 2013 by H.E Michael Sata, the official opening the Guest of Honour, Prior to joining the Kenya High President of the Republic of Zambia who Minister Chenda toured a number of stands Commission in Lusaka, she was Deputy was represented by Zambia's Minister for and was taken through the Kenya Pavilion by Director Asia & Australasia and Head of Trade, Commerce and Industry, Hon. High Commissioner Prof. Ruthie Rono. China Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Emmanuel Chenda. Kenya won the third and International Trade. prize of the “Best International Exhibitor” Mrs. Karugu has a Master of Arts degree in after Democratic Republic of Congo who International Studies from the Institute of bagged the First Prize and South Africa who Diplomacy and International Studies of the received the second Prize. High University of Nairobi. She is a holder of a Commissioner Ruthie Rono received the Bachelor of Arts degree (Political Science and award during the occasion which was her first Sociology) from the University of Nairobi. She Trade Fair to attend since she arrived in also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Zambia in February, 2013. The Fair attracted International Relations from the University of 720 companies which included 109 foreign Nairobi. She is an alumni of the National companies drawn from 12 countries. Other Defence College of Kenya (NDC-K). than the three Best International Exhibitors, Mrs. Karugu is married to Mr. Nganatha the other foreign participants were; Karugu and the couple is blessed with Children.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 15 NEWS IN PICTURES
Acting President Alex Chikwanda signs condolence book as Acting High Commissioner looks on
Prof. Ngugi talks to LICS Students
Prof. Ngugi with PMRC Board
High Commissioner Prof. Ruth Rono presents credentials to His Excellency President Micheal Sata
High Commissioner at the Kenya Stand, Malawi Trade Fair
Prof. Ngugi being welcomed by the Deputy High Commissioner Prof. Ngugi with the Faculty and the Ambassadors of Sudan and Tanzania to Kenya House of LICS and the deputy High Commissioner
16 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN Mr Mwaniki of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other EAC Delegates at the COMESA, EAC and SADC Tripartite meeting in Livingstone
The Southern Africa Chief Justices Annual Forum Confrerence 2013 2nd to 3rd August, 2013
H. E. Prof Ruth Rono with her collegues laying wreaths on Heroes Day in Lusaka
Deputy High Commissioner Mrs Catherine Mogeke left and Mrs Lydia Ojiambo at COMESA Meeting for Ministers Responsible for Gender.
Amb. Bethuel Kipleget and H. E. Prof. Ruth Rono at Africa Day Lecture
Zambia’s Former President and Amb. Bethuel Kipleget at African Ambassador Lecture H.E. Prof. Ruthie Rono receiving trophy of Recognition in Honor of Africa Day Jubilee at the 49th Zambia International Trade Fair, for consistent participation.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 17 KENYA'S DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTICE, HONORABLE LADY JUSTICE KALPANA RAWAL SHARES KENYA'S EXPERIENCES IN IMPLEMENTING THE NEW CONSTITUTION AT THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN CHIEF JUSTICES FORUM, LIVINGSTONE 2ND -5TH AUGUST, 2013 he Southern African Chief Malawi, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho independence of Judges. Justices Conference (SACJF) and Kenya. The Meeting was divided into Twas held at the Zambezi Sun The Ag. Chief Justice of Zambia, Lady thematic sessions that were chaired by a Hotel, in Livingstone from 2nd to 5th Justice Lombe Chibesakunda welcomed Chief Justice with Presenters and August, 2013. Kenya was represented by all participants and on behalf of the discussants. Session 2 which was chaired Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Kalpana Zambian Judiciary and SACJF thanked by Hon. Rawal and Judge of the Court of Hon. Wynter Kabimba, the Minister for Justice Albert M. Wood, was entitled Appeal, Hon. Lady Justice Jamila Justice for his presence and observed that Digitalization versus Privacy. The Mohamed. The organizers had invited such Forums were a test of the openness of Presenter was Dr. Marja Hinfelaar, Ambassadors and High Commissioners the Judiciary. Director, Southern African Institute for to attend the Opening Session. The She noted that Africa had been labeled Policy and Research, (SAIPR). Session Mission was represented by Mrs. all kinds of names from the Dark 3 entitled A Quest for an Efficient Catherine Mogaka, Deputy High Continent to the Emerging Giant. She Judicial System as a Key Towards Commissioner. stated that Africa had come of age as Economic Development was chaired by testified by the Forum. The Ag. Chief Hon. Mr. Justice Egonda-Ntende, Chief In his Welcome Remarks, the Justice noted that the Forum was a good Justice of Seychelles. The Presenter was Chairperson of the SACJF, Hon. Justice platform to foster Human Rights, Hon. Mr. Justice P. Shivute, Chief Justice B. Odoki expressed gratitude for the Democracy and the Rule of Law. She of Namibia. Session 4 entitled Fast warm welcome accorded to the further noted that fora like these can forge Track Court for Transient Litigants and participants by the Government of the destiny of Regional Judiciaries. Gender Based Violence Cases was Zambia. The Forum was officially opened by chaired by Hon. Mr. Mr. Justice He noted that the Forum was initially Hon. Wynter Kabimba, Minister for Maruping Dibotelo, Chief Justice of to be held in Zimbabwe but was moved Justice who welcomed all to Zambia and Namibia. to Zambia at short notice due to the wished them a memorable stay in The Presenter was Hon. Chief Justice elections that were taking place in Zambia's Tourist capital, home of the Muhammed