African Leaders Say Continent Ready to Lead World Growth
World Bank managing director Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Introducing a panel of African leaders, former British prime minister Gordon Brown quoted a question he had once heard asked by former World Bank managing director Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was in the audience."Which is the one trillion dollar economy that had grown over the last 10 years faster than India, and was to grow in the next 10 years faster than Brazil?" he asked. "And the answer of course is sub-Saharan Africa."Read More
Tourism to earn Kenya Sh200bn by 2015
An elephant passes in front of a tourist van in Masai Mara game reserve October 18, 2007. Picture taken October 18, 2007. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (KENYA
Tourism industry plans to increase foreign exchange proceeds from Sh73 billion earned in 2010 to over Sh200 billion by 2015.Read More
Faith Brothers - Nowe [REMIX]
Equity bank declares most Diaspora accounts dormant
Equity Bank has placed most of its diaspora accounts in dormant status claiming lack of transaction for a period of 6 consecutive months .Customers are forced to fill a dormant reactivation form and send it to a physical address in Kenya,a process that is cumbersome and inconveniencing plus a fee of 200.00 ksh. Here below is the notice from Equity Bank.
Please be advised that your above referenced account is now in dormant status.An account is flagged dormant if there are no customer initiated transactions for a period of 6 consecutive months.
Please note that you will be able to make deposit transactions into the account, however withdrawals are not allowed in
the current status.Should you want to re-activate your account, kindly fill a dormant reactivation form and send it to the physical address
below or through our agents.
Click on the link below to download a dormant reactivation form and to view our agents contacts.Read More
http://www.equitybank.co.ke/UserFiles/File/DORMANT_ACCOUNT_NEW.pdf
VISIT BY THE SPEAKER OF THE KENYA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The Embassy of Kenya in Washington D.C. wishes to invite all Kenyans to a reception in honor of the Hon. Kenneth Marende, EGH, MP, Speaker of the Kenya National Assembly, which will be held at the Embassy conference room on Friday 3rd February 2012, at 6pm - 8pm.
The Hon. Speaker will be on an official visit to the United States (US) from 27th January to 3rd February 2012, and will be accompanied by Hon. Gedion Ndambuki, M.P. and Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Hon. Dr. Erastus Mureithi, M.P. M
Kindly RSVP to diaspora@kenyaembassy.com
All are welcome. More info
Going it alone now a trend but at what cost?
Ms Joyce Mbaya. Photo/Daily Nation
According to experts, the Kenyan workforce is becoming adventurous. More people are leaving well-paying jobs with great benefits to start their own businesses.Read More
US moves to ease visa acquisition
If you have ever received a United States visa and it expired, you could soon not have to pay a re-application fee or go through the rigorous process of acquiring one. But this will only happen when the US governments departments of State and Homeland Read More
Daddy Owen - Kupe De Kalle (Tobina) ft Kerah, Dunco
Greg Laurie: Loneliness Doesn't Go Away With a Fling
Our culture doesn't give a cue, he added, and if we listen to culture, we will be disappointed. We need real love not the pseudo love that culture talks about.Read More
Kenya, South Sudan sign oil pipeline deal
Kenya and South Sudan have signed an agreement for the construction of an oil pipeline connecting the two countries.Read More
Memorial Service held for The late Kenneth Muiruri Ndungu
Rev. John Wachira of Christ is the Answer delivers a word of encouragement during the memorial service held for the late Kenneth Muiruru Ndungu (John & J.P Brother) at Grace International Church,Lowell .Host Pastor was Rev.Jeremiah Githere of (GIC) Lowell, Ma1/22/12 Pic by Sam Mwaura /Samrack Media
The Late Kenneth Muiruri family members and relatives join in a song, during the well attended Memorial service held at the Grace International Church(GIC) lowell,Ma.Rev.Jeremiah Githere Pastor of (GIC)looks on.Watch Video
Kenyans Flying High
Peter Kenneth disembarks from his recent purchase, a Bell 407 helicopter registered as PK1
The people of Mathira are used to seeing their MP Ephraim Maina fly in and out of functions in the constituency and last month was no different.Kenya has about 400 privately registered planes according to Colin Davies, the President of the Aero Club of East Africa and, himself, owner of a fleet.Read More
Hakuna Mungu Kama Wewe
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet Unveils STEM Visa Act To Help Promote High-Skilled Domestic Labor
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has recently introduced a bill called the STEM Visa Act to reform the U.S visa system to drive economic growth, inspire entrepreneurship and especially make it easier for students with advanced degrees to stay and work in the United States.Read More
Ethiopia has overtaken Colombia as the world's third largest coffee producer
The International Coffee Organization said Tuesday that global coffee bean production was expected to total 132.4 million bags in the 2011-12 marketing season, up 3% from a previous estimate.
