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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA BRINGS DOWN CAR DEALERS PARKING LOT

This comes after car dealerships in Ganjoni area, Mombasa fails to adhere to the notice given by the Inspectorate leading to demolishing of their parking.

They were given time to remove their vehicles to safe zone. Straight Outta Mombasa learnt that the parking zone were built on road reserves and the owners failed to pay parking rates an act which led to the demolishing.


Some of the car dealership felt it was not right and as we were preparing this story they had gone to the court and seek for court order.


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DANDORA STADIUM TAKING SHAPE

•Grand opening is set for July.
•4 more state of the art to be constructed.
•The only thing that could delay us is sudden weather change.
•Construction of Dandora Stadium is part of my promises.

Mombasa County Government H.E Hassan Ali Joho leading the official opening of Uwanja wa Mbuzi Stadium in 2017.

Courtesy:Site Manager.
GRAND OPENING.
The contractor is set for July for the opening of the first Stadium to be built by the County Government of Nairobi.
"From experience, the only things that could prevent us from ending this project on time is maybe monetory issues or sudden weather change which so far do not seem to be a hinderance," stated Justus Musembi the supervising engineer from the contractors Scanjet Construction Company Limited.

CAPACITY.
Dandora stadium will have a sitting capacity of 3000, strong steel structures to hold the terraces on either side of the Fifa standard pitch (100m x 64m at the chalk-line) are already standing strongly, bolstered by bolts and magic gum that turns into concrete-like solid minutes after gunned to fill gaps left by the bolts at the surface to give it strength necessary to endure any tension.

The stadium has so far employed youths from the area including women.  Nairobi city Governor Mike Sonko had earlier promised that the modern stadium will be opened  by July to pave way for a major football tournament for all the 17 sub-counties in Nairobi.

"Construction of the Dandora Stadium is part of my promises to people of Nairobi during my campaigns. My administration will also construct four other sports facilities in Kihumbuini, Woodley, Jacaranda and Kariakor," said the Governor.

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ISLAMIC SHARIAH IN FINANCING

What is Islamic Shariah Financing?

 Shariah banking/financing is the process of ensuring that financial product of service complies with Islamic legal precepts and principals, either by its conforming to one degree or another or by not violating the same.

Islamic shariah compliant banking is a fast growing segment of the financial sector in Kenya. The banking industry has shown impressive growth rates although from a very low base. Currently, convectional banks in Kenya such as National Bank and Standard Chattered are already extending to Islamic Shariah through 'National Amanah' & 'Sadiq'.

 The basic sources of shariah financing can be found in the Qur'an and hadith and sunnah of Prophet Mohammed(p.b.u.h) which can interpreted by jurists and interpreters of the Islamic law.

 The shariah financing prohibits Riba (interest) which is a main feature of the Islamic law. It extends to areas such as retail, commercial and private sectors.
SIMPLE STRUCTURE OF ISLAMIC BANKING
Islamic banking and finance is not different from convectional banking, only that the structures are based on the shariah principles. It is the difference that makes the auditing and supervision of Islamic finance different from convectional banking systems.

Shariah compliant institutions in Kenya are overseen by Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) which plays a key role in the audit and governance frame work.

In the Islamic financing institution model, is an assets-backed type of financing where some of the things found in convectional financing are left out;

1.Maysir (Gambling)
This is discouraged in Islamic finance because of the gain is unlawful and cannot be classified as Rizq.

2.Riba (Interest)
In Islamic finance, Riba feature is highly shunned upon due to the fact that the sum earned is not in compliance with Islamic Shariah and sunnahs of Jurists.

3.Gharar (Uncertainty)
In finance uncertainty is the probabilities that cannot be implied to a set of circumstances that cannot be measured or quantified. This should not be confused with risk as risk can be quantified and it is measurable.

CONCLUSION.
Shariah financing seeks to amend the faults of convectional banking through religion and the Sunnah of the Pioneers of Islam. This type of trade ensures that one gets his money in an honest, clean and measurable way whereby it has no claim of any sort of the fore mentioned faults found in convectional financing.

For Muslims, the prescribed laws are good for their day to day trades and ensures both religious and financial profits.


[Article prepared by Said Omar]
Saidkimutai040@gmail.com 


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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE GOES DOWN AFTER TAKEOFF

Ethiopian Airline plane Boeing 737 crashes 6 minutes after takeoff in Addis Ababa near a town called Bishoftu en-route to Nairobi, Kenya. Ethiopian state TV confirms 149 passengers and 8 crew  on board lost their lives.

The plane is said to have been bought by the Company 4 months ago from Boeing Air planes.

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed on Twitter has sent his condolences. "On behalf the Government and The people of Ethiopia we would like to send and express our condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones."

Boeing Air planes is aware of the accident and is looking on report from Addis Ababa and closely monitoring the situations.

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COUNTY TO INSPECT ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESS ROAD

The 1.3KM road which connects Old Malindi and Anwarali Vikwatani road, it will be upgraded to cabro paving block with drainage system.
The Governor said this at Mtopanga Ward, Kisauni sub-county soon after arriving from the Middle-East.