C. Othman, Chief Justice Zimbabwe at the time. Hon. Odoki Majestic Victoria Falls. He informed that of Tanzania. The 5th Session was made reference to the theme of the Livingstone would soon co-host with entitled Kenya Constitution and Judicial Forum, namely, The Quest for an Zimbabwe the UN World Tourism Reforms. It was chaired by Hon. Justice Efficient Judicial System for Democratic Organization. Omar O. Makungu, Chief Justice of and Economic Development. The Minister noted the important role Zanzibar. The Presenter was Hon. Lady He noted that the Judicial System was the Judiciary plays in democratizing Justice Kalpana Rawal, Deputy Chief the pillar for democracy as it guarantees societies. He emphasized that if the Justice, Kenya. democratic practice. He further stated Judiciaries do not play their role well, that the Judiciary plays an important democracy loses confidence and efforts to Finally, the SACJF Annual General role of adjudication therefore there is resolve disputes take all kinds of form Meeting was held on 3rd August, 2013. need to improve the operations of the including anarchy. Kenya's Deputy Chief Justice, Lady Judicial System through the holding of He underscored the fact that the Justice Rawal attended the Session. A such Conferences. Patriotic Front (PF) Government supports Farewell Dinner was hosted by the He then proceeded to introduce the doctrine of separation of powers and Deputy Minister of Justice, Hon. Dr. Chief Justices from Namibia, Zambia, the independence of Judges. He Ngosa Simyakula. Botswana, Zanzibar, Tanzania, emphasized on the need to strike a balance Swaziland, Seychelles, Mauritius, between accountability and the
18 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SICILY KARUIKI AND COMESA REVIEWS ITS PROF. RONO IN ADDIS FOR THE 5TH JOINT JOINT ELECTIONS MEETING OF COMESA MINISTERS OF OBSERVER MISSIONS AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND NAIROBI, 26TH-27TH NATURAL RESOURCES AUGUST, 2013 Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Catherine Mogaka, Chairing the COMESA Joint Election Delegates following proceedings at the 5th Joint Meeting of COMESA Observer Mission Workshop in Nairobi, flanked Ministers of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources. by COMESA Secretariat Democratization Officer in the Governance, Peace and Security Unit, Ms. Sharon Ndhlovu.
OMESA held a Workshop to review the COMESA Joint Election CObserver Mission Workshop from 26th to 27th August, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the ICGLR and IGAD attended the Workshop. Ms. Sharon Ndhlovu, Democratization Officer in the Governance, Peace and Security Unit at COMESA officially opened the Workshop which was chaired by Mrs. Catherine Mogaka, Deputy High he 5th Joint Meeting of agriculture, environment and climate Commissioner, Kenya High Commission, COMESA Ministers responsible change. The Ministers took note of the Lusaka. for Agriculture, Environment and need for enhanced investment in the areas Ms. Ndhlovu informed the Workshop that T since 2006, COMESA has been involved in Natural Resources was held from 19th to of Climate Change, livestock and fisheries 20th September, 2013 in Addis Ababa, development, seed trade, fertilizer electoral processes, including observation of Ethiopia. Principal Secretary (PS) Sicily procurement, and technology which is a at least 18 polls in 10 Member States, at the Kariuki led the Kenyan delegation which key driver of productivity and value invitation of the relevant Member States. included H.E Prof. Ruthie Rono, High addition. Consequently, COMESA has developed draft guidelines on conduct of election observer Commissioner to Zambia and Malawi, missions. These guidelines have been used in and Permanent Representative to The grave food security situation is Kenya and Zimbabwe. COMESA and other officials from informed by available data evidenced by relevant Ministries and Agencies. current shortages in cereal production She further stated that election observation The meeting was attended by officials among other indicators. However, the has become closely associated with both the from other member states and regional Ministers noted that there are serious gaps real and perceived credibility of electoral organizations. It was officially opened by in food security data and information outcomes and inspiring citizen's confidence in Hon. Tekalagn Mamo, Minister for because countries are using different the electoral process. Recent COMESA Joint Agriculture of the Federal Republic of indicators and methodologies. To address Observer Missions include September, 2011 Ethiopia. these gaps, the Ministers directed harmonized elections in Zambia, the COMESA Secretariat to work with November 2011 elections in the DRC (which The Ministers deliberated on the member states to harmonize country data was jointly observed with the ICGLR), and the March 2013 elections in Kenya which was COMESA Region food security situation methodologies on food security and jointly with IGAD and EAC. and noted that it paints a grave picture include livestock and fisheries in food and indicating that about ten member states in nutrition analysis. They further With regards to training of election the region are at risk of food insecurity and recommended studies on “impact of post observers, it was agreed the COMESA millions of people will require assistance. harvest losses on nutrition and food programme on peace and security should They observed that the situation requires security”, and “the impact of food imports develop a training programme for observers to an integrated programme approach both on local production.” ensure that there is continuous refresher at National and Regional level so that training for those observers who are in the countries with surpluses can assist to The Ministers also discussed and made COMESA pool of observers. It was further alleviate the situations in countries with decisions on livestock and fisheries agreed that COMESA should borrow a leaf deficit. COMESA Secretariat informed development in the region, mainstreaming from other RECs, such as, SADC who train observers at least two (2) weeks before the Ministers that they are treating food gender in agriculture and climate change deployment and that training should also security as a priority in the and development of climate change include security in the country that is holding implementation of its programmes in Policy, among others.