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 I’m Steve Were. I don’t have any plans to run for political office in Kenya—but that doesn’t mean I’ll sit back quietly. I believe in being a changemaker . Not one who plays politics, but one who stands for honesty, fairness, and unity in this country we all love. Photo Courtesy | Steve Were | The Savvy Journalist Lately, I’ve been seeing something that doesn’t sit right with me. Some of our leaders—especially those who’ve been in power before—are speaking out in ways that feel, frankly, hypocritical. And I say this with all due respect. Take the former president, for example—the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya. For 10 years, he had the full support of the current president. Even way back in 2002, he rode on that support. But now, because they’re no longer aligned politically, he’s suddenly speaking in ways that plant seeds of division and bitterness. Why? Where is the consistency? Where is the gratitude? Where is the leadership? Kenya is going through a transformation....

  Hundreds of farmers living along the Mau-Forest border at Kaplamboi Sub-location in Kipkelion East Sub-County, Kericho County, have urged the national government to consider erecting an electric fence along the border point at Mau-Forest to repulse the rogue elephants that invade their farms often. The farmers, who are now counting losses, lamented that Monday night a herd of eleven elephants went on a rampage in the village, destroying maize crops, banana plantations, and vegetables as they struggled every night to chase them back to the forest. Speaking to Kenya News Agency Elijah Mutai, a farmer in Chepsir, Kapkatunga village, said that the Kenya Wildlife Service has already issued the affected farmers with forms to fill out to be compensated for the losses they incurred; however, he said the lasting solution will be fencing off the Mau Forest. “I have not reaped any benefit from my farm for the last two years due to the elephants’ invasion and that is why we need a permanent ...

Four~Barca Rob the Bernabéu. 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒆𝒓𝒆,7 𝒎𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒈𝒐 Robert Lewandowski’s brace helped Barcelona move six points clear at the top of La Liga with a chastening 4-0 win over Real Madrid, whose 42-match unbeaten league run came to an abrupt end at the Bernabéu. Raphinha There were subplots aplenty heading into this intriguing first El Clásico of the season – the first for Kylian Mbappé and Hansi Flick on either side of the divide in Spanish football’s biggest rivalry. Mbappé was striving to make an early impression, and Barça had their blushes twice spared by the linesman’s flag, as the Frenchman saw an effort skim the side netting, before he teed up Jude Bellingham with a close-range effort which was clawed away by Iñaki Peña in the opening exchanges. The France captain also reacted to a Pau Cubarsí error with a long-range shot that just cleared the crossbar. Flick had plenty of ammunition at his disposal too though, and La Masia prodigy Lamine Yamal was denied by...

Morara Kebaso charged himself with spotlighting the projects the president launched but stalled. Photo | Morara Kebaso (Self-proclaimed Auditor) Kenya Kwanza government Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects Dennis Itumbi has suggested that the delaunch tours undertaken by political activist Morara Kebaso are to the advantage of President William Ruto. Kebaso took it upon himself to traverse the country to shed light on the projects launched by the president but later stalled.  With the help of the Kenyan online citizenry, Kebaso was recently equipped with vehicles and other resources to help his campaign.  Reacting to the developments, Itumbi said by the government critic touring the country highlighting the projects, he was popularising Ruto to the benefit of his 2027 re-election bid. Photo | Dennis Itumbi (Head of Creativitie Ministry & Special Projects) "I think Morara Kebaso is doing a good job in campaigning for President William Ruto i...

FEATURE STORY BY THE SAVVY JOURNALIST: — THE STATE OF THE WHOLE PROTESTS IN KENYA JUNE & JULY. Kenyans burning the Kenya National Police vehicle outside the Parliament buildings Being a media wiz is something that should shun lopsided accounts. As journalists practice their mandates, some media owners force them to align to their wishes or designs. Consequently, I have been a journalist with vast prowess in the dynamics of media and communication levels, spanning to nifty accounts. Local dailies and media houses and some international media houses who have our Kenyan working there have just failed this country. Imagine “fake news ” propagates faster than fireworks? Recently we have seen the kind of unrest in the country due to the citizens disapproval of the Finance Bill 2024 which led to its withdrawal by the President William Samoei Ruto. During the inception of the ideas to cause wreck havoc in the country. Many people who by choice made it clear that it's what t...

  Health.  Kericho, 5th July 2023 (KNA) by Steve Were, The Savvy Journalist Kericho Technical Training Institute supports Londiani accident victims in blood donation. After the road carnage at Londiani Junction in Kericho County which claimed lives of 52 people and scores badly injured. Kericho Technical Training Institute in conjunction with Blood Transfusion Services-Kericho Satellite Blood Bank conducts a blood donation drive to help the victims ongoing with treatment at Londiani Sub-County Hospital & Kericho Referral Hospital respectively. Blood donation drive scheduled to take place in the Kericho Technical Training Vocational Centre (KETTVC) for two days 5th and 6th of July starting from 9 am to 4 pm, as Kericho Satellite Blood Bank call for members of the public to come forth in donating blood to assist mitigate the gap. Principal of Blood Transfusion Services Mrs. Josephine Korir earnesedly call for those who have been touched by the Londiani accident ...

  Sports Kericho, 9th June 2023, (KNA) by Steve Were/ Daizy Chebet  Kericho County Forge Ahead Strong Athletic Team for Regional Championships Competitions. During the training at Kericho Green Stadium, Kericho team coach Sammy Bii hinted that they are well prepared to participate in South Rift Regional championship set to take place in Narok county on 10th June,2023.  It is by a whisker that this county has failed to be involved in Olympic games both locally and internationally by providing either athletes or coaches. The upcoming events will be a no short of variety of teams comprising a total number of six counties in South Rift region, namely (Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Kajiado, Nakuru and Laikipia counties).  “We have fully prepared a strong united team of sixty-two athletes, which will be representing Kericho county in the staged Regional championships. We also have ten officials inclusive of a doctor who will take care of any impromptu illness during t...