BRIEF BACKGROUND HISTORY
Eastleigh Secondary School was founded in 1952 under the name ' NEW ASIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL' to cater for the education of the Asian Community. It was originally built for the Pangani Parklands area. With the ensuing increase in demand for education, it was decided that the New Asian Secondary School be moved to a new site in Eastleigh area. Construction work for this new school was finalised in 1956 and on 6th. October 1956, the then Director of Education Mr. W.J.D. Wadley formally opened it under a new name of Eastleigh Secondary School.
As recently as in 1981, the school remained an 'O' level five stream institution. In 1981, the then Ministry of Higher Education granted 'A' level status to the school (Form 5 and 6). On 14th. September 1983, at the school's Annual Speech & Prize Giving day. the then Permanent secretary - Ministry of Education formally changed the school's name from Eastleigh Secondary School to Eastleigh High School (EHS).
EASTLEIGH HIGH SCHOOL TODAY
With the introduction of the 8;4;4 system of education and the emphasis on cost-sharing for the financing of education in the country, the school has undergone several changes. The Government has continued its support in provision of the teaching staff while the parents have beeen expected to provide for the physical facilities and equipment necessary in their school. As a result, the parents completed the construction of a school library and staff room block in 1994. The said parents have however been unable to equip the said library with books that are relevant to the new system of education due to financial constraints.
The school today is a multi-racial school with 850 students and a teaching staff of 54. It offers a wide and varied curriculum which includes pure sciences, metalwork technology, woodwork technology, principles of agriculture, mathematics, languages, religion and other social sciences and humanities. The performance in national exams is however below the expected standards. This has been as result of the financial inability of the parents to provide for the required facilities. Most of the parents are residents of the surrounding Mathare and Eastlands slum areas and are financially handicapped to the extent they cannot afford the minimum fees required and have to rely on bursaries from the Government and well wishers. The once beautiful school now lacks lighting due to constant vandalism, the fencing is poor while the roofs leak. Parents have long wished to have a kitchen and dining hall facility at the school to ensure that every student takes lunch at school but this is still an idea that will take long to implement.
However, the picture is not all black. School spirit still exists particularly in sports. The school has produced notable personalities in sports in the recent past and continues to do so. Some of the names are;-
Steve Tikololo International cricketer - currently playing semi-professional cricket in South Africa.
Tom Tikololo International cricketer
Allan Odhiambo Harambee Stars soccer team
Bassanga Otieno Harambee Stars soccer team
Richard Asabe Harambee Stars soccer team
Peter Mbogo National volleyball team
Walter Njau Currently in Form 4. Has represented Nairobi Province in table tennis for 4 years.
Barry Ndinya Current champion in Lawn Tennis and has participated in various amateur tournaments
Hassan Dabasso Current Nairobi champion in Lawn tennis Martin Otieno Participant in National Athletics Champ.'96
Stephen Odhiambo Participant in National Athletics Champ.'96
CONCLUSION
It is my conviction that if this spirit is rekindled in all spheres of Eastleigh High School, we can together keep the fire burning and continue to be proud of this institution.
You are indeed a product of this school. Do not be ashamed of what it is today but please take this challenge and decide what should be done to regain its past glory. ASHANTENI
SANA.
J. R. MADANGUDA PRINCIPAL
WE PRESENT SOME MORE MEMORABLE PHOTOS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF EASTLEIGH SECONDAR SCHOOL FROM 1956 onwards
Untitled Document
50 years eastliegh high school reunion magazine
http://www.lcuk.org.uk/ESS/2006%20Reunion%20Magazine.pdf
GiffGaff
Saturday, 27 February 2010
Nairobi 1960 to 1962
i stumbled upon this wesbite with beautiful Nairobi pictures from the sixties
Nairobi 1960 to 1962
thanks
Nairobi 1960 to 1962
thanks
Thursday, 18 February 2010
The Mara in Pictures
The masai Mara in Pictures
Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Saturday Magazine
Adventures in Masai Mara
Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Saturday Magazine
Adventures in Masai Mara
Hoteliers’ disregard of law puts Mara ecosystem at risk
Kenya’s tourism industry has been placed under a global spotlight over the many hotels operating illegally in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
An inter-ministerial audit indicates the government is losing millions of dollars in unpaid taxes because many hotels operating in the reserve are not licensed, and a good number of them are a threat to the fragile ecosystem.
