NSE Investement Challange

The NSE Investment Challenge 2011 is an online simulation of live trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Each participating team will get Kshs 1 million virtual startup capital to trade with using the NSE real time prices for a period of 3 months. The winner will be the team with the highest portfolio value.

Eligible participants pay Kshs. 200.00 and are Public & Private University students and College students.

Prizes are internships, cash prizes to purchase shares and certificates.

The year 2011 timetable is as stated below;

* March to April 2011-Launch ceremony and students'Registration period
* May to July 2011 - Competition period
* August 2011 -Judging and awards ceremony

OBJECTIVES:

* To encourage the culture of thrift or saving amongst the youth.
* To assist in investing this savings in productive enterprises e.g through the NSE
* To teach the risks and gains involved while trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
* To popularize stock trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange with the Kenyan youth.
* To enhance financial management and entrepreneurial skills among the Kenyan youth.

Be That Smart Youth

If you wish to participate, register with NSE

Click: https://stf.younginvestors.co.ke/nsechallenge/register.php

High schools upgrade not stopped, says PS

The government appeared to backtrack on a decision to stop the upgrading of provincial schools to national ones.
Education permanent secretary James Ole Kiyiapi said the final decision would depend on the recommendations of the Task Force on Education.
The PS was quoted on Monday saying that leading provincial schools would not be upgraded and that new national schools would be built.
He said on Tuesday that there has been no formal resolution on how more national schools will be created.
The taskforce is expected to complete its work by September, which means the new national schools will not be ready for this year’s candidates as the government pledged at the beginning of the year. He said the government has had three options.
They include:

1. promotion of selected provincial schools in every county or 
2. building of national school wings within these selected schools.
3. The third option would be to build new national schools where no provincial schools exists.

“We are still exploring how to create these schools. The taskforce will help us know whether we remain with district schools or change to county schools, but it would be desirable to remain with national schools,” he said.

However, meeting the taskforce in Nairobi to review its progress, Prof Kiyiapi said that while the government intends to have more national schools, it will let the recommendations of the committee to prevail.
The country has only 18 national schools, which admit 4,000 students. Early this year, the ministry announced plans to create more of these schools, but some key people like retired president Daniel Moi opposed the move.
The idea was to pick at least two schools, one for boys and the other for girls, from each county and promote them to national schools.
The country needs at least 30 national schools by next year for the first batch of those to be created to enhance national cohesion., he said.
The 35-member task force was formed in February to review the education system from the curriculum, regulations, management and financing of education in the country in line with the new Constitution. It is expected to issue a report by July.
The taskforce chaired by a former Moi University vice-chancellor, Prof Douglas Odhiambo, draws members from academia, ministry and education parastatals such as Kenyan National Examination Council, religious leaders, journalists and parents.

Call To all Baringo County Youth: Participate in The National Youth Council Elections 2011

The Baringo Change Makers is calling on Baringo County youth aged between 18-35 years to register and actively participate in the National Youth Council elections slated for April and May 2011. The National Youth Council is being set up in pursuant to the National Youth Council Act 2009 and the National Youth Policy 2006.

According to the Guidelines on the elections of youth representatives to the National Youth Council, the elections that will be held at the sub-location up to the provincial levels are meant to facilitate the process of electing 16 youth representatives to the National Youth Council. Youth are meant to register with the youth officers in the sub-location if they intend to take part in the National Youth Council elections.

other youths will be voting, will you?

Considering the significance of the National Youth Council, youth participation in the National Youth Council elections is essential for the following reasons:

1. The elections would help identify leaders who can transform the National Youth Council into an independent, responsive and effective institution:

Although the National Youth Council Act that was legislated in 2009 which was meant to ensure effective implementation of the Kenya National Youth Policy 2006 it has fallen quite short of the goal. As it is the National Youth Council Act and its operationalization mechanisms do not afford the youth the proposed and desired National Youth Council.