The upbeat production outlook reflected higher-than-expected output in Ethiopia, which has overtaken Colombia as the world's third largest producer after Brazil and Vietnam.Read More
Kenyan in Lowell opens Tax-Preparation Franchise
Pastor Joseph Waiyaki of Community Christian Fellowship 105 Princeton BLVD Lowell,Ma 01851
LOWELL -- It understates the case to say that Pastor Joseph Waiyaki has the necessary education to run a tax-preparation business.He has earned bachelor's and master's degrees in business accounting from Spicer Memorial College in India. He's got an MBA from Salem State College. And he collected still another master's degree, this one in taxation, from Northeastern University.Read More
JP of Lowell loses his Brother in Kenya, due to a Heart Ailment
Due to the sudden death of Kenneth Muiruri Ndungu (Kenya) on Jan/16/12 father to Martin Muraya Muiruri bro to Ann Ndungu Kariuki (mama wangari haverhill) JP Muiruri ndungu. Jesse K. Ndungu. John W.Ndungu Catherine W.Ndungu. brother in law to Isaac Ndungu Kariuki (baba wangari) David Kimui. Susan njeri jp and Leah Kimani od.
We hereby invite you for prayers at 48 alma st to commence on 1/17/12 The prayers will be starting at 6.00pm to 9.00pm.Please lets us joins hands and comfort the family at this time of sorrow. The family will hold a memorial service for their beloved brother on Jan/22/12 at 3:00PM Grace International Community Church at 229 Stedman st suite B lowell ma. for more info. contact: JP 978 479 8938,Jessee 978 328 3083 John 978 648 1329
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS - MRS. GRACE GICHERU
-Prayers are being held at 45 Michigan
Ave. in Lynn, MA 01902 (Gishe's and
Laurie's) every day starting from 7:00pm
on wards.
-The wake/service will be held on Friday
Jan 20 4:00pm-8:00pm at Morse Bayliss
Funeral Home at 122 Princeton Boulevard Lowell
MA 01851
-A tribute service/fundraiser will be held
on Saturday Jan 21 5:00pm-8:00pm at
Rapture Harvest Mission International at 33
West Water St Wakefield
MA 01880
For well wishers and contributions, deposits can be sent to:
Anthony Njigua
Bank of America
Account number: 004621766790
Routing number: 011000138
Address: 45 Michigan Ave
Lynn MA 01902
For further information please contact:
Ben Ndirangu 781-504-6005
Moses Mbuguji 617-417-4013
Mercy Kioko 781-420-6591
READ MORE ABOUT MUM HERE
TRANSITION ANNOUNCEMENT BY NJIGUA FAMILY
With deep regret, the Njigua family announces
the passing of their beloved mother Grace Gathoni
Gicheru (mama Gichee) in Boston on the 10th of
January, 2012. Prayers are being held everyday
@ 6:00 PM at 45 Michigan Ave., Lynn, MA 01902
More details will be posted soon.
THIS IS OUR YEAR TO GUARD OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE
Evangelist Jamleck K. Wairimu, the visionary
behind Emmanuel Christian Church at Pawtucket,
R.I,
has urged Christians to guard their Spiritual
Inheritance
no matter the challenges. Sharing during the
KCFA-Boston Chapter monthly fellowship meeting,
the Man of God added that the Church must work
hard in
2012 to maintain its Christ-Centered identity,
which
has been diluted by ungodliness within the
body of Christ as well as cheap competition
among
believers. READ
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Students seek to feed Kenya through innovation
By JOHN OYUKE
Farmers in the country can now look forward to benefiting from enhanced productivity and high farm gate prices owing to a new initiative by innovative Strathmore University students.The four undergraduate students have developed a web-based decision support system, dubbed "Mkulima Calculator (M-Calc)" to assist farmers optimise farming practices.Read More
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray lay out a strategy of cooperation and partnership with Africa to promote the economy of the commonwealth
From left Sam Mwaura (Samrack) Gov. Deval Patrick, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Amos Wangombe (Springstar Consulting)
Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick and Leutenant governor Tim Murray met with the representatives of the Kenya Diaspora advisory council of New England at the Governor's office to discuss economic partnership and cooperation opportunities between the commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Republic of Kenya. Read More
Kenyans Connect 2012 in Las Vegas
Kenyans Connect, in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington, DC presents Kenyans Connect 2012, Las Vegas.Read More
Fr.Patrick Kariuki of the Kenyan Catholic Community in Manchester New Hampshire,gives a word of Encouragement during a prayer session held last Friday to Console the Muites family who lost their Mother, Mama Muite, in Kenya,mother to (Paul Muite of Nashua ) for a time for prayers and to financially support them with unmet hospital bills and other Funeral expenses.We are Meeting on Sunday 1/8/2012 at 3:00Pm at 15 Chatham Street Nashua said one Family Member.
