ARE YOU A KIND PERSON? THIS IS HOW TO BE ONE

Kindness-Killion.

ARE YOU A KIND PERSON?  THIS IS HOW TO BE ONE

Most people have probably heard about practising random acts of kindness and about paying it forward, but unless you make kindness a priority, and work on being a kinder person every day, your life will continue on in the same fashion it always has and you will have missed countless opportunities to help others, to ease someone's troubles, or to make the world a better place.

There are things you can do no matter who you are, where you live, or what your life circumstances are, to be a kinder person, so you really don't have any excuses.
Everyday kindnesses are those little thoughtful acts that we all know we should do, but sometimes we just can't be bothered. Maybe it seems like too much trouble to help your neighbour carry in her groceries or to stop along the freeway to help someone change a tire.

The opportunity to help this person will never come again, and you are there for a reason, so go beyond your comfort zone, at least once each day and do something for someone else, just for the heck of it, with no expectations, no desire to be appreciated, and no money to be gained on your part.

Another super easy kindness we can all do every single day is smile at the people we see, including our own families. Studies have shown the power of a smile to be far greater than previously thought. A genuine heartfelt smile has even saved a life or two, by giving someone who was suicidal hope and the courage to go on.

If the thought of being kind to everyone and in every circumstance is a little overwhelming then start small. There is an organization that promotes the idea of doing one kind act per day. So, if you let someone go ahead of you in a busy line at the store for example, there's your one kind act for the day and you're done. One kind act a day adds up to 365 kind acts a year though, and there's nothing small about that number.

For some suggestions for doing some good in the world, through your daily acts of kindness, check out the web sites listed in the resources section below. There are some very interesting ways that people have figured out to be kind to someone else.

For example many people have given a shilling to a homeless person, but what about the lady that carries small backpacks full of supplies for the homeless in her car every day. The backpacks are full of things like toothpaste and toothbrushes, food that doesn't need to be cooked, and socks. All valuable items for the homeless and it doesn't cost her much. She hands out the backpacks instead of money when she sees a homeless person.


Kind words cost you nothing and many of us can really use some lessons concerning our unkind speaking habits. Practise speaking more positively to everyone you meet.

Learn to speak more kindly to yourself also. That rude, judgmental, voice inside your own head is doing you a lot more harm than you realize. Turn it off and cultivate an inner voice that speaks to you in a kinder, gentler, fashion than you may be used to. You would probably be horrified if anyone else spoke to you so unkindly, so stop speaking to yourself that way.

Like anything else it takes time to develop the kindness habit so don't expect instant results. Be patient with yourself and try to be the most kind person the earth has ever seen.

                                                        by Killion James.

MIGUNA PEELED HIS CAREER WHILE PEELING BACK THE MASK

When Miguna Miguna first talked of writing a book about his former boss, I knew it would fall nothing less than pilling his own mask. He went ahead and gave a huge sneak preview of what the book would be about; his former boss, Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. For a moment I feared for the Prime Minister that his former aide would spill the millet around chickens. But now as the book is already published and about to circulate the market, I now realize the consequences Magana’s Pearling Back the Mask has subjected him to.

The book presents a sinister insider’s account of the intrigues, discussions and power plays that have occurred in Kenya’s “corridors of power” in recent years majoring on what transpired during and after elections making it a must read for everyone interested in social justice and pristine governance in Africa. The book depicts a cowardly and dishonest leader undeserving of the praise and attention leaving one to wonder how guileless Miguna can be. In a nutshell, Peeling Back the Mask narrates to the public how Prime Minister`s rulings is dire.

For me, Peeling back the Mask, Miguna’s account of his time as a senior aide to PM Raila Odinga, is one of the most explosive books in the country and compares to John Githongo’s revelations on grand corruption within President Kibaki’s circle.

When Miguna Miguna first came on screen and talked about how Raila used to call him 'Janyando' and so on, I for once compared him to a jilted lover and knew he was losing it. Unlike in most cases, Miguna will never merit from his service as Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Adviser.

 Referring to himself as a Barrister and Solicitor, Mediator and ADR Consultant, Miguna is expected to manifest utmost discretion in keeping secret what is meant to be such. However, in this case he has defied norms and has since gone public and talked about the negative things about his former boss, something that even me cannot do given a chance.