For a National Youth Council to be effective it has to be independent, youth led and credible. But as it is, the National Youth Council proposed by the National Youth Council Act 2009 is largely Government and with facilitative rather than representative mandates and might not cater for youth interest effectively. And it will never as long as it remains the way it is.

Youth need to elect credible representatives to the National Youth Council who can assure the youth of their commitment to transform the National Youth Council into a reliable, youth led, independent, responsive, effective and sustainable institution.

2. Election of credible youth leaders

The National Youth Council elections provides youth with a rare opportunity to elect youth leaders who could be viewed as representative of youth leadership at the council but also at the national mainstream arena. It comes at a time when Kenyans are somewhat skeptic of youth leadership. This is an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their ability to Govern.

Youth should use the opportunity to revive confidence in youth leadership by electing youth representatives who meet the standard of leadership as provided for in Chapter Six of the constitution.

3. Youth participation is essential to avoid government and political interference:

There are fears that politicians are keen to have their point men and women in the National Youth Council. If that is allowed to happen then the National Youth Council will be composed of people keen to serve the politicians and not youth.

As long as youth fail to take charge of the process through active participation, politicians will hi jack the process. Youth participation in the National Youth Council elections will enable the youth to get credible leaders who shall serve the interest of the youth and not politicians nor the government.

4. National Youth Council will serve as the officially recognized youth representative and negotiator:

It is envisaged that once constituted, the National Youth Council will be the official youth representative for the Kenyan youth at various levels. NYC is expected to regulate, coordinate and facilitate activities and initiatives relating to youth. Most importantly, section 4 (k) of the National Youth Council Act 2009 states that the NYC shall act as a voice and bridge to ensure that the Government and other policy makers are kept informed of the views and aspirations of the youth.

tujihamasishe, let us be informed...youths in the rest of Kenya are getting informed

Youth participation is essential in the formation of the National Youth Council to bolster its legitimacy and the confidence of the youth leaders to fulfill the outlined mandate and expectations of the youth.

5. National Youth Council could provide an opportunity to deal with challenges facing the youth in Kenya:

Youth in Kenya face myriad socio-economic problems that include unemployment, underemployment, HIV/Aids, poverty, lack and poor quality of education, poor access to health services, lack of decent livelihoods amongst others. The National Youth Council with proper leadership could provide a unique opportunity to support and advance wellbeing of youth by dealing with some of the challenges. Section 4 (d) states that the National Youth Council shall mobilize resources to support and fund youth programmes and initiatives. Similarly, section 4(e) mandates the National Youth Council to lobby for legislation on issues affecting the youth.

6. National Youth Council to ensure promotion and protection of the rights of youth

The National Youth Council in its mandate....is meant to ensure promotion and protection of the rights of the youth. Section 4 (i) states that the National Youth Council shall formulate guidelines that protect the youth against any form of abuse and manipulation. According to section 16 (2) (d) (v) of the NYC Act 2009, one of the principal bodies in the Youth Advisory Board will be Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.

7. Youth leadership, participation and representation in decision making:

The National Youth Council presents youth with an opportunity to participate in the process of decision making and policy development. According to section 4(n), the National Youth Council is meant to ensure inclusion of youths in decision making bodies, boards, agencies and other public institutions. Through the National Youth Council, youth will be able to determine their development and that of the society at large.

8. Empower the Youth to contribute meaningfully to their development and that of the society:

National Youth Council is expected to empower the youth to contribute meaningfully to their development and that of the society at large. Section 4(o) mandates the National Youth Council to ensure establishment and access of Youth Development Fund and other devolved funds that target the youth. Section 4 (d) states that the National Youth Council shall mobilize resources to support and fund youth programmes and initiatives.

9. Enhanced partnership between youth and other stakeholders for greater achievement:

Let it not we hijacked by politicians...no harm intended

National Youth Council could contribute to strengthening of both state and non-state actors for youth development. According to section 4(f), National Youth Council is expected to liaise with other organizations to ensure that the youth gain access to resources and services appropriate to their needs.

