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POROUS NAIROBI METROPOLIS BORDER A THREAT TO MACHAKOS COUNTY.
I have today chaired the Machakos County Security Team meeting at my Machakos office. We discussed a number of issues, key among them being the enhancing of extra security measures during this covid-19 period.
I have today chaired the Machakos County Security Team meeting at my Machakos office. We discussed a number of issues, key among them being the enhancing of extra security measures during this covid-19 period.
The porosity of the metropolis borders has led to increased cases of covid-19 cases within Machakos County, of special concern being that individuals without the prerequisite credentials are bribing police officers manning the set boundaries gaining access to and out of Machakos.
I therefore wish to caution wananchi against giving bribes to officers as this is criminal and is punishable by law, I also call on all police officers to remain dilligent in their role as we strive to flatten the Covid-19 curve.
A couple of days ago, I hit the streets of Nairobi to find out how movement restrictions had affected fellow Nairobians. From Bus Station to Wangige, Gikomba to City Market, these are
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I was joined by @BoniMuthoni on this project.
We started at Nairobi Fire Station at 0613hrs on 15th May 2020 and met John who used to work as a night shift tout, but since the curfew directive was given, feeding his wife and two children has become a struggle.
We started at Nairobi Fire Station at 0613hrs on 15th May 2020 and met John who used to work as a night shift tout, but since the curfew directive was given, feeding his wife and two children has become a struggle.
0625hrs at the Kenyatta Avenue – Kimathi Street intersection. Not sure where this gentleman was hurrying to – red mask, red bag – I hope he wasn’t red carded when he got there.
BANANA FARMING
A THREAD
Banana farming is a lucrative venture that anyone with resources and commercial interest in farming should venture.
Kenya is among the largest banana producers globally with estimated annual production of 1.4 million metric tons.
It ranks 4th after rice
A THREAD
Banana farming is a lucrative venture that anyone with resources and commercial interest in farming should venture.
Kenya is among the largest banana producers globally with estimated annual production of 1.4 million metric tons.
It ranks 4th after rice
Benefits include:
Source of vitamin B6 and C, manganese, potassium, starch n fibre.
There's a high demand of bananas in Kenya n deficit in supply.
Much is imported from Uganda
Areas that lead in production are Meru, Kirinyaga, Embu, Kisii, bungoma, vihiga, Busia, Taita
Source of vitamin B6 and C, manganese, potassium, starch n fibre.
There's a high demand of bananas in Kenya n deficit in supply.
Much is imported from Uganda
Areas that lead in production are Meru, Kirinyaga, Embu, Kisii, bungoma, vihiga, Busia, Taita
The most common varieties include:
Williams, Cavendish, Grandnain, Giant and Dwarf Cavendish, Uganda Green, Ng'ombe, Sweet bananas and others considered indigenous varieties.
Most farmers rely on propagation through suckers. However, tissue culture is gaining popularity.
Williams, Cavendish, Grandnain, Giant and Dwarf Cavendish, Uganda Green, Ng'ombe, Sweet bananas and others considered indigenous varieties.
Most farmers rely on propagation through suckers. However, tissue culture is gaining popularity.
This afternoon, KAM Automotive Sector unveiled to @IndustryKE CS @maina_betty their invention - a ventilator dubbed PUMUAISHI 2.0
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KAM Automotive Sector had earlier in the week been identified by @IndustryKE CS @maina_betty as one of the producers of locally manufactured ventilators which would assist in the fight against #COVID19
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CS @IndustryKE @maina_betty - We can see the amount of innovation that is possible in our country. A challenge was given to manufacturers and we have seen a lot coming into the market.
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During this pandemic, handling teams is tricky. As a team leader check in with your group regularly cause they may be going through different situations - #WIMke Webinar Facilitator @acholam
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There are a lot of people using every communication medium available to spread opinion and conjecture on #covid19kenya. Seek the facts from a reliable source and invest some time to think through the facts - #WIMke Webinar Facilitator @acholam
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Whether in crisis or not, one of the greatest skills of a strong leader is their perspective - #WIMke Webinar Facilitator @acholam
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In order to provide jobs and provide some certainty for employers and their employees, Kenya's President orders:
[1] Treasury to move to parliament to seek 100% tax relief for anyone making up to KES 24 000.
[2] Reduction of the top Personal Income Tax rate from 30% to 25%
[1] Treasury to move to parliament to seek 100% tax relief for anyone making up to KES 24 000.
[2] Reduction of the top Personal Income Tax rate from 30% to 25%
[3] Reduction of the top rate of Corporate Income Tax from 30% to 35%.
[4] Reduction of turnover tax rate from 3% to 1%. Covers MSMEs.
[5] Appropriation of KES 10 B for the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable groups, to be distributed via cash transfers.
[4] Reduction of turnover tax rate from 3% to 1%. Covers MSMEs.
[5] Appropriation of KES 10 B for the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable groups, to be distributed via cash transfers.
[6] Temporary suspension of CRB listing of any person, MSME, and even corporate entities whose loan accounts fall due or is in arrears from April 1 2020.