An audit in five government ministries and a similar number of national agencies concluded that, of the 108 units in the Greater Mara Ecosystem with almost 4,000 beds, only 29 per cent are in business legally. Yet, although the report was completed and presented to the government in March last year, little has been done about it.
After losing patience, the UK Federation of Tour Operators, a member of the influential International Federation of Tour Operators, wrote to the minister for Tourism Mr Najib Balala two weeks ago demanding to get a list of establishments operating illegally in the Mara.
Urgent matter
The letter, written by Nikki White of the federation, reads in part: “You will appreciate this matter has caused our members concern, and they need information to be able to anticipate any potential business implications. I trust, therefore, that you will treat this matter as urgent.”
However, by Monday this week, the minister had not responded to the letter. The federation of tour operators and its members are the point of contact for almost all tourism activities in Europe, and any negative advisory about Kenya abroad could leave a major dent on the local tourism sector.
The federation and its affiliates advocate good environmental management, safety for tourists and a fair compensation for tourist-receiving countries and their communities. However, the government audit, Report on the Inventory of Tourism Facilities in the Greater Mara Ecosystem, shows blatant environmental pollution and breaking of the law.
The situation in the Mara in so grave that Government teams compiling the report were denied access to two major facilities. “Because of low compliance with the law and regulations on licensing, taxation and ticketing, there is loss of revenue, while poor waste management is a source of pollution of the Mara ecosystem,” says the report.
The fact that only 29 per cent of the units meet legal requirements is cause for worry for tour operators since insurance companies may refuse to compensate possible injuries to guests staying at illegal establishments. But an official at the Ministry of Tourism said that, when he received the audit last year, the minister formed a taskforce to study it and make policy recommendations.
Mr Mwangi Gakunga, the public relations officer in the Tourism ministry, said the taskforce had since completed its work, and that its recommendations would be made public shortly once Mr Balala approves them. Mr Gakunga said the taskforce was mandated with coming up with an action plan for the Mara-Amboseli ecosystem following speculation over commercial dealings that did not sit well with the law.
This, he maintained, the team had successfully done. The detailed report indicates that the team identified 108 tourist facilities in the greater Maasai Mara game reserve — including lodges, eco-lodges, tented camps, hotels and bandas.
Although it is a legal requirement to have a Personal Identification Number in Kenya before being licensed to run a business, 48 of the facilities did not meet the requirement, and 69 did not have a VAT certificate, a fact that points to a massive loss of revenue.
Almost all of them (92) did not have the mandatory Environment Audit Assessment certification, while 98 did not have a physical plan. The wanton disregard of the law and set procedures as stipulated by the Hotel and Restaurants Act and the Tourism Industry Licensing Act does not end there.
Only 27 establishments of the 108 were found to be compliant with the Hotel and Restaurant Authority License, compared to 79 that did not. In addition, the report revealed that 51 businesses did not have the Single Business Permit. The audit says the quality of accommodation in these facilities is poor because of lack of standards and non-enforcement of existing regulations.
Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Hoteliers’ disregard of law puts Mara ecosystem at risk
An inter-ministerial audit indicates the government is losing millions of dollars in unpaid taxes because many hotels operating in the reserve are not licensed, and a good number of them are a threat to the fragile ecosystem.
An audit in five government ministries and a similar number of national agencies concluded that, of the 108 units in the Greater Mara Ecosystem with almost 4,000 beds, only 29 per cent are in business legally. Yet, although the report was completed and presented to the government in March last year, little has been done about it.
After losing patience, the UK Federation of Tour Operators, a member of the influential International Federation of Tour Operators, wrote to the minister for Tourism Mr Najib Balala two weeks ago demanding to get a list of establishments operating illegally in the Mara.
Urgent matter
The letter, written by Nikki White of the federation, reads in part: “You will appreciate this matter has caused our members concern, and they need information to be able to anticipate any potential business implications. I trust, therefore, that you will treat this matter as urgent.”