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 19 an election with emphasis on the handling of lengthened to capture the campaign period to statement. media by the observers. The COMESA enable observers interact with political Finally, the Workshop recommended that Guidelines indicate that the Head of Mission players. It was further agreed that composition Joint Observers should all arrive at the same shall be the official spokesperson of the of observer teams should take cognizance of time and undergo uniform training. In this Mission. Finally, COMESA should consider language, religion, age, and gender and also regard, Organizations taking part in the Joint sharing information and briefs with the pool areas of deployment, cultural values and Missions should be involved in all stages of of trained observers on the electoral other dynamics in the host country; drivers planning including mobilization of resources environment at least six (6) months before an should be local; Gender equity on teams to be and training of observers. With regards to election. observed; Teams should stay in the country training observers it was agreed that there The Workshop commended the style of longer to observe the post- election period; should be regular training sessions which are deploying observers a few days before the deployment should be in all areas of the conducted before the elections and that the elections as was done in Zambia in 2011 as this country resources permitting; and training period should be extended to cover allowed the observers to familiarize deployment should take into consideration other practical elements of an election rather themselves with the environment and identify post-election events eg counting procedures than just theoretical. polling stations in good time as well as have a and transfer ballots. The Importance of It was agreed that the period of pre-election assessment. The Workshop also having vehicles that are in good condition was deployment should be extended to give the agreed on the following with regards to noted. observers time to observe pre-election events, deployment of observers: The Workshop noted that the COMESA a few observers should remain to observe the It was important to identify preliminary statement is usually issued late post-election period and the RECs should not accommodation prior to deployment so as to after other Missions have issued theirs. It was wait for all observer teams to return from the save time and allow observers to observe pre- agreed that COMESA could produce interim field before making the preliminary election activities; the deployment period be reports in advance of the preliminary statement. PROF. RONO LEADS THE KENYAN DELE- THE WEST GATE MALL GATION DURING THE 2ND MEETING OF TERRORIST ATTACK COMESA-SADC-EAC TRIPARTITE SECTORAL MEETING IN MAURITIUS he COMESA-SADC-EAC Tripartite Sectoral Committee on Trade, Finance, Customs, Economic Matters and Home/Internal Affairs held Tits second meeting on 10th July, 2013 in Mauritius. The Sectoral Committee was preceded by meetings of Trade Negotiation Experts and the Committee of Senior Officials in preparation of the Minister's Meeting. High Commissioner Ruthie Rono, the Permanent Representative to COMESA led the Kenyan delegation which comprised of officials from various relevant State Departments and Agencies. Twenty three member/partner states from the Tripartite Region participated in the meeting which was officially opened by Hon. Dr. Arvin Boolel (GOOSK), Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Shoppers being evacuated while below smoke bellowing from the West Gate Mall Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius. Saturday, 21st September 2013 will go down Kenya's The Sectoral Committee received a report on the progress made in the history lane as probably the darkest day in her recent Tripartite Free Trade Area Negotiations on trade in goods and provided further history. This is the day when a most heinous terrorist guidance. The Ministers expressed concern over the slow pace of negotiations attack was visited on her soil by the Al Shabaab, an Al- and directed the Technical Committee of Senior Officials to ensure that the Qaeda linked terrorist organisation. Tripartite Technical Negotiation Forum finalises pending work on the Draft Tripartite Free Trade Area Agreement according to the road map and timetable At mid day, on the material day, some armed Al that was adopted by the Summit. The Committee also directed the Tripartite Shabaab terrorists raided West Gate Mall which is an Task Force to mobilize resources and fast track the negotiations through upmarket shopping centre in Nairobi and started increased duration and efficiency of meetings. shooting indiscriminately as well as hauling grenades at harmless people inside the Mall. This barbaric and The key outcomes of the Second Tripartite Joint Sectoral Ministerial Meeting cowardly act resulted in the death of sixty seven people were; the establishment of the Technical Committee on Industrial Development of varied