The Anchor October 2011; Editorial

 EDITORIAL

This wanton land grabbing  
in Mavoko is unacceptable

Every person has the right either individually or in association with others to acquire and own property of any description and in any part of Kenya. This is termed a fundamental right to the protection of right to property under the Constitution.

The Anchor October 2011: Poisoned food in Kitui

Kitui fights off supply
of sub-standard maize

By Ibrahim Tayari 

in Kitui

Residents of Kitui County are demanding action against government officials who sourced the bad relief maize for distribution in the region.

The Anchor October 2011: Establishment of Counties

Sleepy counties put on notice

By Martin Masai

A Forum to prepare for the unfolding devolution plan fro Machakos County was stunned after it was revealed that establishment of county Government will not be automatic.

A street in Machakos Municiplaity

The Anchor October 2011: Konza Ranch

Angry Konza farmers take
war to NEMA'S door step 

KONZA Ranching appears set to push the ranch subdivision to higher levels.

 This was manifested by a delegation of seemingly enthusiastic 40 members of the Konza Ranching and farming cooperative society who made an unannounced visit to NEMA headquarters to at the expiry of a 14 day ultimatum passed by the members at their last Annual General Meeting.

The Anchor October 2011

EPZ plans a Sh 8b power 

plant in Athi- River-Mutule

The export processing zone authority will put up a Sh 8 billion power plant in Athi river to supply electricity to investors and curb them from the rising cost of energy.

This was disclosed yesterday by the EPZA chief executive Dr Richard Kilonzo who said power was now costing the investors 26percent of their entire production costs which was very high.

‘ We require between 6-8 mega watts at the EPZ but on completion of phase 2, we will need 20 mega watts thus the need for a power plant in the facility’ the chief executive said.

He added that they had considered renewable source of energy including solar and biomass and expect the project to be complete in the next two years.

Dr Kilonzo said they were negotiating with the international finance corporation (IFC) and other lending agencies who have shown interest in financing the project.

He added that EPZA was providing water to the investors but also had to provide electricity which was a major challenge taking into consideration the rising cost of energy in the country.

He was speaking to the press in his office after signing a contract with Metropol credit reference bureau to provide credit and risk management solutions to the EPZA

Dr Kilonzo said debtors owe the authority over Sh 150 million in accumulated fees on land rates and licenses which needed to be cleared for the smooth operation of the authority.

He added that the EPZ’s around the country employ over 40,000 people with 58 percent of it’s operations in the coast region due to the port.

‘ We have 42 zones in Kenya with 75 operational enterprises and more investors are knocking on our doors’ Dr Kilonzo said of the growth of EPZA.

Among incentives enjoyed by EPZ investors is a 10 year corporate tax holiday and 25 percent tax thereafter and not applicable to EPZ commercial licenses.

Investors are also exempted from stamp duty and get 100% investment deduction over 20 years for building and machinery.

They also get perpetual duty and VAT exemption on raw materials,machinery,services and other business imputs except certain fuels and motor vehicles.

By 2009, EPZ exports to regional and international markets stood at Sh 24 billion,local utilization was Sh 11 billion during the same period.

The Anchor: The Anhor October 2011 Land Scandal at Mavoko

The Anchor: The Anhor October 2011 Land Scandal at Mavoko: MAIN STORY Impunity! Evidence before Task Force show a failing Government BY ANCHOR REPORTER A CCOUNTS emerging at the Task Forc...

The Anchor: The Anchor october 2011: Here comes Machakos University

The Anchor: The Anchor october 2011: Here comes Machakos University

The Anchor october 2011: Here comes Machakos University

Machakos University at last
Machakos Technical Training Institute finally elevated

By Anchor Reporter

 FINALLY, Machakos University Collage has been created. It becomes the successor of the current Machakos Technical Training Institute, via Gazette Notice Number 130 of September 16, 2011.