Election 2012: Kenyans in Boston Discuss way forward
Boston,USA 1/6/2012 By Admin/Samrack
Kenyans in Boston under the Name Kenya Diaspora Advisory council of New England, a chapter of the Kenya Diaspora Advisory Council USA (DAC) met at a leading multi-cuisine restaurant called Karibu in Waltham Massachusetts to discuss the just concluded Jamhuri Day Celebration and also to strategize on how the Diaspora can be relevant in the current political discourse in Kenya.
According to the group, the 2011 Jamhuri day celebration and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Townhall meeting that was held in Lowell/Boston Massachusetts was a huge milestone. The meeting was attended by the IEBC team led by the chairman Issack Hassan and the Kenyan Ambassador to the USA H.E Elkanah Odembo. The Jamhuri celebrations became a place where Kenyan came to display different colors of diversity, talents and patriotism.
Although there was a consensus in the room that the event was successful beyond measure, the members also agreed that more time should be devoted to the Q&A session so that Kenyans can have the opportunity to ask government officials the tough questions. As for the way forward, the group has a very aggressive agenda for 2012 and is inviting all the Kenyans in Boston and New England area to join the council and forge a united front to advocate for the rights of the Kenyans in Diaspora as accorded by the new constitution. These include but not limited to voters education, voters registration, voting, issuing of new kenya s identification cards and PIN numbers, speedy issuance of Kenyans passports and travel documents among other things.
To learn more about the council,go to www.kdacne.org
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Lost but Found Personal Documents for Gladys Wacheke Njuguna
Message from Kenyan Embassy New York:
Gladys Wacheke Njuguna's 'Kenya Driving License' together with her other Special Personal Documents were sent from California to Kenyan Embassy New York. She is/was a resident of Boston Area and either visited or relocated recently to California. She needs to contact Kenyan Embassy New York to get her documents.
Please pass this message to the above mentioned person if you know her or pass it out via Kenyan Community and Friends.
Bsp Karaya
CCF Lowell
A Panoramic view of 20 Pastors,Members of the Kenyan American Pastors Fellowship, Line up for introductions during the lowell Auditorium Jamhuri Celebrations and IEBC Town Hall Meeting.The Powerful New England Team is lead by the President, Dr.Rev. Joseph Kimatu Senior Pastor of Tumaini Community church in Springfield,Ma Pic By Sam Mwaura/Samrack Media
What Does Jamhuri Day and Christmas mean to the Kenyan -American Kids?
Some Kenyan American Kids display a Copy of the official Jamhuri Day Celebration Magazine,that has been distributed to over 600 Kenyans.The magazine was issued during the recently held Jamhuri Day Celebrations and IEBC Townhall meeting at the Lowel Auditorium. Pic by Sam Mwaura/ Samrack Media/Lowell,Ma
Diaspora to Vote for Only Presidential Candidates
Some Kenyans Pose for a Picture during the recently held Jamhuri Day Celebrations and IEBC Townhall Meeting at the Lowell Auditorium.The Event was organized by the Kenya Diaspora Advisory Council of New England in Partnership with the Kenyan Embassy. Pic By Sam Mwaura /Samrack Media Lowell/Ma
KENYANS in the diaspora will only be allowed to vote for presidential candidates in 2012, IEBC chairman Ahmed Issack has announced. They will not be able to vote for MPs, senators, or governors. However voters in Kenya will be able to pick six candidates in the first election under the new constitution.Read More
IEBC Chairman Issack Ahmed Hassan & Ambassador Elkanah Odembo take questions in Boston from Kenyans Living Abroad during a recently held Jamhuri Day Celebrations & IEBC Town hall Meeting in Lowell,Mass.The Colorful event was organized by the Kenya Diaspora Advisory Council of New England in Partnership with the Kenyan Embassy. Picture By: Sam Mwaura/Lowell,Ma Samrack Media
New England Hunger Fundraising Committee Keeps Promise!