10. Support to young women:

The National Youth Council supports young women to take their rightful place in the society and development. According to section 5(h), at least 3 slots of the 16 youth positions in the Council are meant for female gender. According to section 21 of the guidelines on the election of youth representatives to the National Youth Council, the Election Supervisory Committee is expected to ensure that no more than two thirds of the youth representatives are of the same gender. Similarly and according to section 28 of the guidelines on the election of youth representatives to the National Youth Council, youth are required to consider gender in election of youth representatives.

11. Recognition of Youth with Disability:

Section 5 (h) provides for at least 1 slot in the 16 positions for youth representatives to the National Youth Council for youth with disability. According to section 28 of the guidelines on the election of youth representatives to the National Youth Council, youth are required to consider issues of disability in election of youth representatives. Section 16 (2) (d) (vii) of the NYC Act 2009, one of the principal bodies in the Youth Advisory Board will be representation of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.

12. National Youth Council Act is propped by principles and values underlying the National Youth Policy

The key principles and values that underpin the National Youth Policy and National Youth Council Act include; Respect of cultural belief systems and ethical values, equity and accessibility, gender inclusiveness, good governance and mainstreaming youth issues. The principles and values are essential for youth development as well as the advancement of the society.

S001/004/2010: THE SAGANA RESOLUTION ON YOUTH AND LEADERSHIP IN BARINGO AND IN KENYA

The Third National Youth Conference on Climate Change where the Youth of Baringo and others from across Kenya signed the S001/004/2010: Sagana Resolution On Youth and Leadership in Kenya

We, the YOUNG PEOPLE of Kenya;

Being part of an ongoing search for alternative leadership, gathered at Malta Camp Sagana from 3rd- 5th September 2010 representing youth organizations, networks and movements at local and national levels.

In the desire to seize the optimism and a renewed sense of patriotism ushered in by the ratification of the new Constitution;

APPRECIATING the bad state of our country’s leadership, governance and environment;

RECOGNISING the numerous opportunities and challenges existing in our country Kenya;

REALISING the place of intrinsic values of integrity, selflessness, patriotism, honesty and self-drive;

DETERMINED to address these challenges and exploit the opportunities;

COMMITED to establishing a movement of conscientious young leaders, ready to lay down all else in the best interest of our communities and motherland Kenya;

HAVING held authentic dialogues between and amongst ourselves;

HEREBY do commit ourselves to;

1.0 Having a NEW HEART that demonstrates; Roho Mpya
1.01 A willingness to change for the better
1.02 A commitment to develop new values and virtues
1.03 A spirit devoid of selfish concerns and arrogant pursuit of parochial interests.
1.04 A Character that is truly dead to corruption and indifference
1.03 A Commitment to uplifting one another
1.04 A Genuine concern for all disadvantaged persons and groups
1.05 Resilience in the face of ALL adversity
1.06 A Consistency of Passion for a Better Kenya

2.0 Having a NEW PURPOSE that demonstrates;
2.01 An unrelenting Pursuit for Excellence in all that we do
2.02 A commitment to Empowering and equipping fellow youth at all levels
2.03 A commitment to maximizing our Potential as youth
2.04 A Commitment to add value to our communities and Country
2.03 Alternative leadership that is committed to being green in every thing we do and say

3.0 Having a NEW ATTITUDE that demonstrates;
3.01 A capacity to be open-minded, accommodative and tolerant of others irrespective of their
faith, gender, age, status etc
3.02 An ability to self-motivate and to embrace an optimistic spirit. . .
3.03 An acceptance of our obligation to be good stewards of our environment.
3.04 Progressive youth leadership at all levels.

