Rare Funeral Rite in Khwirale Village, Busia County

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Following the death of a 60 year old man in Khwirale village, Nambale, Busia County, his son in law was tasked to perform a very rare cultural rite unique to the local community. During the planning of the man’s funeral, it was confirmed that the son in law had not introduced himself as per the local community’s cultural norm. The issue became more complicated because the son in law was already living with the man’s daughter as husband and wife. The funeral’s planning committee together with local community elders advised the son in law requested the son in law to bring specific items such as a blanket given to the in-laws during marriage introductions. The son in law heeded the elders advise and brought the items just before the burial. During the burial, the son in law had to cover the grave with the blanket he had brought as part of the rite. The rite ended with music and dance which forms part of marriage introductions.

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“We need a police station now” Residents Appeal to Sunkuiya and Kanja

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Lack of a police station in the vast Kajiado West has made it difficult for the police to patrol the vast sub county well according to Kibiko residents. Kajiado West sub county was divided into two administrative units in 2023, giving birth to Elang’ata Wuas Sub County. The first Deputy County Commissioner of Elang’ata Wuas Sub-County, Fred Masingila was installed by the then Interior CS and now Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on September 12, 2023. The establishment of Elang’ata Wuas Sub county left Kajiado West without a police station after Magadi Police Station, which was the only police station in Kajiado West was swallowed by Elang’ata Wuas sub-county. Kibiko residents have now appealed to Kajiado West MP George Sunkuiya and the Interim General of Police Douglas Kanja to do everything they can to elevate Kibiko police post to a police station. “Police station comes with vehicles, more police officers and other resources. It’s unacceptable to have a sub county without a police station in 2025. With the completion of the Ngong to Suswa road, it makes sense to have a well equiped and manned police station which includes traffic officers in Kibiko.” A resident said. Most of the crime investigations that occur in Kajiado West are investigated by either Ngong or Kiserian police stations, which are both within n Kajiado North sub county. Crime investigations and other police operations occuring within Kajiado West sub county should be conducted by officers based within the area of jurisdiction for accountability purposes.

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GenZ Elected as School Board of Directors Chairperson

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A 28 yr old genz, Lesiamon Likimani has been elected as the new board of directors chairperson, Kerarapon primary School. Lesiamon Likimani is the great-grandson of the Muthoni Likimani who was a well known writer.He graduated from JKUAT with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. “I been actively involved in community initiatives, such as serving as a board member of Kerarapon Water, participating in tree planting , and even taking the initiative of fixing drainage covers after an incident where a child fell into one and broke both of her. These experiences deepened my understanding of the needs of the community and the importance of service. I also believe it is time for the youth to step up into leadership. Often, young people are judged harshly, with perceptions that we are careless or disconnected. But we have the energy, creativity, and fresh perspective to drive meaningful change. Taking up this role is my way of showing that youth can lead responsibly and make a lasting impact” He said He further said “I am also proud to be Likimani the 5th—continuing a legacy of service, as the 1st Likimani, Paul Likimani, was actually the first Chairman of Kerarapon School and one of the founders too. For me, carrying this name is both a responsibility and a privilege, and I’m committed to uplifting it further by serving my community with integrity. Being elected as the Chairman of Kerarapon Primary School is more than just a role for me. It is an opportunity to give back, to inspire the youth, and to ensure our children learn in an environment that prepares them for a brighter future.” Should more Genzs take leadership roles in communities?

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“Ban Monik and Parantai” Kibiko Resident Urges

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A resident of the contested Keekonyokie community land has urged the Kajiado West Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) to ensure Moses parantai and Moses Monik who are the leaders of the two rival groups, do not step into the contested land until an ongoing court case is resolved.

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Tuala Resident Killed While Attempting to Save His Father in Suba

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Tuala community members in Kajiado East are mourning the death of one their neighbour, Professor Thomas Tony Onyango Mboya who was brutally murdered at his home in Kakrigu, Rusinga Island, Suba, following a land dispute yesterday morning. Prof. Tom Mboya who was a scholar and the Director of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) was attacked with a ‘panga’. The deceased had travelled to his rural home to settle aland demarcation dispute. According to his friend, he was supposed to be accompanied by the area chief but arrived earlier in the company of his workers and father. “Suddenly the neighbors son descended on his father with a ‘panga’ and Tom tried to save his father but was hit twice on his head dying on the spot. His father survived the attack and currently at the hospital. The attackers who are on the run are known children of the other party involved in the dispute. Professor Mboya was was born in 1970, completed his O-Level education (KCE) at Kokuro Secondary School in 1987 and later pursued his Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) at Homa Bay High School in 1989. He then joined Egerton University for a Bachelor of Education (Science) degree, graduating in 1993. In 1994, he was employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). In 1997, he took study leave to pursue a Master of Science degree in Mathematics at the University of Nairobi, graduating in 1999. After completing his master,’s degree, he returned to teaching until 2002 when he joined the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) as a lecturer. He served there until 2005, after which he traveled to the United Kingdom to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Inverse and Ill-posed Problems at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2008. From 2009 to 2012, he returned to CUEA as a lecturer. In March 2012, he joined the Technical University of Kenya as a Senior Lecturer and Chair of the Department of Statistics and Computational Mathematics, a position he held until January 2013. Between February 2013 and January 2016, he served as the Head of the Department of Industrial and Engineering Mathematics. At the time of his death, Prof. Mboya was an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

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