However, by Monday this week, the minister had not responded to the letter. The federation of tour operators and its members are the point of contact for almost all tourism activities in Europe, and any negative advisory about Kenya abroad could leave a major dent on the local tourism sector.
The federation and its affiliates advocate good environmental management, safety for tourists and a fair compensation for tourist-receiving countries and their communities. However, the government audit, Report on the Inventory of Tourism Facilities in the Greater Mara Ecosystem, shows blatant environmental pollution and breaking of the law.
The situation in the Mara in so grave that Government teams compiling the report were denied access to two major facilities. “Because of low compliance with the law and regulations on licensing, taxation and ticketing, there is loss of revenue, while poor waste management is a source of pollution of the Mara ecosystem,” says the report.
The fact that only 29 per cent of the units meet legal requirements is cause for worry for tour operators since insurance companies may refuse to compensate possible injuries to guests staying at illegal establishments. But an official at the Ministry of Tourism said that, when he received the audit last year, the minister formed a taskforce to study it and make policy recommendations.
Mr Mwangi Gakunga, the public relations officer in the Tourism ministry, said the taskforce had since completed its work, and that its recommendations would be made public shortly once Mr Balala approves them. Mr Gakunga said the taskforce was mandated with coming up with an action plan for the Mara-Amboseli ecosystem following speculation over commercial dealings that did not sit well with the law.
This, he maintained, the team had successfully done. The detailed report indicates that the team identified 108 tourist facilities in the greater Maasai Mara game reserve — including lodges, eco-lodges, tented camps, hotels and bandas.
Although it is a legal requirement to have a Personal Identification Number in Kenya before being licensed to run a business, 48 of the facilities did not meet the requirement, and 69 did not have a VAT certificate, a fact that points to a massive loss of revenue.
Almost all of them (92) did not have the mandatory Environment Audit Assessment certification, while 98 did not have a physical plan. The wanton disregard of the law and set procedures as stipulated by the Hotel and Restaurants Act and the Tourism Industry Licensing Act does not end there.
Only 27 establishments of the 108 were found to be compliant with the Hotel and Restaurant Authority License, compared to 79 that did not. In addition, the report revealed that 51 businesses did not have the Single Business Permit. The audit says the quality of accommodation in these facilities is poor because of lack of standards and non-enforcement of existing regulations.
Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Hoteliers’ disregard of law puts Mara ecosystem at risk
Monday, 15 February 2010
BBC News - Vodafone launch 'world's cheapest phone'
Mobile phone operator Vodafone has launched what it says is the "lowest-cost mobile phone on Earth".
The Vodafone 150, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will sell for "below $15" (£10) and is aimed at the developing world.
It will initially be launched in India, Turkey and eight African countries including Lesotho, Kenya and Ghana.
The UN predicts that mobile ownership will reach 5bn in 2010, with most growth in the developing world.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) said that demand was being driven by people using their phones to access banking and mobile health services, the ITU said.
"Even the simplest, low-end mobile phone can do so much to improve healthcare in the developing world," said ITU secretary general Dr Hamadoun Toure.
For example, he said, SMS can be used to "deliver instructions on when and how to take complex medication such as anti-retrovirals or vaccines".
"It's such a simple thing to do, and yet it saves millions of dollars," he said.
Mobile phones have also become an increasingly popular way to transfer and save money in the developing world.
For example, a system known as M-Pesa in Kenya, which allows people to transfer money, now has around six million customers.
BBC News - Vodafone launch 'world's cheapest phone'
The Vodafone 150, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will sell for "below $15" (£10) and is aimed at the developing world.
It will initially be launched in India, Turkey and eight African countries including Lesotho, Kenya and Ghana.
The UN predicts that mobile ownership will reach 5bn in 2010, with most growth in the developing world.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) said that demand was being driven by people using their phones to access banking and mobile health services, the ITU said.
"Even the simplest, low-end mobile phone can do so much to improve healthcare in the developing world," said ITU secretary general Dr Hamadoun Toure.
For example, he said, SMS can be used to "deliver instructions on when and how to take complex medication such as anti-retrovirals or vaccines".