nationalities including children. Another one Pillar and approval of its Ter ms of Reference, and the establishment of the hundred and seventy five people were injured and Technical Committee of Movement of Business Persons. The two Committees rushed to various city hospitals for medical attention. were directed to expeditiously commence their work and report to the Sectoral Ministerial Committee. In addition, the Tripartite Task Force was directed to prepare a Draft Post Signature Implementation Roadmap which will be adopted at the signing of the Tripartite Free Trade Area Agreement. The Ministers also considered and adopted their Rules of Procedure to govern their operations, the Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism, and the Template for Tariff Phase down Offers. The Progress Report gave highlights of the achievements of the Tripartite Negotiation Forum which had met seven times and reported to the Tripartite Committee of Senior Officials which had met twice. The Tripartite first met in October, 2008 in Kampala, Uganda when the Authority directed the three RECs to establish a Tripartite Free Trade Area. The Authority held their second meeting in June 2013 in Sandton, Johannesburg in South Africa when twenty three countries signed the Declaration Launching Negotiations for the Establishment of the Tripartite Free Trade Area.
20 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN While the attacks were going on inside the Mall, an elite squad of Kenya police was immediately dispatched to the Mall to hunt down the terrorists. They were later joined by specialist units of Kenya Defense Force. However, the operation turned out to be a delicate one at least on the part of the Kenyan security forces as they had to balance between rescuing the civilians while reducing the casualties to the barest minimum and hunting down the terrorists who appeared to perfectly know their way around the Mall. Hence, the shopping mall was under siege for four days as the security forces battled the terrorists. At the end of the four day operation, the Government announced that four attackers had been killed while several other suspects had been arrested for further investigations. Forensic experts drawn from Kenyan security agencies and other friendly countries including USA, Israel, Canada and Britain linked up to conduct investigations and perform post Kenya received outpouring messages of their generous donations. The Mall which operation audit. It was believed that the condolences from her international had been cordoned off as a crime scene attackers were from several races and friends who strongly condemned the has since been opened up and 95% of the nationalities meaning that the terror barbaric act and called for an enhanced proprietors have indicated willingness to group was actually composed of international approach in combating the open up their businesses as soon as international terrorists. menace. On their part, Kenyans showed a possible. Following the unfortunate event, unique sense of unity and oneness through
at Makerere University. PROFESSOR NGUGI WA THIONG'O He also inspired them not to give up in times of adversity as they can be a source INSPIRES HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS of inspiration.
DURING HIS VISIT TO LUSAKA He informed them of the time that he he Policy Monitoring and electronic and print media and lectured at wrote a novel while in detention using Research Institute (PMRC), a the Lusaka International Community Government issued tissue paper. When TNon-Governmental School where he interacted and inspired asked which authors had inspired him to Organization that is intellectually budding high school writers. The write, he noted that when he was growing autonomous and reports to an Professor gave a Key Note Lecture at the up TVs were not in wide use, neither were independent Board of Governors that Taj Padmozi Hotel, Met with Pen there any video games. represents a broad section of society International Zambia & Lusaka Play The major source of entertainment invited renowned Kenya Author, Prof. House Officials, and the University of therefore was telling and listening to Ngugi wa Thiong'o as their Guest of Zambia (UNZA). The High Commission stories; one therefore naturally became a Honour in the Second PMRC Lecture hosted a farewell dinner at the Kenya High story teller. series from Saturday, 14th September, Commission. He also took the opportunity 2013 to Wednesday, 18th September, to visit the mighty Victoria Falls at Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o was 2013. Livingstone. interviewed by various print and electronic Media on arrival at the airport The PMRC invited Prof. wa Thiong'o The Lecture at LICS was meaningful to and throughout his stay. Prof. wa Thiong'o since he is the only African writer who the High Commission as a number of also elaborated on his pet issue of the espouses the values and principles they children of the Kenyan Diaspora and the “Language of Justice in Africa”. It came to wanted to highlight particularly literary High Commission are students in the light that the Professor has a huge fan base achievements, and pride in African culture school and benefited from the lecture. in Zambia as his books are set books for and languages. Literature in Secondary School in The students were given tips on writing Zambia. Therefore, wherever he went, During the visit Prof. wa Thiong'o met and encouraged to be proud of their roots even on arrival at the airport people with the Minister for Justice, Hon. Wynter and culture. He gave them a brief life fawned over him as they were excited to Kabimba (who is also a PMRC Board history outlining the books that he has see/meet him. Member). He was interviewed by both written beginning when he was a student
