President Kenyatta does a dummy line out with Kenya Sevens players

Our ever chrismatic President Uhuru Kenyatta showing how it is done. This was during the welcoming party of Kenya rugby team, that won the Singapore seven aside league.

President was a rygby player at St Mary's School in Nairobi during his days.

Video credit-Capital FM

EL-WADE ATTACK ON KDF SOLDERS VIDEO A PROPAGANDA BY AL SHABAB

 
KDF solder who single handily stopped Al shabab for hours till ammo got finished.

He looked deviance and refused to surrender

While words can never fully express how much someone means to us, language can still provide comfort, solace, hope and even inspiration following the death of a loved one.

KDF Solder believes in God

Looking at the video that Al shabab posted online few days ago detailing El-Wade attack, I wish to thank those fallen solders that showed courage and determination at the time of need. I know the editor has removed parts that show the Al shabab militants being killed so that he can try and demoralize KDF morale, but what he forgot to do is to remove one great solder who circled the camp defending it from Al shabba attacks for so long.

The footage shows an armoured car going all round the camp and holding the attackers. I believe he was doing this to help his colleagues arm themselves and even try and escape.  After so many circles which I believe the solder did take tens of Al shabab, he stops that vehicles and pop out with that face that I believe sent some chilling feelings to the militant.

He is seen shaking his head, which I believe was a sign of saying, “am not giving myself up, I am not surrendering”, and then an Al shabab militant is seen shooting him at close range. I believe he was happy to die inside his vehicle that he used to kill tens of Al shabab attackers.

“No soldier outlives a thousand chances. But every soldier believes in Chance and trusts his luck.”

― Erich Maria Remarque

The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. This solder needs all praise as he showed what a true hero and a patriotic person should do in protecting his/her country. I personally salute him and say” comrades a solder never dies and if he dies, he never decay”, blessed is the womb that give such brilliant man.

The few solders who escaped this attack, I believe this was able due to this solders frantic effort of circling the camp shooting all round. It is unfortunate that he died, but he died a HERO.

The footage also shows several soldiers who were captured and are held as POW. 

The solders, although injured show great determination and no fear. I was touched and rejuvenated by one who after speaking to the cameraman, he calls him back and say, “ Can I add something” ?, He later recalls he is a solder and he should not beg, but demand, “ I want to add something and I can add whatever I want”.

He sent a message to his family which includes the entire Kenya nation. Son, be assured you are in our mind and we are playing day and night as our God is God of miracles and soon you will be back home.

Kenyans fighting men and women sacrifice much to ensure that our great nation stays free. We owe a debt of gratitude to the soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for those who are blessed enough to return from the battlefield unscathed.

I know KDF morale is high and up to-now, this fierce mighty army has done a devastating damage to al shabab. Thousands of them have being killed ,other captured to a point the militant group is turning to recruiting young boys to try advance their evil course of humiliating Somalis.

Without the brave efforts of all the soldiers, sailors and airmen, and their families, this nation, along with our allies around the world, would not stand so boldly, shine so brightly and live so freely. 

KDF solders at West-Gate

Kenyans let all be happy that we are living in a free country where you can do whatever you wish or wear. That is why even Somalis from Somali country finds it safe to live in Kenya than their country.

“I know while you are seated in your office, you are told that we are poorly equipped, no that is a lie, we are well equipped and it is only the Al shabab were (lucky), today and were able to defeat us”. Those are words a KDF solder captured by Al shabba. 

He looks not worried being in hands of Al shabab killers. He talks to them with order and fearless English. Brother I know you believe in God who will never leave His children in hands of killers. Soon you will be home and you will read this blog.

Looking at those militant, one tends to wonder, what is wrong with this brutal killers, why terrorize, Mamie and even kill innocent people in the name of faith. The other day I was listening teaching by a great Muslim scholar, Dr Zakir, and he was very clear. “Muslim faith does not condone killing, it is the duty of Muslims to spread their faith by teaching the goodies, and if anyone believes, then let him/her convent to Islam. 

That said Al shabab, should stop claiming there are doing those killing in the name of Muslim faith, no this is a group that was formed by well-educated intelligent people who uses Islam to enrich themselves.

As dawn comes, our men and women in uniform be assured, millions of Kenya are behind you and we have total faith in you.

God bless KDF, God bless Kenya

                                       

Kenya Women make it to "Women's African Cup of Nations " -Cameroon

It is the first time for Kenya women to Qualify

A Powerful shot by Cheris Avila made all the difference

Kenya women’s football team Harambee Starlets edged out Algeria, Lady Fennecs, to qualify for the Africa Women Championship set to be held in Cameroun, starting on November 2016.