"It's such a simple thing to do, and yet it saves millions of dollars," he said.
Mobile phones have also become an increasingly popular way to transfer and save money in the developing world.
For example, a system known as M-Pesa in Kenya, which allows people to transfer money, now has around six million customers.
BBC News - Vodafone launch 'world's cheapest phone'
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Don’t be Fooled, know the process of buying property
Many buyers of property, especially the ones living and working abroad have fallen prey to friends and relatives who have claimed to be good in buying and sale of land and property, only to run away with money once it has been sent home. Others who have used their uncles and aunts claiming to know brokers and agents have been left disappointed when the property is registered under names different from the rightful owners.
Many trusting Kenyans out there are finding themselves in trouble over cases of fraud and theft committed by trusted friends and relatives. However,purchasing property need not be such a problematic experience.
There are legally laid down procedures for this important decision, which makes the process much easier more comfortable and protect the would be buyer from losing not only their hard earned cash but their valuable time as well. Here are some steps to take;
Get a lawyer and an agent:
In case you intend to buy a property you know too little about, involve a property agent of repute. He or she will guide you in identifying the most suitable property for your needs and resources. Involve them in the purchase arrangements too.
It is also important to involve a lawyer at this stage to avoid seeking legal help after things go wrong or should a deal turn sour. This would be more lengthy and expensive besides being traumatizing. Lawyers can be fraudulent too but the law protects the investor against the whims of a wayward lawyer. The Law Society of Kenya is a place where you could seek redress for a wayward lawyer.
Verify the property:
Once you have a lawyer and an agent, arrange for a search for the property you have identified. You will need to value it and establish if it had any problems with its ownership. You could start your search by visiting the relevant government offices and perusing through the books to verify salient aspects of the property or you could pay for the service and wait for a day if in Nairobi or 7 days if out of Nairobi. Government verification is important, for should the property turn out to have problems, the purchaser will receive a full refund from the government.
Start documentation:
After verification, instruct your lawyer to draft documentation to start the transaction. If the seller also has a lawyer representing him/her he /she will do the same. At this stage, the transaction is still not binding and change of thought will not lead to losses for you. The seller will also be sure of your keen interest in the property.
The Negotiation Stage:
The secret to make savings at this stage is to be extremely patient. Negotiations are usually characterized by delays, offers, counter offers as well as laying on the table all arguments on why the property should attract good prices versus why the buyer should pay less.
It is a very rigorous stage. It involves a lot of bargaining. Lawyers advice against premature decisions before giving consideration to all the pros and cons of the property or even committing to one that is overpriced.
Negotiations with the seller will include such things as date of entry(the dates on which you will obtain the legal authority of the property in exchange for the negotiated amount and payment terms), items to be included in the purchase and guarantees.
Negotiations are usually successful when both parties work towards the realization of a good deal. They need to be honest, invest time in the process, as well as adhere to strictly laid down legal procedures to avoid problems.
Your lawyer should help you deal with these issues and once they are resolved, you will have a binding contract for he purchase.
Contract signing:
As the contract is drawn, the lawyer should take you through the different clauses to explain their significance and implications. This stage may pose a challenge to the buyer since legal jargon may prove difficult leading one to commit to matters they do not understand fully.
The all too trusting or naive buyer may disregard legal help with disastrous results. He may think he can interpret the clauses on his own or that he can draw up a contract or decide to skip on the lawyer’s fee. Before signing the contract, the lawyer should check the titles and report to you any ‘title burdens’
These may include conditions which will have to be obeyed by any owner of the property like an obligation to pay regular amounts of repair costs or a restriction on the uses to which the property can be put as per the governing law.
Transfer process:
Once the contract is signed by both parties, it means that you are now bound and that the property is yours legally but it is not until the transfer process is complete that you will have the full rights to the property. This involves transferring the deed of ownership into your name. It however be some time before the property is registered in your name in the Kenyan legal system.
At the conclusion of the deal, there are other related matters in which you may consider your lawyer’s assistance. Such issues may include: drawing up a will or even partnership deed with a co-purchaser.
Don’t be Fooled, know the process of buying property
Many trusting Kenyans out there are finding themselves in trouble over cases of fraud and theft committed by trusted friends and relatives. However,purchasing property need not be such a problematic experience.
