Irungu Nyakera, CBS
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Party Leader - Farmers Party | Chairman - KEMSA | Patron - Irungu Nyakera Foundation
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Register as a member of
@FarmerspartyKe_
today. Let’s create a movement that advocates for farmers rights.
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Today I wake up to a new role as the Chairperson of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority. The agency has been riddled with graft for the last few years and I thank His Excellency the President
@WilliamsRuto
for believing in me to deliver KEMSA from the mess. We will clean the mess,
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Woke up to this view of Mt. Kenya from the streets of Meru Town. Absolutely stunning.
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Today I received my acceptance to join Oxford University for my Masters. This follows my recent acceptance by Cambridge University. I feel I now have a golden problem similar to 2002 when I was accepted by Stanford and Harvard universities for my undergraduate. I thank God.
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Amerix said you cut down on sugar intake.
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I IRUNGU NYAKERA am an unapologetic PRINCIPAL of KENYA KWANZA Coalition. I am here by CHOICE. I respect the opinions of those who feel that I should be in AZIMIO COALITION but my VEINS run green for FARMERS and my HEART is for William Samoei Ruto. SIBANDUKI. KESI BAADAYE.
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I have now completed my December Murang’a County presidential and gubernatorial polls where 1,410 people were surveyed across 141 towns. DP Ruto is leading at 77.73% with PM Raila coming second at 16.67%.
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We are where the people are.
Form ni GOVERNOR MURANGA COUNTY. Chama ni
@FarmerspartyKe_
. Coalition ni KENYA KWANZA. Prezzo ni
@WilliamsRuto
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Azimio bloggers, I know inauma lakini mtazoea. Give Ruto time to deliver!
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I didn’t see BREAKING NEWS when President Ruto:
Appointed IRUNGU NYAKERA and Fired DANIEL RONO.
Let’s remain balanced so Kenyans continue respecting and appreciating the media.
President Ruto appoints Elizabeth Chesang as chairperson of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities effective June 23; revokes appointment of Peter Muchiri
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Yesterday I attended the Mt Kenya Foundation meeting hosting Raila Odinga. I noticed that the people selling him don’t mean well for him. They are not in touch with Wanjiku. He should fire them and find new advisers. As a fence sitter,I also made the following 3 observations: 👇🏾
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Every day we inch closer to our goals. KENYA KWANZA!
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This is how KTDA thinks our farmers pick tea, vs how they actually pick tea...
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With my recent appointment, I have learnt three things:
1. Tables turn;
2. You have more haters than you think; and
3. Always do you.
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Dr Griffin advised us to keep three things private:
- Your private life;
- Your income; and
- Your next move.
Happy weekend ahead.
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Here are the 25 highest taxed countries globally.
1. Ivory Coast - 60%
2. Finland - 57%
3. Japan - 56%
4. Denmark - 56%
5. Austria - 55%
6. Sweden - 53%
7. Aruba - 52%
8. Belgium - 50%
9. Israel - 50%
10. Slovenia - 50%
11. Netherlands - 49%
12. Portugal - 48%
13. Spain - 47%
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Last week during my visit to my daughter at university, she asked me on whether I have had mentors beside the late Dr Geoffrey Griffin. Got me choked up. The 3 people I had always considered to be my mentors either weren’t, or completely screwed me up.
My advise to our
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On the ongoing doctor’s strike, my PERSONAL views are:
1. Interns can’t earn 206k when some doctors are starting at 48k - let interns accept SRC rates of 70k, or thereabouts.
2. National Assembly should come up with law requiring levels 4 and above to absorb and pay for interns
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While some things can be taken as jokes, there seems to be some serious indiscipline and disrespect within government circles. I hope this will be contained.
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Absolutely nobody asked me to conduct a Murang’a County presidential candidate popularity poll. But I did. One thing I know about elective politics is that everyone looking to be elected always associates themselves with the winning team. Anyway, let me continue fence sitting.
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Today I received the wonderful news of Acceptance to pursue my Masters Degree at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. I thank God! As Henry Ford said, anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. And anyone who keeps learning stays young.
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Ethiopia has defaulted on its Eurobond, so what?
1. The government can no longer access foreign debt markets and can only resolve to print money (and create inflation) to pay for any budget deficits since debts are mostly refinanced with new ones.