4.0 Taking on NEW RESPONSIBILITIES that include;
4.01 Actively participating in governance processes
4.02 Role playing
4.03 Promoting accountability and integrity
4.04 Providing creative solutions to the problems and challenges we face in our communities
and Country
4.05 Taking personal responsibility as leaders at all times.
4.06 Offering opportunities to others for Mentorship
4.07 Encouraging healthy partnerships and friendships between youth and organizations
4.08 Persistently engaging in civil dialogue.

5.0 Cultivating NEW FRIENDSHIPS based on; Urafiki Mpya
5.01 ‘Green’ Values and beliefs
5.02 Intrinsic human values
5.03 Networking
5.04 Viewing people as resources
5.05 Healthy friendships
5.06 Compromises-meeting others halfway
5.07 Sharing time with others who may need our inspiration and helping them unconditionally

6.0 Forging a NEW CONFIDENCE that;
6.01 Believes in oneself and in the power of what you can do.
6.02 Influences things through positive contributions
6.03 Challenges traditional wisdom and retrogressive status quo.
6.04 Upholds justice and dignity at all times.

7.0 Setting NEW AMBITIONS aimed at;
7.01 Achieving higher than the norms
7.02 Engaging in civil activism and positive and aggressive advocacy to cause desired change
7.03 Looking beyond our comfort zones
7.04 Eradicating poverty through creative and innovative youth-led initiatives
7.05 Offering support to youth in neighboring countries especially those ravaged by war such as
Somalia and Sudan.

8.0 Tapping into NEW RESOURCES including;
8.01 Individuals who are the greatest resource which can be mobilized for a new beginning thus
the need to develop, motivate and channel human capital more productively
8.02 Information which must be carefully channeled to make an impact
8.03 Natural resources
8.04 Personal attributes
8.05 The acquisition of prudent personal financial management and time management skills.
8.06 Peer audits to check on our progress

9.0 Enhancing NEW GENEROSITY that implies;
9.01 Giving oneself to a cause that involves sacrifice.
9.02 New ideas on making our community amenities better
9.03 Volunteerism at the grassroots level e.g. volunteer work in cleaning community markets.
9.04 Collective responsibility in society to preserve societal norms, progressive cultural practices
and maintain the moral fabric.

Conclusion

BELIEVING that indeed A NEW ‘GREEN’ KENYA is possible, a Kenya free of the shackles of the past, devoid of the mediocrity in the leadership of today, we steadfastly resolve to overcome the challenges we confront as we seek to realize this new leadership.

In this, we, the undersigned, do hereby commit to undertake the aforementioned to the best of our ability. Towards this, we will uphold our Constitution, safeguard the well being of Kenya and its entire people; promote our diversity and cultural heritage; protect and conserve our environment and actively cultivate nationalistic values

Kenya Youth Climate Network (KYCN) interview on NTV Kenya Breakfast show, 19th November 2010

The Kenya National Youth Climate Network (KYCN) on the 19th of November 2010, made a remarkable statement on Nation Television Network (NTV) breakfast show. Under the theme ‘Vijana going green’, a brief introduction was done to elucidate who the KYCN was made up of and what they have been doing in the past towards the environment.
A wake up phone call at 4:30 am was made to the guys who were to make themselves available at Nation Media House at 6:30 am. As the few of the KYCN members tried to beat the heavy traffic in the morning, nearly all of us made it for the breakfast show on time. You could see the enthusiasm that Kito and Maithya had as they went into the news room. It was all written in their faces, “Youths can make a positive change in Kenya if given a chance.” With the first session commencing with heated discussions on why Yatta and no other place for the tree planting, it was evident that Isaiah Kipyegon a representative from the Norwegian Church Aid, had all points in his finger tips, he vividly elucidated as questions were posed to him. Maithya, the Convener of the Yatta tree planting on the other hand under the theme “Back to Eden” showed a lot of composer as he reiterated on what Isaiah was bringing to light about the Youth and Leadership in Kenya.
With a commercial break to pave way for the second session, Winnie Asiti a coordinator from the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC-Kenya) swapped with Maithya to bring the femininity during the interview. Within no time, callers started inquiring about the envisaged tree planting staged for Yatta. It was evident that the young people in Kenya had a passion for the conservation of their environment since the NTV staff could not handle the number of callers that were on hold! After the show, the KYCN members present, George Auko (AYICC), Winnie Asiti (AYICC), Joshua Minai (AYICC), Joseph Maithya (THIRD MOVEMENT), Philip Koimet(BARINGO CHANGE MAKERS), Jackie Mugo (ST. JOHNS COMMUNTY CENTRE) and Clayton Opiyo went for a breakfast treat at T-spot under the auspices of the Norwegian Church Aid.
“Listeners come and join us tomorrow to mark the event and if you cannot make it, kindly plant a tree to mark your b-day or anniversary” Winnie Asiti.