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 21 the ICC, and also non concurrent HIGH COMMISSIONER GRACES appearance before the court by both the President and his Deputy. She observed MASHUJAA DAY IN LILONGWE that as a Mission, the priorities are in he High Commissioner Day, Her Excellency recalled the various explaining the Government's position designate of the Republic of heroes of liberation from independence, and engaging our friends and various Kenya to Malawi resident in multiparty democracy, constitutional stakeholders to increase knowledge and T understanding and thereby avoid quasi Zambia, H.E. Prof. Ruthie Rono joined making, sports and other areas of the Kenyan Diaspora in Malawi in actualization. She noted that parents information and or distortions. She commemorating this year's Mashujaa were heroes in their own right, and explained that the current pursuit at the day. challenged all present in own small ways Court, is not to block Justice or possibly to acknowledge the role they have in rally African States to a protest pullout The occasion was part of the consular building the nation through seeding and from the ICC, but rather a quest to visit by the Mission in Lusaka to Malawi inculcating good values in the children for explain our situation through our friends and an invitation by the Diaspora in a better tomorrow. Being a Jubilee year, to ensure that Kenya is given an Lilongwe, Malawi to meet the High she recalled the Milestones Kenya has opportunity to be heard fairly, and Commissioner designate. Professor achieved in the last 50 years, in the preempt a constitutional crisis. She Ruthie Rono who is yet to present her various economic and development expressed gratitude that so far, the credentials to H.E President Joyce Banda driving sectors such as Agriculture, Security Council partially granted the of the Republic of Malawi, seized the Education, Health, ICT, Culture, request, allowing the President not to occasion to introduce herself to the Finance, EAC integration, Infrastructure attend all sessions of the ICC but be Diaspora Community in one of their and Governance. Giving education as an present at the opening and closure and Monthly Community meetings which example, the High Commissioner noted therefore allowing the President to coincided with the Mashujaa Day Kenya had grown from a single private execute his Constitutional mandate. celebrations. college in 1955, and a public constituent The High Commissioner in her speech During the meeting, the High college of the East African University at also touched on the recent terrorist attack Commissioner met with the interim independence, to 17 Chartered at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi noting it officials of the Lilongwe community who Universities and 12 Constituent Colleges. as an unfortunate cowardly incident. She briefed her on various issues of interest to She observed that more students are observed that terrorism was not a threat the Kenyan Community in Malawi. admitted to the universities, in regular full that is limited to a country but a new She was also informed that the time courses, part-time courses, and emerging global phenomenon that can Community had elected interim office correspondence and online happen anywhere. She called for bearers and was in the process of ratifying courses/studies. international attention to effectively fight the Community's Constitution for The High Commissioner also briefed terrorism, noting that support was purposes of registration. Kenyans on the constitution required of our friends, like minded implementation processes after the institutions, and the international While addressing the Community on general elections, with particular community to unite against the vice in the the occasion, H.E Prof. Ruthie Rono, reference to the massive structures that world order where technology through lauded them for the move to form an the new Constitution prescribed globalization and instantaneous association which would address their including the Presidency, County communication. She called on Kenyans issues before the Mission steps in. It would Governments with respective to raise their security awareness and also work in close association with the representatives of Governors, Senators invoke patriotism to protect our beloved Mission and be a formal and legally and County Representatives in addition country. recognized entity that would transact on to the Parliamentarians. The cost of their behalf. She acknowledged that the implementing these structures is In her closing remarks, the High year 2013 presented some unprecedented enormous. The Government has Commissioner called on Kenyans to challenges for the Malawi diaspora therefore instituted cost cutting measures, reflect on the President's State of Nation including the loss of two of their shelves expenditures that are considered address on the day, and rededicate their members in quick succession, thus luxurious. efforts toward building a better nation exposing their vulnerability. She The High Commissioner further and equipping our children with positive condoled the community, and members briefed on the ICC process, noting that values that would assure the country of an of the two families, and congratulates Kenya had severally expressed her desire even brighter and competitive status them for the spirit of togetherness to cooperate fully with the ICC Court, among her global peers. exhibited during the difficult moments. but has also made requests to the Court She also wished fellow Kenyans a and the United Nations Security Council pleasant Jubilee, a Merry Christmas and a Speaking on the purpose of Mashujaa requesting the deferral of its cases before prosperous New Year (2014).