2. Businesses cannot get foreign
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If you ever see an ad for a top government job, and nobody has contacted you to apply, don’t waste your time applying. Thank me later. Happy Eid.
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After traveling throughout Murang'a County in search of votes, I have a better understanding of what residents face on a daily basis, particularly in the transportation sector. I believe that upgrading feeder roads is a priority that must be addressed as soon as we take office.
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President Uhuru created me politically upon appointing me as the youngest post independence PS. For that I remain truly grateful to him. That said, The Presidential Retirements Benefits Act limits his participation in active politics and expects him to play a statesman role
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Today I very happily joined Hon
@skmusyoka
, Hon.
@MoiGideon
, Hon.
@MarthaKarua
, Hon. Cyrus Jirongo and Hon. David Ochieng at the signing of ONE KENYA ALLIANCE coalition agreement. It is worth noting that I am now a PRINCIPAL at OKA.
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Delmonte & Kakuzi together occupy 14.6% of Murang’a County. Are you thinking what am thinking? 🤔
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When a people are angry, hungry, oppressed and hopeless... listen to them. Don’t use force to get your way.
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Kenya is happy. Handshake loading. Say goodbye to maandamano.
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KTDA is in a panic. A forensic audit will reveal a rot that’s unprecedented! Now they are 17bn short to pay the bonus ... And then they will blame everyone BUT themselves! Kanyago Must Go! Omanga Must Go! Tiampati Must Go!
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I want to express my sincere gratitude to
@PeterMunya
for appointing me as the Chairman for the National Taskforce for Development and Inplementation of the Tea Industry Price Stabilization Framework.
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Take it to the bank. There will be no maandamano tomorrow. Business people tumechoka losing money every maandamano day. Kaende kaende.
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As I grow older, I care less for what men say, but what they do. Let’s inspire a generation of leaders who commit themselves to ACTION!
It's my Birthday
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It’s my page. Let me add more.
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Today I turn 42 years old- but thinking about it, I turn 18 with 24 years experience. But am also reminded that aging is a consequence of living. So, to all those who have made these years count, knowingly or unknowingly, thank you! It’s a great day 😊
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FARMERS PARTY PETITIONS PARLIAMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF 4 IEBC COMMISSIONERS
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The madness needs to stop. We can’t afford to be losing 3bn a day twice a week under this current economic turmoil. If Azimio invested the same energy and mobilization they are putting in maandamano in their campaigns, they would be in government today. Let them wait for 2027.
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The National Assembly has just passed the Tea Bill. 11PM!!! Thank you honorable members. Thank you!!! The farmer is happy.
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This morning I spoke with and congratulated Irungu Kangata on winning the Murang’a County gubernatorial elections. We agreed to keep engaging in the interest of the people of Murang’a.
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So they declared, "Life begins at 40."
As I turn 40, I am more concerned about transforming lives and inspiring a generation of leaders committed to ACTION !!.
#SautiYaWakulima
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I have spent the last couple weeks interviewing candidates and I have some insights to share with jobseekers:
1. Prepare for the interview - know the organization and the interviewers;
2. During interview - be precise, maintain eye contact, seek clarifications, stay calm, SMILE,
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As the PS who oversaw funding, construction and operationalization of the SGR, I propose the government to do the following:
1. Push more cargo from roads to SGR by lowering cost of rail. Social benefits will include less road accidents and reduced road maintenance;
2. Don’t
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I no longer speak much about LGBT issues because I don’t want my organization to lose its global funding. But these two men are pushing many Africans away from churches and back to their traditional settings.
Thaai thathaiya ngai thaai…
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Politics and beef aside, our government has been carrying out some pretty good reforms that will soon start bearing fruits. However, we never quite see anyone communicating these achievements, giving the opposition a field day as they focus on the areas the government is failing.
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Thank you
@gabrieloguda
for this great gift! Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness and success.
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A few moments ago Former PS Wairagu campaign team ambushed my team with knives, guns and wild weapons. The damaged all my campaign vehicles and injured 7 individuals - one is in critical state at Murang’a Level 5 hospital.
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Today President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed the Tea Bill into Law. A journey of 1000 miles started with one step, and its ended today! Thank you all for supporting us in this 2 year long journey! Thank you
@PeterMunya
for being steadfast in this journey!
