Canadian Government uses Public Polling to set some Policies

From: Maurice Oduor

Some government policies made with help of public polling. Good or bad idea?

POLL

Should bike helmets be mandatory across Canada?
http://ca.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ar_ws0GRBQPog23eQ7xNansy17V_/RV=1/RE=1384840740/RH=Y2EueWFob28uY29t/RO=2/RU=aHR0cDovL2NhLm5ld3MueWFob28uY29tL2Jsb2dzL3B1bHNlb2ZjYW5hZGEvYmlrZS1oZWxtZXRzLW1hbmRhdG9yeS1hY3Jvc3MtY2FuYWRhLTE1MjI0MTI3Ny5odG1s/RS=%5EADAyEyRcc8lEpriP6A.n6srdilT52E-

Yes, it’s a matter of safety

63%

No, it’s an adult’s choice
37%

Thank you for voting.

36,329 votes

Canadian Pediatric Society wants mandatory helmets for cyclists »
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All Eyes on ! 5th International African Festival Tubingen 2014,Germany, !Open Call For Artists and Exhibitors

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From: African Community in Germany

Open Call For Artists and Exhibitors

Wilkammen – Welcome – Bienvenu – Karibu – Hosgeidn – bienvenido –

5th International Africa Festival
17 – 20 July 2014 – Festplatz Tubingen – Germany

www.afrikafestival.net – Hotline +4915210610374

Tübingen will once again host the International Africa festival 2014. The […] Continue Reading…

Government and the Media – Friends or Adversaries?

From: Yona Maro

The media should have a crucial role to play in engaging the public with the aims and achievements of open government. However, there is ignorance of the OGP among mainstream media around the world – including in member countries. This is coupled with considerable scepticism about motives […] Continue Reading…

WHY POPE FRANCIS MAY BE NIGHTMARE TO CONSERVATIVE CATHOLICS

from: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Nancy from Bahati, Nakuru, Kenya writes: “Fr Beste I like your homily on Zacchaeus tax collectors who repented to Jesus and returned back the money he stole from the people. Since we lose a lot of money […] Continue Reading…

Kenya: Who pays the hefty costs for Uhuru and Ruto’s ICC cases?

From: Joseph Nyaringo

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo

Atlanta, Georgia

For any questionable expenditure malpractices in the government, we have a right as Kenyan citizens and tax payers to voice our concerns because in the long run, if we fail, it will affect the larger spectrum of our country’s economic growth.

Therefore, knowing the […] Continue Reading…

USA: Hillary running….away from Obama

From: Judy Miriga

Good People,

I dont think Hillary did any good to Foreign Diplomacy more specifically to Africa. During Bill Clinton and Bush Administration, there was seen the worse growing situation of Pirating, mushrooming of Militia Groups, Foreign Currency Laundering and trafficking, Drug and child prostitution trafficking, Serious irregular […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: SIAYA COUNTY GETS REHABILITATION CENTER

Subject: Rehabilitation Centre
To: jaluo@jaluo.com

By Agwanda Saye

35,000 people living with disability from Siaya County are set to benefit from a shillings 56 million rehabilitation center to be operational by mid next year.

Of the amount,Sh 24 million will be channeled to building,2 million for purchasing equipment,5 million for acquiring project […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: GOVERNMENT URGED TO TAME ROGUE HIPPOS IN LAKE VICTORIA

Writes Leo ODERA Omolo In Kisumu City

HUMAN – wildlife conflict is the latest subject of discontent and complaints following the numerous incidents of the reported Hippos attack in Lake Victoria which have resulted in the death of dozens of people in the recent months.

Savage attacks by the huge amphibious […] Continue Reading…

MY HOMILY ON THIRSTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Today’s first reading is taken from Wis 11:22-12:2. It talks of the universe which is like a grain of dust compared with God who created it. God loves all the things which he has created. It is he […] Continue Reading…

Kenya: Barrick Gold’s Stock Crushed As Miner Keeps Punishing Shareholders

From: Judy Miriga

The great economic squeeze are brought by the interference of Corporate special interest monopoly and control. The opportunity for small business is the key to reviving economic growth and stabilizes Government capacity regulation to offer efficient and balanced public service delivery.