22 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN The solidarity of black people everywhere.
Amb. Kiplagat informed that 98% of the goals of the founding fathers has been achieved. This can be seen in the fact that 98% of Africa has been decolonized, the racist structures have been dismantled and the quest for unity is best amplified by the OAU/AU and RECs such as COMESA, ECOWAS, EAC etc. It is therefore imperative that as a continent and a people, we take pride in our achievements since the 1944 Manchester Meeting where all but one of the goals of the founding fathers have been realized. He stressed the fact that our agenda should be optimistic, since those who develop are people who focus on the future and refuse to allow themselves to the prisoners of the past. He lamented that we are sitting on our God given wealth. It was therefore imperative that we develop a new vision that can enable us transform our continent in a timely manner. He enjoined Africans to stop lamenting about the past and the myriad of challenges that they face. He held the view AMB. DR. BETHUEL KIPLAGAT INSPIRES THE DIPLOMATIC that Africans should embrace their challenges and guard their problems jealously since they AND ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES IN LUSAKA are the only ones who have the key to mb. Dr. Bethuel Kiplagat was in Movement goals have been achieved; the determine their own destiny which is bright. Lusaka to attend the second of the tremendous wealth of the African Continent Moreover, looking to others to solve ones Athree events identified by the African that is unfortunately not being translated into problems results in surrendering the Group of Ambassadors in Lusaka to mark the meaningful development that can help the determination of ones destiny. In addition, he 50th Anniversary of the formation of the people of Africa; the importance of Africans called on Africans to dream impossible Organization of African Unity (OAU)/ putting Africa first; and the need to ensure dreams as this would propel them to look for African Union (AU). strong institutions to realize sustainable solutions that would lead to development. He development. stressed the need to mobilize all of Africa's The first activity was a cultural event that He noted in particular the importance of Human resource- namely the men, women was held on Africa Day in May, 2013 and the the Manchester Pan Africanist meeting in youth and even children as Africa charts its third one will be an African Film Festival. that it reversed the subjugation and course for development. He enjoined Africans The Event was moderated by the Ag. enslavement of people of colour worldwide not to turn their assets into liabilities by Dean, H.E. Amb. Lovemore Mazemo, High which had been ushered in with the Berlin marginalizing women, the youth and the Commissioner of Zimbabwe. The High Conference of 1884 and the subsequent aged. He further stated that Africa should Commissioner of Ghana, H.E. Ms. Elizabeth scramble for Africa. look outside the box to deal with problems it Afua Benneh represented the Africa Union. He emphasized that to understand Pan- is facing. A case in point is the African The Master of Ceremonies was Prof. Stephen Africanism, one needs to be charged with Coastline line which is 12,000km long. He Simukanga, Vice Chancellor of the deep feelings like those exemplified by noted that if the Africans could fully exploit University of Zambia (UNZA). The Guest of founding father Kwame Nkrumah who noted their Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), there Honour, First Republican President, H.E. Dr. that the independence of Ghana was would be no hunger in Africa since the Tuna Kenneth Kaunda inspired the participants meaningless if other African peoples alone in this EEZ amounts to millions of with a lecture on Honouring Africa's Heroes remained under colonial rule. tonnes of fish. Indeed even in terms of and Heroines. Being a founder Member of The Solidarity of the people of colour were transportation and exploitation of minerals in the OAU and a founding father of Zambia those solidified in the Manchester Conference the EEZ, the Africa continent is rich if it his lecture was instructive as he gave a of 1958 which came up with the following could harness all this wealth which is now firsthand expose of the vision of Africa's principles: being exploited by others. He pointed out founding fathers. The High Commissioner, Africa for Africans- complete that the Outer space is another unexplored Prof. Ruthie Rono and Mrs. Catherine independence and total rejection of frontier. Amb. Kiplagat stated that Africa has Mogaka, Deputy Head of Mission colonialism in all its forms; the God given advantage of being situated on represented the Mission. The formation of a United States of the Equator, which is the vantage point for Africa through a series of interlocking launching satellites. He called on Africans to Amb. Kiplagat proposed that the AU blocks; emulate India which has developed an adopts a Kalenjin greeting Chamgei which An African Renaissance of moral advanced Space Programme. With regards to translates as “love yourself ” as its slogan, as culture and a quest for and African energy, he called on Africans to look at Africans need to love themselves first before personality; alternative forms such as wind, geothermal any meaningful development can take place. African Nationalism to replace and solar, which they could harness. Amb. Kiplagat made very inspiring African tribalism; statements on the developments the African Non- exploitative African integration; He concluded by referring to the Continent has achieved since the 1944 Democratization of the African uniqueness of Africa as the cradle of Manchester Meeting held by the founding Continent one man one vote; mankind and noted that we need to affirm fathers. In particular, how most of the The rejection of violence as a method the oneness of mankind to ensure sustainable founding fathers and the Pan Africanist of gaining independence; and development.