Diaspora Kenyans for Hungry Kenyans Opens It's Books - Transparency,Trust & Accountability
Our Diaspora Kenyans for Hungry Kenyans Account is public property and details on the account can be supplied at will. The members of the Kenyan Community Leaders Alliance will have all the information you may need. Everything that we do for our community will be an open book. In case of any concerns contact the persons below (or any member of the KCLA):
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Kimatu (Chair-KCLA)…404-384-729
Amos Wangombe… 781 985 9249
Paul Muite …603-438-9744
Let us remain on course and together we will achieve more.
Click link below to view:
Account Bank Statement
Funds Transfer
Income/Expense analysis
Nicholas Karinge's Sweet 16 Birthday
Photos By Sam Mwaura/Samrack Boston,Mass
Article By: Gladys Gitau
On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, Nicholas Karinge celebrated his sixteenth birthday. Unlike most youth, his birthday was a praise party, a service of thanksgiving dedicated to God. Family and friends of Nicholas joined him at Rapture Harvest Ministry International church in Wakefield for food, fellowship and celebration.Nicholas and those who care about him have reason to give thanks to God for his sixteenth birthday. As explained by the displays in the back of the church documenting Nicholas’s life, he is truly a miracle. On December 2nd, 1995, he was born diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The doctors told his mother, Esther Karinge, he would not hear, or speak, or walk. They told her he would not live very long. “What they did expect me to do, then,” said the walking, talking, hearing, and prophesying teen. While Preaching, He kept asking the thundrous crowd "Why am i the only one Excited Here?"
Not only has he lived, he has thrived, and used his gift of life to bless those he comes in contact with. The sophomore at Lexington Christian Academy began a retreat ministry two years ago, and is even considered as “Pastor Nick” to some. It is no question that his young man is blessed.
For a birthday, a lot of effort went into the night. Nicholas and his mother, had prayed for the night for a whole year. They also held rehearsals for the band, and invited the 200 plus people, some from as far as Maryland where his godfather is from.
The event MC was Amos Wangombe,of Springstar Consulting.The Celebrations began at 2pm, and went on to around 9Pm, consisting of personal messages from Nicholas’s family, friends, god parents, former Sunday school teachers, spiritual mentors, and many more. One speaker, Mercy Kamau,Co-Director: Kenya Heart and Sole: The Afya Njema Project.
President: Health For Nations, Inc.University of Massachusetts Boston, College of Nursing and Health Sciences,
referred the book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” and explained how Nicholas exhibited each of the habits. The Rapture Harvest band ushered the festivities with lively praise and worship. Nicholas even joined them with the African drum.
Near the end of the night, Nicholas cut a cake in the shape of a Bible and a guitar and fed his guests. Then he called up the youth, and prayed for them.
“Do not give up on what God has called you to do,” he encouraged them.
Afterwards, the youth in the crowd, Nicholas included, were ready to break it down with Robert “DJ Fresh” Ndungu on the turntables."We had to invite the youth,” said Esther. “That’s where his passion is.”
Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's
People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).Read More
How They Became Billionaires In Kenya
Watch the story of these Kenyan men and women Nelson Muguku-Muguku Poultry,Kimani Rugendo-Afya Juice/Pick n' Peel,Tabitha Karanja-Keroche Industries,Terry Mungai-Ashleys Beauty,Mr.Suraya-Suraya properties,Titus Muya-Family Bank,Mary Mwangi-Double M buses,who started with only a few zeros in their pockets n turned it to over 1,000,000,000,000 shillings congloromates!! WATCH
John Bosco of (Hope for Africa) :Hope for Africa an organization that has shipped thousands of donated clothes was a platinum sponsor of event contributing $1,000.US Dollars
Re Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving
Dear Kenyans, Leaders of Kenyan Organizations, Sponsors and Well-wishers:
The organizing committee of Diaspora Kenyans for Hungry Kenyans wishes to thank Kenyans in New England, leaders of Kenyan Organizations, sponsors and well-wishers for your generous support and contribution towards the successful fund raising event that was held in Worcester, MA. on October 23rd 2011. With your assistance we will be able to send $15000.00 to Kenya
Your contribution is now part of a noble project called ‘Kenyans for Kenya’, an initiative that is spearheaded by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), Safaricom Foundation, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Foundation and Media Owners Association (MOA).
Your participation in this noble cause is highly appreciated and the donations will go a long way in feeding the hungry Kenyans.
Once again THANK YOU and God Bless.
Sincerely
Dr. Rev. Joseph Kimatu
Chairman
Diaspora Kenyans for Hungry Kenyans
Virgin Airlines and British Airways now accepting Mpesa