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As
@WehliyeMohamed
puts it, good intentions don’t run government - good policies do. Look at the Malawian Kwacha which has shot up from 1100 to 1700 to USD overnight. I know our neighbors are still artificially supporting their currencies to look better than Kenya, but soon and
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What is even more interesting is that Ruto scores 94% in Rwathia ward, the home of the Murang’a billionaires.
On the gubernatorial contest, it’s a very clear three horse race - and Nyakera is a horse!
Múranga túríme gúkumia.
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Two months ago, Gen Ogolla called me. He wanted to transform how procurement of health products is done at the military. From thereon, we formed a team to deliver his aspirations, which were truly progressive and honorable.
Kenya has lost a great soul and gallant soldier. Rest
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After long and heavy deliberations, today we will announce the party we will be vying on in the 2022 General Elections. Which would be your preferred party if you were to be asked?
Múranga túríme gúkumia.
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Murang'a is such a beautiful county for investment and even leisure.
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As a Kenya Kwanza Principal, I take this early opportunity to congratulate William Samoei Ruto on running a very tight race and emerging victorious. It was never easy, but he stood firm and for Wanjiku.
The KENYA KWANZA government will be a government for all. God bless Kenya.
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In Makueni, this pile of mangoes is worth approximately 14,000; in Murang’a it’s worth 3,000. Pick your leaders carefully.
Múranga túríme gúkumia.
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HE William Ruto through his speech today in Homabay came out as a leader genuinely desirous of transforming Nyanza. Not for the politics, but because the agenda of our times demand a unified Kenya. Below, face of Kenya.
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I will never stop shouting from the rooftop about value addition and on supporting our farmers gain more value from their crop. Yesterday we bought ALL the processed banana flour from Kairi and Gakuyu women groups from Kahumbu ward in Kigumo constituency.
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Those are things you can’t even start to joke about - with current foreign debt at 3.6TN, every 1 bob movement raises our debt by 36BN. 14 bob increase will increase our debt by 540BN. Be very scared!
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I thought maandamano was about high cost of living. Ama Ramaphosa is bringing maize?
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One could easily ask, what the is the role of a Senator and why is the Murang’a Senator spending his time at Sabina Joy when his residents are in anguish.
Why isn’t he addressing farmer's issues or does he want to guarantee an ENDORSEMENT by staying silent?
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The Young Bird Does Not Crow Until It Hears The Old Ones.
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No one dares stand in the way of a moving train. This week, you will be unstoppable. Have a great week ahead!
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THE AYES HAVE IT! TEA BILL’S NEXT STOP IS SIGNING BY THE PRESIDENT INTO LAW. THIS WILL BE HIS CHRISTMAS GIFT TO TEA FARMERS.
NEXT: KANYAGO MUST GO!!
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This is untrue. Am in the UK monthly and even my accommodation at a 3* hotel is £176 per night. Show me a 3* hotel costing 35k a night. A beer is £5.5 or 1,100. Let’s talk the truth.
By the way:
Other than RENT, almost EVERYTHING else is cheaper in the UK than in Kenya.
And if you look at Pay vs Spending, UK life is far cheaper than KENYA!
This is how:
In Kenya, earn 100k, you spend 80k, save 20k
In UK, you earn 400k, spend 250k remain with 150k.
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If you get a chance to study, do it when you are young. Hii gumbaru is very tough!
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The chicken have come home to roost. Acha Mungu aitwe Mungu. KTDA Cartels will finally fall!
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This caravan has already Left the station. Final destination is Murang'a County headquarters on 9th August 2022. Ruchu and Gitugi wards, it's your chance to get onboard the Farmers Party caravan.
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Today is Super Saturday at Chinga Tea Factory in Othaya, Nyeri County. This is the factory where KTDA Chairman Kanyago has been a director for over 26 years. Today they are voting him OUT!
#FreedomIsComing
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Many people keep asking on why I never comment on numerous important happenings. My advise to everyone is for you to reduce your stress, try not to have strong opinions about everything. Learn to ignore most things, and stay focused on what matters to you. Happy Saturday!