 The people of Kisauni and JOHO lovers' welcomed their son and leader to his former Constituency where he was accompanied with County Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Development, Mr. Taufiq Balala, Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki, Likoni law maker, Mishi Mboko and former Kisauni Mp Rashid Bedzimba.



The agenda started off development but later took shift to political where the County Boss was 'appointing powers' to the area former Mp who lost to Hon. Ali Mbogo whose major drive and agenda was Elimu Kwanza.
The area residents complaint of bursaries were not sufficient and those benefiting from it are few.
Govorner Joho ordered the former Mp to work on the matter and these were his sentiments.


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MOMBASA COUNTY TRAFFIC MARSHAL HARASSED


February 5, at Buxton area a Mombasa County traffic marshal whose name is still unknown was harassed by a law breaker.
It is believed that the traffic officer took the law breaker's car key which made him loose temper.

The drama attracted the attention of other road users which later led to traffic congestion at the busy road.
Other traffic marshals came to rescue of their colleague who was having a hard time.

The Mombasa County Traffic Unit has been criticized for under taking mandate which is not theirs after Kenya Police Traffic Commander early 2017 threatened to withdraw all traffic marshals in the County but later the move was found malicious.

Straight Outta Coast would like to recognize the efforts and hard work which these officers put each day out there on busy roads to ensure flow of traffic in the County is fair to all road users and urge fellow Citizens to provide a conducive working environment and support where necessary.


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KENYA NURSES NURSING THEIR POCKETS

KNUN S.G Seth Panyako addressing the press.
Kenya National Union of Nurses Secretary General on January 31 called for a Countrywide strike starting from Monday, February 4. This is after the 23 Counties have failed to show interest in implementing the collective bargaining agreement signed on November 2017.

According to the Union's SG, Seth Panyako stated only three counties will not be affected where they have implemented the return to work formula. They include; Mombasa, Machakos and Migori County.

 Counties that will be affected with the first strike this year are, Kisumu, Muranga, Embu, Kisii, Nairobi, Kiambu, Garissa, Homabay and Elgeyo.

February 4 strike comes after the Union postponed it from December 9 last year to give room for talks. "After cross-analysis from various counties, the statistics indicate that most of the counties indeed factored allowances in their financial year 2018-2019. We blame the SRC for not acting appropriately," Panyako said. 
Nurses at a previous strike.

 The nurses are demanding the implementation of the return to work formula that requires the government to provide nursing services allowance to be implemented in three phases.

 For the financial year 2018-2019, they should get Sh 23,000 while for the year 2019-2020 they will get Sh 26,500 and Sh 30,000 for 2020-2021. Also demanding for uniform allowance which was increased to Sh 5000 per year effective July 2018.

 Other Counties to be affected are Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, TransNzoia, Tharaka Nithi, Marsabit, Nyeri, Samburu, West Pokot, Kitui, Wajir, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Mandera and Elgeyo Marakwet.
 "Twenty counties promised to affect the pay by either at the end of this month or end of February hence will receive their strike notices from next week," he said.
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KENYA'S NEWEST PARK!

Mombasa County, popularly know as County 001 is soon having a new look just by its entry point, Kibarani area. The county government and Ministry of environment and forestry has partnered to bring change by bringing up a Park that will host its residents, domestic tourist and hopefully boost the numbers of foreign tourists who visit the Beach City.


This is after the County Boss, Gvrn. Hassan Ali Joho ordered County's Dr. Godfrey Nyongesa Nato the CECM, Environment, Waste Management & Energy Dept. to stop dumping of waste at the Kibarani which has been a dumping site for almost fifty years.


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IS IT KENYA FIRST OR MT. KENYA REGION FIRST?

On March 9th 2018 President Uhuru Kenyatta and Rtd. Prime Minister Raila Odinga made the famous 'handshake' that brought change in the Kenya landscape. Business came back normalcy, tourist numbers rose, it brought back political stability which shaky  and the country was recognized internationally.
(Photo courtesy of nation.co.ke)

Today, 9th January 2019 the President's people and die hard supporters are unhappy with the President for his recent moves and remarks and most definitely the style of leadership.
This is after the president launched a beautification of Mama Ngina Drive in collaboration with the County government, now the Mt. Kenya region leaders are unhappy; complaining the presidency has done no development in the region.
 (Photo courtesy of i.g @joho_001)
President Uhuru was quick to defend himself stating that the well-being of the Nation comes first and what his government is doing is delivering development despite the regions and where leaders come from.
(Video Courtesy of youtube Citizen Digital)
What are your comments on this and your view with the current political temperatures? 
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NAIROBI CITY GOVERNOR DEFENDS HIS ENGLISH


Mike Gideon Mbuvi alias Sonko. His speech at the Blue Economy Conference held at the Capital, was one of its kind. The Governor came with a 'new style' where he stated Mr. President's name 'Kenyarra' and Nairobi 'Ciri' as he welcomed the delegates from Africa and outside Africa.

The speech went viral on social media platforms and Kenyans On Twitter were unhappy but H.E the governor defended his remarks at a Jumuiya Ya Kaunti za Pwani meeting hosted Mombasa County Boss, Hassan Ali Joho in Nairobi.

He said his speech was based on welcoming the International delegates and wanted them to feel at home.

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