Kenya women football team Starlet

The brave Harambee Starlets claimed their rightful place in Kenya's football history books after securing the dream ticket to the 2016 Women's African Cup of Nations for the first time ever. The Starlets had to fought extra hard having conceded a goal in the first half which seemed to dime Kenya chances. And that chance and determination came at 75^th min when substitute Cheris Avila looped over Algeria defence a powerful shot that went straight to the net, this sparked off wild cerebrations from hundreds of fan who were in the stadium.

President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulated the ladies using his Twitter handle:-

"Congratulations Harambee Starlets for writing a chapter in our football history by qualifying for the 2016 Women Africa Cup of Nations,"wrote President .

Kenya Rechael Akida fights for ball with an Algerian player

Starlet could have gone ahead at 15^th min when Jereko Mwanahalime fire a bullet shot to the net, but she was flagged offside. Much of first half, Scarlet had many chances missed with Atieno rattling the woodwork at 27^th while inside the box, and Kenya captain Mary Kinuthia shooting directly to Algerian keeper, Fedoul Nadjet.

Kenya qualified on an away goal, after the first encounter in Algeria ended in a 3-3 all and the second encounter at Kasarani Stadium, Kenya ended in 1-1 draw.

Kenya Squad for Starlets:-

Samantha Akinyi, Anne Aluoch (Cheris Avilia), Wendy Ann, Irene Awuor, Nixon Dorcas, Neddy Atieno, Carolyne Anyango (Vivian Odhiambo), Jereko Mwanahalima, Tabaka Chacha, Mary Kinuthia, Essie Mbeyu

Photo credit Soka

Kenya gets retrieval in doping ban by WADA

Wilson Kipsang is one of vocal runners against drugs use

‘’WADA is satisfied with Kenya anti-doping progress, there is no need of worry’ ’those were sentiments from the acting head of KAAA, Jackson Tuwei, this was after many athletics and Kenyans were concerned after what several media classified as another missed deadline, which meant the country will be banned from major international championships and competitions and especially Rio Games in 5^th August 2016.

Despite the failure to pass anti-doping legislation by Tuesday, the second time the country has missed a WADA deadline, Athletics Kenya acting president Jackson Tuwei said they had done enough to avoid serious sanctions, including a possible international ban.

"Kenya government has forwarded a report to WADA showing the progress that has been achieved so far in complying with the WADA regulations," Tuwei said at a trials meet for junior athletes in Nairobi. "I'm also aware WADA have accepted the documents and are satisfied with the progress."

Despite Tuwei assurance, WADA's independent compliance review committee was to meet later Tuesday to discuss Kenya's situation, with the distance running power in the midst of a doping crisis.

Around forty Kenyan athletes who many of them are unknown even within Kenya boarders have been banned for doping since the 2012 Olympics and four senior track officials are under investigation for wrongdoing that includes potential cover-ups of drug cases.

Some of banned athletics are:-

Rita Jeptoo-She remains one of highly ranked athlete to date, she is a marathoner who won several titles e.g. winning three times Boston marathon and setting course record of 2:18:57 in 2014. Jeptoo was banned after testing positive for EPO in an out of competition test on 25^th September 2014.She is banned for two years.

Mathew Kisorio-Kisorio had set the third fastest time in half marathon of 58:46 and a marathon best of 2:10:58. He had won Philadelphia half marathon, Kagawa Marugame Half marathon and Stramilano races. He tested positive steroids at Kenya Athletics championship 2012. He claimed he was given the drugs by a medical officer to cure some fever.

Elizabeth Muthoka-She is Kenya national champion in 400m, a new national record she had set of 50:08 in 2008 was revoked and she was made to return earning from competitions that year. She tested positive for nandrolone substance at National championship in 2008.

Joyce Zachary-a 400m runner , tested positive at 2015 IAAF World championship in Beijing.

Koki Manunga-It seems due to poor performances sprints, runners in this category are majority of Kenya problem in doping. Koki is another 400m runner who failed test at Beijing IAAF championship in 2015.

Emily Chebet- A two times cross country world champion in 2010 and 2013 was banned for four years after testing positive for diuretic and masking agent furosemide.

This are some of Kenyans athletics serving different teams for using banned substances, there are about 40 Kenya athletics banned.

David Rudisha-800m record holder

Top Kenyan runners, including 800-meter world record-holder David Rudisha, have expressed fears that they could be banned from the Olympics as a result of inaction by their authorities. Rudisha is one of great attraction at any running events and him missing at Rio games can be a big blow not only to Kenya, but many fans who wish to see him compete in a 400m with 100m world record holder, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, in near future.

For years, WADA has asked Kenyan authorities to make progress in four areas: Pass an anti-doping law, set up a national anti-doping agency, fund that agency and give it powers to enforce bans, and establish drug-testing labs in Kenya.

Although Kenya has not passed doping legislation — a proposed law has only been debated once by lawmakers — there has been some progress with the others.

The Kenyan government was in contact with both WADA and the IAAF and was "optimistic" that there wouldn't be a ban, sports minister Hassan Wario told local media on Tuesday.