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Mhesh, as a known critic, you lose the moral authority to pen an open message to HE. Play your role as opposition and give us a glimpse of what your government would do to tackle the high cost of living. Also, you sound like a mother in law who, on the wedding day, asks her
Exactly 1 yr into office
@WilliamsRuto
is still hoodwinking & mesmerising residents of Mt.Kenya with slogans against "kitendawili." Mr. President, the few in those crowds you see cheering you were yesterday and this morning bribed with GoK relief food and cash handouts. TIKWEGA.
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There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
Be visionary and work towards attainment of what you deserve.
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Murang’a is an interesting county. What many people don’t realize is there is a RUTO WAVE, and NOT a UDA WAVE. To those imagining UDA will carry the day, the farmers say that SUTI NI YA MAITI.
Múranga túríme gúkumia.
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Today Farmers Party met with Hon. Cha Dorina Hernandez who is the Party Leader and Congresswoman of The Palanquera Party of Colombia. Palanquera Party is also the party that sponsored the current Vice President of Columbia to office. We shared our common vision and future plans.
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As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.
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Homosexuality is being pushed down our throats by the West, in many cases using our elected leaders. Endorsing homosexuality would also open a door to same sex unions which would go directly against the spirit of Article 45 of the Constitution on marriage. Let’s be Woke.
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I see the weekly citizen has indicated I applied for the position of Managing Director for KPA. I can categorically state that, I have never applied for, and do not intend to apply for, any parastatal jobs in Kenya. Those things are career killers. Take it from me.
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Amka ukojoe. 1 - Ruto will get re-elected come 2027 and 2 - I will win my desired seat in Murang’a and won’t need an appointment.
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We give thanks.
For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever ~ Psalm 9:18
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Today farmers from Makomboki Tea Factory unequivocally threw their weight behind Tea Regulations and demanded their immediate implementation. I shall unapologetically continue to preach the singular message of freeing farmers from the enslavement of KTDA Cartels. So help me God!
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HOW TO BRING DOWN THE PRICE OF UNGA:
1. Review and approve the National Flour Blending Regulations which are still stuck at AG Office.
2. The policy allows for blending of maize with crops like sorghum, millet, and sweet potato to make it more nutritious.
3. Given the crops are
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More Kenyans and leaders will closely follow and tweet
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
and not care to agitate for
#JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers
. Let’s get answers otherwise this becomes just another statistic.
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Show us how tea bonus is calculated, farmers tell KTDA | Nation
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Exactly what rights are denied to the LGBT community? Is it right to food, shelter, clothing, privacy, education, assembly, or healthcare? Or do they just want to be allowed to get married at Sheria House and in our mosques and churches? The former is guaranteed to them by our
Former CJ Willy Mutunga has urged journalists to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ community.
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In The Friends of Voltaire, Everlyn Beatrice Hall wrote: "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”. I therefore laud former PM
@RailaOdinga
on his statement around the rights of each Kenyan to express their views on political ideologies.
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While I support the democratic space that allowed certain individuals to go to court to stop Governments Social Health agenda, I subscribe to the viewpoint that you don’t fight a battle where you don’t gain anything by winning it.
The spirit of UHC is that every Kenyan,
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Governors called a Presser to reject tea regulations on account that Agriculture is devolved. I wish they had asked their lawyers to read Schedule 4(29) of the Constitution that places Agriculture Policy formulation under National Government. REGULATIONS ARE ON! NO STOPPING!
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I respect Uhuru so much. He hired me as the youngest post independence PS. But Uhuru should exit the political scene and play the role of statesman and mediator. My views.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, raging mad in Karen, right now.
1. "I am here. Why are you looking for my mother, why are you looking for my children. Come here, and find me here."
2. "As a retired person, why do I have to go look for a person who doesn't want to look for me."
3.
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This is crazy. Boss let me know the legal fee tu-split. Completely unacceptable!!!!!
This is totally unacceptable. This is Mr Robert Mathenge Kariithi of Fancy Buys kawangware Seniors park beating up his female employee like this.. This girl deserves justice. Whoever has her contacts should liaise with me immediately tuinue huyu tycoon.
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Some called me a blogger, but tea farmers called me their advocate. Am so happy to see that
@PeterMunya
has appointed
@johnKamau1
and myself to the National Tea Steering Committee. To the farmers, I promise to work as hard to deliver the change we all valiantly fought for.
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