BARINGO TEACHERS SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED

Let us see If we can Demystify them

Baringo Teachers Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited was registered on 31st August, 1976. Members are mainly Teachers from Baringo, Koibatek, East Pokot and North Baringo Districts in both Secondary and Primary Schools. Active Members are 9,500 monthly are Teachers and Government Officers.

Eldama Ravine Offices

Is it meant for teachers only?

With the introduction of Front Office Services Activity (FOSA). User Members include all willing Members of the community who number 9200. There are over 22,400 Account Holders in all FOSA Sections. , The objectives for which the Society was established is to encourage Savings among Members and to create a source of funds that Members can borrow loans at a reasonable rate of interest. Thus improving their standards of living by building their Economic Status. The Society has Shares/Deposits and savings in both COSA and FOSA in excess of a Billion Kenya Shillings.

Mogotio Office

What is the rationale behind FOSA

This is the Financial Section of the Society that was started out of necessity in October, 1999. 

It was when Multi National Banks left Rural Areas for Big Town, raised their Minimum Balances between Kshs.6000/= and Kshs.10,000/= locking out small people, and they swallowed any little amount that came through their Accounts.

members receiving assistance 

Members called upon the SACCO to come to their rescue. Special Delegates Meeting held in August, 1999 resolved on setting up the FOSA Sections for Members to channel their Salaries through the FOSA's.

The Board/Management responded with speed and saved Teachers and other Officers in Government Departments from Financial Embarrassments. FOSA E/Ravine and FOSA Kabarnet were started simultaneously with lots of difficulties. Thanks to Members who purchased Equity Shares.

However, in spite of all Shortcomings and Challenges, the FOSA Sections have emerged to pose a great challenge to Established Banks and other Financial Institutions.

The competition is Stiff and Challenging but the SACCO is determined to bring Financial Stability in the Region for the benefit of both Members and the Community.

What are their products?

(a) Savings 

• Share capital and Equity shares 

• Savings/Deposits 

(b) Loan products 

• Normal/Development loan 

• School fees loan 

• Emergency loan 

• Refinance/Top up loans 

• SACCO Quick loan 

• New Members’ Introductory Loan 

(c) Risk Management: Members’ welfare fund 

(d) Other Services: Conference Hall Facilities and Hiring of plastic seats, Public Address system (PA), Tents and Offices to let.

Pamoja Twajimudu,United We prosper

the beauty of Kabarnet

The Tugen Players

A group of players at Lake Baringo, Kenya acting out scenes of traditional Tugen life.

This group of enterprising men and women from Kampi ya Samaki on the shores of Lake Baringo have departed from the usual presentation of cultural dance.

Instead they have written and produced pieces in the Kalenjin language depicting scenes from their tribal life. A narrator explains what is going on and the half hour drama involving witch doctors, rain makers and other interesting characters includes a wedding dance. The  players are beautifully costumed and colourful, and the show works best in daylight.

 The players have no theatre of their own but will perform a half hour show for a group at Robert's Camp on request. (the fee is voluntary but should be a minimum of about 3500 ksh)

We feel that they fully deserve your support!