The Anchor October 2011. Fr Makewa Trial

Fr. Makewa gun fired
at Priest, says expert

 A ballistic report reveals that four spent cartridges recovered from scene where a catholic priest was shot were from the short gun licensed to Suspended Father John Wambua Makewa. (pictured) 

The Anchor: The Anhor October 2011

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The Anhor October 2011 Land Scandal at Mavoko

MAIN STORY

Impunity!

Evidence before Task Force

show a failing Government


BY ANCHOR REPORTER

ACCOUNTS emerging at the Task Force on land grabbing in Mavoko Municipality are exposing a  worrying and rapidly collapsing system of Government. Testimonies show there is total collapse of government in Mavoko where land grabbers who include elected leaders, state officials including administrators have run amok and abuse every set rule to forcefully acquire land and sell it to unsuspecting individuals.

The Anchor: Konza Ranch: August 2011

The Anchor: Konza Ranch: August 2011

The Anchor: Bursary Offers: August 2011

The Anchor: Bursary Offers: August 2011

Bursary Offers: August 2011

Mutungoni Academy

offers bursaries
By Jonathan Mutiso
Over 50 total orphans boys and girls from Kathiani constituency and elsewhere have something to rejoice as they receive full education sponsorship.The 50 who are studying at Mutungoni Academy in Athiriver  a school which was started in 1997 and among the best schools in performance in Athiriver district have since  2000 been benefiting from this free education under the leadership of the school director Mr Robert Mbui.

Conservation in Kitui: August 2011

Massive tree planting

campaign in Kitui

By Boniface Mulu

The Managing Director of the Nairobi based Synergy for Development non governmental organisation, Mr. John Varghese, has announced that he will this year visit most of the Asian capitals to collect funds towards stopping child poverty in Kenya. He announced that the NGO will plant one million trees in the Kitui County in a one year’s time for environmental conservation in the region. Varghese, who is the founder of the Synergy for Development, asked the people not to be job hunters or beggars but to be job creators

Konza Ranch: August 2011

Konza Ranch sets 

AGM as tension rises

By Anchor Reporter

KONZA Ranch management has set a date for a crucial Annual General Meeting ahead of a delayed subdivision of the ranch into individual farms.Ranch owners view the delay as the work of politicians plotting to remove the current leadership of Konza led by Mr David Mutangili and replace them with puppets whom they can use to steal from farmers the same style used to fleece poor farmers of Malili Ranch of  over Sh 200 million last year.

Leadership- August 2011

Choose able leaders- Ngilu

By Boniface Mulu

Water and Irrigation Minister, Mrs. Charity Kaluki Ngilu,  has told Kenyan citizens that they have the power to make difference in their  lives by choosing  a  good leadership in the next elections. The minister said that time had come  for  Kenyans to take things into our hands. “The people of this country  have suffered enough
through bad governance and enough is enough,” she said.  “The people must wake up,” the minister further said.

Machakos Chamber Row: August 2011

Kalonzo's henchmen lose

in Chamber leadership row

By Anchor Reporters

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry has finally nullified the alleged elections of officials of the Machakos Branch of the Chamber of  Commerce.It all smacks of stupidity as the headquarters penned probably the seventh letter on the leadership of the virtually worthless branch, sending observers to wonder what interest lay in the branch.

Health Tips: August 2011

Minerals you need

in your body system

Minerals are constituents of the bones, teeth, soft tissue, muscle, blood, and nerve cells. They are vital to overall well-being. How do they work?

Mwala Awards: August 2011

Mwala fetes best

exams performers

By Anchor Reporter

The government is committed to ensuring all Kenyan children had access to education as part of the efforts to enhance national cohesion, development and equity.
 Public Service Permanent Secretary Mr. Titus Ndambuki has underscored the role of education in fostering respect and harmony among people and communities.  ‘’Education plays a critical role in personal development and is a key element in socio-economic development of societies which in turn brings about mutual respect, understanding, love, civilization among peoples of diverse cultures and origins,’’ ,’’ the PS remarked yesterday while presiding over the district education day in Mwala held at Makutano DEB primary school.