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 23 THE PASSING ON OF A GLOBAL ICON: NELSON MADIBA MANDELA elson Madiba Mandela, a revered length amid many tribulations in the global icon passed away on the service of humanity. His fight against Nnight of Thursday 5th December apartheid in South Africa epitomises a 2013 at his home in Johannesburg, South leader who was willing to sacrifice self Africa aged 95 years. comfort to fight for the rights and dignity of others. He was a figure of enormous Mandela will forever be remembered for moral influence the world over- a symbol leading a selfless life that put the welfare of of revolution, resistance and triumph over those he lead ahead of his own and he was racial segregation. always ready and willing to undergo any
Mandela was many things, a leader, father, a husband, an activist, a liberator, a prisoner, a President, a scholar, a Nobel-Prize Winner, a philanthropist, anti HIV/AIDS crusader, a formidable negotiator, a reconciliator, a forgiver and many more. Mandela was a man full of surprises; he stunned many when he declined to go for another term as South African President after doing just one term and opting to hand over the leadership mantle to President Thabo Mbeki even when the South African Constitution afforded him a second term. Indeed many will agree that this is a rare feat in Africa if not in the entire world. He cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony with equal opportunities. Indeed, he said those were the ideals he was prepared to die in defence of. Nelson Mandela while in Roben Island Prison As the world celebrates the life and times of an extra-ordinary leader, we call upon all leaders the world over to emulate Nelson Mandela's beliefs, values, virtues, leadership qualities and above all his love for humanity as well as everything he stood for to enable them transform the world and make it freer and equal for all.
Mandela and F.W. de klerk being jointly awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.
Mandela holds up his clenched fist in triumph the day after his release from prison in 1990, aged 72 Nelson Mandela while being sworn in as first Black President of the Republic of South Africa
24 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 25 KENYA CONTINUES TO SHINE IN SPORTS he year 2013 has been a very President's arrival in Russia (15th August Mutai won in 2:08:24 becoming the 6th successful one for Kenya in as far 2013), Team Kenya bagged her largest runner to successfully defend the title while Tas sporting activities are medal haul with Ezekiel Kemboi, the his compatriot Priscah Jeptoo won the concerned. Once again Kenya showcased defending champion in the 3,000 metres women marathon in 2:25:07. her athletic prowess to the world in various steeplechase making history as he In the 2013 World Youth Athletics events ranging from the 14th 2013 IAAF successfully retained his world crown in the Championships, Kenya finished second World Championship that was held in race joining the elite class of athletes to globally behind Jamaica with four gold, Moscow, Russia from 10th August 2013, have secured a world title while holding an three silver and four bronze. Kenya The Boston Marathon, The New York City Olympics Gold. managed to overrun sporting powers like Marathon, 2013 World Youth Athletics Meanwhile, the International Athletics the USA and Great Britain who managed Championships and in Rugby Association Federation (IAAF) Panel of positions five and nine respectively. tournaments. Away from athletics, Kenya also showcased her rugby prowess in Madagascar during the Africa Cup final when her team also defeated Zimbabwe in the 15-a-side game. They defeated both Uganda and Zimbabwe with scores of 52- 11 and 29-17 respectively. However what was more interesting was not the winning because they had again won the Africa Cup in 2011. it was the manner in which they had challenged the Zimbabwe team at the 2013 Rugby Sevens World Cup less than three weeks earlier. In both the 7-a- side and 15-a-side teams, Kenya is now tops in Africa. Kenya would be hosting the 2014 event which will be used to decide Africa's representatives to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Kenya sent a team of forty nine (49) Athletics Experts shortlisted a Kenyan The Kenya National Swimming team athletes to the 14th 2013 IAAF World athlete, Wilson Kipsang for the 2013 World raised Kenya's flag high during the CANA Championships. Twelve of them managed Athlete of the Year Award in a list of 10 Zone III & IV Championships held in to scoop medals. In the gold category, the men and 10 women. The three male Lusaka in April, 2013. The team won 26 winners were Edna Ngeringwony Kiplagat athletes' finalists were Usain Bolt of gold, 26 silver and 28 bronze medals and (marathon), Milcah Chemos Cheywa Jamaica, Bohdan Bondarenko of Ukraine took both the Boys & Girls team titles (3,000 metres steeplechase), Ezekiel and Mohamed Farah of Great Britain. edging out South Africa and Zimbabwe to Kemboi (3,000 metres steeplechase), They were selected after a month-long poll 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. The Eunice Jepkoech Sum (women's 800 of the World Athletics Family. On Saturday Kenya High Commissioner attended the metres) and Asbel Kiprop (men's 1,500). 