One thing Miguna Miguna does not understand is that the public is judging him on his credibility to make a good adviser? Most of his clients who need a great deal of confidentiality will from now on shy away from him. Nobody will ever entrust him with any serious law suit

If what Miguna claims about Prime Minister Raila Odinga has some basis and that he wasn’t pleased with what happened in ODM, why didn’t  he come out and condemn it then? Miguna has taken on an act that none of his colleague would have taken. Try comparing him with PNU rebels like former Justice and Constitutional Minister Martha Karua. When she was not pleased with what went on in PNU management and felt short changed, she resigned and played low. That is the courage I expected Miguna to emulate.

Thumbs up for Prime Minister’s tactful silence about Miguna’s distress. I don’t know how best the Prime Minister could have handled such a runny mouth from a former aide.

                                                                                     by Killion James.

KISUMU COUNTY TO PLAY A NERVE CENTRE ROLE IN WESTERN KENYA AND E.A.C COUNTRY`S ECONOMY

The County of Kisumu is expected to be the nerve center of Western Kenya and at the same time the getaway to East and Central African countries of the East African Community member states.

The County, which is created under the new constitutional dispensation with a City equipped with an ultra modern newly expanded Airport is expected to be not only nerve center for the entire Western Kenya, but a major commercial link center between Kenya and other landlocked African states in the Great Lakes region.

The new counter covered six parliamentary electoral constituencies of Nyakach, Nyando, Muhoroni, Kisumu Town East, Kisumu Town West and Kisumu Rural. Two these constituencies namely Kisumu Town East and Kisumu Town West are cosmopolitan housing in nature multiracial and multi-ethnic societies.

It border Karachuonyo to the southwest, Kasipul-Kabondo to the south, Belgut to the surtheast, Ainamoi to the east, Tinderet to the northeast, Aldai to the north, Vihiga to the north, Emuhaya to the northwest,Gem in the northwest and Rarieda to the west.

The county most volatile area is its border between Nyakach and Belgut due to the re-emergence of dangerous cattle rustling, which has so far resulted in more than ten deaths within Upper and lowers Nyakach regions. Its other borders are quiet and life continued in the normal way.

The County is rich in fishing and fish trade with Kisumu City having close to three fish processing plants. There were more five such plants when the fish trade was booming a couple of years ago, but due to the scarcity of fish, some were forced to close down their business prematurely.

Fishermen are scattered along the eastern shore of Lake Victoria, especially in the Nyanza Gulf [formerly Kavirondo Gulf}. They are in Nyakach, Nyando, Kisumu Town, Kisumu Rural and Seme areas. This is one of the trades which can boost the economy of the City whose populations is being moderately estimated to be between 3 and 4 million people.ost of these people are peasant living in rural locations and the rest concentrates in the peri-urban areas of Obunga, Nyalenda,Pand-Pieri, Dunga,Manyatta and Kondele satellite cities.

The City, however, suffered the brunt of the 2008 post-election violence which saw the traders and businessmen suffering the heaviest losses, which experts had estimated to be in the region of Kshs 6 billion. The City has yet to recover fully from these orgies and madness as well as intensive looting and massive destruction of properties during the mayhem that followed the disputed presidential election result in December 2007.

Agriculturally, the County of Kisumu could be the richest administrative area in the defunct Nyanza Province. It is housing four of the now close to eight white sugar manufacturing factories in the country. These are Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries at Kibos in the outskirt of Kisumu City, the run-down Miwani Sugar Mills at Miwani, Chemelil Sugar Company at Chemelil and Muhoroni Sugar Company, which is located next to the Muhoroni town.

All these factories boost can boost the employment opportunities for close to 10,000 workers if they properly managed and functioning in accordance to their daily production capacity. More people could also be absorbed on income generating jobs as casuals and those indirectly employed at the existing plant.

Bu the poverty index in the region, is the highest especially along the Nyanza sugar belt which covers three administrative districts of Muhoroni, Nyando and partly Kisumu East.