This is […] Continue Reading…

ORDINARY CATHOLICS TO GIVE THEIR SAY ON THE USE OF CONTRACEPTION

From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Following my postage on Facebook Timeline that the Vatican has asked national bishops’ conferences around the world to conduct a wide-ranging poll of Catholics asking for their opinions on church teachings on contraception, same-sex marriage and divorce, Martin […] Continue Reading…

KISUMU CHURCH MEMBERS UP IN ARMS AGAINST THEIR HEAD

By Our Correspondent

Members of a Kisumu based church are up in arms with their church head in what the term as economic exploitation by the said head who demands unrealistic financial demands from them.

The members of the church which is situated along Kisumu –Nairobi road and is […] Continue Reading…

Tanzania oil and gas report

From: Yona Maro

Tanzania

Rex Attorneys

Introduction
Tanzania’s upstream oil and gas sector
is currently enjoying a boom
experienced elsewhere in East Africa
following major discoveries of natural
gas by Statoil, Ophir Energy and BG
Group. These discoveries mean that in
2012 Tanzania’s total estimated natural
gas reserves quadrupled from 10 trillion
to 40 […] Continue Reading…

Kenya: IS THE ODM – WIPER COALITION HEADED ONTO THE ROCKS?

Reports Leo Odera Omolo In Kisumu City

SIGNS are emerging out of Luo-Nyanza indicating that relations between the Orange Democratic Movement [ODM] and the Wiper Democratic Party may be heading onto the rocks.

This could be judged by the recent events in which Members of Parliament who had won their parliamentary […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: PENSION FUND FOR COUNTY WORKERS OPENS OFFICE IN KISUMU

By Agwanda Saye

Laptrust, the pension fund for county government workers in Kenya, has opened a new branch in Kisumu as it seeks to grow revenues by strengthening its membership base in the counties.

The fund, which boasts over Ksh18 billion in assets, plans to expand to other counties and […] Continue Reading…

KENYA LAWYERS BODY WANTS TRAFFIC BOSS REMOVED

To: jaluo jaluo@jaluo.com

By Agwanda Saye

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a suit to eject from office Traffic Commandant Mr. Samuel Kimaru over increased tragic road accidents.

LSK has also included the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) as respondents in the suit filed at the High Court, sitting in […] Continue Reading…

Young Global Leaders – Sharing Economy Innovation

From: Yona Maro

This paper represents the effort of various Young Global Leaders (YGLs) in placing the sharing economy on the global agenda, underscoring its significance for actors in the private, public and civil society sectors. Emanating from the YGL Circular Economy Innovation and New Business Models Dialogue, the […] Continue Reading…

Secret structures, hidden crimes

From: Yona Maro

Tax evasion poses an acute challenge to developing and developed countries. From 2000 to 2010, illicit financial flows deprived developing countries of US$5.86 trillion. Tax evasion is not a victimless crime – for people in the developing world, the consequences of tax evasion can be a matter […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: THE FUTURE OF ODM IN LUO-NYANZA LOOKED BLEAK AS THE RESULT OF KIDERO SAGA

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Reports Leo Odera Omolo In Kisumu City

The over all influence and popularity of the Orange Democratic Movement {ODM} Inside Luo-Nyanza is gloomm following the recent deadly rumors and speculation of in-fighting Within its rank and file in both the national office and local branches.

The situation is […] Continue Reading…

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), the GICAM and Consortium of Banks Sign a Protocol Agreement to Finance and Support SME Businesses in Cameroon

From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
PRESS RELEASE

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), the GICAM and Consortium of Banks Sign a Protocol Agreement to Finance and Support SME Businesses in Cameroon

The inaccessibility of finance is a major obstacle to small business growth and development, with only 20% of African […] Continue Reading…