There are legally laid down procedures for this important decision, which makes the process much easier more comfortable and protect the would be buyer from losing not only their hard earned cash but their valuable time as well. Here are some steps to take;
Get a lawyer and an agent:
In case you intend to buy a property you know too little about, involve a property agent of repute. He or she will guide you in identifying the most suitable property for your needs and resources. Involve them in the purchase arrangements too.
It is also important to involve a lawyer at this stage to avoid seeking legal help after things go wrong or should a deal turn sour. This would be more lengthy and expensive besides being traumatizing. Lawyers can be fraudulent too but the law protects the investor against the whims of a wayward lawyer. The Law Society of Kenya is a place where you could seek redress for a wayward lawyer.
Verify the property:
Once you have a lawyer and an agent, arrange for a search for the property you have identified. You will need to value it and establish if it had any problems with its ownership. You could start your search by visiting the relevant government offices and perusing through the books to verify salient aspects of the property or you could pay for the service and wait for a day if in Nairobi or 7 days if out of Nairobi. Government verification is important, for should the property turn out to have problems, the purchaser will receive a full refund from the government.
Start documentation:
After verification, instruct your lawyer to draft documentation to start the transaction. If the seller also has a lawyer representing him/her he /she will do the same. At this stage, the transaction is still not binding and change of thought will not lead to losses for you. The seller will also be sure of your keen interest in the property.
The Negotiation Stage:
The secret to make savings at this stage is to be extremely patient. Negotiations are usually characterized by delays, offers, counter offers as well as laying on the table all arguments on why the property should attract good prices versus why the buyer should pay less.
It is a very rigorous stage. It involves a lot of bargaining. Lawyers advice against premature decisions before giving consideration to all the pros and cons of the property or even committing to one that is overpriced.
Negotiations with the seller will include such things as date of entry(the dates on which you will obtain the legal authority of the property in exchange for the negotiated amount and payment terms), items to be included in the purchase and guarantees.
Negotiations are usually successful when both parties work towards the realization of a good deal. They need to be honest, invest time in the process, as well as adhere to strictly laid down legal procedures to avoid problems.
Your lawyer should help you deal with these issues and once they are resolved, you will have a binding contract for he purchase.
Contract signing:
As the contract is drawn, the lawyer should take you through the different clauses to explain their significance and implications. This stage may pose a challenge to the buyer since legal jargon may prove difficult leading one to commit to matters they do not understand fully.
The all too trusting or naive buyer may disregard legal help with disastrous results. He may think he can interpret the clauses on his own or that he can draw up a contract or decide to skip on the lawyer’s fee. Before signing the contract, the lawyer should check the titles and report to you any ‘title burdens’
These may include conditions which will have to be obeyed by any owner of the property like an obligation to pay regular amounts of repair costs or a restriction on the uses to which the property can be put as per the governing law.
Transfer process:
Once the contract is signed by both parties, it means that you are now bound and that the property is yours legally but it is not until the transfer process is complete that you will have the full rights to the property. This involves transferring the deed of ownership into your name. It however be some time before the property is registered in your name in the Kenyan legal system.
At the conclusion of the deal, there are other related matters in which you may consider your lawyer’s assistance. Such issues may include: drawing up a will or even partnership deed with a co-purchaser.
Don’t be Fooled, know the process of buying property
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Manchester City frustrated as McDonald Mariga joins Inter Milan | Manchester City - Times Online
Manchester City’s delight at signing Adam Johnson, the England Under-21 winger, from Middlesbrough on Monday night was tempered by the collapse of a bid to buy McDonald Mariga from Parma.
City had agreed a £7 million fee last week with the Italian club for Mariga, the Kenya midfield player, but despite spending three days preparing their case for a work permit, the Premier League club’s appeal was rejected in less than ten minutes at a hearing in London yesterday, much to their dismay.
Mariga had also been tracked throughout the transfer window by José Mourinho, the Inter Milan coach, and, with the City deal dead in the water, the Italian club moved swiftly to sign the player.