This could be attributed to maladministration, mismanagement, massive corruption and poor planning prompting the residents of the sugar belt region to call for the hastened privatization of the sugar factories. Two of the factories Muhoroni and Miwani are currently under what was termed ten years ago as “protective Official Receivership” which forced Miwani to closedown.

The government also stands blamed for lack of a clear-cut policy towards resuscitation of the permanently ailing sugar industry, and turn it around to a vibrant industrial concern for the economic growth of the nation.

The Countyof Kisumu is also situated in an area well known for its rice production. The rice is produced in the two schemes at Ahero and Kabonyo Rice Scheme. The government through the Lake Basin Development Authority had secured a huge loan from the African Development Bank and used the money in established the rice plant at Kibos in the outskirt of Kisumu City.

The multi-million shilling Rice factory at Kibos is currently under used due to acute shortage of paddies.

So far a number of leading Luo personalities have come forward offering their candidatures for the various position of governance within the new County. Other s have declared their intention to contest the various slots presented by the new constitution.

The Senate seat for Kisumu County appeared to have attracted more personalities who included the the Nairobi based business magnate Eng.Maxwell Otieno Odongo of the Otieno Odongo and Partners Engineering firm.

The engineer-cum-high court lawyer, Eng.Otieno Odongo is also running chain of businesses including rice milling, posho milling, tourist class hotel at Homa-Bay and Kisumu Town and is also involved in large scale sugar cane farming in Kibos areas.

Other names being mentioned in connection to the Senate contest include that of a Nairobi architect and former Gor Mahia FC chairman Ocholla Ogoda, former Nyakach MP Peter Odoyo,

Former Kisumu Town East MP Eric Gor Sungu, Nyando politician Charles Aguko. Other rumors making the round to the effect that the Minister for Medical Services Prof. Anyang’Nyong’o is contemplating the possibility of switching from his current Kisumu Rural Parliamentary seat to the Senate. However, this rumor could not be confirmed.

In the position of covenanted County governor, several names have been floated as the possible contestants. They include that of Walter Kitoto Adel, a Kisumu businessman and a former trade unionist. Eric Opon Nyamunga, the immediate former Nyando Mp and at one time the managing director of the Kenya Railways Corporation, Ojuwang K’Ombudo the former Minister for Regional Development, and two times Nyakach MP.

K’Ombudo who is credited for having been the most efficient and long serving Kisumu Town Clerk is said to be a man equipped with administrative prowess, which is unmatched compared to other hopefulls.

Another name which has hit the ground on the position of governor is that of a professional accountant Fred Otieno Wagah from Kano Kobura, who is working and living in the Unite States. Wagah is said to be a down to earth young man who could turn the County around if given chance. But he has yet to confirm if it is true he will be in the race. Also being menti9ned is the name of the Malindi Town Clerk Lumumba Ouya as the other possible aspirants for the position of governorship.

The County of Kisumu has the ready made tourist destination and sceneries, such as Dunga Beach. There are both the Yatch and Golf Clubs, which are located within a walking distant from the City’s Central Business District.

The City boost some of the ultra modern hotels of the tourist class, and many new medium size hotels that offers comfortable night accommodation to visitors. Other tourist attractions include Ndere Island which is housing close to 100 herds of Impala. A wildlife sanctuary is located within the city, which houses buffaloes, lions, leopard, hyenas and impalas.

Other center of attraction for visitors include the Kit-Mikaye famous rock in Seme, which is located only a few meters beside the main Kisumu Bondo highway and a distant of twenty minute drive.

The City is served by four highways, namely Kisumu-Ahero-Kericho road,Kisumu-Kakamega road, Kisumu Bondo road and Kisumu Busia road.

The water transport is also available in small motor boats, steamer and ships for both transportation of cargoes and passenger to any destination within the three countries of Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda that jointly owned Lake Victoria..

In the Port, the Kisumu Pier, though poorly maintained at the moment by the ailing Rift Valley Railways is still serving the landlocked nation in East and central African regions such as Uganda, northwestern Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern DR Congo, and Southern Sudan and beyond.

All these facilities could be improved tremendously if the right people, are put on the County of Kisumu governance and these are some of the reasons why the residents are calling upon perennial election losers and other politicians to keep off the County affairs.


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