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In the heart of Nanyuki, during a Bunge la Wananchi forum, Douglas Mwangi—popularly known as Daghy—addressed one of the most urgent issues affecting residents of Laikipia East: the future of the boda boda sector. For many young people, boda boda riding is more than a job—it is a lifeline. It connects rural communities, supports families, and sustains local economies. However, the sector continues to face major challenges, including poor regulation, safety concerns, and limited financial support. Daghy’s message was clear: the sector needs structured reform, not suppression. Challenges Facing Boda Boda Riders in Laikipia East Boda boda riders across Laikipia East continue to struggle with: Lack of access to affordable insurance Limited financing and loan opportunities Inconsistent law enforcement and harassment Poor road infrastructure increasing accident risks Weak policy coordination between national and county governments At the same time, motorists have raised concerns over road saf...

  THE LAIKIPIA EAST GAZETTE Independent Civic & Investigative News Desk Covering Land, Governance, Development & Community Voices 🔥 TOP STORY LAND CONFLICTS IN LAIKIPIA EAST RISING, SPARKING CALLS FOR STRUCTURAL REFORMS Land-related conflicts in Laikipia East continue to rise, affecting families, farmers, and development activities. Residents report increasing uncertainty over land ownership, boundary disputes, and delayed resolution of cases. READ FULL STORY → 📊 FEATURED ANALYSIS What is Driving Land Disputes in Laikipia East? Historical land allocation patterns, weak documentation systems, population pressure, and climate-related stress are among the key drivers identified in ongoing governance discussions. READ ANALYSIS → 👥 COMMUNITY VOICES Residents Speak on Land Uncertainty Community members express concern over delays in resolving land cases, stating that uncertainty is affecting long-term investment and agricultural planning. READ...

All the major leagues in the world came to a standstill after their countries were affected by covid19. Most of them were coming to an end before the pandemic. There was a stiff competition for some clubs to find a spot for Top four so that next season they can play champions league football  but now they have to wait for the relevant Authorities to give the grern light. Some countries like Germany, Spain , Italy, have been given the green to start from June by their Government. This is aimed to improve the mood of the nations.  But what the medical expert are recommending is that the games will resume but they will be played behind closed doors. What this means is that most of the clubs will have a decrease in revenue that is generated by tickets sold by clubs to the fans. This is why most of clubs have requested their players to allow a paycut. Clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal & Juventus have all implied that move so that the clubs can save money. ...

It takes courage & determination for most people to put into practice what they preach. You have all heard about popular motivation speakers who go around telling people how they started they business with about a 100 Bob & now they're millionaires. It maybe true but can it be realistic? Well all that comes into what am about to talk about today. Self believe. Most of the motivation speakers now adays will just say anything to get the masses behind them. It upto to you to know what motivates you to pursue something & can you be able to do what you intend to do regardless of what people will say about you? People are motivated by different things: 1. Background- some will try to do well in their business or careers so that they can live a better life than where they came from. I will say this is a motivation that comes from the environment or surrounding 2. Ambition- some people are ambitious that is they have their own set goals that they want to achieve. I will ...

people all over the world are advised to keep off from gatherings & instead are  encouraged to stay at home so has to avoid getting covid19. But there are many ways you can keep yourself engaged during this period & hence avoid the boredom that comes with staying indoors. 1. Watching movies If you're a movie holic then this is the time to watch them . There are alot of movies on Netflix, ranging from action, romance & adventures. At least by doing that you can keep yourself busy. 2. Listening to music Almost everyone loves music. You can take this to listen to different type of music genres. Music will take away your mind from reality for sometime 3. Try cooking different kinds of foods. This is the time to try & cook food that you have never cooked before. You have the time to do that. As long as you have the recipe why not try to do that. 4. Gaming. This goes especially to men. You can try gaming online with your friends  or even with strangers th...

At this time in our country,covid19 is the talking points. Not only Kenya but all over the world. Different countries all over the world have taken various measures to curb the spread of the virus. Some have decided to have a total lockdown in their countries. Such countries are Russia, USA, Italy & China just to mention but afew. If Kenya decides to have total lockdown then it will be a bad move . I will give various reasons why I am against this move if it comes to that. One of the reasons is that our citizens most of them are very poor. They don't have enough money to buy food in bulk when it comes to the total lockdown. You can't say that, just because other countries are doing that we should adopt it .If you look at those countries most of it's citizens are rich , they are capable of surviving for months because they can afford to buy food. Kenyas would starve to death. The other reason is that our economy cannot be compared with that of Western countries. Th...

One of the manifestos of Jubilee government when it was being voted in was building of Standard gauge railway which was to facilitate transport. It was to meant to facilitate transportation of goods & passangers from Mombasa to Nairobi & in few years time connect various cities in the country. Since it was constructed  it has come with various impact both negative & positive. I will go through some of it impacts briefly. Decongesting Mombasa city. Since it's construction there has been notable decrease in the number of trucks in county of Mombasa. Now few  trucks access the port through docks & shimanzi. Tourism promotion. There has been reduced cost of carrying passengers to and from Mombasa. Hence tourism has been given a major boost Environmental protection. With number of trucks reduced the environment has been preserved since there has been green gas reduction which is usually emitted by these trucks. Closure of trucking business. Trucks bus...