16th November 2013 during the 2013 finals and the prize giving ceremony. The silver medallists were Lydia Tum World Athletics Gala held in Monaco, the Chepkurui (3,000 steeplechase), Gladys Council of International Athletics Cherono Kiprono (10,000 metres) and Foundation selected Usain Bolt and Shelly- Conseslus Kipruto (3,000 meters Ann Fraser Pryce as the 2013 IAAF World steeplechase) while Hellen Obiri Onsando Athletes of the year. Although, Kenya's and Paul Kipngetich Tanui (10,000 metres) Wilson Kipsang did not make it to the top scooped a bronze each. Overall, Kenya three finalists from whom the winner would scooped twelve medals (5 gold, 4 silver and emerge, it was a great honour for him and 3 bronze) and was ranked globally at Kenya to have made it to the list of the top position four behind Russia, USA and ten world athletes in 2013. Jamaica. At the continental level, Kenya Meanwhile, the 2013 Boston Marathon emerged victorious ahead of their arch which was held on 15th April 2013 in rivals Ethiopia. Conspicuously missing in Massachusetts, Lelisa Desisa Benti of the team was the defending 800 metres Ethiopia won the men's division with a champion and world record holder David time of 2:10:22 with Kenya's Micah Kogo Rudisha who at the time of the emerging second at 2:10:27. In the competition was nursing a knee injury. The women's division, Kenya's Rita Jeptoo won Kenyan athletes got a major boost on 17th with a time of 2:26:25 while her August 2013 when President Uhuru compatriot Sharon Cherop emerged third Kenyatta and the First Lady Margaret at 2:27:01. However, the marathon was Kenyatta turned up at Luzhniki Stadium to disrupted by two consecutive explosions on encourage them. The President was on his the sidewalk near the finish line, killing way to Beijing, China for his first official three spectators and injuring 264 others. visit at the invitation of the Government of At the New York City Marathon, for the the People's Republic of China. third time in history, Kenya won in both Worth noting is that on the date of the the men's and women's events. Geoffrey
26 Kenya High Commission BULLETIN APPLES TOMATOES MATTERS OF Contain 150 super nutrients. They are Contain red pigment, lycopene, a good for lung health and studies have phytonutrient (plant nutrient) that has Nutrition shown that they contain certain been extensively studied for its OATS flavonoids (including phloridzin) which antioxidant and cancer-preventing Grind them and use them on porridge help lower the risk of asthma. properties. or flour to make pancakes. Gives silica which is vital for a healthy skin. Oats are WATERMELON GRAPE FRUIT rich in a type of soluble fibre called beta The 95% water fruit is rich in beta- good for those keen on losing weight. glucan which not only helps lower the carotene and vitamin C, the seeds are Apart from lowering blood sugar, grape 'bad' artery-clogging cholesterol, but is bursting with prostate-protective fruit is also a powerhouse of antioxidants great for diabetics as well. selenium. Crush the flesh and the seeds such as vitamin C. in a blender for a great antioxidant BOILED EGGS cocktail. PEAS Are incredibly nutritious (high quality Rich in proteins and Vitamin B and C protein and a good source of Vitamin A, AVOCADOES (immune-boosting). Vital for a healthy E, D, niacin and Vitamin B12). They are They contain a heart friendly fat nervous system and is also good for also rich in brain-boosting lecithin. called oleic acid, which actually helps bowel-conditioning. Lecithin is turned into choline (a nutrient lower “bad” cholesterol levels. Besides it's of the vitamin B family) which once a good source of potassium, a mineral TURMERIC eaten, is a vital component of that helps regulate blood pressure. Good for alleviating joint problems, transmitters in our brains involved in healing of wounds, correcting digestive memory. Good when boiled to protect ALMONDS disorders and flu. the goodness in the yolk. Rich in skin-enhancing vitamin E. PARTING SHOT: WA TC H WHAT YOU EAT FOR A HEALTHIER YOU.
Kenya High Commission BULLETIN 27 THE WILL OF GOD “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path” Proverbs 3:5-6
Remember, the Will of God will never take you… Where the grace of God cannot keep you, Where the arm of God cannot support you, Where the hands of God cannot mold you, Where the power of God cannot endow you.
The Will of God will never take you… Where the spirit of God cannot work through you, Where the riches of God cannot supply you, Where the wisdom of God cannot feed you, Where the arm of God cannot protect you.
The Will of God can never take you… Where the love of God cannot enfold you, Where the mercy of God cannot sustain you, Where the word of God cannot feed you, Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.
The Will of God can never take you… Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears, Where the peace of god cannot calm your fears, Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you, Where the Omnipresence of God cannot find you.
Always be and remain in the Will of God!!!!