City had also hoped to sign Fernando Gago, the Real Madrid midfield player, but the Spanish club refused to allow him to join on loan until the end of the season, even though City had promised to sign him permanently for €17 million (about £14.8 million) in the summer.
Manchester City frustrated as McDonald Mariga joins Inter Milan | Manchester City - Times Online: "Manchester City’s delight at signing Adam Johnson, the England Under-21 winger, from Middlesbrough on Monday night was tempered by the collapse of a bid to buy McDonald Mariga from Parma.
City had agreed a £7 million fee last week with the Italian club for Mariga, the Kenya midfield player, but despite spending three days preparing their case for a work permit, the Premier League club’s appeal was rejected in less than ten minutes at a hearing in London yesterday, much to their dismay.
Mariga had also been tracked throughout the transfer window by José Mourinho, the Inter Milan coach, and, with the City deal dead in the water, the Italian club moved swiftly to sign the player.
City had also hoped to sign Fernando Gago, the Real Madrid midfield player, but the Spanish club refused to allow him to join on loan until the end of the season, even though City had promised to sign him permanently for €17 million (about £14.8 million) in the summer."
City had agreed a £7 million fee last week with the Italian club for Mariga, the Kenya midfield player, but despite spending three days preparing their case for a work permit, the Premier League club’s appeal was rejected in less than ten minutes at a hearing in London yesterday, much to their dismay.
Mariga had also been tracked throughout the transfer window by José Mourinho, the Inter Milan coach, and, with the City deal dead in the water, the Italian club moved swiftly to sign the player.
City had also hoped to sign Fernando Gago, the Real Madrid midfield player, but the Spanish club refused to allow him to join on loan until the end of the season, even though City had promised to sign him permanently for €17 million (about £14.8 million) in the summer.
Manchester City frustrated as McDonald Mariga joins Inter Milan | Manchester City - Times Online: "Manchester City’s delight at signing Adam Johnson, the England Under-21 winger, from Middlesbrough on Monday night was tempered by the collapse of a bid to buy McDonald Mariga from Parma.
City had agreed a £7 million fee last week with the Italian club for Mariga, the Kenya midfield player, but despite spending three days preparing their case for a work permit, the Premier League club’s appeal was rejected in less than ten minutes at a hearing in London yesterday, much to their dismay.
Mariga had also been tracked throughout the transfer window by José Mourinho, the Inter Milan coach, and, with the City deal dead in the water, the Italian club moved swiftly to sign the player.
City had also hoped to sign Fernando Gago, the Real Madrid midfield player, but the Spanish club refused to allow him to join on loan until the end of the season, even though City had promised to sign him permanently for €17 million (about £14.8 million) in the summer."
Calcio Debate: Inter New Boy McDonald Mariga - The Bargain Buy Of The January Sales - Goal.com
Opportunism was what took McDonald Mariga to Appiano Gentile this week… opportunism, and the kinks in the UK government’s work permit system. But whatever alternatives Inter may have looked at first, and whatever put the kibosh on Manchester City’s attempts to sign the Kenyan, the Nerazzurri have landed themselves an absolute bargain.
There are certainly some comparisons to be made between this deal and the one which saw Sulley Muntari land in Milan in 2008. The Ghanaian had built up a hefty amount of Serie A experience, playing 125 games for Udinese before landing a €7 million switch to Premier League side Portsmouth. A successful year on the south coast under Harry Redknapp was enough to persuade Massimo Moratti to part with €15.5m for the then 24-year-old, and he has been a valuable addition during his 18 months at Inter so far.Calcio Debate: Inter New Boy McDonald Mariga - The Bargain Buy Of The January Sales - Goal.com
There are certainly some comparisons to be made between this deal and the one which saw Sulley Muntari land in Milan in 2008. The Ghanaian had built up a hefty amount of Serie A experience, playing 125 games for Udinese before landing a €7 million switch to Premier League side Portsmouth. A successful year on the south coast under Harry Redknapp was enough to persuade Massimo Moratti to part with €15.5m for the then 24-year-old, and he has been a valuable addition during his 18 months at Inter so far.Calcio Debate: Inter New Boy McDonald Mariga - The Bargain Buy Of The January Sales - Goal.com
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